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Reminder: Submit for 2026 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
January 20, 2026
The nomination period for the 2026 UAF Chancellor's Cornerstone Award is open from Dec. 1, 2025, through Feb. 20. This award honors staff who embody the spirit of dedication, service, and community that helped build the university.
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January 20, 2026
Outdoor Adventures is hosting weekly fat bike group rides every Wednesday night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. These rides are free for all students. Outdoor Adventures and UAF Green Bikes have free fat bikes available for these group rides, but participants are certainly encouraged to bring their own bike.
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Call for abstracts for the 2026 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
January 20, 2026
Fishery researchers, managers, and other professionals are invited to attend the 2026 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium to share knowledge, experience, and learn about marine heatwaves at high latitudes. Abstracts are due by Jan. 30 for consideration as oral or poster presentations.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training via Zoom
January 20, 2026
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The training is provided by the Office of Research Integrity.
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Study Away participation more than doubled in 2025
January 20, 2026
Participation in the UAF Study Away program more than doubled this past year, from 30 students in 2024 to 71 students in 2025. The Study Away program offers UAF students the opportunity to enhance their education with a semester or two at another international or U.S. university, while earning credit towards their UAF degree.
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Cold-weather reminder: Helping take care of our campus
January 20, 2026
Living and working in a sub-arctic environment means we all play a part in keeping UAF's buildings safe, warm, and working as they should, especially during periods of extreme cold.
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MBS Hess Commons restroom addition
January 20, 2026
The walls are now up on the new single ADA-compliant restroom being built in the Hess Commons near the Campus Cache. Most of the plumbing and electrical rough-in is complete, and tile will be installed in the coming days. Part of this project also includes renovating the old computer lab. The project is on track to be completed in early March.
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Arctic Collaboratory: Permafrost
January 20, 2026
Join an interactive discussion about interdisciplinary collaborations and co-production, AI in Arctic permafrost research, and changing high-latitude permafrost landscapes on Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Akasofu 501 or via Zoom.
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Applications open for Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska
January 15, 2026
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska has opened applications for its 2026 tuition-free science and art backcountry excursions for high-school youth. The application deadline is March 15.
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Free statistics consulting services through spring 2026
January 15, 2026
Do you need statistics help with your research? The Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides free statistics consulting to students, faculty, staff, and the community through their STAT 454/654 seminar course throughout the spring 2026 semester.
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Exclusive chance for students to win Alaska Airlines prizes
January 13, 2026
UAF Students in Fairbanks and those at remote locations have a chance to win Alaska Airlines prizes this week!
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Call for abstracts: Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference
January 13, 2026
The Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference requests submissions for oral and poster presentations drawn from all disciplines that address questions and issues of concern to Western Alaska communities. Ongoing recovery from ex-Typhoon Halong is anticipated to shape this year's conversation, and proposals are encouraged that speak to storm recovery and community preparedness. Other topics are still welcome. Abstracts due by Jan. 30.
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Register for Alternative Spring Break
January 13, 2026
Trade the typical spring break for something that truly matters. Alternative Spring Break is back, and this year Student Leadership and Involvement is heading to Lakeland, Florida (March 7-14) to support disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Milton.
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Nanooks power play: 4k in the Carlson
January 12, 2026
It's Power Play night on Jan. 17 for the first series of the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup this season. Help the Nanooks reach their goal of 4,000 fans in the stands for their 100th season and wear white to whiteout the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves.
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Pack the Patty for Nanooks men's basketball
January 12, 2026
The Nanooks want you to pack the Patty on Saturday, Jan. 17, for their in-state rivalry game against the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves! Wear white to whiteout UAA and help get the Nanooks to 1,000 fans in the stands.
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Try something new for 2026 with Nanook Recreation
January 12, 2026
Nanook Recreation is offering a variety of fitness classes for the spring semester, including familiar programs such as Intro to Strength Training, Intermediate Strength Training, Intro to Olympic Weightlifting, Mat Pilates, Lunchtime Boot Camp, and Indoor Cycling. Registration is open now for the Intro to Strength Training class.
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Zoom AI Companion panel in the Workplace app
January 12, 2026
The Zoom AI Companion panel in the Workplace app is available to all UA Zoom users as an opt-in feature, providing them with a personal assistant within the app.
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January 09, 2026
The UAF Bookstore Bundle is UAF's textbook rental program, costing just $21.50 per credit. UAF students are required to either verify their Bookstore Bundle order and select a delivery preference (in-store pickup or shipped) or choose to opt out. The verification period opened on Dec. 15, 2025, and will close on Jan. 23.
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Spring 2026 NTS training offerings
January 09, 2026
At the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom and Kaltura MediaSpace Trainings to anyone within the University of Alaska system.
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Executive search firm extends survey deadline
December 12, 2025
WittKieffer, the firm assisting with the searches for a new UA president and UAF chancellor, has extended the deadline for written input on the searches. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.
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Subscribe and submit content to the VCR Report
December 12, 2025
Are you a student, staff member, faculty member or researcher involved in UAF's research community? If so, we encourage you to subscribe to the VCR Report. This weekly publication provides timely updates, important announcements, events, funding opportunities and other research-related information.
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Summer Sessions spring 2026 registration opens Dec. 12
December 11, 2025
Registration for spring courses for kids and adults opens on Dec. 12. Non-credit adult course offerings include knitting, pickleball, sewing, ceramics, weaving, photo editing, rock climbing, and fitness. Registration for 2026 field courses at Toolik Field Station also opens on Dec. 12.
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December 10, 2025
During the chancellor's budget forum last month, there wasn't enough time to answer all of the questions posed by the audience online. This post provides answers to the questions that were not answered live during the budget forum.
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Winter break parking lot closures
December 09, 2025
To ensure a safe environment for UAF plow and grader operators and to protect personal vehicles, certain parking lots will be temporarily closed to remove hard-packed snow during the winter break.
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Waiver renewal notice for spouses and dependents
December 09, 2025
Spouses, FIP, and dependents of full-time faculty and staff who received a tuition waiver request for fall 2025 will not need to complete a separate request for spring 2026. Spouses, FIP, and dependents of adjunct faculty members will need to complete a waiver.
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