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Updates to resident tuition qualification policy
August 23, 2023
UAF has recently updated the criteria for establishing residency for tuition purposes. The updated criteria is available to review at the residency information website.
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Student Performance Notifications Sept. 1-15
August 23, 2023
Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator during the following dates: Sept. 1-15 and throughout the semester.
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Wildfires in Maui - How you can help
August 18, 2023
A tragic event like the destruction brought on by the wildfires in Maui can inspire friends and strangers alike to offer assistance to those impacted and in need. Whenever the question is asked, "How can I help?" the best answer usually given is "money." Donating money is one of the most straightforward and easily managed forms of support because it allows volunteer and non-profit organizations to purchase what is needed for victims and survivors, such as food, blankets, and water. To avoid any current and future fundraising scams, consider these tips before clicking that "Donate" button online.
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UAF Student Success Center construction kicks off
August 17, 2023
Construction on the new UAF Student Success Center will kick off on Monday, Aug. 21. Contractors from GHEMM Company, LLC will erect fencing around the south side of the Rasmuson Library to serve as their staging area. The walking deck around the library will also be closed.
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August 16, 2023
Join the new Nanook Engage platform at engage.uaf.edu. Download the 'CampusGroups,' app from the AppStore and log in with your UA credentials to view upcoming events on mobile.
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New Student Orientation: Aug. 22-26
August 16, 2023
New Student Orientation for the Troth Yeddha' campus will be held Aug. 22-26. Schedules are available online at www.uaf.edu/orientation.
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Tips for setting up new phone with DUO MFA
August 14, 2023
Did you get a new phone over the summer? The professionals at Nanook Technology Services have some tips for setting up your new phone to work with DUO for multi-factor authentication.
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August 09, 2023
Aug. 9, 2023 update: The road closure was delayed by smoke on Aug. 7 and the thunderstorm Aug. 8. Taku and North Tanana will be closed today thru Thursday night and possibly into Friday, Aug. 11. Portions of North Tanana Drive and Taku Drive will be closed from Aug. 7 at 7 a.m. through Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. to make road repairs. Detours will be posted to guide vehicles around the closure.
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New changes to PolarExpress card request form
August 07, 2023
The Office of the Bursar has streamlined the forms used to request a PolarExpress ID card, depending on your needs.
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August 07, 2023
Visit Constitution Park on Aug. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. for Party in the Park! Clubs and departments from all different parts of our campus will be here! Join the Student Leadership and Involvement Office to get your questions answered about clubs and campus departments!
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URSA 2023 Mentor Awards now accepting applications
July 31, 2023
Faculty, researchers, staff, and graduate students from all disciplines and all UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for an URSA Mentor Award of up to $6,000. This award is an opportunity for mentors to receive funding to engage undergraduate students on their current research and creative projects.
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Tamamta program announces new cohort of fellows
July 26, 2023
Six graduate students were announced as the third cohort of fellows in the Tamamta program, which centers on bridging Indigenous and Western sciences to transform graduate education and research in fisheries and marine sciences.
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Environmental, Health, Safety, and Risk Management virtual office hours
July 24, 2023
If you have questions or need guidance about anything related to EHSRM procedures, you are invited to attend our virtual office hours. These events are hosted by Industrial Hygiene and Risk Management, but we are happy to answer (or track down an answer) any question you have related to our department.
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Fishery researchers, engineering students work to build better eDNA collectors
July 19, 2023
Last month, Jessica Glass and two students departed for the Kenai Peninsula toting a tub full of items that looked like plastic children's toys. Their plan for the six-day trip: Dunk them in Kasitsna Bay and see what happens. It may sound like a quirky week at the beach, but Glass, an assistant professor at UAF's College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, hopes their project will lead to a breakthrough in environmental DNA sampling.
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New PolarExpress design winner announced
July 17, 2023
The Office of the Bursar is thrilled to announce the winner of the UAF PolarExpress card design competition. With over 1,000 votes, the UAF community chose Ula Boughan's design, Blue and Gold, as the winner of the carding competition.
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Help support UAF with bra drive
July 12, 2023
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center, Office of Sustainability, and Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities are collaborating to support UAF through a bra drive.
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R1 Carnegie visit scheduled for July 14
July 06, 2023
UAF will be hosting Sara Gast, deputy executive director for the Carnegie Classifications, on July 14 to present on the Carnegie Classifications for R1 institutions. A public presentation is scheduled at 10 a.m. in the Murie Auditorium. This event is open to all UAF staff, faculty and students. No RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Spaces available in all-day field day camp, July 17-21
July 05, 2023
This camp for students entering grades 3-8 is designed to provide a wide range of field day game activities, including but not limited to basketball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, kickball, capture the flag, soccer, water games, and more.
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Spring 2023 Bering Science released
June 28, 2023
UAF's International Arctic Research Center, along with partners at the Alaska Ocean Observing System, released the Spring 2023 edition of Bering Science. The report shares observations and research happening in and around the Bering Sea.
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Free ice cream for UAF research units
June 26, 2023
UAF Chancellor Dan White and Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer will be handing out free ice cream outside of the Elvey Building from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. All UAF researchers, students, and staff are invited to come enjoy some ice cream and socialize.
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Steel Bridge team shines on national stage
June 22, 2023
The UAF College of Engineering and Mines team emerged as an undeniable force during the Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals held in San Diego, California, securing 10th place overall out of the 43 participating schools.
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program fall 2023 workshop information session
June 21, 2023
UAF is hosting an information session in July about an upcoming fall workshop that will provide support for students applying to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The workshop is open to UAF-affiliated undergraduate seniors and graduate students in their first or second year.
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UAF PolarExpress card design contest poll
June 19, 2023
Thank you to everyone who participated in the UAF PolarExpress design competition. We received 45 excellent submissions, and it is genuinely humbling to glimpse the immense artistic talent of our UAF community. After a difficult selection process, the pre-selected judging panel whittled the submissions down to 10 finalists.
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Temporary Core and West Ridge mail route changes continuing
June 09, 2023
The Campus Mail Center will be continuing the alternating Core and West Ridge routes. We will be returning to the regular route schedule starting July 10.
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New URSA funding opportunities for 2023-24 opening July 31
May 31, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is pleased to announce three new funding opportunities for the 2023-24 school year. Each opportunity will open for applications on July 31, 2023, and close on Sept. 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Funds for each award must be spent by June 15, 2024.
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