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Experience culture, honor history with Indigenous Peoples Day
October 08, 2026
On Monday, the ҹɫ¸£Àû Troth Yeddha’ Campus and our rural campuses will gather to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. As dean of the College of Indigenous Studies, this day carries personal meaning for me. It is a moment to reflect on our history, honor our resilience and share the beauty of our living cultures.
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UA travel agency transition update
October 08, 2026
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance travel services, the University is transitioning to ITS, Intelligent Travel Services, formerly known as TSI. The anticipated go-live date with ITS is planned for Oct. 21.
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October 08, 2026
October marks the start of a new year for 4-H in Alaska. As the nation's largest youth development program, Alaska 4-H is supported by the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension right here at the ҹɫ¸£Àû and has 10 active districts throughout the state, each with its own youth clubs, leaders and expertise. Alaska 4-H is one way IANRE enriches Alaskans' lives.
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UAF joins the Great Alaska ShakeOut on Oct. 15
October 08, 2026
The ҹɫ¸£Àû will participate in the 2026 Great Alaska ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. The event will include a test of UAF's emergency alert system. Members of the public and the UAF community may receive emails, phone calls and text messages, see pop-up messages on their computers, and hear alarms or loudspeaker announcements. As part of the test, students, faculty, and staff across UAF campuses and research locations are encouraged to take a few minutes to practice earthquake safety--and to self-register at ShakeOut.org.
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October 06, 2026
Undergraduate students who plan to present at a conference or actively participate in a competition, immersive program, performance, workshop, or other type of meeting or event involving their peers/professionals in their respective field are invited to apply for an URSA Travel Award.
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UA Safe Title IX training due by Oct. 31
October 06, 2026
Taking care of the campus community is a responsibility all Nanooks share. As a reminder, all students, employees and volunteers are required to complete the annual UA Safe Title IX Training by Oct. 31 to help keep UAF safe.
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OMB and PAIR become Office of Strategic Decision Support
October 06, 2026
The Office of Management and Budget and Planning, Analysis and Institutional Research is now the Office of Strategic Decision Support. The combined department operates under the leadership of Briana Walters, the director of OSDS.
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October 06, 2026
Technical Vocational Education Program applications for Fiscal Year 2028 are now open. This program is an important source of funding for each university to be responsive to Alaska's current and future workforce needs.
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October 06, 2026
Students, staff/faculty and financially Interdependent partners can help fight the flu by getting their flu shot at a flu clinic on campus. Make an appointment using the SHCC Patient Portal.
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October 01, 2026
Each fall on the Troth Yeddha' Campus, there is a moment when the spirit of UAF shines like gold. You see it in the autumn leaves framed against a bright blue sky and in the faces of our students returning to their dorms. For me, that moment officially arrived over the weekend at this year's Blue & Gold Celebration.
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URSA accepting Student Project Award applications for spring 2027
September 29, 2026
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the spring 2027 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1, 2026.
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Call for nominations: Faculty awards and recognition
September 29, 2026
The nomination period for 2027 emeritus/emerita faculty, the President's Adjunct Award covering the 2026–27 academic year, 2027 Usibelli awards and 2028 honorary degree recipients is open.
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Legislature recognizes Holdmann for contributions to Alaska's energy future
September 29, 2026
The Alaska State Legislature recognized Gwen Holdmann, ACEP's chief scientist and founding director, for her contributions to Alaska's energy future and her leadership in building the center into a statewide resource for energy expertise.
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Alaska Nanooks Athletics: Hockey, volleyball and swimming this week
September 24, 2026
The 2026-27 season is officially underway, and there is a lot of excitement building across Alaska Nanooks Athletics. This week, Nanook Nation gets a chance to see three of our programs in action as hockey, volleyball and swimming take center stage, each bringing plenty of energy, tradition and competitive spirit to the blue and gold.
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Celebrate the Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame Class of 2026
September 24, 2026
All Nanooks fans, alumni, inductee family members, friends and sponsors are invited to the 2026 Hall of Fame luncheon on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Binkley Room at Pike's Waterfront Lodge!
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Fall noncredit courses with UAF Summer Sessions
September 24, 2026
Learn something new this fall. UAF Summer Sessions' noncredit short courses offer something for everyone looking for a creative outlet, a new hobby or a fun way to stay active.
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Kids activities for fall and no-school days
September 24, 2026
Looking for something fun for the kids during the local school district's no-school days in October? UAF Summer Sessions has activities planned to keep kids creating, moving and having fun.
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Wilderness first responder course
September 22, 2026
This six-week backcountry medicine course, beginning Oct. 27, goes deep into what to do when you encounter a medical emergency or injury in the wilderness. You will learn how to use a patient assessment system to help you make decisions about how to best help people when you are far from definitive care.
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Dine 49 closure for Blue & Gold Celebration
September 22, 2026
Dine 49 will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the Blue & Gold Celebration. Student dining will be available throughout the day at alternate locations.
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Winter clothing and craft supply drive
September 22, 2026
Help UAF students stay warm and find creative ways to enjoy the upcoming winter by donating winter clothing and craft supplies to the Office of Sustainability until Sept. 29.
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Fall AI Learnathon weekly sessions
September 22, 2026
AI is rapidly evolving, and navigating its impact works best as a shared, thoughtful effort. This semester, the Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Success Center and Rasmuson Library invite students, faculty, and staff to join the Fall 2026 AI Learnathon, featuring weekly sessions built to explore these tools intentionally.
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Wilderness First Aid course for field researchers
September 17, 2026
This WMA Wilderness First Aid course, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 14-15, is a must for anyone who goes into Alaska's backcountry. This training is covered by a grant from the vice chancellor of research, and nine seats are available to UAF field researchers.
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LARS event raises food donations
September 17, 2026
Fairbanksans showed up for their community in a big way at LARS Locals Day, held on Sept. 12. Locals Day is an annual event at the Large Animal Research Station that serves as both an open house for the station and a food drive for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
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Investing in rural Alaska with new delivery model
September 17, 2026
There is nothing quite like the energy of the first few weeks of a new school year. As we gather to launch another impactful year, I’m delighted to introduce a change designed entirely to support current and future students across the state.
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Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox
September 16, 2026
The Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox, an interactive website with oral history recordings related to the 1978 designation of the Iditarod National Historic Trail and its cooperative management, is complete.
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