• Watercolor paining of blue mountains with green trees.

    Watercolor Wednesday is back

    September 04, 2024

    Make a finished piece of watercolor art at the MILL! We will go over the basics of watercolor to create a simple but captivating Alaskan scene. Only 12 seats are available! This is an in-person-only event.
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  • A moored boat at harbor.

    Travel to Kodiak and earn 10K in seed funding

    September 03, 2024

    Join us for an information session on Sept. 6 from 1-2 p.m. about an exciting all-day ideation studio in Kodiak on Nov. 1. During this ideation studio you will be collaborating with mariculture industry partners to tackle complex challenges through interdisciplinary problem-solving. With only 10 spots available, this is a unique opportunity with travel expenses covered and opportunity for further seed funding. Come join us on this adventure!
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    Ketchikan Intellectual Property Support!

    August 28, 2024

    *** UPDATE: Due to the recent landslide in Ketchikan, this event has been postponed. *** Are you in or near Ketchikan? Will you be attending the Seagriculture conference in September? We will be offering intellectual property consultations at the Seagriculture Conference in Ketchikan Sept. 10-11.
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  • Students in class

    STEM education fellowships applications close Sept. 15

    August 28, 2024

    Are you or someone you know majoring in education and doing a classroom practicum? Apply to create a set of STEM resource lessons for K-12 students and receive a $2,500 stipend. Lesson plans must leverage the impact of NASA's advances, discoveries, and/or challenges as a source of inspiration and inquiry for K-12 students. Check out NASA Connects or NASA Next Gen STEM for ideas and resources. Applications close Sept. 15!
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    The SoBear Festival

    August 26, 2024

    The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department in collaboration with Recover Alaska will host its first SoBear Fest from Sept. 19-21. The festival will offer a variety of events for students, staff, faculty and community members!
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  • UAF Barbershop now open

    August 26, 2024

    The UAF Barbershop is pleased to introduce Caleb Leary as the new campus barber! Caleb provides haircuts, beard trims, and edge-ups from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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  • New TimelyCare service

    August 23, 2024

    TimelyCare is offered as a supplement to the extensive existing in-person and virtual services offered by the UAF Student Health and Counseling Center. This is a no-cost service offered to enrolled students residing in the United States. These virtual mental health services are available 24/7, 365 days/year, and include immediate crisis care and up to nine ongoing counseling sessions per academic year.
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    Alaska Nanooks food truck rally Sept. 14

    August 22, 2024

    The Alaska Nanooks invite you to celebrate the return of the athletics season with the second annual Food Truck Rally and Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Patty Center parking lot.
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  • UAF Bookstore Bundle

    August 22, 2024

    UAF is making it more affordable and convenient for students to access their required course materials with the launch of the UAF Bookstore Bundle. Through this program, students will have the option to rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee. Materials can be conveniently delivered by the first day of class. All eligible students are automatically enrolled upon registering for classes. The option to opt-out is available for students who prefer to purchase their course materials on their own.
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  • Student performance notifications Aug. 30 - Sept. 13

    August 22, 2024

    Instructors will email performance feedback to students about concerns and recognition of hard work through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13 and throughout the semester.
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  • A researcher samples water quality in a river.

    ASGP 2024-25 undergraduate research apprenticeships

    August 21, 2024

    Undergraduate students from any science, technology, engineering or mathematics fields are eligible to apply for a $7,300 stipend to conduct a research or engineering project directly related to NASA's interests. Must be a U.S. citizen. The application deadline is Sept. 1!
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    URSA congratulates Summer Internship and Travel Award recipients

    August 19, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates students who were awarded summer 2024 travel and internship awards.
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  • Registration opens soon for swimming lessons

    August 19, 2024

    It's almost time to register your child for swimming lessons with the UAF Women's Swim Team! Information about the lessons is available at Fall365.alaska.edu. Registration will open on Aug. 26 at 9 a.m.
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  • A Wrangell T3 Alliance student adjusts the remote live stream camera at Anan Wildlife Observatory, where viewers can watch bears fishing for salmon. The project, powered by solar energy and supported by the U.S. Forest Service, aims to provide a real-time glimpse into the natural behavior of black and brown bears in the Tongass National Forest.

    Wrangell students install remote bear live stream

    August 16, 2024

    Wrangell-based T3 Alliance students installed a remote live-stream camera system at the Anan Wildlife Observatory in the Tongass National Forest, enabling viewers to see black and brown bears fishing for salmon. This project, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, involved high school students using skills from the T3 Alaska program. The system is powered by solar energy and uses Starlink for video feed. Explore.org hosts the stream, and the project is set for a five-year expansion plan. The live stream began on July 24.
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  • Lifeguard certification class

    August 16, 2024

    Nanook Recreation is hosting two lifeguard certification classes in September. Successful participants will earn a deep water lifeguarding certification from the American Red Cross, which is valid to work at the UAF Patty Pool as well as all other pools in the borough.
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  • Campus mail routes Aug. 19-23

    August 16, 2024

    The Campus Mail Center will be adjusting its operating hours next week, from Aug. 19-23 in preparation for the return of students.
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    UAF CTC Registration Bash happening on Aug. 15

    August 14, 2024

    The UAF Community and Technical College Registration Bash is happening this Thursday, August 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the CTC Downtown Center at 604 Barnette Street.
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  • Graduate teaching assistant orientation sessions scheduled

    August 14, 2024

    The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Graduate School are offering a two-part graduate teaching assistant orientation.
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  • Retchenda George-Bettisworth, 23-24 SBC awardee, and social work undergraduate student Charles Stark at the 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day.

    Apply for Student Belonging and Community Awards by Sept. 8

    August 12, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has funding available for up to $5,000 for projects focused on cultivating a culture of respect, connection, belonging, and community for undergraduate students at UAF and UAF-affiliated campuses.
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  • Beatrice Turley, 23-24 CEL awardee, leads a group of students at UAF's Davis Concert Hall.

    Community-Engaged Learning Award funding open through Sept. 8

    August 12, 2024

    Degree-seeking UAF undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and staff from all disciplines and UAF campuses are encouraged to apply for awards up to $5,000 to engage with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.
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  • Jessie Skalisky, 2023-2024 Climate Change Project awardee, and mentor Katie Spellman performing a vegetation analysis within a quadrant.

    Apply for URSA Climate Change Project funding by Sept. 8

    August 12, 2024

    This grant opportunity of up to $5,000 is open to all undergraduate students (from any discipline and any UAF-affiliated campus) who are interested in conducting scholarly work on various aspects of climate change, including but not limited to climate science, climate policy, visual or written communication of climate issues, and climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. We encourage proposals featuring interdisciplinary projects.
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  • UA Zoom training sessions for fall 2024

    August 12, 2024

    At the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom Training sessions to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or University of Alaska system students. Have an @alaska.edu email? You probably have a Zoom account! If you are new to the University and would like to learn more about Zoom and available features, or you’re already familiar with Zoom and want to have a quick refresher or learn something new, then these sessions are for you.
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  • Opt-in for enhanced productivity: Zoom AI Companion features launch Aug. 16

    August 12, 2024

    The University of Alaska is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Zoom AI Companion's new features, set to go live on Aug. 16. This innovative tool is designed to further enhance meeting productivity and efficiency across the university. These features will be available on an opt-in basis, meaning they will not be automatically enabled for everyone.
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  • CTC Food truck

    CTC food truck returns to Troth Yeddha' Campus

    August 12, 2024

    The CTC food truck will return to the Troth Yeddha' Campus next Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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  • Party in the Park: Department table registration

    August 07, 2024

    Party in the Park is the annual Wood Center for Student Engagement fair, hosted in Constitution Park. This is a yearly opportunity for folks to connect with student clubs and university departments at the start of the school year.
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