2024 news and events archives
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ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ researchers survey spread of potato scab
October 05, 2023
As ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ns harvest their potato crops in the fall, many will find that some of the tubers have what looks like a case of warts -- raised, dark areas that may feel pithy. Those marks are called potato scab, which is caused by naturally occurring bacteria in the soil. They are not harmful, and the potatoes are safe to eat, but scab may make potato crops less marketable.
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Confirmed: Salmon are spawning in Arctic rivers
October 05, 2023
Researchers have confirmed that salmon are spawning in an Arctic Ocean watershed, suggesting that at least some salmon species could be expanding to new territory as climate change reshapes their habitat.
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UAF hosting 2023 Indigenous Peoples Day events
October 04, 2023
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day this year with an afternoon full of cultural events and workshops.
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Institute director to host session on ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ agriculture
October 04, 2023
ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ns in agriculture often talk about how the state's population is too small to offer big economic opportunities, said Jodie Anderson, director of the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension. Instead, she said, ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ns need to think globally to thrive locally. Join Anderson at noon on Oct. 17 for a lunch-and-learn session and discussion, "Circumpolar Food Security: ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Isn't Out Standing Alone in Our Field."
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NASA announces open availability of Radarsat-1 data at ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Satellite Facility
October 03, 2023
The NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System has announced that all Radarsat-1 data archived at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Satellite Facility Distributed Active Archive Center are now open data and can be freely downloaded.
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ACEP and partner launch program to empower rural communities
October 03, 2023
Remote communities in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ and elsewhere in the U.S. will soon have expanded opportunities to integrate emerging clean energy technologies into their microgrids.
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October 02, 2023
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on Oct. 1 of each year. However, in 2020, Congress passed the 'FAFSA Simplification Act,' which represents a significant overhaul of the FAFSA application process. As a result of these changes, the 2024-2025 FAFSA Application will be delayed until December 2023.
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A nose 1,000 times better than ours
September 29, 2023
A dog can tell you a lot about the outdoors. When a Lab vacuums the ground with her nose and her tail spins like a helicopter blade, you know a grouse is about to fly. When the dog stops like a dragonfly, then runs off sniffing an invisible path, a snowshoe hare has crossed your trail.
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UAF Community Mental Health Clinic accepting new clients
September 29, 2023
Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week through Dec. 5.
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Paul H. McCarthy Awards accepting applications
September 29, 2023
Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 5, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
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Apply for URSA Spring 2024 Project Awards
September 29, 2023
Undergraduate students of all disciplines and from all UAF-affiliated campuses* who plan to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the Spring 2024 term are invited to apply for URSA Student Project funding. Spring Project Awards offer up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $6,000 for group applicants. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 2 to Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
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Tips for being your own tech support
September 27, 2023
Whether you are a new student or a returning one, eCampus has a few tech tips or reminders to keep in mind to help avoid tech crises.
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URSA seminar: How to get started
September 27, 2023
Are you looking for hands-on experience and skills development in the discipline you love? Join a Zoom session on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 1-2 p.m. focused on getting started with URSA.
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September 27, 2023
There has been a lot of talk about the emergence of widely available artificial intelligence programs, especially ones that can produce well-written text such as ChatGPT. Our eCampus staff have provided do's and don'ts in using AI in your studies.
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Registration for fall non-credit courses open
September 27, 2023
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has opened registration for fall non-credit courses for adults. Fall courses take place in October and November.
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NDAC Inclusive Excellence Award recipients
September 27, 2023
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center would like to congratulate departments, programs and individuals for their commitment to creating inclusive excellence within their area of work.
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Kindness to Animals Day pet food, supplies drive
September 27, 2023
Pets and furry friends do so much for us. Let's show our appreciation for our furry companions and help support our UAF student and staff pets, especially emotional support companion animals, and service animals.
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UA, federal agency renew climate science partnership
September 25, 2023
The University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will continue to host the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Climate Adaptation Science Center after renewing an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Workshops and groups to support your mental wellness all semester
September 25, 2023
Student Health and Counseling would like to remind students, staff, and faculty of the various groups and workshops to support mental well-being. These are open to all UA students, regardless of campus location.
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365 SMART Academy course registration open for K-12 students
September 25, 2023
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning will offer enrichment courses for K-12 students in October and November. If you are looking for in-person or virtual courses to enrich your child's education, you are in luck.
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Limpets, crabs stressed by higher temperatures, acidity
September 21, 2023
Warmer, more acidified water increases stress in a species of limpet in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s Kachemak Bay, a ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ graduate student has found. Shelby Bacus' discovery, along with her ongoing study of Bering Sea crabs, adds to scientific understanding of how much environmental change marine species can tolerate.
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The varying colors of fall equinox
September 21, 2023
We are at fall equinox, a day of great equality: All the residents of the entire world -- from Tierra Del Fuego to Rome to Coldfoot -- will live their lives amid 12 hours of daylight, 12 of darkness on Sept. 22, 2023.
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University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ researchers receive funding for space-related work
September 20, 2023
University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ engineering faculty received awards from the National Science Foundation to fund research and development of technologies that would aid in space exploration.
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NDAC employee Rhen office hours
September 20, 2023
Rhen will be hosting office hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Arctic Java. They will be happy to answer any questions and address any concerns students may be having. Feel free to come say hello!
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Opening an ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 529 account for loved one
September 20, 2023
Do you have a loved one you want to help with their future? ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 529 provides six tips on how to help set them up with an account and make smart financial decisions with your contributions.
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