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Reminder: Butrovich Data Center outage on May 11-18 to impact internet access
April 26, 2024
UAF Facilities Services will conduct a planned maintenance power shutdown in the Butrovich Building to integrate a maintenance bypass switch for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Butrovich Data Center (BDC). The switch will ensure a seamless and continuous power supply to the BDC in the event of a UPS outage or during annual maintenance on the UPS. The BDC electrical system must be temporarily powered down to ensure the safety of technicians doing the work.
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BLaST celebrates Robin Masterman as April 2024 Scientist of the Month
April 24, 2024
BLaST Scholar Robin Masterman is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for April 2024! Masterman is a fourth-year BLaST Scholar and a senior in UAF’s Biological Sciences BS program. Her mother is from Togiak, Alaska, and her father is from Maine. Masterman plans to apply to medical school and return to Alaska to practice as a family physician in rural communities.
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Alaska EPSCoR 2024 Spring Travel Awards
April 24, 2024
Alaska NSF EPSCoR is offering travel funding for the 2024 spring and summer seasons. Awards of up to $3,500 are available to support University of Alaska affiliates traveling domestically to STEAM-related conferences, workshops, presentations, meetings, training, or education activities prior to Aug. 31, 2024. Apply by April 26 at 5 p.m.
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Graduation regalia available at the bookstore
April 24, 2024
Please stop by the Bookstore to purchase your graduation regalia. No preorder is necessary, we have them in stock! We will also be open extra hours before Commencement if you are coming to Fairbanks just for the event.
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How Grey's Anatomy can get you ready for finals week
April 24, 2024
Triage is about finding the best way to allocate time and resources when they are limited. Just as doctors prioritize patient care, this concept can be applied to an end-of-semester to-do list.
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Structural realignment of UAF Advising Services
April 24, 2024
Effective July 1, 2024, First Year Advising, Student Support Services, and several individual positions in the Center for Teaching and Learning will move from the Office of the Provost to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
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Permafrost Discovery Gateway Palooza
April 24, 2024
Join us May 7-8 for a two-day smorgasbord to learn about the Permafrost Discovery Gateway. This online tool provides researchers, planners, policymakers, educators and the public with timely monitoring of permafrost thaw and its implications.
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University Fire Department recognized as Emergency Medical Service of the Year
April 22, 2024
The University Fire Department was recognized as the EMS Service provider of the year by the Interior Region Emergency Medical Services at its 2024 awards banquet on April 5.
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Birch Dinner hosted by OneTree Alaska and Sustainability
April 22, 2024
The UAF Office of Sustainability and OneTree Alaska will host a birch-themed dinner experience in The Pub on Tuesday, April 30 at 5 p.m.
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Students encouraged to submit FAFSA by April 30
April 19, 2024
Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA applications before the end of April so the UAF Financial Aid Office can get their aid offers sent for the 2024-2025 year in May.
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Summer Sessions to offer day camps for adults
April 19, 2024
This year Summer Sessions not only is offering 88 children's day camps but we also will have summer camps for adults. These camps are designed for individuals who would like to have fun learning this summer.
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URSA accepting applications for fall 2024 Student Project Awards
April 17, 2024
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the fall 2024 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through June 9.
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New for fall 2024 UAF Bookstore Bundle
April 17, 2024
UAF is making it more affordable and convenient for students access their required course materials with the launch of the UAF Bookstore Bundle program. Starting in fall 2024, students will have the option to rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee of $20 per credit hour. This charge is automatically applied to their student account upon registering for classes. Students who prefer not to participate will have the option opt-out of the program and continue to purchase their course materials on their own.
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April 17, 2024
We have a new makerspace challenge for April. This challenge invites you to get inspired by the changing season—melting snow, returning birds, budding plants, and longer days—and create something in the MILL.
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URSA 2024 Supply and Service Awards
April 17, 2024
UAF faculty members, adjunct instructors, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students and staff from all disciplines and UAF-campuses are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in supply and service funds to support undergraduate research, creative, and scholarly learning opportunities. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 28 by 11:59 p.m.
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Pop-up meditation for Global Peace
April 17, 2024
Please join a pop-up, group, silent meditation dedicated to global peace on Monday, April 29 from 1-2 p.m. in the Wood Center common area (lower level). The event is open to all and beginners are welcome.
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LEAP seeks faculty, student applicants
April 17, 2024
The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning seeks faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2024 fall semester. LEAP is a semester-long faculty development program where trained undergraduate students partner with participating instructors to share feedback on their online courses.
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Animals in university buildings policy reminder
April 12, 2024
This is a reminder that animals, except for service animals, are not permitted in UAF buildings without prior approval or permission as an accommodation for a documented disability. This policy is intended to optimize the safety and health of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
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Kick Up Your Heels: Relay races for a cause
April 10, 2024
Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. We need to change this in Alaska and in our world! Help ORCA and ORCA POD spread awareness of this critical issue by joining the Kick Up Your Heels relay races on April 26.
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April 10, 2024
In the most recent eCampus blog post, Tim Stickel shares insights gained from 35 years in higher ed, highlighting the importance of relationships in college success.
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April 10, 2024
Career Services is collecting donations from April 22-26 to build a Career Closet open to students in fall 2024. Drop donations off between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eielson 304 in the Career Services office on the Troth Yeddha' campus.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training April 24
April 08, 2024
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction.
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Forums scheduled for CTC dean candidates
April 05, 2024
Two candidates for dean of the UAF Community and Technical College will give a public lecture on Tuesday, April 9 as part of the selection process. Individual, one-hour presentations by Carl Bishop and Kevin Kovalycsik will focus on their vision for CTC. There will be an opportunity for candidates to answer questions from the audience. The public forums will be held at the UAF CTC Downtown Center at 604 Barnette Street and also available on Zoom. Both sessions will be recorded.
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Transmission and Distribution: The clean energy secret weapon
April 01, 2024
Join us Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2-3, 8:30 a.m. – noon for the second in a series of three free virtual monthly workshops hosted by ACEP, leading up to the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. This workshop, Transmission and Distribution: The clean energy transitions secret weapon, will explore innovative strategies and technologies that are shaping the future of clean energy.
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A Place for Knowledge Exchange collaboration brunch
April 01, 2024
The facilitators of the seminar series A Place for Knowledge Exchange invite you to a collaboration brunch hosted by the International Arctic Research Center. The brunch will be held in Akasofu 501 on April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. IARC and the College of Rural and Community Development hold the brunches quarterly to build stronger ties between the two organizations and support collaborative approaches in research, education and real-life community-based practices in rural Alaska.
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