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Last call! Alaska INBRE carryover award opportunity
September 28, 2022
Deadline to apply Sept. 30, 2022! This funding opportunity is to join in an application to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences for use of carry over funds from our primary award for one-time expenditures towards meeting these goals that are not eligible for funding through the existing mechanisms within our cores.
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UAF making the switch to Canvas LMS
September 28, 2022
After a successful pilot in the 20-21 academic year followed by the adoption of Canvas in 2021-22 by the majority of our faculty, UAF is transitioning to Canvas as its new Learning Management System (LMS). Today, more than 77 percent of UAF LMS courses are being taught in Canvas. A big thank you to the faculty who have already made the transition and the staff who supported the faculty to make the switch.
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ACEP's Byrd among photo contest winners
September 27, 2022
Amanda Byrd, the chief storyteller at the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, is among the winners of the Navigating the New Arctic photo contest.
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URSA 2022 Community Engaged Learning Award open for applications
September 26, 2022
The URSA 2022 Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Award are open for applications as of Sept. 26, 2022. CEL awards offer up to $500 to work with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.
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Launch of Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Project Jukebox
September 26, 2022
In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in December 1971, the UAF Oral History Program has just launched the Project Jukebox online interactive website that combines oral history recordings, film, photos and documents to tell the story behind the fight for passage of ANCSA, its role in Alaska's history, and its legacy.
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September rural staff spotlight: Deven Lisac
September 26, 2022
Deven Lisac serves as the student services manager at the Bristol Bay ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ. She helps students at a moment's notice, even after hours or on weekends when necessary.
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Friday Focus: Telling our story
September 23, 2022
Telling stories is one of the most powerful means we have to inspire and connect people. At University Advancement (alumni, development and university relations), storytelling is 90 percent of what we do. In the simplest of terms, our job is to help others engage with UAF in ways that are meaningful to them.
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New book club picks for fall 2022
September 22, 2022
Are you gearing up for social reading as daylight grows shorter? UAF's book clubs invite faculty, instructors and staff to connect through reading and dialogue. Fall reading lists have been announced by the Indigenous Authors and Innovations in Learning book clubs. The UAF Faculty Accelerator will purchase digital or physical books for club members.
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365 SMART Academy registration open
September 21, 2022
Registration is open for fall classes offered through the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ' 365 SMART Academy. The program, which includes a variety of K-12 classes, is expanding to include in-person courses.
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FY24 appropriations request submission form
September 21, 2022
We have begun to plan for the FY24 federal funding appropriations request. UAF is requiring that all individuals interested in submitting an appropriations request to the Congressional delegation complete an initial request through the linked Google form.
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Staff Council nominations open until Sept. 27
September 19, 2022
Staff Council will be holding elections in October for odd-numbered units and at-large seats. This is a total of 16 seats! Representatives will be elected to two-year terms starting in January 2023.
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September 19, 2022
The high cost of textbooks and course materials is one factor that can influence student success. Open Educational Resources, or OER, are free-to-access textbooks and other course materials that instructors can use in their courses to provide more equitable learning opportunities for students.
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Convocation scavenger hunt details
September 16, 2022
The details for the scavenger hunt are here! The game will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 and will close on Monday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. To be eligible for the prizes all missions in the scavenger hunt have to be completed, and the participant has to be present at Convocation to win.
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September 16, 2022
It is awesome to have our Troth Yeddha' campus vibrant with students once again. It is energizing to walk around and see students dining in the Wood Center, walking across Constitution Park between classes, and taking the hike up to or down from MBS. I hear faculty and staff still remarking on this daily and we are three weeks into the semester. The positive energy doesn't seem to be wearing off; it continues to be contagious and rejuvenating!
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September 15, 2022
The university provides tools to assist you in knowing what to do when you become aware of difficult situations, including sexual harassment or assault, through Title IX training and online resources. UA Safe Title IX Training is mandatory, and must be completed by Oct. 31, 2022.
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Call for faculty members for 2022-2023 URSA review panel
September 14, 2022
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is seeking new members for the 2022-2023 URSA application review panel. Faculty members from all UAF campuses are invited to participate.
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Faculty Advisor Development workshop series
September 14, 2022
The Academic Advising Center is hosting a series of workshops on advising topics such as UAF technology systems, degree requirements, and more for faculty advisors every Thursday this semester from 1-2 p.m. in Rm 352 of the Duckering Building.
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White paper submissions sought for NSF MRI program
September 14, 2022
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program.
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Share the free Nanook Navigator mobile app with your students
September 13, 2022
The Office of Student Success is excited to announce the Nanook Navigator (Navigate Student) Mobile App is free for all active students to download.
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Kristin O'Brien invited to serve on Advisory Committee for Polar Programs
September 12, 2022
Kristin O'Brien, professor in the Institute of Arctic Biology and Department of Biology and Wildlife, has been invited to serve on the Advisory Committee (AC) for Polar Programs at the NSF. The next meeting of the AC will be held virtually via Zoom on Sept. 15-16 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and polar researchers are welcome and encouraged to attend but will need to register in advance.
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Masks, disinfecting supplies available to order
September 12, 2022
Facilities Services still has a variety of COVID-19 supplies available for online order
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Reminder on nondisclosure agreements
September 12, 2022
If your work at the university involves the exchange of proprietary or confidential information, then you should be working through UAF’s assigned staff to execute a nondisclosure agreement, or NDA. NDAs, also referred to as confidential disclosure agreements and proprietary information agreements, are handled by staff at UAF’s Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization and Office of Grants and Contracts Administration.
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Minnie Naylor recognized with "Staff Make Students Count" award
September 09, 2022
Minnie Lucy Naylor, an academic advisor with ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Rural Student Services, was recognized by the UA Board of Regents for her personal dedication to student success, friendly and caring nature, and dedication to UAF and its students.
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Friday Focus: Intergenerational learning
September 09, 2022
The last few weeks UAF has been abuzz with activity. We welcomed hundreds of new and returning students and their families on our campuses. We also extended a rich 2-day orientation for nearly 60 new faculty members! Thanks to the expanded faculty development team for personally reaching out to every new faculty member and offering both in-person and remote cohort-building opportunities geared towards faculty success.
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Survey open for professional development needs
September 08, 2022
UAF's Faculty Development community is conducting a survey of all faculty, graduate students, post-docs and others who wish to provide feedback to determine what programs are needed.
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