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Call for Proposals: URSA Fall 2025 Student Project Awards
April 16, 2025
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the fall 2025 semester are invited to apply for student project funding up to $3,000 for individuals or up to $6,000 for group applicants. Proposals will be accepted through June 8, 2025.
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Alaska EPSCoR Interface of Change Seed Awards
April 14, 2025
Alaska EPSCoR is now accepting applications for Interface of Change seed awards to fund research, student research, education and broadening participation. The deadline to apply for all three seed award solicitations is 5 p.m. on May 30.
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UAF student scores high with insulation research
April 14, 2025
A ÐßÐßÊÓƵ engineering student who is researching highly efficient insulation placed among the top nine at a recent regional thesis competition.
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UAF Steel Bridge Team shines at regionals
April 11, 2025
The College of Engineering and Mines is proud to celebrate the outstanding performance of the UAF Steel Bridge Team at the ASCE Pacific Northwest Regional Competition! With an impressive build time of 10:05 -- and no penalties -- the team secured 1st place in Construction Speed.
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Summer camp openings still available
April 11, 2025
While over 2,000 camp seats have been filled, UAF Summer Sessions still has openings in many camps, and we have opened new sections. We recommend searching the "Camps by Week" or "Camps by Grade Level" to find openings that will be a good fit for your child.
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Art-o-Mat machine on campus through May 9
April 09, 2025
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting an Art-o-Mat machine this April and the first week of May. This retired cigarette machine has been refurbished to dispense small works of original art for $5.
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Support available for international students, scholars
April 07, 2025
International Student and Scholar Services is a resource for international students and employees who have questions about how the changing federal landscape may affect their visa status, as well as their ability to travel internationally.
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Register for fall 2025 through Schedule Planner
April 07, 2025
Course registration is open for the fall 2025 semester. Students can browse available courses, generate possible schedule options and register for classes in one place with Schedule Planner.
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Register now for Lavender Ceremony
April 02, 2025
Lavender Ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 12, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Carol Gray Ballroom in the Wood Center.
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Writing Center welcomes Embedded Research Librarian to support student research
April 02, 2025
The UAF Writing Center has launched a new partnership to better support students with research-based writing. Drake Jesse, visiting assistant professor of library science and instruction librarian, is now available for one-on-one research consultations in the Writing Center on the 6th floor of the Rasmuson Library in the Student Success Center.
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New Nanook Career Closet now open
March 31, 2025
Need professional attire for an interview, networking event, or job? The Nanook Career Closet is here to help! UAF students and alumni can find new and gently used professional clothing, including shirts, blouses, pants, dresses, jackets, ties, shoes, and more, so you can look and feel your best.
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UAF's engineering program expands to welcome more students
March 31, 2025
A ÐßÐßÊÓƵ engineering program launched in autumn 2024 is expanding its offering to welcome more students in the fall 2025 semester. The energy resource engineering baccalaureate program is a four-year, well-rounded curriculum that includes hydrocarbons, renewable energy technologies and energy transition topics such as carbon capture and hydrogen.
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Scholarship opportunity: Learner Experience Advocacy Program
March 28, 2025
Are you interested in making online courses at UAF more student-friendly? The Learner Experience Advocacy Program is a semester-long program where undergraduate students are trained to work as partners with instructors to improve their online courses.
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North Campus pile burn project
March 28, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Alaska Fire Science Consortium, and Facilities Services are coordinating a project to burn debris piles and conduct hazard tree clearing on the North Campus.
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Invitation: 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day
March 26, 2025
URSA invites you to attend the 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day on Tuesday, April 1, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Great Hall of the UAF Fine Art Complex.
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March 26, 2025
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library invites you to take part in its library user survey. Your feedback will help the library enhance its collections and services.
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Does a project need IBC review?
March 26, 2025
The Institutional Biosafety Committee is responsible for biological safety review and approval of projects at UAF. Projects requiring IBC review include those utilizing the following: recombinant DNA, synthetic nucleic acid molecules, infectious agents, biological toxins, federally-regulated select agents, and other potentially harmful biological agents.
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Sarah Ellen Johnston receives 2025 Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award
March 24, 2025
UAF Honors College Student Advisory Council President, Sydney Wade, announced Sarah Ellen Johnston as the 2025 Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award recipient on Feb. 25.
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BLaST celebrates March 2025 Scientist of the Month
March 24, 2025
Grace Veenstra, a fourth-year BLaST scholar and a senior at UAF pursuing a bachelor of science in biological sciences with a minor in mathematics, with a second BS degree in interdisciplinary studies on climate, community, and communication, is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for March 2025!
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Mt. Spurr - Eruption preparedness
March 24, 2025
Mt. Spurr, one of North America’s more active volcanoes, is being closely watched due to increased geological disturbances and activity. Recent developments indicate a potential eruption, so faculty, staff, and students in or near potential ashfall zones must be prepared. While an eruption remains uncertain, now is the time to take proactive steps to prepare at work, school, and home.
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March 24, 2025
This ACA Swiftwater Rescue course will give you the tools to assist others when problems arise on the water. This course is designed for paddle sport enthusiasts and will be offered in May, June and July.
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Little Owl Café at the UA Museum of the North
March 24, 2025
The UA Museum of the North is excited to announce a new partnership with Little Owl Café. The UA community is invited to drop in, enjoy a taste of the café menu, and take in the sunshine and view from the lobby.
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Correction: 2025 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
March 24, 2025
Correction: The deadline to submit for the Chancellor's Cornerstone Award nomination is Wednesday, March 26.
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UAF R1 Working Group reports available
March 21, 2025
The R1 Steering Committee is pleased to share findings from UAF's R1 Working Groups over the past year. These two-page R1 Working Group reports can be found on our R1 website under resources.
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Survey for B.F.A. thesis project: "The Sick"
March 21, 2025
B.F.A. student Kevin M. Carroll is conducting a survey to create a body of artwork. The survey will ask respondents to describe addiction and substance abuse using adjectives and subjective reflection.
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