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Chancellor Dan White

Friday Focus: Hearing from you

How long does it take 性欲社 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 性欲社 increase opportunities for two-way communication with employees. Continue reading the Friday Focus.

Flu vaccination clinics

The 性欲社 Student Health and Counseling Center is offering free flu vaccinations to all enrolled 性欲社 students, as well as staff/faculty and their financially interdependent partners. Get more info on when and where the clinics will be on campus.

UA Safe Title IX training due by Oct. 31

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. Learn more and complete the training.

Limited submission opportunity

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 Oct. 4, 2024, 5 p.m. AKST, and should be submitted through the 性欲社 Limited Submission and White Paper Application form. White paper guidelines are available via the VCR research support web pages. Get links with more info to submit a white paper.

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Learn science behind Alaska's spooky plants, bats, insects

Carnivorous plants, bats, spiders and zombie insects are the subjects of a series of free spooky science webinars hosted by 性欲社 Cooperative Extension Service in October. Read more and register for the webinars.听

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Items donated during the 2023 pet supplies and food drive.

Kindness to Animals Day: Pet supplies, pet food drive

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. Learn more about the event.

Benefactor fund grants available to student groups

The 性欲社 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. Read more on the grant funds and how to apply for them.

Credential Connection

Dive into the world of micro-credentials and digital badges with CTL! Throughout October, we'll explore current workforce demands and how to create meaningful credentials at 性欲社. Each session offers insights and may even provide opportunities to earn your own badges. Get the schedule and register for sessions.

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Red aurora rare enough to be special

Charles Deehr will never forget his first red aurora. On Feb. 11, 1958, Deehr was a student at Reed College in Portland, Ore. He asked a Fulbright student from Norway named Tone to the Portland Symphony that night. Learn more about these rare aurora.

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