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ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Native Language Center update
October 22, 2026
With the fall semester in full swing, we've made progress toward revitalizing the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Native Language Center. The feedback we received last spring and over the summer has helped shape our direction and we intend to continue investing and working with stakeholders from across the state to ensure a stable and flourishing ANLC. I wanted to provide a status update on a few topics we discussed last academic year.
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Research development grant opportunity
October 22, 2026
Applications are open for the CICOES Research Development Grant program, which supports projects aligned with CICOES research themes. Proposals are due Nov. 9.
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Register: IGNITE 2027 professional development workshop
October 22, 2026
ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ EPSCoR and ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ INBRE are hosting their fifth professional development workshop, IGNITE: Individual Growth and Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, on the UAF campus on Jan. 8, 2027. Registration is open until filled.
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October 22, 2026
The UAF Office of Sustainability is hosting a secondhand Halloween costume drive through Oct. 28. Donations of gently used costumes and costume accessories are needed.
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Register for the URSA and IARC Research Mixer
October 20, 2026
Do you have research or creative opportunities for undergraduate students? Students, are you looking for a project to join? If so, register for the URSA and IARC Research Mixer on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 20, 2026
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. UAF is committed to providing a safe and respectful campus environment free from gender-based violence. For those who have experienced domestic violence, know that you are not alone and you have options.
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Chancellor's update: Getting to know UAF
October 15, 2026
As of this writing, I am one-third of the way through my "100 Days of Immersion" across UAF, with opportunities to listen, learn and better understand our institution. These visits are an important first step in developing relationships and laying the groundwork for trust across our UAF community. Getting to know the faces, spaces and places of UAF has been the highlight of my time serving as chancellor thus far!
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Chili champions wanted: Compete in United Way Chili Cook-Off
October 15, 2026
Think your chili has what it takes to be crowned UAF's Best Chili? Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom for a flavorful showdown where UAF students, staff, departments and clubs compete for chili bragging rights!
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CACNE announces new public comment form
October 13, 2026
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Native Education is charged with providing guidance and advice to the UAF chancellor on the planning, monitoring and improvement of educational opportunities at UAF for ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Native and Indigenous students. To help carry out this charge, CACNE has created a public comment form to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to be heard.
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Study Away photo contest: View finalists and vote
October 13, 2026
Finalists' photos from the 2nd annual Study Away photo contest are on display in Arctic Java. Photos were taken by UAF students during their Study Away programs. Stop by to view the photographs and vote for your favorites on the Study Away Program Instagram account.
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Experience culture, honor history with Indigenous Peoples Day
October 08, 2026
On Monday, the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Troth Yeddha’ Campus and our rural campuses will gather to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. As dean of the College of Indigenous Studies, this day carries personal meaning for me. It is a moment to reflect on our history, honor our resilience and share the beauty of our living cultures.
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UA travel agency transition update
October 08, 2026
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance travel services, the University is transitioning to ITS, Intelligent Travel Services, formerly known as TSI. The anticipated go-live date with ITS is planned for Oct. 21.
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October 08, 2026
October marks the start of a new year for 4-H in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥. As the nation's largest youth development program, ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 4-H is supported by the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension right here at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ and has 10 active districts throughout the state, each with its own youth clubs, leaders and expertise. ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 4-H is one way IANRE enriches ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ns' lives.
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UAF joins the Great ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ ShakeOut on Oct. 15
October 08, 2026
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will participate in the 2026 Great ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. The event will include a test of UAF's emergency alert system. Members of the public and the UAF community may receive emails, phone calls and text messages, see pop-up messages on their computers, and hear alarms or loudspeaker announcements. As part of the test, students, faculty, and staff across UAF campuses and research locations are encouraged to take a few minutes to practice earthquake safety--and to self-register at ShakeOut.org.
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October 06, 2026
Undergraduate students who plan to present at a conference or actively participate in a competition, immersive program, performance, workshop, or other type of meeting or event involving their peers/professionals in their respective field are invited to apply for an URSA Travel Award.
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UA Safe Title IX training due by Oct. 31
October 06, 2026
Taking care of the campus community is a responsibility all Nanooks share. As a reminder, all students, employees and volunteers are required to complete the annual UA Safe Title IX Training by Oct. 31 to help keep UAF safe.
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OMB and PAIR become Office of Strategic Decision Support
October 06, 2026
The Office of Management and Budget and Planning, Analysis and Institutional Research is now the Office of Strategic Decision Support. The combined department operates under the leadership of Briana Walters, the director of OSDS.
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October 06, 2026
Technical Vocational Education Program applications for Fiscal Year 2028 are now open. This program is an important source of funding for each university to be responsive to ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s current and future workforce needs.
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October 06, 2026
Students, staff/faculty and financially Interdependent partners can help fight the flu by getting their flu shot at a flu clinic on campus. Make an appointment using the SHCC Patient Portal.
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October 01, 2026
Each fall on the Troth Yeddha' Campus, there is a moment when the spirit of UAF shines like gold. You see it in the autumn leaves framed against a bright blue sky and in the faces of our students returning to their dorms. For me, that moment officially arrived over the weekend at this year's Blue & Gold Celebration.
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URSA accepting Student Project Award applications for spring 2027
September 29, 2026
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the spring 2027 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1, 2026.
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Call for nominations: Faculty awards and recognition
September 29, 2026
The nomination period for 2027 emeritus/emerita faculty, the President's Adjunct Award covering the 2026–27 academic year, 2027 Usibelli awards and 2028 honorary degree recipients is open.
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Legislature recognizes Holdmann for contributions to ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s energy future
September 29, 2026
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ State Legislature recognized Gwen Holdmann, ACEP's chief scientist and founding director, for her contributions to ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥'s energy future and her leadership in building the center into a statewide resource for energy expertise.
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ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Nanooks Athletics: Hockey, volleyball and swimming this week
September 24, 2026
The 2026-27 season is officially underway, and there is a lot of excitement building across ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Nanooks Athletics. This week, Nanook Nation gets a chance to see three of our programs in action as hockey, volleyball and swimming take center stage, each bringing plenty of energy, tradition and competitive spirit to the blue and gold.
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Celebrate the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Nanooks Hall of Fame Class of 2026
September 24, 2026
All Nanooks fans, alumni, inductee family members, friends and sponsors are invited to the 2026 Hall of Fame luncheon on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Binkley Room at Pike's Waterfront Lodge!
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