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ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ making the switch to Canvas LMS
September 28, 2022
After a successful pilot in the 20-21 academic year followed by the adoption of Canvas in 2021-22 by the majority of our faculty, ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ is transitioning to Canvas as its new Learning Management System (LMS). Today, more than 77 percent of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ LMS courses are being taught in Canvas. A big thank you to the faculty who have already made the transition and the staff who supported the faculty to make the switch.
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ACEP's Byrd among photo contest winners
September 27, 2022
Amanda Byrd, the chief storyteller at the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Center for Energy and Power, is among the winners of the Navigating the New Arctic photo contest.
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URSA 2022 Community Engaged Learning Award open for applications
September 26, 2022
The URSA 2022 Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Award are open for applications as of Sept. 26, 2022. CEL awards offer up to $500 to work with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.
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Launch of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Native Claims Settlement Act Project Jukebox
September 26, 2022
In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in December 1971, the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Oral History Program has just launched the Project Jukebox online interactive website that combines oral history recordings, film, photos and documents to tell the story behind the fight for passage of ANCSA, its role in ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's history, and its legacy.
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September rural staff spotlight: Deven Lisac
September 26, 2022
Deven Lisac serves as the student services manager at the Bristol Bay Campus. She helps students at a moment's notice, even after hours or on weekends when necessary.
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BLaST celebrates September Scientist of the Month
September 23, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ BLaST Scholar Orlin Gologergen was selected as the September BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Friday Focus: Telling our story
September 23, 2022
Telling stories is one of the most powerful means we have to inspire and connect people. At University Advancement (alumni, development and university relations), storytelling is 90 percent of what we do. In the simplest of terms, our job is to help others engage with ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ in ways that are meaningful to them.
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Permafrost Magazine releases Issue 44.1
September 22, 2022
The most recent issue of Permafrost, Issue 44.1, has been released and is now live at the Permafrost website! This issue features 38 creators of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid, and visual art.
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New book club picks for fall 2022
September 22, 2022
Are you gearing up for social reading as daylight grows shorter? ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's book clubs invite faculty, instructors and staff to connect through reading and dialogue. Fall reading lists have been announced by the Indigenous Authors and Innovations in Learning book clubs. The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Faculty Accelerator will purchase digital or physical books for club members.
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September 22, 2022
With the new school year in full swing, please ensure your parking permit is valid. While warnings were issued for the first week of the semester, parking attendants are now issuing citations according to the parking policy.
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Month of Writing events planned for October
September 22, 2022
Writers from the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ community are invited to register for a Month of Writing, which will include weekly writing sessions and workshops. In addition to accountability for maintaining a regular writing practice, participants can expect to develop new skills for navigating academic, technical, and creative writing as well as techniques for productivity and wellness in our writing practices.
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September 21, 2022
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's Office of Sustainability is hosting a dinner in the Pub! The meal will consist of ingredients grown from the university's local gardens, Wild caught ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵn salmon, and will be paired with locally brewed beverages.
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Caught in a major storm, ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ researchers make the best of it
September 21, 2022
On St. Paul Island, in the Bering Sea about 300 miles from ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s coast, the still-powerful remains of Typhoon Merbok passed overhead, churning up the ocean and rolling across the landscape on a path to the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ mainland. As the storm hit the small island, three University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks researchers, two graduate students and a filmmaker went out for a look.
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365 SMART Academy registration open
September 21, 2022
Registration is open for fall classes offered through the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks' 365 SMART Academy. The program, which includes a variety of K-12 classes, is expanding to include in-person courses.
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FY24 appropriations request submission form
September 21, 2022
We have begun to plan for the FY24 federal funding appropriations request. ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ is requiring that all individuals interested in submitting an appropriations request to the Congressional delegation complete an initial request through the linked Google form.
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$1,000 grants available to student groups
September 20, 2022
Student groups and campus organizations can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students.
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September 19, 2022
Your favorite campus game of tag is back: Humans Vs Zombies! Join the Office of Sustainability, Esports, Student Activities Office and Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a large-scale game of tag using Nerf equipment in a zombie apocalypse setting.
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Staff Council nominations open until Sept. 27
September 19, 2022
Staff Council will be holding elections in October for odd-numbered units and at-large seats. This is a total of 16 seats! Representatives will be elected to two-year terms starting in January 2023.
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September 19, 2022
The high cost of textbooks and course materials is one factor that can influence student success. Open Educational Resources, or OER, are free-to-access textbooks and other course materials that instructors can use in their courses to provide more equitable learning opportunities for students.
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Convocation scavenger hunt details
September 16, 2022
The details for the scavenger hunt are here! The game will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 and will close on Monday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. To be eligible for the prizes all missions in the scavenger hunt have to be completed, and the participant has to be present at Convocation to win.
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Nanooks Hockey opens preseason with Blue and Gold games
September 16, 2022
The University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Nanooks hockey team is kicking off its preseason on Sept. 16 and 17 with the annual Blue/Gold Scrimmage games. This year, the festivities will return to the Patty Ice Arena on the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Troth Yeddha' campus.
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September 16, 2022
It is awesome to have our Troth Yeddha' campus vibrant with students once again. It is energizing to walk around and see students dining in the Wood Center, walking across Constitution Park between classes, and taking the hike up to or down from MBS. I hear faculty and staff still remarking on this daily and we are three weeks into the semester. The positive energy doesn't seem to be wearing off; it continues to be contagious and rejuvenating!
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September 15, 2022
The university provides tools to assist you in knowing what to do when you become aware of difficult situations, including sexual harassment or assault, through Title IX training and online resources. UA Safe Title IX Training is mandatory, and must be completed by Oct. 31, 2022.
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Call for faculty members for 2022-2023 URSA review panel
September 14, 2022
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is seeking new members for the 2022-2023 URSA application review panel. Faculty members from all ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ campuses are invited to participate.
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September 14, 2022
Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration have announced a three-part plan to help federal student loan borrowers get back on track with payments after the pandemic-related support expires.
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