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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Seminar: Wills and estates - Easier done than said
October 07, 2022
Learn how easy it is to plan your estate and leave gifts to people and charities that mean the most to your family! Philanthropic advisors for the UA Foundation will discuss giving through your retirement and estate planning and other strategies at this seminar.
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Friday Focus: Birds of a feather: A new twist on the cohort effect
October 07, 2022
While participating in technical interface meetings with NASA over many years, I learned how effective cohorts can be in solving problems. A cohort is simply any group of people with a shared characteristic, but in science the term more often refers to a group of people being studied rather than the ones doing the studying.
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October 07, 2022
Please join the Department of Equity and Compliance and NDAC for a training session on Gender Inclusivity via Zoom on Oct. 19 from 1-2 p.m.
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October 07, 2022
DEIA Training Level 1 is a two-session introduction to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility concepts. Session 1 will focus on learning key DEIA concepts, while Session 2 will focus on practicing what you've learned.
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University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks 2022 Indigenous Peoples' Day events
October 06, 2022
The University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks will celebrate 2022 Indigenous Peoples' Day with several events and activities across its different colleges, campuses, and departments.
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Register now for the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fall Career Fair
October 06, 2022
Registration is open for the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fall Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center.
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Learn about new Turnitin assignment tool in Canvas
October 06, 2022
Turnitin is a tool integrated with Canvas for creating assignments and viewing reports. Join an online training session and learn how instructors use Turnitin.
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BLaST Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience funding
October 05, 2022
Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience until Nov. 6, 2022, at midnight. BLaST engages students from diverse backgrounds in education and training for biomedical research careers, with an emphasis on students from rural ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ and partners.
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Chancellor's forum on the budget Oct. 13
October 05, 2022
Please join me and members of my leadership team for an online forum on ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's budget and tuition from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13.
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Applications open for URSA Spring 2023 Student Project awards
October 05, 2022
Spring Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $3,000 for individuals or up to $6,000 for a group of two or more students. Funds may be used towards fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, or supplies/services.
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Applications open for Paul H. McCarthy Awards
October 05, 2022
Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 for a research project using any collection at the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ and Polar Regions Collections & Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library.
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Youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club open for registration
October 05, 2022
Nanook Recreation is opening up another youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club for youth ages 8-18 who are interested in rock climbing.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training coming Nov. 1
October 05, 2022
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training will be offered Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom by the Office of Research Integrity. It is an NIH requirement that all BLaST GMRAs, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training. This is the only formal RCR training at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ this semester.
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Upcoming changes to ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ web template themes
October 05, 2022
University Relations will be implementing changes to the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Omni CMS web template themes as part of our ongoing brand refresh.
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Concur's new User Interface now live
October 04, 2022
Concur's new User Interface is now live. The new experience will apply to Request and Expense; the booking experience (Travel) will remain the same. The UA Travel website has been updated to reflect these changes.
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Learn about mindfulness and meditation
October 04, 2022
Join Wendy Martelle (ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ assistant professor of Applied Linguistics & ESL) and a community that will explore the many benefits of a mindfulness practice and how to apply the mindfulness journey in everyday life.
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Spring 2023 degree completion awards now open
October 04, 2022
The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Graduate School is pleased to announce it is now accepting spring 2023 degree completion award applications.
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ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ INBRE Multi-Year Developmental Research Pilot Project request for proposals
October 04, 2022
The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ INBRE Multi-Year Developmental Research Pilot Project request for proposals is now open.
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Mesas to Mountains innovation summit planned for Oct. 11-12
October 03, 2022
A partnership between the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks and three other Western universities is working to boost access to the innovation economy for underrepresented businesses in ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, New Mexico, Idaho and Montana.
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Cross-country ski lessons from Nanook Recreation
October 03, 2022
Nanook Recreation is pleased to announce that they will be offering cross country skiing lessons this coming winter for students, staff, and faculty! Lessons will be offered on Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. and Fridays from noon-1 p.m.
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Polar Alley now open 7 days a week
October 03, 2022
Polar Alley is happy to announce we will be open 7 days a week starting Monday, Oct. 3. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center fall 2022 class series
October 03, 2022
With generous support from Golden Valley Electric Association, the Southeast Conference and ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Housing Finance Corporation we are pleased to announce our Fall 2022 virtual class series!
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KUAC seeks volunteers for Fall Fundraiser
October 03, 2022
KUAC is returning to its pre-pandemic Fall Fundraiser, with volunteers in the phone banks. The event is set for Oct. 15-23, and departments or clubs are welcome to sign up for six-person, two-hour shifts.
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Friday Focus: Case closure a reminder to remain vigilant
September 30, 2022
The Sophie Sergie murder case finally concluded this week with the sentencing of Steven Downs. The case, while now closed, will always be part of our history and a reminder that ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ must remain vigilant. Occasionally when we address a disciplinary issue for misconduct at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, I am reminded that "we are a reflection of society" and our society is tragically affected by domestic violence, assault and discrimination. That said, we are also a powerful reflection of the good in our society and we have the ability to positively affect our future and the future of all who come here.
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Chancellor's Convocation survey
September 30, 2022
Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on this year's convocation.
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