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Photos available from headshot day
December 16, 2024
Photos taken during the headshot photo station in the Wood Center held on Dec. 5 are now available for download. Photos can be retrieved from photos.uaf.edu with SSO login.
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Migratory bird research grant applications due Jan. 17
December 11, 2024
Scientists within the Â鶹¹ÙÍø System, including graduate students and faculty members, are invited to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Â鶹¹ÙÍø Grant. Applications may be submitted through Friday, Jan. 17, for 2025 field season proposals.
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Alaska INBRE announces 2025 Student Awards
December 11, 2024
The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Â鶹¹ÙÍø Excellence is accepting applications for two student awards: the Summer 2025 UA Undergraduate Â鶹¹ÙÍø Assistantship Scholar Award, and the Graduate - Undergraduate Â鶹¹ÙÍø Pair Summer Support 2025 program.
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December 11, 2024
UAF Student Affairs and Enrollment Management's communications team is excited to announce that Ocelot's chatbot and texting platform has officially launched on a handful of UAF's student-serving website homepages. The goal of this new platform is for UAF's student-serving offices to continue to help as many current and prospective UAF students as possible by giving them immediate responses to their pressing questions.
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New earlier graduation deadline is Feb. 1
December 11, 2024
This year's graduation application deadline is earlier than in past years. Students planning to graduate in May must apply by Feb. 1. The application is free and is available through UAOnline.
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Updates to UAF cleaning schedule
December 11, 2024
To improve the consistency of campus cleaning services, the custodial team is updating the semi-monthly cleaning schedule. The finalized cleaning schedule for the year, along with updated cleaning diagrams, will be available on the UAF Custodial Website starting Jan. 2, 2025.
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Spring Break camp registration opens Dec. 14
December 11, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions is offering several camps for K-12 students over spring break, March 10-14. There will be full-day and half-day camps. Registration opens Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.
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Canvas and UAF Nanook Technology Services
December 11, 2024
Canvas services are now supported by the UAF Nanook Technology Service Desk. UAF staff, students, and faculty can now use the same 'go to' help desk for all Canvas questions.
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Non-credit WINTERmester classes now open for registration
December 11, 2024
Learn something new this winter at a non-credit course for adults. Subjects include jewelry-making, fly-tying, embroidery, botanical art, and bicycle maintenance. Visit the Summer Sessions website for further details and registration information. Registration is open now - reserve your spot today.
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December 11, 2024
Facilities Services is working around the clock to provide drivable roads and parking spaces for all university stakeholders. A significant part of the snow clearance is hard-pack removal. To provide a safe and conducive working environment for our plows and graders and to protect your personal vehicles, we need to close certain parking lots.
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Apply for Toolik Field Station's 2025 early career Tundra Award
December 09, 2024
Toolik Field Station invites students and early career researchers to apply for the Tundra Award for the 2025 field season. This competitive award sponsors independent and original Arctic research projects with up to 10 days at Toolik Field Station.
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Applications open: Arctic Leadership Initiative student cohort
December 09, 2024
The Arctic Leadership Initiative is seeking undergraduate and graduate students to participate in an Arctic Leadership Initiative student cohort. The application deadline is Jan. 6, 2025.
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Help build the UAF Career Closet: Donate men's professional clothing
December 06, 2024
Career Services is collecting donations of gently used, clean professional attire for our upcoming Career Closet, set to open in spring 2025. After last year's successful drive, we are now seeking more "men's" professional clothing to ensure we have options for all students.
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Free coupons for Teaching and Learning in the Era of AI
December 06, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering a free AlaskaX course to both students and faculty on Teaching and Learning in the Era of AI. UAF faculty, staff and students can access the verified track for free.
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Federal Relations Summer Internship
December 04, 2024
UA Federal Relations seeks an intern for a 10-week summer 2025 internship. Current undergraduate students within the Â鶹¹ÙÍø system with an interest in government relations or federal policy are encouraged to apply.
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Protecting indoor plants from thrips, other pests
December 04, 2024
Indoor plants bring life, beauty, and cleaner air to our homes, offices and spaces across campus. They may also attract unwanted pests like thrips, spider mites, and mealybugs. These pests can cause significant harm to your plants and even plant death. Let's discuss recognizing, protecting and treating indoor plants from thrips and other pests.
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December 04, 2024
Faculty, staff and students are invited to join ORCA POD and Residence Life at the Hess Recreation Center for an unforgettable Nanooks CARE Week's SoBear Lounge CARE-OKE (Karaoke) night on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6-8:30 p.m.
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Parking decal design contest winner
December 04, 2024
The Bursar's Office is thrilled to announce the results of its recent parking decal design contest. The contest received an impressive 14 submissions, each showcasing the amazing talent within the UAF community. The poll has now closed, and a heartfelt thanks goes to everyone who participated and voted for their favorite.
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UAF Bookstore Bundle for spring 2025
December 02, 2024
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. These materials may be conveniently delivered by the first day of class. All eligible students are automatically enrolled upon registering for classes. For students who prefer to purchase their course materials on their own, the option to opt-out will be available between Dec. 16, 2024, through Jan. 24, 2025.
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New UAF competition ski trails debut at Nordic Cup
November 27, 2024
Cheer on your Nanooks on Dec. 6 and 7 for the 2024 Alaska Nordic Cup. This will be the first set of races on the new UAF ski trails, which were recently approved by the International Ski Federation (FIS). The Nanooks will race against the Anchorage Seawolves, and registration for the community race coinciding with the Nordic Cup is live. The community race is open to all active US Ski and Snowboard and FIS license holders. The final day to register is Dec. 3.
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November 27, 2024
A headshot photo station will be available in the Wood Center on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be drop-in only; no appointments are necessary, and it is open to all faculty, staff and students. A UAF model release is required and can be filled in on-site.
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Writing Center offers new thesis, dissertation services
November 25, 2024
The UAF Writing Center now offers a dedicated staff member to support graduate students working on their theses and dissertations. The center's new graduate writing support specialist, Victoria Oyewola, is available to work with graduate students at every stage of their writing process, from brainstorming to revising their theses and dissertations.
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Santa Claus visiting UAF for Polar Grizz Fest
November 22, 2024
Santa Claus from the Santa Claus House in North Pole will be a special judge for UAF's Polar Grizz Beard Competition on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Wood Center-first floor lounge area for Men's Health/Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Public talk: 'Zen and the illusion of free will'
November 22, 2024
UAF's Derek Sikes will present a public talk about "Zen and the illusion of free will" on Monday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Well (334 Duckering). The talk will also be available on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
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'Tips for Coping with Stress of Finals' discussion, info session
November 20, 2024
Prepare for finals! Students are invited to attend a discussion and information session "Tips for Coping with the Stress of Finals," hosted by UAF Health and Counseling, in the Student Success Center on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided.
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