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Travel program update: travel agency transition
May 26, 2026
An upcoming change is coming to the university's travel management company. As part of the State of Alaska Request for Proposal process, a new travel agency vendor has been selected and UA will be transitioning to this vendor in the near future.
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Five UAF students selected for new CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive
May 26, 2026
Five students will take part in a new pilot program designed to give students a week-long immersive, hands-on experience documenting real-world research.
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ACEP podcast producer selected for mentorship program
May 26, 2026
ACEP’s Jennifer Pemberton, producer of the energy podcast "Closing the Gap with Gwen Holdmann," was selected for the 2026 New Voices AMPLIFY Creators program by the Association of Independents in Radio.
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ACEP student awarded $7,000 renewable energy scholarship
May 26, 2026
Matteo Kuizenga, a junior mechanical engineering student at UAF and student assistant with ACEP, was awarded the Larry Bekkedahl Scholarship from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation. Kuizenga was selected from a competitive pool of 90 applicants and is one of four recipients of the foundation’s highest annual award.
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Friday Focus: A small moment of time for the last full measure
May 22, 2026
Looking south out of the upper floors of the Rasmuson building this time of year makes it hard to put into context the gravity of the holiday that we commemorate this weekend. The bluebird skies, fresh greenery, the gently receding snowline on the Japan Hills and warm air tempered by spring breezes are a far cry from the conditions that led to the establishment of Memorial Day - the annual day where we pause as a nation to remember those members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have fallen in defense of our free republic.
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UAF-OLLI recruitment for fall 2026
May 21, 2026
Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the fall. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience.
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May 21, 2026
Virtual presentations from the Staff Recognition and Development Day are available to watch via Zoom events.
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May 18, 2026
The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ chancellor search continues to move forward as planned. Following finalist on-campus visits, WittKieffer is currently conducting comprehensive background and reference checks as part of the next phase of the process.
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UAF community garden plots available
May 18, 2026
The garden is located between the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ campus and West Valley High School on the old ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Street. This program is available to UAF students and employees as well as members of the public.
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Call for applications: UAF Master Planning Committee
May 15, 2026
The Office of the Chancellor is currently seeking applications for several positions on the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Master Planning Committee. Members of the committee are expected to consider the needs of the entire university mission while representing the specific experiences of their respective units or regions. Student members serve for a single year, while employee and community members serve for three years.
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Friday Focus: Summer updates for Outdoor Adventures, Nanook Recreation
May 15, 2026
Persevering through the coldest winter on record proved interesting for us all; Nanook Recreation, including the SRC and Outdoor Adventures, was able to run a myriad of programs for the UAF community and greater ÐßÐßÊÓƵ population. While incredibly content with the energy and stoke sustained throughout the winter months, we are gearing up for the warmth and extended sunlight that affords us all ample opportunities to venture outdoors and absorb some much-needed vitamin D.
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CEM Makerspace supports research
May 15, 2026
Led by UAF Makerspace Manager Tate Barhaug, the UAF CEM Makerspace helped Geophysical Institute Ph.D. student Amy Jenson develop custom instrument stands for glacier research on the Greenland Ice Sheet. The field systems support GPS, weather monitoring and ice-melt measurements in extreme Arctic conditions, highlighting how the Makerspace helps turn research ideas into working solutions for real-world science.
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UAF students prepare to study away in 11 states, 13 countries
May 08, 2026
As the spring semester wraps up, 41 UAF students are preparing to embark on a new adventure this summer or fall. These students will spend a semester or academic year experiencing life as a student at another university, all across the country and the world.
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Friday Focus: Real skill keeps Alaska running
May 08, 2026
Alaskans know better than most: it takes real skill to keep a state this big running smoothly. Wednesday was National Skilled Trades Day, an opportunity to recognize the people whose knowledge and expertise help keep Alaska running every day. I hope you celebrated and thanked a skilled trades professional for their hard work (if not, there's still an opportunity)! At CTC, we're proud to support that work as part of UAF's mission.
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Health and mind matters: A wellness collection
May 08, 2026
Two important observances are being celebrated this month: Global Employee Health and Fitness Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month. Visit the Health and Mind Matters: A Wellness Collection to participate in a way that works best for you.
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Arctic Leadership Initiative marks season of milestones
May 08, 2026
Spring 2026 has brought the Arctic Leadership Initiative to a pivotal moment: the close of its inaugural two-year faculty cycle and the announcement of the next generation of students, fellows, and scholars.
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May 05, 2026
America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event from May 12-14 that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development funding.
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URSA seeking members for 2026-2027 review panel
May 04, 2026
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is seeking new members for the 2026-2027 review panel. Faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff from all UAF campuses are invited to participate.
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Staff professional development support
May 04, 2026
Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY26. The deadline to apply for Q4 is June 30.
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Carrie Baker selected as College of Liberal Arts dean
May 01, 2026
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Charlene Stern has appointed Carrie Baker to serve as the permanent dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective May 17.
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Friday Focus: Commencement fever
May 01, 2026
This week, the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ thaw has been outpaced by something much more infectious, a case of "commencement fever." It's like spring fever, but with the volume turned all the way up. You can feel the campus temperature rising. Not just from the returning sun but from that unmistakable hum of frantic final prep, the collective exhale of hard-earned relief and the kind of pure joy that only graduation weekend can spark. In the 20-plus years I've spent walking these halls as both a student and staff member, this seasonal "fever" remains my absolute favorite time of year.
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Making our digital content more accessible
May 01, 2026
The way we create and share digital content (webpages, documents, videos, and more) has a direct impact on who can access information at our institution. Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully engage with our content.
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UAF School of Education students receive CARTA scholarship
May 01, 2026
The Central Alaska Retired Teachers Association selected two ÐßÐßÊÓƵ School of Education students as recipients of the prestigious Marie Paxon Educator Scholarship.
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Spots available: Field safety firearms training
May 01, 2026
If you carry a shotgun or pistol in the field and haven't taken a safety course in the past few years, you're likely due for a recertification. There are a few spots available in both the pistol and shotgun courses offered in early May.
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Staff Alliance professional development support Q4
May 01, 2026
Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY26. Examples include, but are not limited to: Professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person trainings and webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)
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