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Chancellor's Convocation survey
September 30, 2022
Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on this year's convocation.
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One Health, One Future 2023 abstracts due Oct. 17
September 29, 2022
The UAF Center for One Health Research's International Conference, One Health, One Future 2023, is accepting abstract and poster submissions until Oct. 17. Once submitted, the materials will be reviewed by the UAF One Health, One Future Planning Team. You will be notified of the decision no later than Tuesday, Nov. 1. You are allowed to apply for both an abstract and a poster, but we request that you create two separate applications.
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Student Health and Counseling launches winter wellness program
September 28, 2022
The Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) wants to help you prepare for the upcoming winter so that you can enjoy your time in Fairbanks while avoiding the dreaded "winter blues." SHCC has come up with an eight-week preparedness program dedicated to helping students plan for the potential emotional and social hardships that can come with the colder and darker months.
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September 28, 2022
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens Oct. 1. This is for the 2023-24 school year, which includes fall 2023 and spring 2024.
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Letter to Students from the late Jenny Bell Jones
September 28, 2022
UAF emeritus professor Jenny Bell Jones wrote a letter to students in her final days. This letter was originally published in the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development blog.
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BLaST celebrates September Scientist of the Month
September 23, 2022
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. UAF BLaST Scholar Orlin Gologergen was selected as the September BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Permafrost Magazine releases Issue 44.1
September 22, 2022
The most recent issue of Permafrost, Issue 44.1, has been released and is now live at the Permafrost website! This issue features 38 creators of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid, and visual art.
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September 22, 2022
With the new school year in full swing, please ensure your parking permit is valid. While warnings were issued for the first week of the semester, parking attendants are now issuing citations according to the parking policy.
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Month of Writing events planned for October
September 22, 2022
Writers from the UAF community are invited to register for a Month of Writing, which will include weekly writing sessions and workshops. In addition to accountability for maintaining a regular writing practice, participants can expect to develop new skills for navigating academic, technical, and creative writing as well as techniques for productivity and wellness in our writing practices.
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URSA announces fall 2022 student project awardees
September 21, 2022
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) congratulates the following students who were awarded a Fall 2022 Student Project Award.
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September 21, 2022
UAF's Office of Sustainability is hosting a dinner in the Pub! The meal will consist of ingredients grown from the university's local gardens, Wild caught Alaskan salmon, and will be paired with locally brewed beverages.
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Caught in a major storm, UAF researchers make the best of it
September 21, 2022
On St. Paul Island, in the Bering Sea about 300 miles from Alaska鈥檚 coast, the still-powerful remains of Typhoon Merbok passed overhead, churning up the ocean and rolling across the landscape on a path to the Alaska mainland. As the storm hit the small island, three 夜色福利 researchers, two graduate students and a filmmaker went out for a look.
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$1,000 grants available to student groups
September 20, 2022
Student groups and campus organizations can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the UAF Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students.
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September 19, 2022
Your favorite campus game of tag is back: Humans Vs Zombies! Join the Office of Sustainability, Esports, Student Activities Office and Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a large-scale game of tag using Nerf equipment in a zombie apocalypse setting.
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UAF students encouraged to register for Solar Decathlon
September 19, 2022
UAF students interested in design, engineering, building science, sustainability or livability are encouraged to register for the Solar Decathlon.
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Nanooks Hockey opens preseason with Blue and Gold games
September 16, 2022
The 夜色福利 Nanooks hockey team is kicking off its preseason on Sept. 16 and 17 with the annual Blue/Gold Scrimmage games. This year, the festivities will return to the Patty Ice Arena on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus.
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September 14, 2022
Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration have announced a three-part plan to help federal student loan borrowers get back on track with payments after the pandemic-related support expires.
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Always know what's next with the Navigate mobile app
September 14, 2022
Take out your phones because Navigate Student, UAF's new mobile application, is going to help you stay in the game and on track throughout your time as a Nanook.
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NASA Pathways Internships deadline is Friday
September 13, 2022
Have you ever wanted to work at NASA? Consider a NASA Pathways Internship. NASA Pathways interns have a high chance of a career at NASA after graduation. The current application period is open through Friday, Sept. 16.
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September 13, 2022
Mather Library in the Akasofu Building is hosting a houseplant sale. Proceeds help maintain the lush plants in the long hallway between Elvey and Akasofu buildings.
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Arctic Youth Ambassadors seeks applicants
September 07, 2022
Arctic Youth Ambassadors is seeking applications for the 2022-2023 cohort. Youth between 18-21 years old from across Alaska are eligible to apply to serve as ambassadors for their communities and country by building awareness at home and abroad about their lives in the Arctic. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 25, 2022.
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Mental health resources guide available for students
September 06, 2022
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library would like to welcome students and faculty to a new semester at UAF with a reminder that there are resources to help lower stress, anxiety and depression and to manage your mental health.
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BLaST celebrates Scientist of the Month
September 01, 2022
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. UAF Faculty Mario Muscarella of the department of biology and wildlife was selected as the August BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Student performance notifications Sept. 2-16
August 31, 2022
Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator during the following dates: Sept. 2-16 and throughout the semester.
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Mental Health First Aid training
August 31, 2022
Student Health and Counseling is offering several Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings throughout the semester. MHFA is a course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
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