New employee welcome events
New employees working remotely are invited to participate in an hour-long overview
of UAF via Zoom. These events are held monthly. Attendees will receive a branded UAF t-shirt.
The events are tentatively scheduled for the following dates
- Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m.
Email UAF-welcome-team@alaska.edu if you have questions.
- Thursday, Oct. 31—8:00 a.m-1 p.m.
New employees will receive an invitation directly and will need to RSVP a week in
advance to prepare catering. A sample schedule is below.
- 8 a.m. — Photos with University Relations
- 8:30-8:55 a.m. — Coffee and muffins with UAF Chancellor Dan White
- 8:55-9:30 a.m. — Discover UAF — mission, vision and culture
- 9:30-9:35 a.m. — Break
- 9:40-10:10 a.m. — Perspectives on student success panel
- 10:10-10:15 a.m. — Break
- 10:15:10:35 a.m. — Taking care of each other: A culture of safety and support panel
- 10:35-10:40 a.m.— Break
- 10:40-11:10 a.m. — Explore the campus core, touch on history, academics, student life
- 11:15 a.m. — Ride shuttle to West Ridge
- 11:20 a.m.-noon — Walking tour on West Ridge
- Noon — Lunch at Murie Building
- 1 p.m. — UA Museum of the North (explore on your own)
What employees are saying about this event.
“Thank you for this opportunity. There was so much thought put into this program, and I think all parts were beneficial to the new employee experience.â€
“Thanks for the tour and information. I found the event very helpful and inspiring.â€
“I can't thank you enough for providing such an inclusive and enriching experience.â€