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UA Faculty Alliance announce calls for proposals for the AY23 Faculty Initiative Fund
October 11, 2022
UA Faculty Alliance announce calls for proposals for the AY23 Faculty Initiative Fund. Proposals are due by Nov. 7, 2022. A $300,000 financial commitment was made by the University of 91ÊÓƵ for FY23 to promote inter-university collaboration in program development, scholarly endeavors and student engagement with the goal of reducing cost and promoting internship opportunities for students. The commitment is identified as the Faculty Initiative Fund and may also serve as seed money toward the procurement of external grants and contracts.
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Make an impact with your research
October 10, 2022
The 91ÊÓƵ Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship seeks innovative academics interested in making a direct impact with their research ventures and finding solutions to today's challenges while building a stronger, more resilient 91ÊÓƵ. The linked Center ICE request for proposals has recently opened for submissions, and all University of 91ÊÓƵ faculty, staff and students are eligible.
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Andrew Miles brings power system modeling expertise to improve 91ÊÓƵ communities
October 10, 2022
The 91ÊÓƵ Center for Energy and Power is delighted to have Andrew Miles on board as its new research assistant professor. Miles brings to ACEP his expertise in power system modeling and protection to improve the resiliency of 91ÊÓƵ’s communities.
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Updated UAF web template themes available
October 10, 2022
University Relations has updated themes available for UAF's Omni CMS web template as part of our ongoing brand refresh. To select an updated web theme, please fill out the UAF web theme request form by Dec. 31, 2022. After submitting the form, the University Relations web team will contact you to coordinate a day and time to apply your updated theme choice.
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Call for research projects: BLaST Research Mixer 2022
October 07, 2022
The BLaST program will host their annual research mixer Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 4-6 p.m at IARC 501. This is one of the best opportunities of the year to see what research is happening at UAF, which projects, labs and mentors are currently looking for students, and to network with other students, faculty and researchers.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Seminar: Wills and estates - Easier done than said
October 07, 2022
Learn how easy it is to plan your estate and leave gifts to people and charities that mean the most to your family! Philanthropic advisors for the UA Foundation will discuss giving through your retirement and estate planning and other strategies at this seminar.
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Friday Focus: Birds of a feather: A new twist on the cohort effect
October 07, 2022
While participating in technical interface meetings with NASA over many years, I learned how effective cohorts can be in solving problems. A cohort is simply any group of people with a shared characteristic, but in science the term more often refers to a group of people being studied rather than the ones doing the studying.
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October 07, 2022
Please join the Department of Equity and Compliance and NDAC for a training session on Gender Inclusivity via Zoom on Oct. 19 from 1-2 p.m.
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October 07, 2022
DEIA Training Level 1 is a two-session introduction to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility concepts. Session 1 will focus on learning key DEIA concepts, while Session 2 will focus on practicing what you've learned.
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University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks 2022 Indigenous Peoples' Day events
October 06, 2022
91ÊÓƵ will celebrate 2022 Indigenous Peoples' Day with several events and activities across its different colleges, campuses, and departments.
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Register now for the UAF Fall Career Fair
October 06, 2022
Registration is open for the UAF Fall Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center.
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Learn about new Turnitin assignment tool in Canvas
October 06, 2022
Turnitin is a tool integrated with Canvas for creating assignments and viewing reports. Join an online training session and learn how instructors use Turnitin.
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BLaST Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience funding
October 05, 2022
Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience until Nov. 6, 2022, at midnight. BLaST engages students from diverse backgrounds in education and training for biomedical research careers, with an emphasis on students from rural 91ÊÓƵ and partners.
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Chancellor's forum on the budget Oct. 13
October 05, 2022
Please join me and members of my leadership team for an online forum on UAF's budget and tuition from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13.
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Applications open for URSA Spring 2023 Student Project awards
October 05, 2022
Spring Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $3,000 for individuals or up to $6,000 for a group of two or more students. Funds may be used towards fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, or supplies/services.
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Applications open for Paul H. McCarthy Awards
October 05, 2022
Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of 91ÊÓƵ are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 for a research project using any collection at the 91ÊÓƵ and Polar Regions Collections & Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library.
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Youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club open for registration
October 05, 2022
Nanook Recreation is opening up another youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club for youth ages 8-18 who are interested in rock climbing.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training coming Nov. 1
October 05, 2022
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training will be offered Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom by the Office of Research Integrity. It is an NIH requirement that all BLaST GMRAs, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training. This is the only formal RCR training at UAF this semester.
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Upcoming changes to UAF web template themes
October 05, 2022
University Relations will be implementing changes to the UAF Omni CMS web template themes as part of our ongoing brand refresh.
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Concur's new User Interface now live
October 04, 2022
Concur's new User Interface is now live. The new experience will apply to Request and Expense; the booking experience (Travel) will remain the same. The UA Travel website has been updated to reflect these changes.
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Learn about mindfulness and meditation
October 04, 2022
Join Wendy Martelle (UAF assistant professor of Applied Linguistics & ESL) and a community that will explore the many benefits of a mindfulness practice and how to apply the mindfulness journey in everyday life.
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Spring 2023 degree completion awards now open
October 04, 2022
The UAF Graduate School is pleased to announce it is now accepting spring 2023 degree completion award applications.
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91ÊÓƵ INBRE Multi-Year Developmental Research Pilot Project request for proposals
October 04, 2022
The 91ÊÓƵ INBRE Multi-Year Developmental Research Pilot Project request for proposals is now open.
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Mesas to Mountains innovation summit planned for Oct. 11-12
October 03, 2022
A partnership between the University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks and three other Western universities is working to boost access to the innovation economy for underrepresented businesses in 91ÊÓƵ, New Mexico, Idaho and Montana.
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Cross-country ski lessons from Nanook Recreation
October 03, 2022
Nanook Recreation is pleased to announce that they will be offering cross country skiing lessons this coming winter for students, staff, and faculty! Lessons will be offered on Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. and Fridays from noon-1 p.m.
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