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May Rural Staff Spotlight: Jill Spetz
May 01, 2025
Jill Spetz, the instructional services manager for the Bristol Bay Campus in Unalaska, is the rural staff spotlight for May 2025.
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UAF Bookstore Bundle - Summer 2025
May 01, 2025
The UAF Bookstore Bundle makes access to required course materials affordable and convenient for students. Through this program, students can rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee. Please note that there are two opt-out periods.
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May 01, 2025
As the academic year draws to a close, it's a perfect time for reflection. Let's take a moment to review our work and ask: How did we do? This May, 1,221 students will graduate from UAF -- the highest spring graduation total since 2017. This remarkable milestone, and the countless inspiring student success stories behind it, reflect the collective triumph of our students, staff and faculty. As Chancellor White often says, "Enrollment is everyone's job." Your dedication has made this celebration possible. Our greatest measure of success is the students who cross the finish line. Every member of our UAF community helped to make this possible. You did this. Thank you.
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Teisha Simmons named dean of the College of Indigenous Studies
May 01, 2025
The College of Indigenous Studies is pleased to announce the successful completion of the recruitment process for its new dean. After an extensive search and recruitment process, Teisha Simmons has been selected to lead the college effective May 18, 2025.
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Special Art Exhibit: Conversations with Nature
April 28, 2025
Join us for an opening reception of Conversations with Nature on Friday, May 2, from 3:30-7 p.m. to meet some of the artists featured in the special art exhibit and enjoy some food. This event highlights the 25 years that Japan and UAF have been working together through the International Arctic Â鶹¹ÙÍø Center.
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Linguist James Kari publishes Lower Tanana Dene Dictionary
April 28, 2025
James Kari, a professor emeritus of linguistics at the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks, has completed the Lower Tanana Dene Dictionary.
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URSA announces 2025 Summer Student Project Award recipients
April 28, 2025
The Office of Undergraduate Â鶹¹ÙÍø and Scholarly Activity congratulates individuals who received an URSA 2025 Summer Student Project Award.
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Central Heat and Power Plant First Friday Tour
April 28, 2025
Start the 2025 spring breakup season with a tour of the Central Heat and Power Plant. The tour is on May 2 from 1:30-3 p.m.
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April 28, 2025
On May 11, a Zoom Scheduler will be released to all UA Zoom users. Zoom Scheduler integrates with your calendar, making it easier to share your availability and book appointments with people inside and outside of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
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CFOS recognizes outstanding students
April 25, 2025
The UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences has recognized six students with academic awards for the 2024-25 school year.
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URSA announces Summer 2025 Mentor Award recipients
April 25, 2025
The Office of Undergraduate Â鶹¹ÙÍø and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA Summer 2025 Mentor Award.
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Limited submission funding opportunity for Climate + Health Excellence Centers
April 25, 2025
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Â鶹¹ÙÍø is soliciting white papers for the Burroughs Wellcome Fund's call for proposals for Climate + Health Excellence Centers. UAF can submit 1 proposal of $10 million. White papers are due June 7.
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IAB researchers learn self-rescue on ice
April 25, 2025
Last month, researchers, students, and Professor Matt Gilbert learned how to fall through the ice on the Chena River - and how to self-rescue in the event it happens in the field. Professor Gilbert's lab group, the Arctic Physiology Lab, is based in the Institute of Arctic Biology at UAF.
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Friday Focus: A time of celebration
April 25, 2025
Next Saturday is one of my favorite days of the year - Commencement! As I reflect on what commencement is and what it means, I am reminded of the opportunities that come with closing one chapter in life and beginning a new one. The ceremonial walk across the stage at commencement signifies that transition for every graduating student and family of a graduate. It is also a time of transition for each of you who have supported these students as faculty, staff, and administrators. As you participate in commencement events this week, please reflect on the ways that each of you impacted the journey of these graduating students. And in doing so, be proud. Their accomplishment is a reflection of the work of many.
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Gwen Holdmann named ACEP chief scientist
April 23, 2025
Gwen Holdmann, who has spent years working in Alaska's most remote energy frontiers, has been named ACEP chief scientist.
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Measuring water velocity under ice in Galena
April 23, 2025
Currently, no data is available on the speed of the river flow beneath the ice. ACEP's hydrokinetic team went to Galena, a community of around 500 on the north bank of the Yukon River, to measure how fast water runs under ice.
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Stage passes required for this year's commencement
April 23, 2025
UAF graduates who will be participating in commencement on May 3 will need a stage pass to participate in the ceremony. The stage pass will make check-in quick and easy on commencement day and also allow students to ensure their name is pronounced correctly during the ceremony.
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Winter send off boulder competition
April 23, 2025
Join Outdoor Adventures for its annual bouldering competition at the SRC climbing wall on Saturday, April 26. Please pre-register to avoid congestion at the SRC front desk.
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April 23, 2025
Outdoor Adventures is offering one more kayak rolling class this semester! If you've been attending open pool nights but want some targeted instruction, this is the course for you. People without prior experience are also welcome to register.
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Getting everyone through the summer
April 21, 2025
This workshop on Thursday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to noon offers several ideas on summer activities and provides practical suggestions on how to keep your kids safe while you're at work.
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Really Free Market is May 17 - start collecting your donations
April 21, 2025
The annual UAF Really Free Market is coming soon! It's time to start gathering items that are safe, clean, and usable. Drop off any of your gently used items on Saturday, May 17, between 8-10 a.m. in the Lola Tilly Parking Lot. Volunteers are also needed!
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Aaron Scheffler new Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management director
April 21, 2025
Aaron Scheffler, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Associate Safety and Health Manager, has been selected to serve as the director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management. Scheffler comes to UAF with more than 23 years of experience.
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April 21, 2025
Join us for a transformative Month of Writing where inspiration meets dedication! Dive into your work with three dedicated writing sessions every Friday and immerse yourself in a supportive community of fellow writers.
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Graduate Students: Elevate your writing at June online retreat
April 21, 2025
Are you a master's or Ph.D. student ready to take your writing to the next level? Join us for an immersive online writing retreat June 25-27, designed specifically for graduate students like you!
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Brittany Smart honored by national defense communities group
April 21, 2025
Brittany Smart of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks has received a national honor from the Association of Defense Communities for her work advocating for the Fairbanks area and its military personnel.
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