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Friday Focus: Safe and responsible activities
November 03, 2023
We have had a whirlwind of activities and events in the past several weeks with even more fun on the horizon as we approach the holidays, finals, and winter break. I hope you will take the opportunity to join one of our upcoming UAF events, bring a friend (or two), and meet new ones! From a Blue and Gold Governor's Cup hockey game (Go Nooks!) to the Diwali Festival of Lights, a UAF Yoga Club class, the University Women's Association bazaar, or a community ski swap, this weekend is full of ways to connect and celebrate together. Along with the fun, we will also continue working together to ensure we contribute to a welcoming environment for students, colleagues, and community members.
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NW Archivists' 2024: Call for proposals
November 03, 2023
Northwest Archivists' next annual meeting will be held in Spokane, Washington, from May 8-10, 2024. The program committee is seeking session proposals related to all aspects of archival/library practice, theory or research that is broadly related to the theme "Seeking Balance: Sustainability and Adaptation" through Dec. 8, 2023.
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ASMP celebrates 20 years of mentoring Alaska teachers
November 03, 2023
The Alaska Statewide Mentor Project recently marked its 20th year of mentoring first- and second-year teachers in schools all over Alaska.
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Upcoming training offered by ComPsych
November 03, 2023
Employees can register to attend two upcoming professional development training sessions online scheduled for November and December.
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November 01, 2023
Learn more about UAF travel while participating in the Travel Scavenger Hunt. Answers will be accepted Nov. 1-14, and everyone who participates will receive a prize.
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Faculty Appreciation Night with Alaska Nanook Volleyball
November 01, 2023
All UAF faculty and a guest are invited to attend Faculty Appreciation Night on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Patty Center. All faculty are encouraged to attend!
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Bakker appointed interim executive director of University Advancement
October 30, 2023
Theresa Bakker has been appointed as the interim executive director of University Advancement. In this role, she will lead UAF's development, alumni relations, communications and marketing activities. Bakker will start the interim role on Nov. 6 and serve until a permanent candidate is hired.
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Bluebeary Lemonade to debut at Governor's Cup games
October 30, 2023
Alaska Nanooks hockey fans at this weekend's Governor's Cup games will get a chance to taste a new addition to the UAF and Latitude 65 Brewing Company partnership lineup.
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Scott Raygor named deputy chief of University Fire Department
October 30, 2023
Scott Raygor has been named deputy chief of the university fire department. Scott is a 28-year veteran of the fire service, and will officially begin the role on Dec. 3.
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Friday Focus: Valuing the institution
October 27, 2023
How do we measure success? When I look at UAF's inspiring vision statement, excellence through transformative experiences, I have the answer (or at least the goal.) We are successful when our students, investors, grantors, donors, and community members have transformative experiences. What is less clear is how to measure this success. The Board of Regents and President Pitney have been working together and with university leaders on what goals and metrics should look like systemwide. That process has caused me to think a lot about how we measure transformative experiences.
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UAF selected to join Gardner Institute's inaugural cohort
October 25, 2023
The ҹɫ¸£Àû has been selected as a participant in a new national initiative, Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience. Led by the Gardner Institute, a leading national student success non-profit organization, this initiative aims to transform the critical first two years of college education during which students create the foundation of educational success and degree completion.
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Face your college financing fears
October 25, 2023
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with an eleventh-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch's "The Scream" impersonation as you grapple with the idea of financing your little one's educational pursuits. Whether you are still in the early days of parenting or you've recently experienced that scream moment, the question about financing your beneficiary's future education costs can seem scarier than meeting a hairy monster in a dark alley. This is an article about facing your college financing fears head-on!
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UAF Combined Heat and Power Plant tours
October 25, 2023
Utilities Operations Division of Facilities Services will start UAF Combined Heat and Power Plant tours on the first Friday of each month, starting Nov. 3. All tours will commence at 1:30 PM on the first floor of the CHP Turbine Building, north side entrance.
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Arctic Fest Information Session
October 24, 2023
Come learn how to get involved with this interdisciplinary event showcasing art, science and indigenous culture events and exhibits focused on our changing climate.
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October 23, 2023
Join us for the 2023 Learnie Awards on Nov. 9 from 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Pub to celebrate excellent learning experiences in educational media. We'll screen some of the best educational videos that UAF has to offer from the past 18 months, and we'll celebrate our talented colleagues from across campus. You can still nominate a creative colleague for a Learnie by Oct. 30!
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Friday Focus: ORCA - Your collaborative ally
October 20, 2023
As I look out across the Alaskan landscape, there’s no denying a change of season is happening. In this moment, I contemplate the concept of change itself. Change often ushers in a wave of emotions: fear of the unknown, moments of doubt, anticipation for what lies ahead, and sometimes, a sense of loss for what once was. Typically, it's a blend of these emotions and thoughts that color our perception of change. At the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability, we are steadfast in our commitment to embracing change and understanding its implications for our team and the broader campus community.
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Amy Bristor to lead Dual Enrollment
October 16, 2023
Amy Bristor has accepted the position of director of the Office of Dual Enrollment. She began her work with student services, including dual enrollment, in 2000 with Summer Sessions and continued that work at the Community and Technical College working with professional development, outreach, and the Tech Prep program.
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Friday Focus: Celebrating Indigenous excellence
October 13, 2023
This past Monday, Oct. 9, we celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day. A host of events occurred here on Troth Yeddha' campus and across our rural campuses. On Troth Yeddha' campus there was a frybread taco fundraiser put on by the Festival of Native Arts club and events including the Iñu-Yupiaq Dance group, fish skin sewing, and Native games demonstrations. At the Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel there were several events, including hands-on akutaq making, beading, and mask making and a Native foods potluck. At the Northwest Campus in Nome and at the Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham, Native films were showcased. Commemorating this day allows us Indigenous peoples to celebrate and share with others who we are, including our rich histories and the contemporary lives we live. As associate vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education, I get to work on and applaud Indigenous excellence each and every day.
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2023 Staff Council election open for voting until Oct. 20
October 11, 2023
Voting is currently underway for the 2023 UAF Staff Council elections. Ballots have been sent out to all of the even-numbered units with the current nominees for those seats, as well as the nominees for the at-large representative seats.
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October 06, 2023
In the yoga class I attend, our instructor encourages each of us to begin each practice with Sankalpa, a Sanskrit word that is roughly translated into English as intention, or setting an intention. According to most scholarly works, Sanskrit is the oldest language in the world and it is still alive today as one of the official languages of India. I am learning to take the concept of Sankalpa and many of yoga's impactful concepts with me off the mat, and into my daily life. As teachers, we are familiar with lesson plans and learning goals in the classroom. While not a goal itself, sankalpa is a key concept to achieving goals. It is a way to set your mind in the direction you want to go. Unlike a goal that requires specific action, sankalpa flows within us into every action we take.
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Taber to serve as continuous improvement project manager
October 04, 2023
Samara Taber is transitioning to a new position as the UAF continuous improvement project manager. Taber has served as the executive director of university advancement and a member of the chancellor’s core cabinet since 2020. She will start her new role on Nov. 6, 2023.
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Jessica Skipper named finalist for technology administration award
October 04, 2023
Jessica Skipper, UAF student success system administrator, has been named as a finalist for EAB's Excellence in Technology Administration Award.
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Webinar: Attracting today's top talent
October 04, 2023
Nationally, there is a shift in the way applicants are looking at job postings. In order to be competitive and attract highly qualified candidates to our university, UA is adjusting the way we write our job postings. Join us for an hour on Oct. 10 and learn how to write effective job postings that resonate with today’s top talent.
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Van Flein to serve as ORCA executive director
October 04, 2023
Kaydee Van Flein has accepted the position for the role of executive director of the newly established Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability. As executive director, Van Flein will oversee Clery, Title IX, Title VII, ADA and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act compliance, student accountability and Student CARE team, and misconduct investigations outlined under Board of Regents' Policy (01.02, 01.04. and 09.02).
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October 04, 2023
The UAF R1 Steering Committee invites you to fill out the following survey to share your ideas and submit nominations for working groups that will work toward refining, prioritizing, and implementing the proposed mechanisms to help UAF achieve R1 research status.
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