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August 16, 2024
The Campus Mail Center will be adjusting its operating hours next week, from Aug. 19-23 in preparation for the return of students.
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UAF CTC Registration Bash happening on Aug. 15
August 14, 2024
The UAF Community and Technical College Registration Bash is happening this Thursday, August 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the CTC Downtown Center at 604 Barnette Street.
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Graduate teaching assistant orientation sessions scheduled
August 14, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Graduate School are offering a two-part graduate teaching assistant orientation.
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Apply for Student Belonging and Community Awards by Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has funding available for up to $5,000 for projects focused on cultivating a culture of respect, connection, belonging, and community for undergraduate students at UAF and UAF-affiliated campuses.
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Community-Engaged Learning Award funding open through Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
Degree-seeking UAF undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and staff from all disciplines and UAF campuses are encouraged to apply for awards up to $5,000 to engage with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.
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Apply for URSA Climate Change Project funding by Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
This grant opportunity of up to $5,000 is open to all undergraduate students (from any discipline and any UAF-affiliated campus) who are interested in conducting scholarly work on various aspects of climate change, including but not limited to climate science, climate policy, visual or written communication of climate issues, and climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. We encourage proposals featuring interdisciplinary projects.
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UA Zoom training sessions for fall 2024
August 12, 2024
At the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom Training sessions to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or University of Alaska system students. Have an @alaska.edu email? You probably have a Zoom account! If you are new to the University and would like to learn more about Zoom and available features, or you’re already familiar with Zoom and want to have a quick refresher or learn something new, then these sessions are for you.
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Opt-in for enhanced productivity: Zoom AI Companion features launch Aug. 16
August 12, 2024
The University of Alaska is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Zoom AI Companion's new features, set to go live on Aug. 16. This innovative tool is designed to further enhance meeting productivity and efficiency across the university. These features will be available on an opt-in basis, meaning they will not be automatically enabled for everyone.
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CTC food truck returns to Troth Yeddha' Campus
August 12, 2024
The CTC food truck will return to the Troth Yeddha' Campus next Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Party in the Park: Department table registration
August 07, 2024
Party in the Park is the annual Wood Center for Student Engagement fair, hosted in Constitution Park. This is a yearly opportunity for folks to connect with student clubs and university departments at the start of the school year.
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August training spotlight: Self-care and wellness
August 02, 2024
This month, the UA HR's Talent Acquisition and Development team focuses on personal development and enhancing overall wellness, emphasizing the importance of self-care and nurturing the body and mind with its Self-care and Wellness Collection.
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Maddalena brings home silver for Team USA
August 02, 2024
Sagen Maddalena earned the silver medal in the 50m 3P Women's Final in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. This medal was Maddalena's first-ever Olympic medal and the fifth-ever medal earned by a Nanooks rifle alum.
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Introduction to TREND Phase 0: Financial Support for SBIR Applications
July 31, 2024
Every year, the Technology Research Education and Development Center of Alaska offers the TREND Phase 0 competition that allows participants to submit a preliminary Small Business Innovation Research Phase I proposal and a request for assistance outlining how they could utilize up to $5,000 in award amount to enhance the proposal’s development.
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BBC Mammals to feature UAF research on Aug. 3
July 31, 2024
The new BBC nature documentary Mammals will highlight UAF wolverine research on Alaska's North Slope in an upcoming episode titled "Cold".
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University, state of Alaska to host 2nd annual International Drone Conference
July 29, 2024
Alaska's pivotal role in drone and autonomous systems research will be highlighted at the upcoming Global Autonomous Systems Conference scheduled for Aug. 13-15 at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage.
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K9 training on UAF campus July 29-Aug 2
July 29, 2024
There will be a K9 training event on the UAF Campus from July 29 through Aug. 2. This event will include law enforcement officers from all over the state and their patrol dogs.
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SoBear Mocktail Mix-Off request for contestants
July 26, 2024
The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department will host a mocktail fundraiser on Sept. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. Departments are asked to donate their favorite, cleverly-named mocktail recipe and mocktail supplies. The department with the most popular drink will win the 2024 Mocktail Mix-Off Award!
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Student options with UAF Bookstore Bundle program
July 24, 2024
UAF Bookstore Bundle is the new all-encompassing, affordable textbook rental program you've heard about this summer. The Bookstore Bundle ensures transparent and predictable costs to help plan college expenses. With this program, students have two options. Either verify their book order and preferred way to receive materials, or choose to opt out of the program by Sept. 13, 2024.
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Apply to be a part of the Chancellor's 49
July 24, 2024
The Center for Student Engagement seeks UAF Orientation Leaders and Chancellor's 49 Peer Mentors who will play a pivotal role in fostering transformative experiences for new students within New Student Orientation and their first 49 days at UAF.
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Pursuing a career in technology: A student's guide
July 24, 2024
Ready to kickstart your career in technology? Check out the latest blog post from UAF eCampus, "Pursuing a Career in Technology: A Student's Guide," where they break down different IT specialties and share tips on how to succeed in this dynamic field.
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Orientation bag item collection
July 24, 2024
New Student Orientation is officially one month away! The Center for Student Engagement will collect items for our new student bags until Aug. 8 at Wood Center Suite 101C.
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Intro to Strength noon sessions
July 22, 2024
The Student Recreation Center has a new group fitness offering for Intro to Strength on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. The offering is a six-week program that begins on July 23 and is free for current members of the SRC.
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Join the fall Innovation Corps program and make your ideas a reality
July 17, 2024
I-Corps is a seven-week stakeholder discovery program open to researchers, students and community members interested in increasing the impact of their research or business ideas. The fall 2024 cohort will run from Tuesday, Sept. 23 through Monday, Nov. 4, meeting virtually on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. each week. Applications for the program are open until mid-September.
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K-12 Outreach Offices Educators Rising Alaska students shine at national conference
July 17, 2024
Students participating in Educators Rising Alaska, housed under K-12 Outreach Offices, showcased their talents at the Educators Rising National Conference. The conference was held in Washington, D.C., June 27-30, 2024, marking a successful culmination of months of hard work and dedication.
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Nanook Rendezvous Campus Day is this Friday
July 17, 2024
The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion this week. Campus day is Friday, July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. UAF alumni from all years are invited to attend.
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