• Photo of a stethoscope and heart-shaped stress reliever on top of an echocardiogram chart.

    UAF - 'Just for the Health of It!'

    October 16, 2023

    Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a special health fair open to all University of Alaska-Fairbanks faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wood Center Ballroom (2nd Floor).
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  • Volunteer to be spring 2024 OLLI instructor

    October 16, 2023

    UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience while sharing your passion and knowledge.
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  • Current Issue – Fall 2023 cover

    Aurora Fall 2023 online

    October 13, 2023

    Read about a UAF alumna's joy in cooking propelling her to the MasterChef competition, the creation of climate scholars, a homecoming a century in the making and much more in the fall 2023 Aurora.
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  • UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality staff, faculty and students gather in front of the train following the event.

    UAF CTC Culinary crew rocks the HooDoo Choo Choo

    October 13, 2023

    Students, staff and faculty from the UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality program partnered with the Alaska Railroad and HooDoo Brewing Company for the third year to produce the annual HooDoo Choo Choo event.
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  • Chancellor's Budget Forum on Oct. 19

    October 11, 2023

    Join Chancellor Dan White for a discussion of the university's budget on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1:15 p.m. in the Schaible Auditorium. The event will also be available online.
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  • Logan Hertzler in the UAF eCampus exam room.

    Tackling test anxiety

    October 11, 2023

    Test anxiety is well-known in the college community and can affect students tremendously. We strive to do our best academically, and testing anxiety can hinder effective test performance and studying.
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  • Free UAF harm reduction webinar

    October 11, 2023

    Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a free, live webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. from the National Harm Reduction Coalition.
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  • Halloween carnival

    October 11, 2023

    Residence Life is hosting a family-friendly Halloween carnival at the MBS complex on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. for UAF students, faculty, staff and their families.
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  • New financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress website

    October 09, 2023

    The UAF Financial Aid Office recently launched the Satisfactory Academic Progress website to provide helpful information regarding SAP financial aid requirement information, including information about the financial aid appeal process.
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  • FAFSA delay for 2024-2025

    October 02, 2023

    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on Oct. 1 of each year. However, in 2020, Congress passed the 'FAFSA Simplification Act,' which represents a significant overhaul of the FAFSA application process. As a result of these changes, the 2024-2025 FAFSA Application will be delayed until December 2023.
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  • UAF Community Mental Health Clinic accepting new clients

    September 29, 2023

    Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week through Dec. 5.
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  • A student walks up to the Rasmuson Library during the fall.

    Paul H. McCarthy Awards accepting applications

    September 29, 2023

    Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of Alaska are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 5, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
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  • Susan Glade, Spring 2023 URSA Project Award recipient.

    Apply for URSA Spring 2024 Project Awards

    September 29, 2023

    Undergraduate students of all disciplines and from all UAF-affiliated campuses* who plan to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the Spring 2024 term are invited to apply for URSA Student Project funding. Spring Project Awards offer up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $6,000 for group applicants. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 2 to Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
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  • Brant Schalk, eCampus I.T. guru, displaying some of his favorite tech.

    Tips for being your own tech support

    September 27, 2023

    Whether you are a new student or a returning one, eCampus has a few tech tips or reminders to keep in mind to help avoid tech crises.
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  • Brooke Fisher, spring 2023 URSA project awardee.

    URSA seminar: How to get started

    September 27, 2023

    Are you looking for hands-on experience and skills development in the discipline you love? Join a Zoom session on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 1-2 p.m. focused on getting started with URSA.
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  • “Using artificial intelligence in college studying†prompt, Adobe Firefly, 15 Sep. 2023, firefly.adobe.com/

    Using AI as a student

    September 27, 2023

    There has been a lot of talk about the emergence of widely available artificial intelligence programs, especially ones that can produce well-written text such as ChatGPT. Our eCampus staff have provided do's and don'ts in using AI in your studies.
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  • Registration for fall non-credit courses open

    September 27, 2023

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has opened registration for fall non-credit courses for adults. Fall courses take place in October and November.
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  • NDAC Inclusive Excellence Award recipients

    September 27, 2023

    The Nanook Diversity and Action Center would like to congratulate departments, programs and individuals for their commitment to creating inclusive excellence within their area of work.
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  • A small dog sitting with a yellow toy ball looks forward during a photo.

    Kindness to Animals Day pet food, supplies drive

    September 27, 2023

    Pets and furry friends do so much for us. Let's show our appreciation for our furry companions and help support our UAF student and staff pets, especially emotional support companion animals, and service animals.
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  • Workshops and groups to support your mental wellness all semester

    September 25, 2023

    Student Health and Counseling would like to remind students, staff, and faculty of the various groups and workshops to support mental well-being. These are open to all UA students, regardless of campus location.
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  • 365 SMART Academy course registration open for K-12 students

    September 25, 2023

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning will offer enrichment courses for K-12 students in October and November. If you are looking for in-person or virtual courses to enrich your child's education, you are in luck.
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  • NDAC employee Rhen office hours

    September 20, 2023

    Rhen will be hosting office hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Arctic Java. They will be happy to answer any questions and address any concerns students may be having. Feel free to come say hello!
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  • Opening an Alaska 529 account for loved one

    September 20, 2023

    Do you have a loved one you want to help with their future? Alaska 529 provides six tips on how to help set them up with an account and make smart financial decisions with your contributions.
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  • New first aid kits on campus

    September 20, 2023

    Upgrading old first aid kits can be a small but significant step toward ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself, your family, and your workplace. In August, the Preventive Maintenance team at Facilities Services replaced 288 first aid kits around campus.
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  • URSA office has moved

    September 18, 2023

    Starting on Monday, Sept. 18, Erin Kirchner and the URSA office will have a new location. You can now find them on the third floor of the Eielson building in room 302E.
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