• White paper submissions sought for NSF program

    December 08, 2022

    The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Advanced Computing Systems & Services: Adapting to the Rapid Evolution of Science and Engineering Research program. Submissions are due by Dec. 16, 2022.
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  • White paper submissions sought for NIH program

    December 08, 2022

    The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Institute of Health's (NIH) National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Screening Research Network. Submissions are due by Dec. 16, 2022.
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  • Winter break parking lot closures and snow removal

    December 08, 2022

    With heavy snows expected, Facility Services is working around the clock to provide drivable roads and parking spaces for all university stakeholders. A significant part of the snow clearance is hard pack removal. To provide a safe and conducive working environment for our plows and graders and to protect your personal vehicle, we need to close certain parking lots.
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  • Patrick Romans teaches in his classroom at Lathrop High School in Fairbanks in September 2022.

    Aurora: You get to choose

    December 07, 2022

    Patrick Romans, a walking quote factory with a snack closet, makes high school economics entertaining yet educational.
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    From Blackboard to Canvas: Choose-your-own-adventure guide

    December 07, 2022

    Inspired by this iconic genre, we give you a quick set of steps for adventuring into the Canvas LMS. Choose how much support and what kinds of resources you need, and begin your journey from Blackboard to Canvas on a path specifically tailored to your needs. We can't wait to see where your story goes!
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  • BLaST Scholar Daphne Mueller is smiling and standing in front of green spruce trees and foliage outside in the sun.

    BLaST celebrates December Scientist of the Month

    December 07, 2022

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ biological sciences undergraduate student Daphne Mueller was selected as the December 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month. More about these articles can be found on the BLaST SOM website.
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  • Student Health and Counseling holiday closures

    December 07, 2022

    Student Health and Counseling will be closed at various dates and times leading up to and during the holiday break.
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  • Learn to play pickleball

    December 07, 2022

    Farthest North Pickleball Club would like to invite ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ students, faculty and staff to play with them. free to play, no experience necessary, and there are a few loaner paddles available.
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    Spring Book Club requests until Dec. 20

    December 07, 2022

    Sponsored by the Faculty Accelerator, ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's book clubs are preparing for spring and ask you to request your copies of the texts by Tuesday, Dec. 20. Limited copies are available, so request now!
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  • Geophysical Institute lab extends research capability

    December 06, 2022

    Join ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Geophysical Institute Director Bob McCoy and Anthea Craven for a small gathering to celebrate the next phase in the GI Space and Atmosphere Instrumentation Lab, or GI-SAIL, at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 in 118 Elvey.
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  • Rep. Bart LeBon presents an ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ legislative citation to ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer.

    Legislature honors Nettie La Belle-Hamer

    December 05, 2022

    The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Legislature honored ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer for being recognized by NASA for her contributions to the field of synthetic aperture radar.
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  • Request for Proposal for FY25 budget cycle initiatives

    December 05, 2022

    In preparation for the FY25 budget cycle, the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash, Planning and Budget Committee, and the Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services Julie Queen are soliciting funding proposals from ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ faculty and staff.
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  • Mini-Grants Lead to Major Ideas

    December 05, 2022

    Innovation is what keeps ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ moving forward. So, it isn’t too much of a stretch to take the slogan of the new online class ES100X developed by ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s College of Engineering and Mines, ‘If you can engineer in ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, you can engineer anywhere,’ and apply it to ‘innovation’.
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  • Samara Taber, executive director of university advancement

    Friday Focus: Advancement resources

    December 02, 2022

    Recently, the chancellor's core cabinet had lunch with Associated Students of the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks - ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's student government. As we went around the room making introductions, we were prompted to share what we are passionate about. As were many of the senators and executive leaders in the room, I am passionate about solving problems. If I can solve a problem by connecting someone to the right person or resource? Even better. I love making those connections.
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  • LEAP seeking faculty, student applicants

    December 01, 2022

    The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2023 spring semester.
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  • Minnie Naylor, Gabrielle Russell, and Donald Crocker have all recently received awards from the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks for their outstanding dedication.

    Rural Student Services advisors recognized for their service

    December 01, 2022

    Several Rural Student Services advisors have been recognized for their commitment to student success. Minnie Naylor, Gabrielle Russell, and Donald Crocker have all recently received awards from the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks for their outstanding dedication.
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  • Charles Mason stands by camera and van.

    Aurora: Striving for imperfection

    November 30, 2022

    Charles Mason embraces the chaos of collodion photography, returning to an archaic technique after mastering the digital revolution.
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    ACEP Expands Summer Internship Program for 2023

    November 30, 2022

    Interns have played an integral role in the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Center for Energy and Power’s development and growth, and in return ACEP has provided a launch pad for interns to continue their professional careers. In 2022, ACEP hired 16 interns who worked in almost all aspects of the organization. We’re excited to announce the expansion of the 2023 summer undergraduate internship program.
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    Twelve Days of Google

    November 28, 2022

    Join ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ eCampus instructional designers for quick, immediately usable tips for working with Google for Education tools. Reserve your seat for any/all sessions Dec. 1-16 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
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    Today is Giving Tuesday – Give to United Way

    November 28, 2022

    If you haven't already given to United Way, Giving Tuesday is a great time. Giving Tuesday, established in 2012, is a movement that unleashes the power of "Radical Generosity" around the world. Radical Generosity is defined as the concept that the suffering of others should be as intolerable to us as our own suffering.
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  • Chad Oleson serves as the program manager for the Northwest Campus.

    November rural staff spotlight: Chad Oleson

    November 28, 2022

    Chad Oleson serves as the program manager for the Northwest Campus. Chad keeps the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Northwest Campus running with his rock solid responses to any issues, peoples, and questions that come his way -- on top of his regular duties.
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  • Two men stand by a water tank

    McGrath looks to the future, strives for sustainable, low-cost energy

    November 28, 2022

    Located in Interior ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, McGrath sits on an oxbow of the Kuskokwim River. As a participant in the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project, the community is seeking solutions for affordable and sustainable energy to spur future community growth and prosperity.
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  • Graduate student organizational development survey

    November 28, 2022

    University staff and faculty are invited to participate in an organizational development survey. Graduate student Carla Browning is conducting this research as part of a University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Southeast Master of Public Administration capstone course, PADM 690-JD1. The research provides employees with an opportunity to share their experiences.
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    Electric vehicle community meetings strengthen ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ research relationships

    November 28, 2022

    Community connections were strengthened in Kotzebue at a public meeting that took place at the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Chukchi Campus, and through one-on-one interviews with local partners about electric vehicles and their place in their Arctic community.
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  • ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Community and Technical College student wearing her cap and gown while standing in front of the CTC building. The words

    CTC Registration Week, Nov. 28-Dec. 1

    November 28, 2022

    It’s time to register for spring 2023 classes at the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Community and Technical College! Join us at CTC downtown on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 4-6 p.m. to enjoy free food while shopping for your future among over 40 of our programs.
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