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May 04, 2023
Spring is here, and with it the idea of summer's to-do list. If you haven't already, consider adding to your list: transition course content from Blackboard to Canvas. The last semester to run a course in Blackboard for UAF faculty is spring 2024. Most faculty and classes have already moved over to the newly adopted Canvas learning management system.
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May 03, 2023
UAF writers are invited to join a Month of Writing, with writing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in June and a supportive community of writers to keep you accountable. This program is open to faculty, staff, graduate students and post-docs!
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LEAP seeking faculty, student applicants for fall 2023 semester
May 03, 2023
The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2023 fall semester.
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UAF 2023 construction projects
May 03, 2023
Construction season at the Troth Yeddha’ campus is coming quickly and will feature two large projects that are major milestones in the revitalization of campus. Facilities Services is also managing approximately 30 other active construction projects across the Troth Yeddha’ campus.
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Art-o-Mat machine on campus in May
May 03, 2023
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting an Art-o-Mat machine for the month of May. This retired cigarette machine has been refurbished to dispense small works of original art.
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Western 91ÊÓƵ Interdisciplinary Science Conference recordings available
May 03, 2023
Thirty-seven presenters came to Dillingham for a conference celebrating Western 91ÊÓƵ science. From art to sustainability, the field was diverse and energetic. If you couldn't attend in person, recordings of the presentations are available on the WAISC website.
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Aurora: Advocating for community and self: Brianna Gray '11, '12
May 03, 2023
Brianna Gray, the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, reconnected with her identity at UAF. Today, she helps Fairbanks K-12 students succeed.
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Academic Tuesdays: May 2, 2023
May 02, 2023
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Education updated regulatory definitions of distance learning within the Distance Education and Innovation Ruling that all higher education institutions receiving Title IV funds must comply with. The regulation became effective July 1, 2021, and requires that for all online courses for which students may use federal financial aid (Title IV funds), there is "regular and substantive interaction between students and instructors." This week's Academic Tuesday column provides information on the background, benefits, essential characteristics, and what to expect next with regard to regular and substantive interaction, or RSI.
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Tickets available for Blue & Gold Celebration
May 02, 2023
Tickets are still available for the 2023 Blue & Gold celebration on Thursday, May 11.
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April 28, 2023
In a recent meeting, a member of my leadership team mentioned that April always feels like a sprint to the finish line. I am sure many of you, especially students and faculty who are wrapping up your final exams, can relate to that metaphor. However, for me, it feels like the race has just begun.
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Student Health and Counseling Closure May 5th
April 28, 2023
Student Health and Counseling will be closed Friday, May 5, from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Alumna Jaclyn Bergamino launches first book
April 28, 2023
UAF English Department alumna Jaclyn Bergamino will be launching her newly published book, "The Snow Witch," at Ursa Major Distilling this Friday, April 28.
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URSA announces 2023 Innovative Technology and Education awardees
April 27, 2023
The UAF Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has recognized 15 people who received an URSA 2023 Innovative Technology and Education grant.
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91ÊÓƵ CASC project solicitation open
April 27, 2023
The 91ÊÓƵ Climate Adaptation Science Center is accepting statements of interest for 2024 project funding.
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UAF website page check requirement
April 26, 2023
Beginning June 1, 2023, UAF and UA System pages on Omni CMS will require "page check" on edited pages prior to publishing. The page check tool checks for misspelled words, broken links and accessibility errors.
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Geophysical Institute research on display at European science meeting
April 26, 2023
Research by several University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Geophysical Institute scientists is being presented this week at the annual meeting of the European Geosciences Union in Vienna, Austria.
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Browning named new onboarding and engagement manager
April 26, 2023
Carla Browning has been selected to serve as UAF's new onboarding and engagement manager. In the new position, her immediate focus will be on a comprehensive onboarding program.
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MAPTS works with Greenland mining school
April 26, 2023
Instructors from KTI-RÃ¥stofskolen - Greenland School of Minerals and Petroleum attended classes at the mine training center near Delta Junction.
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UAF accepted to Gardner Institute cohort
April 25, 2023
UAF has been accepted as one of 10-15 institutions in the inaugural cohort of the Gardner Institute's Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience project.
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Lobland to lead Signers Business Office
April 25, 2023
Brad Lobland will serve as the new director of the Signers Business Office.
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Hydrogen working group to discuss hydrogen-electric aircraft
April 24, 2023
The next 91ÊÓƵ Hydrogen Energy Working group meeting on May 2 at 11:30 a.m. will feature a presentation on ZeroAvia’s efforts to implement hydrogen-electric engines in aircrafts.
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April Rural Staff Spotlight: Theresa Quiner
April 21, 2023
Theresa Quiner serves as the Kuskokwim Consortium Library Director at the Kuskokwim Campus. She consistently has a great attitude, loves her job and the patrons she interacts with. Theresa is respected and appreciated as a supervisor and steps in with main campus issues when needed.
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Friday Focus: Academic traditions: Our 101st commencement
April 21, 2023
At the University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks, we take great pride in following our academic traditions. From the time students arrive to the time they graduate, we have many events that serve as milestones in their academic journey. The most coveted milestone in this academic journey is the conferral of a degree and the grand commencement ceremony that celebrates the achievement of our graduating students. UAF is about to celebrate its 101st commencement on May 6 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, other commencement ceremonies at the community campuses, and special graduation events. These celebrations are rooted in historic practices, have a deeper purpose, and great symbolic significance.
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April 19, 2023
Read about caribou behavior in oil fields, newly found photos taken by Denali's first climbers, miners training deep underground and much more in the spring 2023 Aurora.
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Design contest for PolarExpress card - $500 grand prize
April 19, 2023
The Office of the Bursar invites all UAF students, staff, and faculty to submit original artwork for the UAF PolarExpress card design contest. The chosen artist will receive a $500 award, and the two runner-ups will receive annual parking passes.
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