• Sasha Bitzer and Reily Dixon at Castner Glacier examining exterior cave formations.

    URSA Summer 2025 Mentor Awards accepting proposals through March 2

    January 21, 2025

    Faculty, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from all disciplines and 性欲社-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for up to $6,000 to engage undergraduate students on their research and creative projects taking place during the summer 2025 term.
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  • Animals on campus

    January 21, 2025

    As we begin the spring 2025 semester, please keep in mind that 性欲社 has a policy on Animals in University Buildings and on University Property (性欲社 Policy 05.09.001). A newly revised policy is underway and will be released in the coming months.
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  • New Remote Work Agreement form released

    January 21, 2025

    A new Remote Work Agreement form that aligns with the Regulation changes is now available. All employees with a previous remote work agreement on file must complete the new form by Jan. 31, 2025. In early January, UA HR will contact employees via email who currently have a remote work agreement on file and need to complete the new form.
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  • Overview photo of the 2024 RCA Day event.

    2025 RCA Day: Call for undergraduate presenters

    January 17, 2025

    性欲社's 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 in the Great Hall (Fine Arts Complex). RCA Day is 性欲社's annual celebration of undergraduate research, creative, and scholarly involvement including poster presentations, performances, art submissions and more.
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  • Join February's Month of Writing

    January 17, 2025

    性欲社's Center for Teaching and Learning will host its Month of Writing in February, an opportunity for anyone in the 性欲社 community to join regular Friday writing sessions and make progress on their writing projects.
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  • Carla Browning, onboarding and engagement manager

    Friday Focus: Enhancing the employee experience

    January 17, 2025

    I've met dozens of employees over the last 18 months as 性欲社's first onboarding and engagement manager. I've enjoyed sharing my experience of working at the university for the last 23 years. More than 200 people have participated in the half-day New Employee Welcome (NEW) orientation either in person or the shorter online orientation. Employees have also joined other activities offered for new and existing employees to foster a sense of belonging.
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  • URSA announces 2025 Spring Student Project Award recipients

    January 17, 2025

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates individuals who received an URSA 2025 Spring Student Project Award.
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  • Judges needed for virtual competitions Feb. 3-4

    January 17, 2025

    Educators Risings is an organization under the Department of Education, K-12 Outreach, at 性欲社 helping middle and high school students in their quest to become teachers. Every February, virtual competitions are held for students across the state, and a few more judges are needed to make this event happen.
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  • Northwest Archivists annual conference call for proposals

    January 17, 2025

    Northwest Archivists is asking for session proposals for its 2025 annual meeting. The conference will be held virtually May 13-16. This year's theme is: Redefining Resilience: Advocacy, Values, and Creative Solutions.
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  • Do you drive on 性欲社 business?

    January 17, 2025

    If you drive on 性欲社 business, this is your annual reminder to review your driver authorization status. You can determine if you need to be an authorized driver by visiting the 性欲社 Risk Management website.
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  • Practicing partnership: Co-production and boundary spanning in rural Alaska

    January 17, 2025

    The 性欲社 Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy and Elizabeth Figus are hosting a dialogue on Feb. 27 from 1-5 p.m. called, 鈥淧racticing partnership: Co-production and boundary spanning in rural Alaska.鈥 This four-hour dialogue will bring together graduate students, staff, and faculty to discuss the nuts and bolts of implementing co-production and boundary spanning frameworks in research.
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  • Two people ascend a climbing wall on the 性欲社 campus.

    Registration open for adult non-credit courses

    January 17, 2025

    Registration is open for three non-credit classes this semester through 性欲社 Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning: knitting, pickleball and rock climbing.
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  • Career Pathways Internships: Summer 2025 positions available

    January 15, 2025

    The Career Pathways Internship Program, a collaboration between the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and the 性欲社 College of Engineering and Mines, is accepting applications for Summer 2025.
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  • A bearded man wearing a yellow jacket and light blue shirt with a striped tie.

    Cost appointed as dean of 性欲社 School of Education

    January 15, 2025

    University of Alaska Fairbanks Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash has appointed Douglas Cost to serve as the dean of the School of Education. Cost will replace Amy Vinlove when she retires from her position as dean at the end of January.
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  • Two Licensed Practical Nurse students practice medical checks on a test mannequin.

    CTC hosts first LPN pinning ceremony

    January 15, 2025

    University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College is holding a pinning ceremony for the first group of students completing the Licensed Practical Nurse program. The ceremony will be held at CTC downtown, 604 Barnette Street, on Wed., Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served immediately following.
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  • A referee watches a basketball player take the ball down the court.

    Spring intramural registration open now

    January 15, 2025

    Nanook Recreation Intramural team registration is open now. Intramural sports are open to students, faculty, staff and Fairbanks community members. Register a team or join a team that already exists as a free agent.
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  • URSA announces Fall 2024 Travel Award recipients

    January 15, 2025

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates undergraduate students who received a Fall 2024 Travel Award to actively participate in a gathering of their professional peers this semester.
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  • Thriving Within: Empower your mind, elevate your well-being

    January 15, 2025

    This new workshop series focuses on mental and emotional well-being, covering various topics designed to help individuals navigate common psychological challenges and adopt healthy lifestyles. Workshops occur on the fourth Thursday of the month January through April from 11 a.m. to noon, plus an additional workshop on March 6.
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  • Julie Benson, associate director for IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence, Alaska, receives the Chancellor's Cornerstone Award, April 10, 2024.

    Save the date: Staff Recognition and Development Day on April 3

    January 15, 2025

    Staff Recognition and Development Day will take place April 3. The day includes an awards ceremony, a staff lunch and ice cream social, and a mix of professional and personal development activities.
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  • TimelyCare offers mental health resources

    January 10, 2025

    性欲社 students and employees have access to TimelyCare, a virtual mental health and wellness platform sponsored by the Student Health and Counseling Center.
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  • Reminder: Early engagement reports

    January 10, 2025

    Undergraduate faculty members, teaching assistants and adjunct instructors can help students be successful by filling out Nanook Navigator early engagement reports Jan. 17-31.
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  • people wearing hard hats and safety vests seated in chairs looking at a presentation, as viewed from above.

    Friday Focus: 性欲社 putting mining on the MAPTS

    January 10, 2025

    MAPTS, or the Mining and Petroleum Training Services, is a true hidden gem within 性欲社. MAPTS provides both an above-ground and underground mining and petroleum-based training experience specifically geared towards industry.
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  • A woman in a gym using barbells and performing a squat

    Nanook Rec offers fitness, strength classes

    January 10, 2025

    Registration is open for Nanook Recreation鈥檚 6-week beginner-friendly strength training program. There will also be a variety of drop-in group fitness classes during the spring semester.
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  • OIT announces new password policy

    January 10, 2025

    Starting Feb. 5, ELMO will require a new minimum password length of 16 characters - twice the length of the current minimum of eight characters.
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  • URSA seeks undergrad research opportunities

    January 10, 2025

    Are you interested in mentoring undergraduate students? Submit your research or creative project listing for promotion with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity.
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