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New app connects you to classmates, rewards
August 23, 2021
Starting this fall, you have access to CircleIn, a students-only app that connects you to your classmates and rewards you for studying.
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Apply for scholarships in geospatial sciences
August 23, 2021
Two $500 scholarships for undergraduate students and one $1,000 scholarship for a graduate student will be awarded. The deadline to apply is Sept. 2.
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Student performance notifications coming
August 23, 2021
Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students if they have concerns and or to recognize hard work. The emails will come through the UAF notification system called Nanook Navigator Aug. 27-Sept. 9 and throughout the semester.Â
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UAF facts and figures gives quick overview
August 20, 2021
The UAF facts and figures website includes brief institutional and first-year data profiles, along with enrollment information and the most recent graduation numbers.
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Mentorship program for first-generation students
August 20, 2021
The First-Gen Mentorship Program offers first-generation students an opportunity to connect with faculty, staff and alumni across the university who can support them in their endeavors.
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Auditions for Theatre UAF's 'Misanthrope'
August 19, 2021
Theatre & Film UAF will hold open auditions for its fall mainstage production, "The Misanthrope," on Saturday, Aug. 28.
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$1,000 grants available to student groups
August 18, 2021
Student groups can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the UAF Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students.
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PolarExpress card online application
August 18, 2021
The PolarExpress card is the official UAF photo identification card used by students, staff and faculty to access UAF facilities and to make purchases.
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Indoor cycling class offered outdoors
August 18, 2021
Nanook Recreation will offer indoor cycling classes again — but outdoors — Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. starting Aug. 24.
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Student Health and Counseling Center fall hours
August 18, 2021
The Student Health and Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday in fall 2021. All students who are registered for at least one class are eligible for services.
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August 18, 2021
UAF eCampus will host virtual sessions for students wanting a tour of Canvas and/or Blackboard. This fall, UAF will use both Canvas and Blackboard.
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August 18, 2021
New students and new-to-online-learning students are encouraged to join the eCampus advising team on Zoom for a quick, conversational welcome to UAF eCampus.
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August 18, 2021
The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering COVID-19 testing clinics.
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Register for intro to strength training class
August 17, 2021
The six-week class is progressive in nature, and you will learn the basic concepts and safety considerations when resistance training.
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Kuskokwim Way road closure Wednesday
August 16, 2021
Please avoid Kuskokwim Way at the intersection with North Tanana Loop while construction crews work.
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Fall classes will use Blackboard and Canvas
August 16, 2021
Fall semester starts next week and some of your courses may be using Canvas instead of Blackboard. No matter which platform your instructor is using, you'll get access on Aug. 23 and can use your UA credentials to log in.
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Pearl Brower to lead Alaska Native success, diversity, inclusion work at UA
August 12, 2021
Pearl Brower will be senior advisor for Alaska Native success, institutional diversity and student engagement at the University of Alaska.
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Canvas consumes less bandwidth than Blackboard
August 12, 2021
Canvas was chosen in part because it consumes less bandwidth than Blackboard, making it more accessible for students in areas with low bandwidth.
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August 12, 2021
Starting Aug. 14, you can buy your parking permit through the online portal. You'll get a two-week temporary permit by email.
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Save the date: Chancellor's forum on the budget Aug. 19
August 11, 2021
Save the date for a chancellor's forum on UAF's budget Thursday, Aug. 19, from 1-2 p.m. The forum will be held online.
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UAF senior design project goes to market
August 11, 2021
A team of UAF mechanical engineering students used their senior project to design a better and more mobile inflatable emergency backboard.
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Bathroom beer launches career: Glenn Brady '93 -- summer 2021 Aurora
August 11, 2021
Silver Gulch grew from just a single employee more than two decades ago to a payroll of about 150. Then 2020 challenged it all.
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Marketing tagline survey open through Aug. 9
August 04, 2021
Help define UAF in just a few words in a short marketing survey. The survey closes Aug. 9.
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Download the Canvas Student app
August 02, 2021
One perk of UAF's transition to Canvas is that it has a robust mobile app, allowing you to engage with your course from the palm of your hand.
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Calling all first-gen advocates and alumni
August 02, 2021
If you were the first in your family to graduate from college, you can apply to mentor first-generation students for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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