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Cost appointed as dean of UAF School of Education
January 15, 2025
University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash has appointed Douglas Cost to serve as the dean of the School of Education. Cost will replace Amy Vinlove when she retires from her position as dean at the end of January.
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CTC hosts first LPN pinning ceremony
January 15, 2025
University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Community and Technical College is holding a pinning ceremony for the first group of students completing the Licensed Practical Nurse program. The ceremony will be held at CTC downtown, 604 Barnette Street, on Wed., Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served immediately following.
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Spring intramural registration open now
January 15, 2025
Nanook Recreation Intramural team registration is open now. Intramural sports are open to students, faculty, staff and Fairbanks community members. Register a team or join a team that already exists as a free agent.
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URSA announces Fall 2024 Travel Award recipients
January 15, 2025
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates undergraduate students who received a Fall 2024 Travel Award to actively participate in a gathering of their professional peers this semester.
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Thriving Within: Empower your mind, elevate your well-being
January 15, 2025
This new workshop series focuses on mental and emotional well-being, covering various topics designed to help individuals navigate common psychological challenges and adopt healthy lifestyles. Workshops occur on the fourth Thursday of the month January through April from 11 a.m. to noon, plus an additional workshop on March 6.
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Save the date: Staff Recognition and Development Day on April 3
January 15, 2025
Staff Recognition and Development Day will take place April 3. The day includes an awards ceremony, a staff lunch and ice cream social, and a mix of professional and personal development activities.
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TimelyCare offers mental health resources
January 10, 2025
UAF students and employees have access to TimelyCare, a virtual mental health and wellness platform sponsored by the Student Health and Counseling Center.
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Reminder: Early engagement reports
January 10, 2025
Undergraduate faculty members, teaching assistants and adjunct instructors can help students be successful by filling out Nanook Navigator early engagement reports Jan. 17-31.
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Friday Focus: UAF putting mining on the MAPTS
January 10, 2025
MAPTS, or the Mining and Petroleum Training Services, is a true hidden gem within UAF. MAPTS provides both an above-ground and underground mining and petroleum-based training experience specifically geared towards industry.
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Nanook Rec offers fitness, strength classes
January 10, 2025
Registration is open for Nanook Recreation’s 6-week beginner-friendly strength training program. There will also be a variety of drop-in group fitness classes during the spring semester.
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OIT announces new password policy
January 10, 2025
Starting Feb. 5, ELMO will require a new minimum password length of 16 characters - twice the length of the current minimum of eight characters.
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URSA seeks undergrad research opportunities
January 10, 2025
Are you interested in mentoring undergraduate students? Submit your research or creative project listing for promotion with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity.
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January 10, 2025
Want to integrate Google tools into your classroom? Check out our 12 Ways of Google -- a brand-new resource to help you make the most of Google's powerful tools in your teaching.
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Proposals for Caven Professorship
January 09, 2025
The University of 91ÊÓƵ Foundation will accept proposals from Jan. 9 through April 4 for the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance (Caven Professorship). Proposals will be accepted from faculty members in business and finance within the UA system.
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VCR seeks white papers for EPSCoR research
January 08, 2025
The Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the NSF EPSCoR Research Fellows program.
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Professional development workshop series set
January 08, 2025
The University of 91ÊÓƵ's human resources team is hosting a series of professional development workshops from January through June.
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Vendors needed for Graduation Gear-up
January 08, 2025
UAF departments can reserve their booth space now for the Feb. 6 Graduation Gear-up event.
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Alexander appointed interim CTC dean
January 08, 2025
Kevin Alexander has been appointed to serve as interim dean of the UAF Community and Technical College.
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Sign up for 'Leading at Level' courses
January 07, 2025
UAF Administrative Services, in partnership with Cordis Enterprises, is offering three Leading at Level courses. Applications are due by Jan. 17.
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ACEP contributes to Arctic security discussion
January 07, 2025
The 91ÊÓƵ Center for Energy and Power at the University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks was one of about 50 invited participants to bring diverse perspectives to the discussion on Arctic security at a recent workshop for Arctic Edge.
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Information sessions: UAF & Gardner Institute
January 06, 2025
Learn about UAF's 5-year partnership with the Gardner Institute at one of two information sessions on Jan. 8.
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January 06, 2025
Research Professor Laura Conner will serve as UAF's interim vice chancellor for research.
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January rural staff spotlight: Alyssa McDonald
January 06, 2025
Alyssa McDonald, a pre-college advisor for UAF's Bristol Bay Campus in Unalaska, 91ÊÓƵ, is the rural staff spotlight for January 2025.
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January 06, 2025
Starting this month, there are new deadlines for submissions to the Cornerstone employee and student newsletters.
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Webinar: 91ÊÓƵ Sea Grant fellowship opportunities for graduate students
January 06, 2025
Graduate students are invited to join a Jan. 9 information session with 91ÊÓƵ Sea Grant at 11 a.m. to learn more about career development opportunities in marine policy and science.
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