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April 03, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity, or URSA, is UAF's resource for the development and promotion of undergraduate experiential learning. With the motto of "Don't just gain knowledge, create it," we support undergraduate students as they explore career paths, develop specialized skills, make connections with peers, and build self-confidence, all while having fun through a value-added experience. We also support prospective mentors, which includes all UAF faculty, post-docs, staff, and graduate students. URSA is here to support both undergraduate students and mentors as they work together from proposal to final product.
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Faculty university service opportunity: External reviewer for program review 2024-25
April 03, 2024
The Faculty Senate has a service opportunity available for faculty willing to dedicate 8-12 hours as an external reviewer for the program review process for the academic year 2024-25 between December 2024 and March 2025. Please share with your units and fellow faculty who may be interested. The program review will take place at the college level and will require six faculty to participate as external reviewers, one for each college.
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Revised procurement process for UA employees seeking to purchase software
April 01, 2024
If you've purchased software recently, you've noticed significant changes to the procedure. This new process aims to simplify and streamline our former review methods while ensuring regulatory compliance.
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April 01, 2024
Whether you are new to investing in Alaska 529 or have several years of experience, common questions arise. Here is one that comes up after filing for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend.
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Nomination/Membership open for Faculty Senate's Committee on the Status of Women
April 01, 2024
The Faculty Senate's Committee on the Status of Women has four positions available. This is a two-year term from May 2024 through May 2026. Nominations are due by Friday, April 19. Elections will take place April 22-26.
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Apply to be part of the 2024 ARENA cohort
March 29, 2024
Applications for the 2024 Arctic Remote Energy Networks Academy will close on Wednesday, April 3. ARENA is held in partnership with Canada, the U.S. and Iceland and endorsed by the Sustainable Development Working Group of the Arctic Council.
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Deadline: Faculty regalia orders due April 5
March 29, 2024
Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate your students at the 夜色福利 commencement ceremony聽on Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. Please join us in supporting the聽graduates by marching in the faculty procession.
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Friday Focus: Making the most of what we have
March 29, 2024
Alaska is described as a 鈥渞esource state.鈥 We are a state rich in natural resources. Rich in awe-inspiring landscapes, abundant freshwater resources and wildlife that thrive in an environment with the wildest seasonal swings on earth. Above and below ground are natural resources valuable to society and infrastructure. Oil, gas, minerals, timber and fish. These resources provide not only the building blocks of human habitation but jobs. Jobs that support our way of life. In this resource state, the greatest resource is our people. And at UAF, it is our responsibility to steward the most valuable resource; the class of students that graduates each year from this great institution.
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Arctic Leadership Initiative: Funding opportunities
March 29, 2024
The University of Alaska is developing an Arctic Leadership Initiative to advance UA's Arctic engagement, position Alaskans as world leaders in Arctic issues, and amplify Alaska Native voices in Arctic policy development.
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Summer 2024 student employee housing discount
March 29, 2024
UAF Residence Life would like to offer UAF departments, that hire summer student employees, a 10% discount on Summer Student Housing. The goal of the discount is to give UAF departments a competitive edge while recruiting their summer student employees. Student employees must be working a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for the discount.
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Deadline extended: Staff Make Students Count Award
March 27, 2024
The deadline to apply has been extended to April 5! The award recognizes staff who have provided outstanding service to students anywhere in the UA system.
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Staff Recognition and Development Day registration open
March 27, 2024
The registration period for this year's Staff Recognition and Development Day on April 10 is now open and will close on Friday, April 5. There are a few sessions that have limited seating, so please be sure to register early!
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Faculty Alliance Thought Leaders Forum
March 25, 2024
On March 28 and 29, the Faculty Alliance will hold a forum for UA faculty, staff, and students to explore the ethical integration of Artificial Intelligence into educational practices. The forum will be via Zoom and run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 29.
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Roweena Carlos named Nanook Technology Services chief information officer
March 25, 2024
Roweena Carlos has been selected to serve as UAF's new Nanook Technology Services chief information officer. This position, reporting to the vice chancellor for administrative services, is part of the updated IT structure, enabling UAF to address university needs and provide innovative campus-centered solutions.
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NTS's computer Bulk Buy discounts start April 1
March 25, 2024
UAF departments can take advantage of computer bulk buy discounts through Nanook Technology Services starting April 1 through April 12. The discounts apply to select Dell desktops, laptops, all-in-ones, monitors and accessories.
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Navigating success: UAF Career Services paving pathways to professional excellence
March 22, 2024
Career Services at the 夜色福利 strives to support our students in their journey toward fulfilling their professional aspirations. More than just a resource center, Career Services serves as a steadfast ally in guiding students through the dynamic landscape of career development.
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March 22, 2024
Are there any tools that can reliably detect if writing was created with artificial intelligence? No. There are no tools that can reliably detect AI-generated writing. This teaching tip covers the current state of automatic AI detection and where it falls short of being reliable and illustrates why this trend will continue.
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March 22, 2024
UAF Administrative Services, in partnership with Cordis Enterprises, is offering two leadership courses: Supervisor's Toolbox: Essential Leadership Skills and Self-Leadership: Navigating Your Path To Success. The courses will be open to participants campus-wide. Please submit your application for consideration by April 1.
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UAF's Got Talent: SoBear Lounge
March 20, 2024
Come down to the SoBear Lounge for free mocktails, appetizers and free entertainment on Thursday, April 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. This SoBear Lounge will be in the Wood Center's Ballroom (2nd floor). The entertainment will be provided by UAF-affiliated participants ready to share their special talents and skills. Everyone is welcome!
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March 20, 2024
Have you taken a tour of the UAF Central Heat and Powerplant yet? Want to see what all the excitement is about? The next First Friday CHP tour is on April 5 at 1:30 p.m.
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MILL Makerspace March Challenge
March 11, 2024
Explore sound as a method of expressing educational journeys, research, personal growth, and discoveries. MILL open hours are Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.; come by any time to get started on this month's challenge.
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Melissa Good wins aquaculture award
March 11, 2024
Alaska Sea Grant mariculture specialist Melissa Good recently received the U.S. Aquaculture Society's Distinguished Early Career Award. This award recognizes an individual involved with U.S. aquaculture for 10 years or less who exhibits outstanding leadership or innovation in research, education, extension, or industry development in the field.
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March 11, 2024
The Green Dot committee invites all UAF staff and faculty in the Fairbanks area to join us for a brunch and learn session on March 20. This session will be focused on UAF's bystander intervention strategy: Green Dot.
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Friday Focus: Focus on what you want
March 08, 2024
I have thought about a key conversation with my then eight-year-old son about his hesitation to try out for a team many times over the years. Fear of failure can be motivating, but it can also be paralyzing if we are not careful. The concept often resurfaces when I least expect it. When I first accepted the job as director of a large NASA project that was struggling to survive over 20 years ago, I bought myself a present that I keep in my office to this day. It is a small metal block with one sentence engraved in simple text. "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" I sometimes need to remind myself of the advice I gave my children. Taking my own advice, I focus on the end game for me and for UAF.
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March 08, 2024
The EHSRM Department invites you to join one of the upcoming Town Hall meetings. The first meeting will be held March 20 at 2:30 pm in Murie 104.
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