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Frida Focus: Blue vs. Gold powers record night for scholarship support
October 03, 2025
Last Saturday, Nanook Nation came together in dazzling fashion at the annual Blue & Gold Celebration, presented by Kinross Alaska. What began as an elegant evening in the Wood Center turned into something extraordinary. The audience helped raise more than $315,000 for student scholarships, nearly doubling last year's total.
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Lisa Yancey to serve as interim chief of operations for provost’s office
October 03, 2025
Lisa Yancey has joined the Office of the Provost in the capacity of interim chief of operations for AY25/26, effective Sept. 7, 2025. This position will serve to enhance the capacity of the provost’s office to manage administrative and operational affairs.
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Development Spotlight: Stress less, focus more, feel better at work
October 03, 2025
This month's development spotlight is designed to support your well-being by offering practical, easy-to-use strategies for managing stress. Featuring two video collections, one for all employees and a leadership version, both have been curated to help you reduce stress, focus more, and feel better.
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UAF testing services transition
October 03, 2025
Beginning this fall, UAF Testing Services will operate under a new structure. The eCampus Testing Center is now divided into two areas of responsibility: academic testing, managed through the Student Success Center, and professional and community testing, which remains with eCampus.
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Call for FY27 Federal Appropriations Requests
October 03, 2025
The call for FY27 Federal Appropriations requests is open and will close on Oct. 10, 2025. All requests must be submitted via an online form. A drafting page is also available to help you prepare your proposal before submitting. Advanced review of requests with supervisors, and/or college or institute deans and directors, before submission is highly recommended.
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Two UAF students awarded prestigious NSF fellowships
October 03, 2025
Two University of Ãå±±½ûµØ graduate students are among the 1,500 recipients of the 2025-2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Willa Johnson and Xochitl Muñoz will each receive three years of financial support, including a $37,000 annual stipend and funds to cover tuition and fees, in addition to professional development opportunities.
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Join us for the Tribal Governance Symposium: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
October 01, 2025
This symposium will bring together tribal leaders, community members, and stakeholders on Oct. 28-30 in the Wood Center Ballroom to explore tribal governance in Alaska. The event is open to the public and serves as an important educational opportunity for all Alaskans.
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A hospitable classroom: Crafting environments for learning
October 01, 2025
In-person teaching requires attention to the classroom environment and social dynamics. This Teaching Tip explores pedagogical hospitality and offers practical suggestions for creating a welcoming class space.
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Research, Advising and Mentoring Professionals program accepting applicants
September 30, 2025
The College of Indigenous Studies Research, Advising and Mentoring Professionals program is taking applications for the first cohort of its mentor training program until Oct. 3, 2025.
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Managing staff through stressful situations
September 30, 2025
All levels of supervisors are encouraged to join a training session on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. to help you plan for the expected and the unexpected and provide practical tools for dealing with both positive and negative employee behaviors during stressful times.
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Elevate your research at the UAF Makerspace
September 30, 2025
Discover how we can help you take your research to the next level with in-house research and development! Get an exclusive look at our state-of-the-art facility and professional-grade equipment on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 7-8 p.m. in the JUB/ELIF atrium.
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Lasers at Fairbanks Experiment Farm used to spook birds
September 30, 2025
Two lasers in the Fairbanks Experiment Farm fields on the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Troth Yeddha' Campus are helping protect barley seeds from grazing geese and cranes.
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Professional Development: NSF I-Corps Northwest Region Hub
September 29, 2025
Researchers interested in learning how to apply I-Corps framework to maximize their research's demonstrable impact and secure its future utility are encouraged to attend an informational session on Monday, Sept. 29, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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How graduate students are developing products for a changing world
September 29, 2025
Come hear about the journeys of two graduate students who, through working with their advisors on undergraduate research, fell into developing products and working to commercialize what they co-developed.
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Alicia Macom to serve as director of Admissions
September 29, 2025
Alicia (Allie) Macom will join the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management team on Oct. 6 as the new director of Admissions.
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Managing the emotions surrounding layoff conversations
September 29, 2025
Managers, supervisory staff and HR professionals who will deliver workforce reduction announcements are encouraged to join a training session on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. to better understand the range of emotions involved with delivering layoff messages.
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Three-day Graduate Writing Retreat
September 29, 2025
The UAF Graduate School is organizing a three-day writing retreat specifically for Ph.D. and master's students from Nov. 5-7 in the Student Success Center.
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Shoot, share, succeed: Six video tips for faculty
September 29, 2025
Creating videos for your courses doesn't have to be overwhelming. Mika McCrary shares tips that will help you produce clear, engaging content without spending hours in frustration.
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Gregory Pietsch to speak on World Rabies Awareness webinar panel
September 26, 2025
Rabies transcends animal and human species, taking the lives of about 60,000 people worldwide each year. Dr. Gregory Pietsch, a faculty member in the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Department of Veterinary Medicine, will join a webinar panel from 8-9 a.m. on Sept. 29 in recognition of World Rabies Day.
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New Financial Aid and Student Account pages in UAOnline
September 26, 2025
On Oct. 6, the Financial Aid and Student Accounts menu and pages in UAOnline will be upgraded to the newest version. To help with the transition, new resources have been created and posted, including a video on how to navigate the new pages and updated FAQs.
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September 26, 2025
Beginning Sept. 28, crews will assemble to demolish the last remaining house on Copper Lane. The University Fire Department will train in the facility for a few days, practicing hose lays, ventilation, and simulated fire attack. When they are complete, the demolition contractor will demo the building and remove the debris from campus.
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Friday Focus: Connect, grow and thrive with UAF's mentoring program
September 26, 2025
I am pleased to announce the launch of a new employee mentoring pilot program, designed to support employee career growth and longevity at the university. By pairing colleagues across colleges and departments and locations, the program is designed to foster connections and community and increase collaboration through the sharing of best practices and ideas across the organization.
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September 26, 2025
The UAF Chancellor Search Committee has an update to share on the committee's recent progress.
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You're invited to the Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame Luncheon
September 24, 2025
The Alaska Nanooks invite you to celebrate the newest members of the Hall of Fame with an induction luncheon on Friday, Oct. 3, at Pike's Waterfront Lodge. The luncheon will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will honor nine individual inductees along with one team.
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UAF critical minerals proposal a finalist for major NSF funding
September 24, 2025
A University of Ãå±±½ûµØ proposal to reduce the United States' dependency on foreign sources of minerals critical to the technology and defense industries has been named one of 15 finalists in a National Science Foundation competition.
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