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November 25, 2025
Giving Tuesday is almost here, and a gift to the UAF Student Support Fund can help students overcome unexpected obstacles and stay on track to completing their degrees.
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Student Support Services food donations
November 25, 2025
Student Support Services is gathering non-expired, non-perishable foods through Dec. 8 in Gruening 514. The food will be redistributed in food boxes to students who need extra assistance to make it through the holiday season.
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WINTERmester registration for non-credit courses open
November 24, 2025
Register today for non-credit WINTERmester courses through UAF Summer Sessions. Sign up for emails, learn more about WINTERmester, and register by visiting the Summer Sessions website.
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2026 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award nomination period opens Dec. 1
November 24, 2025
The nomination period for the 2026 UAF Chancellor's Cornerstone Award is open from Dec. 1, 2025, through Feb. 20, 2026.
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Timesheet deadlines for holidays, closure
November 24, 2025
UA HR Payroll has published timesheet deadlines in advance of the holiday period and winter closure.
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HR releases in-state priority for hiring
November 21, 2025
University of 91ÊÓƵ Human Resources has released new guidance for in-state hiring priority for university jobs.
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Friday Focus: Gratitude and community spirit
November 21, 2025
As we head into the busy stretch of the holiday season and academic calendar, I want to share a moment of gratitude. This week UAF leadership participated in a friendly bowling competition sponsored by the Interior delegation to support the Fairbanks Community Food Bank. We had a great time and secured food and other products that will help families in need. The evening’s competition reminded me once again of how much this community cares. That spirit is needed now more than ever.
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UAF chancellor search committee partners with national search firm
November 21, 2025
The UAF chancellor search committee is temporarily pausing its efforts in order to partner with WittKeiffer, a nationally recognized executive search firm that is also leading the search for a new UA president. This strategic step is designed to elevate the opportunity, strengthen recruitment efforts, expand outreach and ensure UAF attracts the most qualified and diverse pool of candidates. As part of the process, WittKiefer will collaborate with the current search committee and build on its work, including assisting with vetting candidates who have already submitted their applications.
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Blue course evaluations info and support
November 20, 2025
As the end of the semester approaches, the Accreditation team would like to share some information and resources regarding Blue course evaluations.
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Museum Store Sunday at UA Museum of the North
November 20, 2025
The UA Museum of the North invites the community to celebrate Museum Store Sunday on Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This global event highlights the important role museum stores play in supporting local artists and cultural institutions.
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Mellon Foundation Troth Yeddha' Collective Fellowship recipients
November 20, 2025
The UAF Graduate School is honored to recognize seven Ph.D. students selected for the Mellon Dissertation Fellowship. These fellows are established UAF Ph.D. students whose work centers Indigenous knowledge in the arts and humanities, builds transdisciplinary connections, and responds to community needs through university-based research.
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Limited submission opportunity: Murdock Scientific Research Instrumentation
November 18, 2025
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the Murdock Scientific Research Instrumentation call for proposals. White papers are due 5 p.m. on Dec. 8.
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November 18, 2025
The faculty and staff mentoring program is underway with more than three dozen participants in the pilot. If you'd like to serve as a mentor or meet with a mentor, please sign up.
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Museum administrator review and user survey
November 17, 2025
The Ad Hoc Administrator Review Committee seeks your input in a survey assessing the job performance of the Director of the UA Museum, Patrick Druckenmiller. The purpose of this survey is to incorporate faculty, staff and partnership input as part of UAF's administrator development and evaluation program.
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91ÊÓƵ INBRE Graduate Research Assistantship opportunity open
November 17, 2025
91ÊÓƵ INBRE is seeking applications for the 2026-2027 Graduate Research Assistantship Program. This opportunity supports promising graduate students in health-related research aligned with the One Health theme. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2026.
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Senior Day at Nanooks Volleyball
November 17, 2025
Cheer on your Nanooks at their last home game of the season! This is your chance to say goodbye to your Nanooks seniors as they take on Montana State University Billings on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. in the UAF Patty Center.
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Request for Proposal for State of 91ÊÓƵ operating budget requests: FY28 budget cycle
November 17, 2025
In preparation for the FY28 State of 91ÊÓƵ budget cycle, UAF leadership is soliciting proposals from UAF faculty and staff for state operating base funding (unrestricted general funds) and one-time capital research or IT-related projects. FY28 begins July 1, 2027, and ends June 30, 2028. The deadline for proposal submission is Jan. 30, 2026.
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Participate: 2025 UAF Campus Climate Survey
November 17, 2025
UAF is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This survey helps develop a better understanding of the extent to which campus culture or climate supports a sense of community, respect, and belonging.
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Friday Focus: 'Tis the season for snow and updates
November 14, 2025
As the snow is settling in and we are nearing the holidays (ready or not), I cannot tell you how excited I am to wax up my Nordic skis to hit the trails. This week brings big news at many levels, and it is nice to share some updates, along with outcomes from the recent UA Board of Regents’ meeting.
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UAF leaders, Interior delegation bowl for food bank
November 13, 2025
Interior 91ÊÓƵ legislators and UAF's core cabinet will face off at Polar Alley in the Wood Center on Monday, Nov. 17, for a friendly competition to raise awareness and support for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
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Open call for UA Museum of the North exhibit
November 13, 2025
The UA Museum of the North is issuing a call for entries for upcoming community arts exhibitions within UAMN’s Rose Berry 91ÊÓƵ Art Gallery. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30.
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Nominations open for 2026 Bullock Prize for Excellence
November 13, 2025
Nominations are due by Dec. 14 for the 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. This is the UA Foundation’s most prestigious award and is open to any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer.
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Register for NSF CAREER grant writing workshop
November 13, 2025
On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is sponsoring an in-person grant writing workshop to help researchers craft a successful NSF CAREER proposal. Attendance is limited to 15 participants.
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Center for Teaching and Learning to be reorganized
November 12, 2025
The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning will become part of the Office of Faculty Affairs and Services under a plan announced by Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Charlene Stern this week.
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Graduate student travel and training awards open
November 11, 2025
91ÊÓƵ INBRE is now accepting applications for travel occurring in January-February 2026. UA graduate students must apply by Nov. 30.
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