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January 24, 2024
UAF Dining Services and Chartwells are excited to announce the opening of a new dining location on the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus. CRAVE is a virtual food hall located in the Arctic Health Research Building, Room 187. It will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Gmail announces important changes to bulk mailings coming Feb. 2024
January 22, 2024
Do you handle messaging for your departments? Are you in charge of working with newsletters not configured by your campus IT support team? Does your department send bulk emails or newsletters using a third-party or cloud-based service like SalesForce or Constant Contact? Important changes are coming and we want you to be prepared!
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Call for abstracts and early registration open for Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
January 22, 2024
We want to hear from fishery researchers, managers, and other professionals at the 2024 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium. All are invited to submit abstracts by Feb. 13 for oral or poster presentations. Registration is also open for the symposium. An early-bird registration fee of $450 is available through Monday, March 18.
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White paper submissions sought for NSF S-STEM program
January 22, 2024
The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable low-income students with academic ability, talent or potential to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields. Submissions are due by Feb. 2, 2024.
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PacTrans call for 2024 multi-institutional mobility project proposals
January 19, 2024
We are excited to announce the release of the 2024 RFP for multi-institution transportation mobility project proposals. These projects require PIs from at least two of our consortium partners to participate. The theme this year is: "Developing human-centered and transformative multimodal mobility solutions for an equitable Pacific Northwest."
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Friday Focus: Supporting each other
January 19, 2024
Last year, I wrote the Friday Focus around this time and mentioned that I don't set resolutions but goals. Over time, I've found that resolutions just didn't work for me, but goal setting did. When creating a goal, I develop small milestones to reach that goal or goals. I work best when I can break something down and eliminate the potential of it overwhelming me.
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New training available in EHSRM
January 19, 2024
UAF Environmental Health Safety and Risk Management has recently updated some of its required training modules, including safety and Protection of Minors training.
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Applications open for URSA's Summer 2024 Student Project Awards
January 17, 2024
URSA's Summer Student Project Award offers up to $6,000 for both individual and group applicants to use toward an undergraduate research or creative activity project in the summer 2024 term. Funds may be used towards fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, or supplies/services. Students from all University of Alaska Fairbanks campuses and all disciplines are encouraged to apply!
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January 17, 2024
January is Human Trafficking awareness month. Recognizing the key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in helping someone who may be trafficked.
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Alaska 529 hosting Flat Dash contest
January 17, 2024
Looking for a fun way to keep your little ones active and engaged this winter? Alaska 529 has a great activity to help keep them motivated and moving: Flat Dash.
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UAF Bookstore offers 'Buy More, Save More' sale
January 16, 2024
The UAF Bookstore's "Buy More, Save More" sale is back with big savings as you stock up for the semester.
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Nanook Navigator early engagement reports due Jan. 19-Feb. 2
January 16, 2024
Nanook Navigator early engagement reports can be submitted Jan. 19 through Feb. 2.
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UAF spring book clubs available
January 16, 2024
UAF has several book clubs that are open to faculty, staff and students across our multiple campuses. Each club meets regularly during the semester to discuss the books, and new initiatives and collaborations often grow out of these discussions.
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White paper submissions sought for NIFA ANNH program
January 16, 2024
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking applications for the Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions education competitive grants program for fiscal year 2024.
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Nominations open for 2024 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
January 11, 2024
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award. The award recognizes UAF staff members who have shown outstanding and ongoing commitment to UAF's community and mission.
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Friday Focus: Happy start of the new year
January 11, 2024
Happy new year and start of the spring semester to the UAF community! I hope that you experienced a joyful holiday season and are looking forward to what 2024 has to bring. We have so much happening at UAF that continues to make it a wonderful place to be.
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Volunteers needed for Staff Recognition and Development Day
January 11, 2024
The Staff Council is looking for volunteers to serve on the Staff Recognition and Development Day committee, as well as day-of volunteers.
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Here Comes the Sun Concert set for Saturday
January 11, 2024
Celebrate the turning of the season with the annual "Here Comes the Sun" concert Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Regents' Great Hall.
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Get a new cell phone? Set up the Duo mobile app!
January 10, 2024
Whether you received a new phone as a gift or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, don't forget to configure the Duo Mobile app before returning to campus.
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Retchenda George Bettisworth appointed as UAF Chief Diversity Faculty Fellow
January 10, 2024
Retchenda George Bettisworth has been appointed as the UAF Chief Diversity Faculty Fellow. In this position, George Bettisworth will focus on collaboration, training, advocacy and policy development.
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January 10, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning provides access to WeVideo, a cloud-based, collaborative video editing tool. WeVideo is accessible to all faculty, staff, and students and integrates with Google Drive, YouTube, and Kaltura for easy asset management and publication.
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UA Foundation scholarship selection committee training
January 10, 2024
The Feb. 15 deadline for scholarship application submissions is fast approaching. To better serve our stakeholders, the University of Alaska Foundation is offering open training during January and February to help make the scholarship selection a smoother process.
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White paper submissions sought for NSF GEOPAths funding opportunity
January 10, 2024
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Science Foundation's Pathways into the Earth, Ocean, Polar, and Atmospheric & Geospace Sciences (GEOPAths) Program.
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Call for undergraduate student opportunities
January 10, 2024
In addition to our yearly funding cycles, URSA also helps to publicize ongoing opportunities from faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. If you are leading a project this spring or summer 2024 term and are seeking undergraduate student participation, please let the URSA office know so staff can share your opportunity on their website!
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UA Zoom training sessions for spring 2024
January 08, 2024
During the Spring 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom training to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or students within the University of Alaska system. Whether 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, these sessions are for you.
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