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  • You can volunteer for a free clay workshop

    February 15, 2023

    A UAF undergraduate student needs volunteers to participate in an art-making research project! If you are interested in participating, registration is open, and limited space is available.
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  • One Health, One Future volunteers and vendors needed

    February 15, 2023

    The UAF Center for One Health Research is hosting an international conference, One Health, One Future, from Feb. 28 to March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center. In order to run this event, we are looking for contributing participants and vendors!
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  • Richard Collins, director of the UAF Graduate School

    Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 14, 2023

    February 14, 2023

    This week's Academic Tuesday features information on the UAF Graduate School, including what it provides, a recent consultation by the Council of Graduate Schools, info on the Three Minute Thesis competition, news about The New PhD book and author visit, Graduate Student fellowships in innovation and entrepreneurship, and other announcements.
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  • BLaST Scholar Christian Bolton outdoors in Fairbanks, Alaska.

    BLaST Celebrates Scientist of the Month for February

    February 13, 2023

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Christian Bolton was selected as the February 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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  • the Well logo

    the Well: a wellbeing space at UAF officially opens to all

    February 13, 2023

    "The Well" (334 Duckering Building) is now officially open for use by ALL at UAF (students, staff and faculty) for practicing happiness and wellbeing. Access is via swipe card to anyone with a polar express card.
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  • two women smile at the camera

    Share your UAF love story this week

    February 13, 2023

    For Valentine's Day, UAF is asking employees, students, alumni and friends to share stories about how they found love through UAF.
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  • Join Nook in showing your Nanook pride during UA Giving Day, Feb. 22-23.

    Help support UAF students, programs during 2023 Giving Day

    February 10, 2023

    The UAF community is invited to participate in UA Giving Day 2023 on Feb. 22-23. This online fundraising event is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to support UAF.
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  • Graduation Fair to take place Feb. 22

    February 10, 2023

    A Graduation Fair will take place Wednesday, Feb. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom.
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  • OARC to offer 'Samples of Opportunity' this summer

    February 10, 2023

    The Ocean Acidification Research Center will offer its "Samples of Opportunity" program to UAF students again during summer 2023.
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  • Stan Justice, left, prepares to signal skiers to begin the Skiathon during an event year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the past two years, racers competed on their own during a weekend window. This year's race will again be a mass start.

    Skiathon is back as mass start race

    February 08, 2023

    The Skiathon, a 20-kilometer classic-style ski race and tour, will be held on the UAF trails Sunday, March 5.
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  • Morag Clinton snowshoeing in the wilderness

    CFOS seminar: Aquatic animal health and Alaska fisheries

    February 08, 2023

    The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. featuring Morag Clinton, an assistant professor of anatomy with UAF's Veterinary Medicine Program. She will present "Aquatic animal health and its application in the study and management of Alaskan fisheries."
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  • Current Faculty Fellow for Dual Enrollment, Laura Conner (left), and Dani Sheppard (right), who will take on the role in May 2023.

    Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 7, 2023

    February 07, 2023

    I'm excited to share with all of you that the work on the expansion of North Star College is in full swing. We still have another week before the lottery deadline and yet we have already surpassed our goal of 125 students signing up, which is more vetted applications than we had anticipated!
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  • Youth rock climbing programs

    February 06, 2023

    Nanook Recreation's youth rock climbing programs are open for registration for the spring 2023 season! The season ends April 28.
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  • The logo for the Well

    'the Well' reopening for free in-person meditation instruction, practice

    February 06, 2023

    'the Well' (located in 334 Duckering) is reopening for regular, free, in-person meditation practice and instruction for Monday Meditations from 1:15-1:45 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 6. A Zoom option is available - check out 'the Well' calendar for details. All are welcome, from beginners to regulars.
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  • One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference

    February 06, 2023

    All are invited to join the One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference. OHOF 2023 will be held Feb. 28- March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center.
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  • BLaST Scholar Michelle Quillin collecting juvenile Chinook salmon on the Chena River.

    Summer 2023 BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding opportunity

    February 06, 2023

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in summer 2023. These awards may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb. 26 by midnight.
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  • Early Bird closed this week

    February 06, 2023

    Early Bird Loaded Fries and Early Bird Burger are closed this week. They will reopen on Monday, Feb. 13.
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  • Responsible Conduct of Research training session

    February 01, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom. It is an NIH requirement that all BLaST Mentors, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training.
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  • URSA spring 2023 travel awards

    February 01, 2023

    The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is taking applications for its 2023 spring travel awards.
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  • Snoopy doll being unpacked after flying aboard the successful Artemis I mission beyond the moon and back.

    Apply for a NASA Pathways internship

    February 01, 2023

    NASA Pathways internships are one of the most direct ways to get set up for a job at the leading U.S. institution for space exploration. The next application cycle is open Feb. 6–10.
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  • Ayla Grandpre, a 2017 NASA intern from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., with plant growth specimens.

    Applications due for NASA summer internships

    February 01, 2023

    NASA offers summer internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students primarily in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as some other disciplines. To be considered for Alaska Space Grant Program sponsorship of a NASA internship, you must apply by Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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  • UA Office of Government Relations Internship application period open

    February 01, 2023

    The University of Alaska Office of Government Relations has released its summer 2023 internship application for undergraduate students. This 10-week internship is based in Washington, D.C. The intern will assist the federal relations team and gain an understanding of how federal relations benefits the UA system.
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  • Karen Jensen, the UAF director of libraries, outside on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska.

    Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 31, 2023

    January 31, 2023

    Professional librarians frequently debate the higher purpose of the library, especially as society and technology change. Are we a public meeting place? Are we an internet service provider? Are we an information gatekeeper? Are we all about books? Anyone using libraries lately knows that we are currently all of those things, and more; we are the heart of any community engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
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  • A total of 59 audio reels were saved from the Cuttlefish project. On them are things like teachings from Elders talking to Unalaska students about an uluxÌ‚taxÌ‚, an UnangaxÌ‚ skin-on-frame sea kayak for example.

    Cuttlefish recordings now available online

    January 31, 2023

    With funding provided by the National Recording Preservation Foundation, the ҹɫ¸£Àû Oral History Program was able to have 59 'Cuttlefish Project' magnetic audio reels digitized by a professional company.
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  • A group of young women facing away from the camera and wearing heavy packs ascend a scree-covered slope at the base of a glacier.

    Inspiring Girls* Expeditions seeks science, art and outdoor instructors

    January 31, 2023

    Calling graduate students and early career scientists, artists, and outdoor guides! Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska is seeking instructors for our 2023 expeditions!
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