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Lindberg honored by Ducks Unlimited
April 04, 2022
Mark Lindberg, a professor of wildlife ecology at the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Institute of Arctic Biology, has received Ducks Unlimited's Wetland Conservation Achievement Award.
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White paper submissions sought for DOE program
April 01, 2022
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the U.S Department of Energy's Urban Integrated Field Laboratories program.
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Artificial intelligence/machine learning survey for healthcare series
April 01, 2022

Artificial intelligence/machine learning is playing an ever-expanding role in everyday life, but also in medical research and healthcare. AI/ML models can now detect skin cancer from a cell phone picture of a person's skin.
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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ receives water system excellence award
April 01, 2022
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ has been awarded Ursa Minor status in Water System Excellence. The recognition from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is for achieving and maintaining compliance with the operator certification program and drinking water program in 2020.
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KUAC names Hutchquist volunteer of year
April 01, 2022
Naomi Hutchquist uses her professional skills along with a dose of her fun side to volunteer for KUAC. She is the recipient of the 2022 Spirit of KUAC award, given to the volunteer of the year.
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Friday Focus: Tip of the iceberg
April 01, 2022
March brought us longer days and with them a lot of fresh energy. For me, March is always a special month for a very different reason. It is the time when I get to review faculty files submitted for tenure and/or promotion.
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Strategic enrollment forum online
March 31, 2022
The Chancellor's forum on strategic enrollment, which was held on March 31, is available to view online.
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Outdoor syringe disposal kiosk available at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½
March 31, 2022

The Community Opioid Intervention Project has placed an outdoor syringe disposal kiosk at the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Police Department.
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CTC Learning Center earns NCLCA certification
March 31, 2022
The ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Community and Technical College Learning Center has been awarded certification from the National College Learning Center Association through 2024.
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Campus Mail Center updates on Twitter

March 30, 2022
The ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Campus Mail Center now has its own Twitter profile, where updates will be available in real time on USPS delivery to campus, department route changes and cancellations, and to let mailbox owners know what's going on.
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Hough to lead ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Military and Veteran Services
March 30, 2022
Tom Hough has been selected as the new director of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Military and Veteran Services. He will start work at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ on April 25.
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Compliance Alliance fact: NCAA in the know
March 29, 2022
In general, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ faculty and staff are allowed to do anything for a student-athlete that you would do for any other student. However, there are some restrictions on "extra benefits" provided to student-athletes such as meals, housing and transportation outside of what is provided by the athletics department.Â
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Updated spring hours at Museum of North
March 28, 2022
The University of Alaska Museum of the North has moved to its spring schedule. The museum will be open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, with admission ending at 5 p.m.
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Phillips retiring after 40-year university career
March 28, 2022
Jeannie Phillips, executive assistant to the chancellor, has announced she will retire in June 2022. Phillips' 40 years at the university have been spent in a variety of positions, including three key administrative roles with university leaders.
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Sliger hired as new ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Bookstore manager
March 27, 2022
Gina Sliger has been hired as the new store manager at the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Bookstore. Sliger plans to work to create supportive relationships across campus and continue to make improvements to ensure customer service is prioritized.
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Fogel well-being discussion available at The Well
March 25, 2022
A discussion with Marilyn Fogel, an eminent biogeochemist and member of the National Academy of Sciences, is available at The Well website. Fogel, an emeritus professor at UC Riverside, discussed living with ALS, life's challenges, work-life balance, and being a woman in science and advocacy.
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Friday Focus: Adding grace to the conversation
March 25, 2022
I am surrounded by smart people throughout the university -- faculty, staff and students. What a privilege that is. And they are not just smart. They care, they are passionate, and they are diverse. That's why I love working here.
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Dulian among 2022 Top Forty under 40 selections
March 23, 2022
ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Development Director Morgan Dulian has been recognized among the 2022 Top Forty Under 40. The annual list, which is compiled by the Alaska Journal of Commerce and Anchorage Daily News, recognizes a group of outstanding young professionals in Alaska.
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Schaible Auditorium refresh under way
March 23, 2022
A long-awaited refresh of Schaible Auditorium has begun and construction will extend through the summer. The work includes new finishes, lighting, and ventilation.
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Compliance Alliance fact: Due process
March 22, 2022
At ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ we have a student code of conduct and a part of that code is how the university is committed to upholding your rights. The code outlines anything from academic misconduct issues to housing policy violations.
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Outstanding graduating student award nominations
March 21, 2022
The Student-Faculty Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the annual Outstanding Graduating Student Awards: Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award, Joel Wiegert Award and Gray Tilly Memorial Award.
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Campus vending machine updates
March 21, 2022
Aurora Vending is working to upgrade the vending machines at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. The machines, which are currently on an obsolete 3G network, are being installed with new card readers to update them to 4G.
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March rural staff spotlight: Ashley Miller
March 18, 2022
Ashley Miller works at the Bristol Bay Campus as the pre- and early-college academic advisor. She is organized and on top of every meeting, keeping BBC's ducks in a row.
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Teaching Tip: Demonstrate you care
March 18, 2022
Help your students get ready for the rest of the semester. Check in with them and provide the objectives or key focus for each segment, what's due and when, including the final exam.
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Friday Focus: Considering a transformational energy partnership
March 18, 2022
-- By Julie Queen. Over the past several years, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ teams at all levels have made decisions to keep the university running by serving our academic, service, and research mission, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Continuous improvement is part of our culture, and the opportunities emerging from this work ethic are opening new doors.
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