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October 04, 2024
Graduate students can request up to $45,000 (total direct costs) to undertake NASA-relevant research. Proposals are due by Dec. 1.
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Alaska NASA EPSCoR RID Seed Grants
October 04, 2024
Full-time faculty and post-docs are encouraged to apply for NASA Research Infrastructure Development Seed Grants by 5 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2024.
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Apply now for R1 Faculty Ph.D. Student Mentorship Awards
October 04, 2024
¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê's R1 Steering Committee and Working Groups are pleased to announce an opportunity for ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê faculty to apply for Ph.D. Student Mentorship Awards. To be eligible for consideration, you must be currently mentoring (as chair or co-chair) one or more enrolled ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Ph.D. students.
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Friday Focus: Using notice as a verb
October 04, 2024
When we see the word 'NOTICE' on an email, website, or bulletin board, we expect information is coming. However, thinking about it as merely a noun, like 'MEMO', can decrease its urgency. Sometimes, using 'notice' as a verb can enhance our lives. Imagine getting lost on unmarked trails - frustrating, until you notice a beautiful grove you hadn't explored before. Suddenly, that frustration is replaced by wonder. Or, waking in the middle of the night to a crying baby, a barking dog, or, thanks to my neighbors, a crowing rooster can feel exhausting. Until you notice the full moon bringing magic to the night. Even driving home in the dark during the long Alaska winter can feel oppressive. But noticing the aurora dancing in the sky and pulling over to enjoy the show changes everything! Noticing, then, is the first step to being in the moment, to mindfulness. It can happen anywhere.
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Summer Sessions to offer January golf clinic in Arizona
October 04, 2024
Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has created a new travel program, a January golf clinic at Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona, taught by Fairbanks Golf Club pro, JC Contreras.
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Try pickleball or rock climbing this fall
October 04, 2024
¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Summer Sessions is offering non-credit pickleball and rock climbing courses for adults at the SRC this fall, beginning in early November.
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¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Property Inventory is upon us
October 04, 2024
The annual property inventory can be a bit of a chore, but it's a great way to keep track of everything and ensure all your assets are accounted for. What is your plan for getting it done by Dec. 31?
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Adult Mental Health First Aid training
October 04, 2024
Student Health and Counseling is offering a Mental Health First Aid training class to ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê students, staff and faculty on Oct. 24-25 at the BP Design Theater in room 401 of the Usibelli Building.
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Wear pink for Nanooks Volleyball
October 02, 2024
Join us on Saturday at 2 p.m. for the Alaska Nanooks volleyball game against Northwest Nazarene University! The first 100 fans to arrive at the Patty Center, Alaska Airlines Gymnasium, will receive a free pink A bear rally towel!
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¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê presents the Nanook Express
October 02, 2024
The Nanook Express is a free student shuttle for all hockey games from the Troth Yeddha' Campus to the Hockey Arena. The shuttle loops continuously starting an hour before the game from the Wood Center, to the Patty Center and the Hockey Arena.
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Check your required training status
October 02, 2024
Oct. 31 is the deadline for several new or existing required training courses for all ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê employees. It's a good time to check to make sure you are up to date on all of your required employee training.
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Apple MDM migration announcement
October 02, 2024
¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê will be migrating to a new Apple Mobile Device Management solution, Kandji, for university-owned Apple devices. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance device security, streamline management, and improve the overall user experience for Apple device users across the university.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Hope Blooms competition
October 02, 2024
Join ORCA in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month by participating in our "Hope Blooms" photo competition. Purple is the color for Domestic Violence Awareness. It takes all of us to prevent domestic violence. Let's light up our campus with hope for healthy relationships and support for survivors.
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Public talk by Zen master on importance of meditation to wellbeing
October 02, 2024
A visiting Zen master, Barbara (Bobby) Rhodes, will present a public talk at the Well (334 Duckering Building, ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê) on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. The talk will be about the importance of meditation practice in promoting the well-being of ourselves and those around us.
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First Friday Central Heat and Powerplant tour Oct. 4
October 02, 2024
The Utilities Operation department gives tours of the Central Heat and Powerplant on the first Friday of each month. Oct. 4 is the First Friday for October so reserve your spot to see what all the hubbub is about! The tour starts at 1:30 p.m. and lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
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NASA summer 2025 internships open
September 30, 2024
NASA summer internships have already opened for applications! Consider applying early (prior to Oct. 25) to improve your chances of being selected. Don’t forget to request for ASGP Sponsorship to allow NASA more flexibility in their selection process.
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AY25 Faculty Initiative Fund request for proposals open
September 30, 2024
The AY25 Faculty Initiative Fund request for proposals is open until Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at 5 p.m.
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SoBear Lounge improv night: A Shot of Reality
September 30, 2024
A Shot of Reality is an improv/comedy-alcohol awareness show that was created out of serious, painstaking research, but performed by two professional comedians who make the topic engaging. The show has been performed at universities and comedy clubs all over the United States and comes to ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m., at Hess Recreation in the MBS Complex.
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Learning in context: How place-based learning fosters deeper connections
September 30, 2024
What if the key to deeper, more meaningful learning lies right in front of us — in the places we live, work, and play? In Learning in Context: How Place-Based Learning Fosters Deeper Connections explores how connecting students to their local environments and communities can transform the learning experience.
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Benefactor fund grants available to student groups
September 27, 2024
The ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Alumni Association offers grants of up to $1,000 for student and campus groups to fund projects that address specific needs and enhance opportunities for current students. Applications are due by Oct. 28, 2024.
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UA Safe Title IX training due by Oct. 31
September 27, 2024
The required annual UA Safe Title IX Training is now available through Canvas. Students, employees and volunteers must complete the training by Oct. 31, 2024.
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September 27, 2024
Dive into the world of microcredentials and digital badges with CTL! Throughout October, we'll explore current workforce demands and how to create meaningful credentials at UAF.
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Limited submission opportunity
September 27, 2024
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has announced a limited submission opportunity for the Department of Energy funding opportunity DE-FOA-0003444. White papers are due by Oct. 4, 2024, 5 p.m. AKST, and should be submitted through the ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Limited Submission and White Paper Application form. White paper guidelines are available via the VCR research support web pages.
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Friday Focus: Hearing from you
September 27, 2024
How long does it take ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê employees to eat 500 ice creams? Well, according to data collected at Convocation on Sept. 12, the answer is a lot faster than we predicted! By the time I made it out of the auditorium, all of the ice cream and most of the sweatshirts were gone. Though sad for my anticipated ice cream delight, this was a good problem to have. This meant that so many of you (500 ice cream's worth) showed up to Convocation. Thank you. And thank you to everyone at the rural campuses and remote employees who attended online! You are a part of Convocation and part of this great institution. Last spring, the Employee Experience Task Force reviewed the data from the fall 2023 employee survey and, among other recommendations, recommended ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê increase opportunities for two-way communication with employees.
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Kindness to Animals Day: Pet supplies, pet food drive
September 25, 2024
In honor of Kindness to Animals Day, the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department as well as Residence Life, the Office of Disability Services, and the Office of Sustainability are hosting a donation drive for our pets within the Nanook community. We ask that you kindly consider donating your gently used pet supplies and unopened pet food.
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