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New Nanook Career Closet now open
March 31, 2025
Need professional attire for an interview, networking event, or job? The Nanook Career Closet is here to help! UAF students and alumni can find new and gently used professional clothing, including shirts, blouses, pants, dresses, jackets, ties, shoes, and more, so you can look and feel your best.
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UAF's engineering program expands to welcome more students
March 31, 2025
A ҹɫ¸£Àû engineering program launched in autumn 2024 is expanding its offering to welcome more students in the fall 2025 semester. The energy resource engineering baccalaureate program is a four-year, well-rounded curriculum that includes hydrocarbons, renewable energy technologies and energy transition topics such as carbon capture and hydrogen.
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Scholarship opportunity: Learner Experience Advocacy Program
March 28, 2025
Are you interested in making online courses at UAF more student-friendly? The Learner Experience Advocacy Program is a semester-long program where undergraduate students are trained to work as partners with instructors to improve their online courses.
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North Campus pile burn project
March 28, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Alaska Fire Science Consortium, and Facilities Services are coordinating a project to burn debris piles and conduct hazard tree clearing on the North Campus.
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Invitation: 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day
March 26, 2025
URSA invites you to attend the 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day on Tuesday, April 1, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Great Hall of the UAF Fine Art Complex.
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March 26, 2025
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library invites you to take part in its library user survey. Your feedback will help the library enhance its collections and services.
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Does a project need IBC review?
March 26, 2025
The Institutional Biosafety Committee is responsible for biological safety review and approval of projects at UAF. Projects requiring IBC review include those utilizing the following: recombinant DNA, synthetic nucleic acid molecules, infectious agents, biological toxins, federally-regulated select agents, and other potentially harmful biological agents.
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Sarah Ellen Johnston receives 2025 Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award
March 24, 2025
UAF Honors College Student Advisory Council President, Sydney Wade, announced Sarah Ellen Johnston as the 2025 Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award recipient on Feb. 25.
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BLaST celebrates March 2025 Scientist of the Month
March 24, 2025
Grace Veenstra, a fourth-year BLaST scholar and a senior at UAF pursuing a bachelor of science in biological sciences with a minor in mathematics, with a second BS degree in interdisciplinary studies on climate, community, and communication, is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for March 2025!
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Mt. Spurr - Eruption preparedness
March 24, 2025
Mt. Spurr, one of North America’s more active volcanoes, is being closely watched due to increased geological disturbances and activity. Recent developments indicate a potential eruption, so faculty, staff, and students in or near potential ashfall zones must be prepared. While an eruption remains uncertain, now is the time to take proactive steps to prepare at work, school, and home.
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March 24, 2025
This ACA Swiftwater Rescue course will give you the tools to assist others when problems arise on the water. This course is designed for paddle sport enthusiasts and will be offered in May, June and July.
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Little Owl Café at the UA Museum of the North
March 24, 2025
The UA Museum of the North is excited to announce a new partnership with Little Owl Café. The UA community is invited to drop in, enjoy a taste of the café menu, and take in the sunshine and view from the lobby.
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Correction: 2025 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
March 24, 2025
Correction: The deadline to submit for the Chancellor's Cornerstone Award nomination is Wednesday, March 26.
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UAF R1 Working Group reports available
March 21, 2025
The R1 Steering Committee is pleased to share findings from UAF's R1 Working Groups over the past year. These two-page R1 Working Group reports can be found on our R1 website under resources.
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Survey for B.F.A. thesis project: "The Sick"
March 21, 2025
B.F.A. student Kevin M. Carroll is conducting a survey to create a body of artwork. The survey will ask respondents to describe addiction and substance abuse using adjectives and subjective reflection.
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Applications open: UA Teacher Internship Scholarship
March 19, 2025
The University of Alaska is providing scholarships to those interested in becoming certified teachers for Alaska. This is the third year of the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees at UA Schools of Education as well as a stipend of up to $10,000 to offset living expenses during the critical full-time internship. Apply by April 15, 2025.
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March 19, 2025
The next in-person Mental Health First Aid class is scheduled for Friday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the BP Design Theater. Sign up now to reserve your seat.
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Google Photos access ends May 31
March 19, 2025
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce UA's Google Storage footprint, access to Google Photos, a service within the UA Google Workspace, will end on May 31, 2025.
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Apply now: Join the Arctic Leadership Student Cohort
March 11, 2025
The UA Arctic Leadership Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 ALI Student Cohort, a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in Arctic policy, research, and leadership development.
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2025 Staff Make Students Count nominations
March 07, 2025
Every year, Staff Alliance members partner with UAA, UAF, UAS, and System Office Staff Councils to honor staff who go above and beyond to support students in the university system. We need your help to learn who and how these hidden gems "Make Students Count."
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March 07, 2025
With summer right around the corner, now is a great time to refine or develop your packrafting skills from the comfort of the Patty Pool. Nanook Recreation is excited to offer both a two-part packrafting fundamentals and two-part packrafting safety course with American Canoe Association certified instructors.
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Order your UAF Commencement regalia by March 21
March 07, 2025
The deadline to order regalia for the 2025 UAF Commencement Ceremony is quickly approaching. All graduating students and participating faculty must place their orders by Thursday, March 21 to ensure availability.
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Spring snow removal and plowing schedule
March 07, 2025
Facilities Services is working around the clock to provide drivable roads and parking spaces for all University stakeholders. A significant part of the snow clearance is hard pack removal. To provide a safe working environment for our plows and graders and to protect your personal vehicles, certain parking lots will be closed.
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Arctic Leadership Initiative funding, research opportunities
March 05, 2025
The Arctic Leadership Initiative has opened applications for three key programs designed to support faculty, staff, and students in advancing Arctic research and leadership.
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Nanooks Hall Of Fame accepting applications
February 28, 2025
The Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics is now accepting nominations for the Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame Class of 2025. All submissions are due by April 30 to be considered for induction.
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