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October 30, 2024
Due to a software upgrade and a floor strip and wax the key issue office will be closed Nov. 12 and 13. Please plan ahead for any access needs so the shop staff can address them ahead of time. The key shop will resume its regular schedule on Nov. 14.
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October 30, 2024
Get ready for a spellbinding night at the SoBear Lounge with ORCA POD, Residence Life and UAF's Table Top Role Playing Club with "The Witch is Dead!" live role-playing game performance on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hess Recreation Center (MBS-1st Floor).
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Polar Grizz Festival: Call for vendors, outreach educators and participants
October 30, 2024
UAF-ORCA's Prevention and Outreach Team is excited to invite you to the Polar Grizz Vendor and Resource Fair on Friday, Nov. 22, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom (2nd Floor). This event is all about embracing the great outdoors and celebrating Alaskan spirit, with a special focus on men's health, mental wellness, and so much more!
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University Women's Association Holiday Bazaar
October 30, 2024
University Women's Association is holding its 54th bazaar with Alaskan artists, hand crafters and food vendors on Nov. 9 and 10 at Pioneer Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There will be lots of exciting locally-made gift ideas. Proceeds from the bazaar fund UAF scholarships.
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Warrior of the Month and Faculty & Staff Appreciation at Nanooks Volleyball
October 28, 2024
Join your Nanooks for a Superhero Faculty and Staff Appreciation Volleyball game! On Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. your Nanooks will take in Seattle Pacific University in the Alaska Airlines gym at the Patty Center. Wear your superhero attire, whether that's the cape of your beloved superhero, or how you dress for work!
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Women's Swim Vs. Fresno Pacific
October 28, 2024
Join us at the Patty Pool Center to cheer on our Women's Swim team on Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. against Fresno Pacific! No ticket is required to attend.
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Youth Mental First Aid course Nov. 2
October 28, 2024
Summer Sessions and the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Wellness Coalition are co-hosting a free Youth Mental Health First Aid course on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
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October 23, 2024
Join us from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in the MILL (Bunnell Building, room 143) for a showing of October's Inktober challenge. It is not too late to join in on the fun. View the official 2024 list of prompts and submit your work today!
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Chartwells Voice 2 Vision survey
October 23, 2024
Chartwells is at 128 surveys taken for the Voice 2 Vision survey push. They are trying their best to reach 300 by the end of the month. For those who participate, Chartwells is raffling off a Celsius bike or a cup of coffee per day for a year.
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Facilities Services tackles storm cleanup
October 23, 2024
Crews from Facilities Services are continuing to clear parking lots and walkways after this week's storm. According to the National Weather Service, the storm broke records for 24-hour precipitation levels, with nearly 2 inches of liquid precipitation falling during one 24-hour period. The Facilities Services team appreciates everyone's patience as crews clean up the large amount of snow, slush and ice that resulted.
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Beaded earring workshop in December
October 23, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions is offering a non-credit beaded earring workshop for adults using beads and wire on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $80 and materials are provided.
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Halloween costume contest at Women's Volleyball
October 23, 2024
Help your Nanooks scare away the competition! Join us in the UAF Patty Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 for a Halloween costume contest and Women's Volleyball game. Special prizes will be handed out at the game.
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Large Animal Research Station begins winter tours
October 23, 2024
The Large Animal Research Station will begin its winter tour season on Thursday, Oct. 24, and offer tours most Thursdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 19. All tickets must be purchased online at uaf.edu/lars.
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BLaST Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Experience funding
October 21, 2024
Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Experience to earn up to $3,000. The deadline to apply is Nov. 11 at midnight.
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Alaska student selected for Sea Grant Knauss fellowship
October 21, 2024
Alaska Sea Grant is thrilled to announce that Connie Melovidov, a ÐßÐßÊÓƵ master's student, will begin a prestigious Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C., next year.
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Green Dot - Bystander Intervention doesn't have to be scary!
October 21, 2024
All UAF community members deserve a life free of interpersonal violence and fear. We work hard to uphold this value through ongoing prevention efforts, but we cannot do this work alone. We need the help of informed and trained bystanders. Come learn with us as we have some fun at the same time!
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October 18, 2024
***Event moved to Oct. 28-Nov. 1 due to the winter storm. *** Get ready to celebrate National Mole Day with a weeklong campus-wide scavenger hunt, hosted by the ACS Chemistry Club and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics!
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UAF Wear Purple Day for survivors of domestic violence
October 18, 2024
Join ORCA and UAF friends in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October. You can show your support for survivors by wearing purple throughout October. ORCA will also be hosting Purple Day on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge.
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UAF celebrating National Transfer Week
October 17, 2024
Transfer Credit is hosting a series of in-person and online events for UAF transfer students and the folks who support them. We're getting current transfer students together to chat over free coffee and donuts, and then later in the week will be giving away UAF swag while students enjoy lemonade and cookies.
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Consenticorn Fridays for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 16, 2024
Keep an eye out this October -- each Friday, you might just spot UAF's very own Connie and Connor the Consenticorns trotting around campus! They'll be handing out awesome ORCA POD swag, consent stickers, and tips on building healthy relationships.
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'Nacho' Average Pour game for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 16, 2024
It's National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, and we've got a challenge for you! Think you know how to pour the perfect standard drink? Prove it with ORCA POD and The Pub's fan-favorite game, "Nacho" Average Pour!
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Prepare for the Great Alaska Shakeout on Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.
October 16, 2024
On Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m, Alaskans will come together for the Great Alaska ShakeOut, an annual statewide earthquake drill aimed at preparing Alaskans for real earthquake events. Earthquakes are a part of life in Alaska, with the state experiencing more seismic activity than any other in the U.S. The Great Alaska ShakeOut serves as a critical reminder to review and practice what to do when one occurs. Whether you're a lifelong Alaskan or new to the state, it's vital to know how to respond effectively and safely during an earthquake.
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Outdoor Adventures trips still available
October 16, 2024
There are spots available on both Photograph the Aurora trips (Nov. 11 and Nov. 15) through Outdoor Adventures. There are also a handful of open spots for the White Mountain Cross Country Ski trip on Nov. 16.
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UAF CTC Culinary Arts students on track with training event
October 14, 2024
On Sept. 28, students, faculty and staff from UAF CTC Culinary Arts joined with the Alaska Railroad and HooDoo Brewery to provide food service for 250 guests on a train ride from ÐßÐßÊÓƵ to Nenana and back.
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Women's Volleyball vs. Alaska Anchorage (White-Out)
October 14, 2024
Join us on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., to cheer on the Nanooks volleyball team in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium! This game is against our in-state rivals UAA. Wear white to support the team!
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