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October 26, 2022
Read about sniffing out carbon flow in an Interior Alaska swamp, fighting wildfires with satellite data, tracing invisible aquatic DNA and much more in the fall 2022 Aurora.
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International Arctic Coastal Networks connect in Connecticut
October 25, 2022
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ researchers led the organization of a weeklong international Arctic Coastal Network retreat in Mystic, Connecticut, with funding from the National Science Foundation Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations program. The retreat ended Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
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Open Educational Resources student survey
October 24, 2022
The Faculty Senate OER Ad Hoc Committee invites students to take a brief survey on how they use textbooks. The survey is open until 11:59 p.m., Nov. 4, 2022.
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Museum exhibit highlights deep sea research
October 24, 2022
A new exhibit at the University of Alaska Museum of the North reveals the wonders of the deep-sea.
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Short film features CFOS alumna Sonia Ibarra
October 24, 2022
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society released a short documentary film about ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Tamamta Program Coordinator Sonia Ibarra after she was presented with the 2022 AISES Indigenous Excellence Award earlier this month.
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Federal loan forgiveness application period open
October 21, 2022
This one-time debt relief is provided by the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Biden-Harris Administration student debt relief plan.
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CTC partners with Nenana on dual credit program for high school students
October 21, 2022
High school students in Nenana will complete Career and Technical Education courses this year through a new partnership between Alaska school districts and the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Community and Technical College Early Childhood Education program.
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Friday Focus: Nuclear energy and ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s role raising awareness via public engagement
October 21, 2022
Nuclear energy is not a new concept. After all, it makes up about 20 percent of our base-load energy supply in the U.S. To put this in context, this is roughly equivalent to all renewable energy generation combined, including hydroelectric. But with the vast majority of our fleet of nuclear reactors commissioned in the '60s and '70s, nuclear energy can feel like a technology of the past, especially when countries like Japan and Germany are actively working to decommission their own nuclear reactors. Nuclear energy is also a technology most people have strong - and sometimes quite visceral - reactions to. Proponents often see nuclear energy as a critical path to decarbonizing our global energy supply, while others legitimately worry about the environmental costs ranging from the potential of a nuclear accident to long-term management of spent fuel.
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Nanook Recreation virtual race series returns
October 20, 2022
Welcome to Nanook Recreation's virtual race series challenge! This virtual race is meant to help you get out and exercise during the winter. The idea behind this event is that each person who participates runs, jogs, walks, or skis their own 5K, 10K or half-marathon.
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Virtual Disability Services Conference '22
October 19, 2022
Registration is open for the Disability Services Conference: All Access, All The Time scheduled for Nov. 7-11, 2022. This free, virtual event is hosted by University of Alaska Disability Support Offices and Human Resources Accessibility Team.
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October 19, 2022
At 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2022, hundreds of thousands of people will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in The Great Alaska ShakeOut, the state's largest earthquake drill ever! Participation can be as simple as a one-minute "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" training. All colleges and universities are encouraged to participate (or plan a more extensive exercise).
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute seeks instructors
October 19, 2022
Want to share your passion and knowledge? ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience.
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ United Way Campaign 2022
October 19, 2022
Investing in our community has always been important to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. I invite you to join in the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ United Way of the Tanana Valley annual workplace campaign. The campaign officially kicks off this week. The busiest time of the campaign season is through the end of December, so be on the lookout for presentations and events near you.
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Federal compliance requirements for digital accessibility
October 19, 2022
As you prepare for the academic year, please ensure digital accessibility of your websites and social media accounts. Educational institutions have Federal requirements to ensure equal access to the digital environment (learning management systems, web content and social media) for all individuals including the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ community and the public.
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Three Minute Thesis preliminary heat
October 18, 2022
This Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ graduate students will compete in a Three Minute Thesis preliminary heat on Zoom. 3MT celebrates the exciting research and scholarship conducted by graduate students around the world.
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s homepage getting an updated look Oct. 24
October 18, 2022
When you visit www.uaf.edu on Monday, Oct. 24, the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ homepage will have a fresh new look that continues to emphasize outreach to prospective students and reflects ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s updated visual identity.
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Nanook Navigator and Student Success Spotlight: Isaac Parker
October 18, 2022
The Nanook Navigator and Student Success Spotlight for October is Isaac Parker. Isaac is a student employee in the Division of General Studies.
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Outdoor leadership conference brings universities together
October 17, 2022
Faculty and staff from four universities in Alaska collaborated to bring together a leadership conference for their students. ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ worked in partnership with University of Alaska Southeast, Prince William Sound College and Alaska Pacific University to provide a weekend leadership conference on the PWSC campus.
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BLaST celebrates October Scientist of the Month
October 17, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ biology undergraduate student Tyler Baker-Chapman was selected as the October 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Student-centered grading and feedback seminar
October 14, 2022
Explore grading models that can transform the practices and anxiety around grading to make it more conducive to student growth. This is one of the American Association of Colleges and Universities' High Impact Practices, which have been incorporated into program reviews at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½.
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October rural staff spotlight: Jill Spetz
October 14, 2022
Jill Spetz serves as the Instructional Services Manager for the Bristol Bay Campus in Unalaska. She has taken on a ton the past two semesters, and yet she has remained positive and encouraging to all of the members of our crew throughout.
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Friday Focus: Being a leader in Indigenizing the Academy
October 14, 2022
With the recent celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Oct. 10 across ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s campuses, I could not help but reflect upon the journey that has brought us to where we are on the pathway to our goal of becoming a global leader in Alaska Native and Indigenous Studies.
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2022 Staff Council election open for voting until Oct. 24
October 14, 2022
Voting is currently underway for the 2022 ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Staff Council elections. Ballots have been sent out to all of the odd-numbered units with the current nominees for those seats as well as the nominees for the at-large representative seats. Ballots containing the nominees for the at-large seats have also been sent to the even-numbered units. Please note that you are welcome to write in candidates if you would like.
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Solicitations and Fundraising at UA
October 13, 2022
The UA Foundation's Fund & Gift Services Team wants to take this opportunity to remind you of the services and resources available to you through the UA Foundation.
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Carla Mccain selected as Research Compliance Officer
October 13, 2022
Carla Mccain has been selected as the new Research Compliance Officer of the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Office of Research Integrity.
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