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Parent and family social at The Pub

August 16, 2024

Attention all administrators, staff, and faculty: join us for a casual get-together with the parents of this year's newly enrolled students on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 7-9 p.m.
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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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Colin Murray named service desk manager at Nanook Technology Services

August 16, 2024

Nanook Technology Services is excited to announce the appointment of Colin Murray as the new service desk manager at the �ֻ�ֱ��. Murray has been an integral part of UAF since he joined the NTS Service Desk, where his technical expertise and problem-solving abilities quickly set him apart.
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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 scientists discover phenomenon impacting Earth's radiation belts

August 16, 2024

Two �ֻ�ֱ�� scientists have discovered a new type of "whistler," an electromagnetic wave that carries a substantial amount of lightning energy to the Earth's magnetosphere.
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The recent history of a black rock

August 16, 2024

In June of 1867 -- a few months before �ֻ�ֱ�� would become part of the United States with the transfer of $7.2 million to Russia -- William Healey Dall picked up a shiny black rock from a riverbank.
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UAF Community and Technical College to host summer graduation ceremony

August 15, 2024

The UAF Community and Technical College will host a special graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of students completing degrees and certificates through the Summer Fire Academy and other programs, including aviation. The ceremony is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Davis Concert Hall on UAF's Troth Yeddha' Campus.
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Tickets available for UAF Business Leader of the Year event

August 15, 2024

Tickets are on sale for the �ֻ�ֱ�� College of Business and Security Management's 46th Business Leader of the Year dinner and award ceremony. The 2024 event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel.
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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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Researchers: Apply for fieldwork photography opportunity

August 14, 2024

The R1 working group focused on recruiting Ph.D. students and promoting UAF research is looking for opportunities to capture professional photos of unique �ֻ�ֱ�� field work. UAF researchers who have field sites within 2-3 hours driving distance from Fairbanks can apply to have their research included by filling out a short application form.
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Climate change means changes to wild �ֻ�ֱ�� berries

August 14, 2024

Find out in a free webinar what is changing in some of the state's key berry species and what �ֻ�ֱ��ns can do to ensure that future generations have berries to pick.
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Gulkana study brings Girls* On Ice to international stage

August 13, 2024

Teslin Brannan, as a high school student, collected data during the 2023 Girls* On Ice expedition and analyzed it in a 300-level �ֻ�ֱ�� course.
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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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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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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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Workshop: Authentic assessment and routines with WeVideo

August 12, 2024

Join us on Friday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon for training on WeVideo, a browser-based video editing tool accessible to all UAF affiliates. WeVideo experts will demonstrate how to increase engagement and enhance student learning outcomes through authentic multimedia assessments.
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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 �ֻ�ֱ�� 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 �ֻ�ֱ�� 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 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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Free proposal planning and grant writing courses now available on �ֻ�ֱ��X

August 12, 2024

Whether you are new to proposal planning and grant writing or just want to get tips for editing and revising, there's an exciting new opportunity to expand your skills for free with three �ֻ�ֱ��X courses on grant writing and management developed by Pete Pinney (interim director, IANRE) with support from the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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Sutton to lead Honors College

August 09, 2024

Vice Provost Trent Sutton has been named interim director of the UAF Honors College.
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UAF researchers aim for quality, quantity in small grains project

August 09, 2024

Tuesday, Aug. 6, was harvest day for the small grains trials project on the Fairbanks Experiment Farm at the �ֻ�ֱ��. The combine harvester collected seeds from almost 80 varieties of barley, wheat and canola grown to find which varieties thrive in Fairbanks' short summer.
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Workshops on saving seeds, breeding plants planned

August 09, 2024

Jim Myers, a professor of vegetable breeding and genetics at the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University, will lead three workshops on saving seeds and breeding plants.
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Friday Focus: UAF CTC continues as the place to be

August 09, 2024

One of the great honors of serving as vice chancellor of rural, community and Native education is having the opportunity to work closely with the leadership, faculty, and staff of UAF’s Community and Technical College. As the proud daughter of a former firefighter, I grew up within the first responder community and understand the value of workforce programs that prepare those professionals for careers of service. I have fond memories as a teenager volunteering as the City of Fairbanks Fire Department’s Binky the Bear mascot and riding the fire engine in the Golden Days Parade. Little did I know then that two decades later, I would have the opportunity to again participate in the same parade but this time, representing UAF CTC programs. I know that my late father, Peter, would have been proud. If you walk into the main CTC building downtown, you will see the slogan “CTC is the place to be” proudly displayed on the wall.
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