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    Lori Gildehaus selected as URSA director

    September 16, 2025

    University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Vice Provost and Dean of the Division of Exploratory Studies and Academic Success, Trent Sutton, has appointed Lori Gildehaus as the new director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity.
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  • Apple releases macOS Tahoe

    September 16, 2025

    Apple released its newest operating system, macOS Tahoe, to the public on Sept. 15. Tahoe is available as an optional upgrade in Kandji Software Center until Friday, Nov. 14.
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  • Skill Up, Stress Down: Workshop series for workplace wellbeing

    September 16, 2025

    This workshop series is designed to build key workplace skills while tackling common challenges. Participants will learn effective methods for navigating a variety of situations and learn how to contribute to a more positive and productive work environment.
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  • Supporting Teams, Strengthening Leaders workshop series

    September 16, 2025

    This series of workshops is designed to enhance leadership skills by focusing on essential workplace topics and addressing common employee issues. Participants will learn practical techniques for dealing with different types of situations and how to promote a more positive work environment.
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    UAF invites you to join us for an OLLI seminar

    September 16, 2025

    Two UAF seminars on "Wills, Estate Planning, and Tax-Wise Retirement Distribution Strategies" are scheduled for Oct 6-10 from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the University Park Building or via Zoom.
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    NextGen Food and Climate Symposium set for Sept. 25, 27

    September 16, 2025

    The University of 91ÊÓƵ Cooperative Extension Service will host a free public symposium on climate change and its effects on regional and global food security. Nancy Fresco, a climate change researcher at UAF's International Arctic Research Center, will lead the two-part symposium on Zoom. Sessions are set for Sept. 25 and will repeat on Sept. 27.
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  • West Tanana Drive closure

    September 15, 2025

    West Tanana Drive from Thompson Drive to Sheep Creek Road will be under construction Sept. 16-25. Traffic eastbound onto campus will be maintained, while westbound traffic heading off campus will need to follow a detour.
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  • Get a grip on safety this winter

    September 15, 2025

    It's time to start thinking about winterizing your home and yourself. For those who are new to 91ÊÓƵ, there is a lot of preparation you can do to make yourself comfortable in sub-zero temperatures.
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  • Graduate Writing Group available

    September 15, 2025

    The UAF Graduate School is excited to announce the formation of the Graduate Writing Group for our graduate students. Staff and faculty members are requested to spread the word and encourage graduate students to participate.
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  • The State of AI at UAF: Fall 2025

    September 15, 2025

    This teaching tip focuses on two areas of generative artificial intelligence's impacts on higher education: The state of automatic detection of text generated from AI, and three AI-based tools that can help in generating learning materials and activities, and make grading and feedback easier for instructors.
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  • Apply: Mid-semester feedback applications open

    September 15, 2025

    Mid-semester feedback is a common way for in-person instructors to gain actionable feedback. At UAF, CTL instructional designers team up with teachers to talk with students and gather anonymous feedback.
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  • Month of Writing

    September 15, 2025

    Join colleagues from across UAF for a writing session and support every Friday in October. Opt into at least one session per week at 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m. to noon, or 1-3 p.m. All sessions will be virtual on Zoom.
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  • Graduate TA orientation session II (hybrid)

    September 15, 2025

    Graduate TAs will leave this one-hour session on Sept. 18 from 1-2 p.m. in The MILL or via Zoom, with an understanding of a range of pedagogical approaches in higher education.
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  • Topics in Teaching September workshop

    September 15, 2025

    Running one day each month from September to November 2025, Topics in Teaching is a series of one-hour workshops planned as short presentations and discussions for TAs. September's workshop, "Exploring Pedagogical Wellness: Integrating Teaching and Well-Being for Classroom Success," is Sept. 24 at 1 p.m., and is available in Bunnell 145 and via Zoom.
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  • UAF Summer Sessions stirring up support with cooking workshop fundraiser

    September 12, 2025

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is offering a one-night cooking workshop with local chef Jennifer Jolis on Friday, Oct. 17, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hutchison kitchen.
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    Fall non-credit course registration open

    September 12, 2025

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning offers a variety of non-credit-bearing classes accessible to community members without the typical college course requirements.
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    Friday Focus: Financial and Business Services developments

    September 12, 2025

    I am pleased to share some new developments in Financial and Business Services. Our teams continue to focus on strengthening support for UAF's teaching, research, and service missions through improved communication, collaboration, and professional development.
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    Humans v. Zombies

    September 12, 2025

    The Center for Student Engagement will be kicking off Humans vs. Zombies on Sunday, Sept. 14, running through Saturday, Sept. 20. The event is a large-scale game of tag using Nerf blasters along with their orange bandanas to complete missions and battle all across campus in a zombie apocalypse setting.
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  • Town Hall Sept. 23: Scholarship Management Update

    September 11, 2025

    The UA Scholarship Process Improvement Team has been busy this summer innovating the scholarship process. The UA Foundation, UA, UAA, UAF and UAS have worked collaboratively to improve students' educational journeys by making scholarships more accessible, timely and effective. The UA Foundation Board of Directors has approved a formal Scholarship Management Policy, in alignment with the UA Board of Regents' Student First Attainment Framework. In addition, we are on schedule for the new scholarship management system, AWARDED, to go live on Oct. 1, 2025. The Financial Aid Offices and the UA Foundation are hosting town halls to introduce staff and faculty to the new platform on Sept. 23, 2025.
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    Enrichment for kids: September FNSBSD Professional Development Days

    September 11, 2025

    School is out on Sept. 25 and 26, and UAF Summer Sessions has you covered! Sign your child up today for one of the following "No-School Day" programs.
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    Van Flein to serve as interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs

    September 11, 2025

    We are pleased to announce that Kaydee Van Flein will assume the role of interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs while Ali Knabe serves as interim chief of staff to Interim Chancellor Mike Sfraga.
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  • Student Chris Tolver harvesting lettuce at the Reindeer Garden.

    Student-grown produce featured at Equinox Dinner

    September 10, 2025

    The Office of Sustainability and 91ÊÓƵ Harvest Collaborative will host a dinner on Friday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m., featuring student-grown local produce and Fairbanks-brewed beer.
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  • September is National Preparedness Month: Get Ready, Nanooks!

    September 10, 2025

    Being prepared is part of being a resilient university. September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that being ready for the unexpected is part of keeping our UAF community safe and resilient. Here in 91ÊÓƵ, preparedness isn't just smart -- it's essential.
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  • Limited submission opportunity for EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement program

    September 10, 2025

    The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has announced a limited submission opportunity for the NSF 24-573: EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement program. White papers are due Oct. 1.
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    Celebrate 100 Years of 91ÊÓƵ Hockey

    September 10, 2025

    You're invited to a free public viewing and celebration of 91ÊÓƵ Nanooks Hockey! On Saturday, Sept. 20, in the UAF Patty Center, there will be a special showing of the "In the Trenches: 100 Years of 91ÊÓƵ Hockey" documentary before the Blue & Gold game.
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