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March 28, 2025
Employees at ÐÔÓûÉç come from all walks of life. They are longtime Alaskans, longtime Americans, newly minted Americans or not Americans at all. They are all colors, all backgrounds, and all cultures. If I needed to, I could run multivariate analyses to scan all variables and figure out which one factor they all have in common. However, I don’t need high-performance computing or AI to figure it out. I already know; it’s us. We have us in common. We are all bound together by ÐÔÓûÉç’s mission and our desire to see ÐÔÓûÉç succeed. That’s awesome. Some years ago, the ÐÔÓûÉç staff council sought an opportunity to uplift staff, who each in their own part of the organization make ÐÔÓûÉç run. This led to the creation of Staff Recognition and Development Day.
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Informed or infirmed? Healthy media consumption and social media usage
March 28, 2025
This April 24 training session from 11 a.m. to noon can help you implement healthy media consumption habits that don’t damage your mental and physical well-being.
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North Campus pile burn project
March 28, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Alaska Fire Science Consortium, and Facilities Services are coordinating a project to burn debris piles and conduct hazard tree clearing on the North Campus.
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Invitation: 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day
March 26, 2025
URSA invites you to attend the 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day on Tuesday, April 1, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Great Hall of the ÐÔÓûÉç Fine Art Complex.
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March 26, 2025
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library invites you to take part in its library user survey. Your feedback will help the library enhance its collections and services.
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Helping children cope with grief
March 26, 2025
This April 10 workshop from 11 a.m. to noon will explore how children of different ages respond to loss and how parents or caretakers can best respond to a child's grief.
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Does a project need IBC review?
March 26, 2025
The Institutional Biosafety Committee is responsible for biological safety review and approval of projects at ÐÔÓûÉç. Projects requiring IBC review include those utilizing the following: recombinant DNA, synthetic nucleic acid molecules, infectious agents, biological toxins, federally-regulated select agents, and other potentially harmful biological agents.
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Limited submission funding opportunity for DoD MSI instrumentation grants
March 26, 2025
The Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the DoD MSI instrumentation call for proposals. ÐÔÓûÉç can submit three proposals of $200,000-$1,000,000. White papers are due March 28.
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Sarah Ellen Johnston receives 2025 Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award
March 24, 2025
ÐÔÓûÉç Honors College Student Advisory Council President, Sydney Wade, announced Sarah Ellen Johnston as the 2025 Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award recipient on Feb. 25.
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BLaST celebrates March 2025 Scientist of the Month
March 24, 2025
Grace Veenstra, a fourth-year BLaST scholar and a senior at ÐÔÓûÉç pursuing a bachelor of science in biological sciences with a minor in mathematics, with a second BS degree in interdisciplinary studies on climate, community, and communication, is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for March 2025!
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Mt. Spurr - Eruption preparedness
March 24, 2025
Mt. Spurr, one of North America’s more active volcanoes, is being closely watched due to increased geological disturbances and activity. Recent developments indicate a potential eruption, so faculty, staff, and students in or near potential ashfall zones must be prepared. While an eruption remains uncertain, now is the time to take proactive steps to prepare at work, school, and home.
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Using student feedback to improve teaching
March 24, 2025
"Are students getting anything from my lectures?" It's an early morning class with about 40 students, and the instructor is wondering why they are getting a lot of blank looks and silence whenever they ask if anyone has questions. I jot down the instructor's question as I prepare to attend their class to run a Mid-Semester Feedback session.
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March 24, 2025
This ACA Swiftwater Rescue course will give you the tools to assist others when problems arise on the water. This course is designed for paddle sport enthusiasts and will be offered in May, June and July.
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Little Owl Café at the UA Museum of the North
March 24, 2025
The UA Museum of the North is excited to announce a new partnership with Little Owl Café. The UA community is invited to drop in, enjoy a taste of the café menu, and take in the sunshine and view from the lobby.
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Correction: 2025 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
March 24, 2025
Correction: The deadline to submit for the Chancellor's Cornerstone Award nomination is Wednesday, March 26.
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Addressing employee performance issues in a supportive way
March 21, 2025
Join an April 3 session from 11 a.m. to noon that offers tools for engaging in supportive conversations with employees while addressing performance issues.
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R1 Faculty Ph.D. Student Mentorship Awards (Round 2)
March 21, 2025
ÐÔÓûÉç's R1 Steering Committee and Working Groups are pleased to announce two opportunities for ÐÔÓûÉç faculty to apply for Ph.D. Student Mentorship Awards: Ph.D. Student Mentorship Awards and Grant Writing Awards. Faculty can apply for one of the two opportunities.
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ÐÔÓûÉç R1 Working Group reports available
March 21, 2025
The R1 Steering Committee is pleased to share findings from ÐÔÓûÉç's R1 Working Groups over the past year. These two-page R1 Working Group reports can be found on our R1 website under resources.
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Survey for B.F.A. thesis project: "The Sick"
March 21, 2025
B.F.A. student Kevin M. Carroll is conducting a survey to create a body of artwork. The survey will ask respondents to describe addiction and substance abuse using adjectives and subjective reflection.
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Top 10 baby questions on April 10
March 21, 2025
Join Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning for a free lecture on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the McGowan Room at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (1st Floor, South Entrance). Laura Brunner, M.D., will address common questions about early childhood health.
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Energy Leadership Accelerator launched
March 19, 2025
The inaugural Energy Leadership Accelerator launched with 20 fellows in January. Fellows are local leaders working on energy projects in their communities. The program is an innovative cross-regional leadership network designed to connect and elevate energy leaders from remote, islanded communities.
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Applications open: UA Teacher Internship Scholarship
March 19, 2025
The University of Alaska is providing scholarships to those interested in becoming certified teachers for Alaska. This is the third year of the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees at UA Schools of Education as well as a stipend of up to $10,000 to offset living expenses during the critical full-time internship. Apply by April 15, 2025.
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March 19, 2025
The next in-person Mental Health First Aid class is scheduled for Friday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the BP Design Theater. Sign up now to reserve your seat.
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Psychological avoidance and its impact on your mental health
March 19, 2025
Psychological avoidance offers immediate emotional relief, but it is fleeting and comes at a heavy cost. Join a session on March 27 from 11 a.m. to noon to explore specific cognitive-behavioral strategies for managing avoidance and dealing with anxiety.
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Google Photos access ends May 31
March 19, 2025
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce UA's Google Storage footprint, access to Google Photos, a service within the UA Google Workspace, will end on May 31, 2025.
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