• Nominations open for 2025 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award

    January 24, 2025

    Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award. The award recognizes UAF staff members who have shown outstanding and ongoing commitment to UAF's community and mission.
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  • A close-up of the tiny red and yellow blossoms in the center of a red poinsettia plant

    The poinsettia: taking cues from daylight

    January 24, 2025

    For those with holiday lights hung all year and trees still decorated, perhaps pots of poinsettias, with their red, pink or white bracts, still liven up the house. These bracts (the modified leaves often mistaken for flowers) turn vibrant colors -- traditionally a bright red -- in midwinter, making an excellent example of the importance of photoperiods.
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  • CTC Associate Professor Shawn Conell instructs three students on automotive machinery during class

    CTC automotive program receives ASE reaccreditation

    January 22, 2025

    The 黑料社app Community and Technical College automotive training program has earned reaccreditation from the ASE Education Foundation in Maintenance and Light Repair.
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  • URSA announces Spring 2025 Mentor Award recipients

    January 22, 2025

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA Spring 2025 Mentor Award.
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  • 2025 Western 黑料社appInterdisciplinary Science Conference logo.

    Call for abstracts: Western 黑料社appInterdisciplinary Science Conference

    January 22, 2025

    The Western 黑料社appInterdisciplinary Science Conference in 2025, hosted by 黑料社appSea Grant, will be held at the Naknek Native Village Council in Naknek, Alaska, from April 15-17. Abstracts can be submitted until Feb. 14, 2025.
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  • New for summer 2025: Registration through Schedule Planner

    January 22, 2025

    On Monday, Jan. 27, the University of 黑料社appwill launch registration through Schedule Planner. This will replace the current registration and course search options in UAOnline.
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  • Graduate student writing support

    January 22, 2025

    Graduate students working on theses and dissertations are invited to register for a free, facilitated, 3-day writing retreat from Feb. 5-7 on the Troth Yeddha' campus.
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  • Graduate student teaching resources

    January 22, 2025

    Graduate students have the opportunity to enroll in self-paced, micro-courses on essential topics for teaching in higher ed. Upon completion of these online courses, students are awarded microcredentials certifying their new skills.
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  • Apply for URSA Summer 2025 Student Project Awards through March 2

    January 22, 2025

    Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the summer 2025 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through March 2.
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  • UA President Pat Pitney will give the address in Juneau on Jan. 30, 2025.

    2025 State of the University Address

    January 22, 2025

    The University of 黑料社appcommunity and members of the general public are invited to President Pat Pitney's annual State of the University Address at noon on Jan. 30.
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  • Limited submission funding opportunity for DOE research

    January 22, 2025

    The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the DOE Plasma Science and Engineering call for proposals. UAF can submit two proposals of $900,000. White papers are due Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
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  • Emergency alert test scheduled Thursday

    January 21, 2025

    UAF will test its emergency notification system on Thursday, Jan. 30. Between 1 and 2 p.m., employees and students at all UAF locations, including rural campuses and sites, will receive one or more test messages.
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  • Sasha Bitzer and Reily Dixon at Castner Glacier examining exterior cave formations.

    URSA Summer 2025 Mentor Awards accepting proposals through March 2

    January 21, 2025

    Faculty, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from all disciplines and UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for up to $6,000 to engage undergraduate students on their research and creative projects taking place during the summer 2025 term.
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  • Animals on campus

    January 21, 2025

    As we begin the spring 2025 semester, please keep in mind that UAF has a policy on Animals in University Buildings and on University Property (UAF Policy 05.09.001). A newly revised policy is underway and will be released in the coming months.
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  • New Remote Work Agreement form released

    January 21, 2025

    A new Remote Work Agreement form that aligns with the Regulation changes is now available. All employees with a previous remote work agreement on file must complete the new form by Jan. 31, 2025. In early January, UA HR will contact employees via email who currently have a remote work agreement on file and need to complete the new form.
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  • Overview photo of the 2024 RCA Day event.

    2025 RCA Day: Call for undergraduate presenters

    January 17, 2025

    UAF's 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 in the Great Hall (Fine Arts Complex). RCA Day is UAF's annual celebration of undergraduate research, creative, and scholarly involvement including poster presentations, performances, art submissions and more.
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  • Join February's Month of Writing

    January 17, 2025

    UAF's Center for Teaching and Learning will host its Month of Writing in February, an opportunity for anyone in the UAF community to join regular Friday writing sessions and make progress on their writing projects.
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  • Carla Browning, onboarding and engagement manager

    Friday Focus: Enhancing the employee experience

    January 17, 2025

    I've met dozens of employees over the last 18 months as UAF's first onboarding and engagement manager. I've enjoyed sharing my experience of working at the university for the last 23 years. More than 200 people have participated in the half-day New Employee Welcome (NEW) orientation either in person or the shorter online orientation. Employees have also joined other activities offered for new and existing employees to foster a sense of belonging.
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  • URSA announces 2025 Spring Student Project Award recipients

    January 17, 2025

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates individuals who received an URSA 2025 Spring Student Project Award.
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  • Judges needed for virtual competitions Feb. 3-4

    January 17, 2025

    Educators Risings is an organization under the Department of Education, K-12 Outreach, at UAF helping middle and high school students in their quest to become teachers. Every February, virtual competitions are held for students across the state, and a few more judges are needed to make this event happen.
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  • Northwest Archivists annual conference call for proposals

    January 17, 2025

    Northwest Archivists is asking for session proposals for its 2025 annual meeting. The conference will be held virtually May 13-16. This year's theme is: Redefining Resilience: Advocacy, Values, and Creative Solutions.
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  • Do you drive on UAF business?

    January 17, 2025

    If you drive on UAF business, this is your annual reminder to review your driver authorization status. You can determine if you need to be an authorized driver by visiting the UAF Risk Management website.
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  • Practicing partnership: Co-production and boundary spanning in rural Alaska

    January 17, 2025

    The UAF 黑料社appCenter for Climate Assessment and Policy and Elizabeth Figus are hosting a dialogue on Feb. 27 from 1-5 p.m. called, 鈥淧racticing partnership: Co-production and boundary spanning in rural Alaska.鈥 This four-hour dialogue will bring together graduate students, staff, and faculty to discuss the nuts and bolts of implementing co-production and boundary spanning frameworks in research.
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  • Two people ascend a climbing wall on the UAF campus.

    Registration open for adult non-credit courses

    January 17, 2025

    Registration is open for three non-credit classes this semester through UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning: knitting, pickleball and rock climbing.
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  • Career Pathways Internships: Summer 2025 positions available

    January 15, 2025

    The Career Pathways Internship Program, a collaboration between the 黑料社appDepartment of Transportation and Public Facilities, and the UAF College of Engineering and Mines, is accepting applications for Summer 2025.
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