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Aurora: Erosion warriors: UAF students join battle against slumping soils
June 15, 2022
Chris Maio and his students document coastal and river erosion to help Alaska communities deal with the growing problem.
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ABEC transitions from CFOS to VCR office
June 15, 2022
UAF's Alaska Blue Economy Center is transitioning from the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
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Pride Month Moment: A time to celebrate
June 10, 2022
June is a time to celebrate! We celebrate progress and accomplishments, and honor those who gave everything to forge a path toward inclusion of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.
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LEAP seeking student applicants
June 08, 2022
The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2022 fall semester. In this semester-long program, students are trained in course design and feedback strategies, then partnered with participating instructors to observe and share feedback on their online courses.
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OIT upgrading service request tool
June 06, 2022
Any OIT customer submitting a support request using the self-service option through OIT's Service Catalog will notice a slight change later this month. Users should expect to see a new interface when filling out request forms on the OIT website, but should not expect any interruptions or disruptions in service as a result of this upgrade.
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The Writing Center is open for the summer
June 01, 2022
Writing Center tutors can help with all writing projects at any stage, from brainstorming to final edits. Computers and printers are also available in the Writing Center on the 8th floor of the Gruening building. Visit the Writing Center website to make an in-person or virtual appointment.
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RAHI kicks off its 40th summer
June 01, 2022
The Rural Alaska Honors Institute welcomes students to UAF's Troth Yeddha' Campus for its 40th annual summer program.
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Wellbeing resources consolidated in one site
May 27, 2022
The 21-22 Academic Leadership Institute (ALI) cohort and 'The Well' have consolidated a wide range of UAF wellbeing resources in one page on its website (one-stop shop for wellbeing resources).
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Free four week mindfulness course offered this summer
May 23, 2022
Anyone curious to learn about mindfulness or who is struggling to maintain a consistent mindfulness practice can sign up for this free four weeklong virtual Koru Mindfulness Meditation course.
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BLaST Academic 2022-2023 Undergraduate Research Experience student funding opportunity available
May 18, 2022
The Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program undergraduate research experience has student funding available for 2022-2023 academic semesters.
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May 06, 2022
The Travel Customer Service Office is currently training two new members and recruiting for another. Processing time may be delayed by 1-2 business days, so we thank you for your patience and understanding while staff are navigating transitions.
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Nanook Navigator training opportunities
May 05, 2022
Nanook Navigator training sessions are open to all users, and advisors are highly encouraged to sign up for training this summer.
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Coming Soon: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation
May 05, 2022
Starting in Fall 2022, the UA Blackboard Learn environment will receive a refresh with the implementation of Ultra Base Navigation.
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Registration opens for UAF Summer Music Academy
April 29, 2022
Registration is open for the 2022 UAF Summer Music Academy. The intensive two-week program of music education for middle and high school students will be on the UAF campus from June 6-17.
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2022 ASGP graduate student research awardees
April 27, 2022
The Alaska Space Grant Program is proud to support four graduate students in 2022 as they progress toward their master’s degrees.
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Nanook Grown accepting applications
April 26, 2022
The Office of Sustainability is accepting applications for the Nanook Grown Gardening Education Program. Each year students accepted into the program learn how to grow their own food.
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April 26, 2022
The Academic Advising Center, 510 Gruening, is providing free drinks and snacks during the week of final exams.
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English grad students win AWP awards
April 25, 2022
Two graduate students in the English Department, KJ Janeschek and Liz Bolton, recently won the Association of Writing Programs' Intro Journals Project Awards. The awards are given to students currently enrolled in AWP member programs and draw competition from all across the country.
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New policy for grad student defense advertisement
April 20, 2022
A new process for student defense announcements will be required next academic year for master's and doctoral degree-seeking students.
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Apply for UAF Climate Scholars summer programs
April 19, 2022
Spaces are still available for this summer's undergraduate climate scholars field intensive programs in early June. Applications are due by May 1.
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Alaska Fellows Program accepting applications
April 18, 2022
The Alaska Fellows Program is accepting applications for the 2022-23 program year. Application review is ongoing until filled, but applications are encouraged before May 1.
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Sletten, Porter lead final CFOS lecture
April 18, 2022
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will hold its final weekly seminar of the semester on Wednesday, April 20, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The talk will be offered by Alexandria Sletten and Drew Porter, who are both graduate students at CFOS.
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Funding available for student projects
April 14, 2022
The UAF Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) is offering up to $2,500 for individuals (or up to $5,000 for groups of two or more students) who are conducting research or creative projects during the 2022 fall semester.
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Honors College Senior Showcase on April 18
April 14, 2022
The 2022 Honors College Senior Showcase to be held Monday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, 401A ELIF. The UAF community is invited to attend a showcase of honors student thesis research and capstone projects.
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Midnight Sun Science Symposium on April 14-15
April 14, 2022
Registration is open for the 2022 Midnight Sun Science Symposium, offering a chance to support UAF student researchers. Registration for the April 14-15 event provides access to all event Zoom links.
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