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UAF celebrating National Transfer Week
October 17, 2024
Transfer Credit is hosting a series of in-person and online events for UAF transfer students and the folks who support them. We're getting current transfer students together to chat over free coffee and donuts, and then later in the week will be giving away UAF swag while students enjoy lemonade and cookies.
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Consenticorn Fridays for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 16, 2024
Keep an eye out this October -- each Friday, you might just spot UAF's very own Connie and Connor the Consenticorns trotting around campus! They'll be handing out awesome ORCA POD swag, consent stickers, and tips on building healthy relationships.
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'Nacho' Average Pour game for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 16, 2024
It's National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, and we've got a challenge for you! Think you know how to pour the perfect standard drink? Prove it with ORCA POD and The Pub's fan-favorite game, "Nacho" Average Pour!
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Prepare for the Great Alaska Shakeout on Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.
October 16, 2024
On Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m, Alaskans will come together for the Great Alaska ShakeOut, an annual statewide earthquake drill aimed at preparing Alaskans for real earthquake events. Earthquakes are a part of life in Alaska, with the state experiencing more seismic activity than any other in the U.S. The Great Alaska ShakeOut serves as a critical reminder to review and practice what to do when one occurs. Whether you're a lifelong Alaskan or new to the state, it's vital to know how to respond effectively and safely during an earthquake.
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Outdoor Adventures trips still available
October 16, 2024
There are spots available on both Photograph the Aurora trips (Nov. 11 and Nov. 15) through Outdoor Adventures. There are also a handful of open spots for the White Mountain Cross Country Ski trip on Nov. 16.
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UAF CTC Culinary Arts students on track with training event
October 14, 2024
On Sept. 28, students, faculty and staff from UAF CTC Culinary Arts joined with the Alaska Railroad and HooDoo Brewery to provide food service for 250 guests on a train ride from Fairbanks to Nenana and back.
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Women's Volleyball vs. Alaska Anchorage (White-Out)
October 14, 2024
Join us on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., to cheer on the Nanooks volleyball team in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium! This game is against our in-state rivals UAA. Wear white to support the team!
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Alaska INBRE URA Scholar opportunity now open
October 11, 2024
Students funded through the Alaska INBRE Undergraduate Â鶹¹ÙÍø Assistantship program will gain valuable experience in designing, conducting, and presenting research. Submission deadline is Nov. 22.
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Live at Starvation Gulch: DJ Siren and DJ Arc X Lagosa
October 09, 2024
Live at Starvation Gulch features DJ Siren and DJ Arc X Lagosa starting at 8 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Nenana parking lot. Come out for live music, dancing, and fun at the bonfires at Starvation Gulch in this Nanook Traditions event for UAF students!
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Apply for URSA Spring 2025 Project Awards
October 09, 2024
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the spring 2025 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 3.
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Paul H. McCarthy Award accepting applications
October 09, 2024
Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the Â鶹¹ÙÍø are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 3, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
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URSA Spring 2025 Mentor Awards accepting proposals through Nov. 3
October 09, 2024
Faculty, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from all disciplines of UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for up to $3,000 to engage undergraduate students on their research and creative projects taking place during the spring 2025 term.
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CRAVE relocates to Campus Cache
October 09, 2024
Exciting news is on the horizon for the campus dining community! CRAVE, the dining facility in the Arctic Health Â鶹¹ÙÍø Building, is set to relocate to the Campus Cache Market in the MBS Complex lobby.
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October 07, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions is offering a non-credit knitting course for adults in November. This course, taught by Ginny Kinne, is designed for people new to knitting. Students will learn the basics and so much more.
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LARS Speaker Series: Reproduction in Wild Animals
October 07, 2024
Join the Animal Resources Center and Large Animal Â鶹¹ÙÍø Station for a presentation on "How Zoos and Universities Can Work Together to Improve Conservation" by Gabriela Mastromonaco on Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. via Zoom.
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October 07, 2024
The UAF Fall Career Fair will be held on both levels of the Wood Center on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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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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Marcelo Ketzler-Lopez named Warrior of the Month
October 04, 2024
Marcelo Ketzler-Lopez will be recognized as the Warrior of the Month by UAF Athletics and the Army National Guard at the Nanooks Hockey game against Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:07 p.m.
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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
UAF 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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Adult Mental Health First Aid training
October 04, 2024
Student Health and Counseling is offering a Mental Health First Aid training class to UAF 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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UAF 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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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, UAF) 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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