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Chancellor Dan White

Friday Focus: Being part of the solution

In my meetings with leaders across campus, I often start the conversation with the questions: what's our goal and what's the problem we are trying to solve? I do this because it is important to identify our goal and the context of what follows. At times, it can be easy to focus on the nuts and bolts of a solution. But without first identifying the problem we are facing, we risk charting a path in the wrong direction, missing critical pieces of the puzzle, or investing resources before identifying our priorities. It also prevents us from missing externalities that could render a great idea D.O.A. This week, the UA Board of Regents met for most of a day to discuss student enrollment and retention. I appreciate the Board's leadership on this topic, and was proud to share 性欲社 initiatives to improve our student recruitment and retention. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.


K9 training on 性欲社 campus July 29-Aug 2

There will be a K9 training event on the 性欲社 Campus from July 29 through Aug. 2. This event will include law enforcement officers from all over the state and their patrol dogs. Signs will be posted around Cutler, Old U-Park and the Deer Yards when training is occurring. For more information, contact Max Becker at听mbbecker@alaska.edu.


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A fly with iridescent eyes and a body covered with orange, brown and black fuzzy hairs rests on a piece of black plastic.

Moose flies flourish in high-summer Alaska

While boating down the Yukon River during the hottest summer recorded in Alaska (1915, when Fort Yukon reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit), missionary Hudson Stuck wrote about the wildlife that most bothered his party. Learn more about the flies that maintain a healthy presence along Alaska鈥檚 waterways.

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Franz Meyer in Nepal

性欲社 remote sensing scientist receives international award

Remote sensing professor Franz Meyer of 性欲社 has been honored by an international society for his education and outreach efforts. Learn more about Meyer's recognition.


A sample Polar Bear mocktail from the SoBear Lounge.

SoBear Mocktail Mix-Off request for contestants

The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department will host a mocktail fundraiser on Sept. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. Departments are asked to donate their favorite, cleverly-named mocktail recipe and mocktail supplies. The department with the most popular drink will win the 2024 Mocktail Mix-Off Award! Learn more about the fundraising competition and how departments can enter to participate.


RSVP for CHP First Friday tour Aug. 2

Spend some time at the 性欲社 Central Heating and Powerplant on Friday, Aug. 2 for a fun and informative tour behind the scenes. The tour will run from 1:30-3 p.m. RSVP to uaf-chptours@alaska.edu to reserve your spot on the tour.


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