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Friday Focus: MSI, ANNH and DNA
May 17, 2024
In the world of government-generated acronyms, MSI and ANNH are two that are important for us to understand where they come from and why they are important to you and me - and to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø. Let me start with an acknowledgment that acronyms from the government can be confusing. An appropriate analogy could be what the Opposing Bases podcast hosts call pushing penguins. Spoiler alert - your brain is an iceberg and penguins are knowledge. Penguins jump on only to knock others back into the water, but you really should click the link! I am going to attempt to push as few penguins off the iceberg as possible while inviting several on board, so I won't go into all the details. I want to help you connect the significance of our new eligibility to us, to our six goals, and to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø's DNA.
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Watercolor Wednesday back for summer
May 17, 2024
Watercolor Wednesday is back for the summer! Join Shayla Sackinger in the MILL Makerspace (Bunnell 143) from noon to 2 p.m. to create a finished piece of watercolor art, no experience is required! This is one of our most popular events so please reserve your seat early as space is limited.
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Deadline approaching for Community Partnership Development Grant funding opportunity
May 17, 2024
Alaska Sea Grant invites proposals through May 28, 2024, for seed grants to support the planning of community-based research partnerships and engagement of communities on research teams.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø community garden plots available
May 17, 2024
The garden is located between the Fairbanks campus and West Valley High School on the old Fairbanks Street. This program is available to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø students and employees as well as members of the public.
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Over 40 future teachers awarded UA Teacher Internship Scholarship at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø
May 15, 2024
The University of Alaska is in its second year of offering the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship to help those interested in teaching to complete a degree and become a certified teacher for Alaska. The scholarship 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.
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BLaST URE AY2024-2025 research funding
May 15, 2024
The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø invites students to apply now to earn up to $6,000* to conduct research for the 2024-2025 academic year. This award may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies, and services.
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Gender inclusive options now available in Concur profiles
May 15, 2024
Concur has introduced an improvement aimed at promoting inclusivity for non-binary travelers. Specifically, within the TSA Secure Flight section of the Concur Travel Profile page, two additional gender options have been incorporated: unspecified (X) and undisclosed (U). This update ensures a broader representation of gender identities, fostering a more inclusive environment for travelers.
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May 15, 2024
Ahhh, summer in Fairbanks! Precious time to enjoy the midnight sun - sitting on a blanket listening to live music, exploring the farmers' markets, treasure hunting at garage sales, sampling diverse food truck cuisines, floating down the river... and taking summer courses through the College of Liberal Arts! Wait? What? Yep! Summer is the perfect time to delve into the Liberal Arts to gain a well-rounded understanding of the world around us, and thus, a foundation that facilitates personal fulfillment, professional achievement, social awareness, and civic engagement.
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Toolik Field Station names 2024 early career research awardees
May 14, 2024
The Institute of Arctic Biology's Toolik Field Station has selected four recipients for their student and early career research Tundra Award in 2024.
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Friday Focus: The power of celebration
May 10, 2024
Last weekend marked the biggest celebration of the year for 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø. At our 102nd commencement, thousands of people packed the Carlson Center to cheer for the members of the Class of 2024, joining graduates in a raucous round of chanting U! A! F! As they walked across the stage, graduates accepted some well-deserved congratulations from university leaders. They posed for photos with the faculty who made their degrees possible. And they joined the community of more than 35,000 alumni who are the heart of Nanook Nation. Commencement is 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø's largest public event. It's a big deal for the university advancement team.
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Five faculty awarded Dennis Demmert Award
May 08, 2024
Five faculty were honored in the Dennis Demmert Award ceremony hosted by Rural Student Services on Thur. April 25, 2024
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Victorino is BLaST Scientist of the Month for May 2024
May 08, 2024
BLaST announced BLaST Scholar Kaia Victorino is selected as their BLaST Scientist of the Month for May 2024. To read about this recognition or any previous BLaST Scientist of the Month content, go to the BLaST SOM website.
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URSA announces spring 2024 internship award recipients
May 08, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has named recipients of the URSA spring 2024 internship awards.
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Student health, counseling center posts summer hours
May 08, 2024
The 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Student Health and Counseling Center has updated summer hours.
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Nanook Rec offering lunchtime strength training
May 08, 2024
Nanook Recreation is offering a summer introduction to strength training class at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Orientation, graduation fees to be combined
May 08, 2024
Starting in fall 2024, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø will combine the new student orientation and the graduation fee into a single $225 matriculation fee.
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Campus heat, hot water outage through May 19
May 08, 2024
Facilities Services has started its annual preventative maintenance work on the power plant and utilidor system. The work is expected to take about two weeks.
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CNSM names 2024 outstanding students and faculty
May 07, 2024
College of Natural Science and Mathematics Dean Karsten Hueffer has named the outstanding student awards and outstanding teaching recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Students recognized for 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day entries
May 06, 2024
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø's Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity recognized 16 undergraduate students for outstanding presentations during the 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day.
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URSA announces 2024 Innovative Technology and Education Award recipients
May 06, 2024
The 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has recognized 19 individuals who received a 2024 Innovative Technology and Education award.
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Nanook Network - get connected today!
May 05, 2024
Nanook Network has a fresh new look and now is the time to join. Discover the best resource for 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø students and alums. Get career advice, find jobs, connect with classmates, keep up with events and so much more.
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Teaching tip: Proactive measures to help students with post-COVID mental health issues
May 05, 2024
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a massive increase in students requesting disability accommodations. Explore the data behind this trend, and learn what the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Disability Services office recommends to make your class more accessible.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Summer Sessions still has camp openings for kids' camps
May 05, 2024
We have filled over 1,500 summer camp slots, but we still have openings. We have a camp for everyone, and we have added new sections of several popular camps, such as Little Nook Running Camp, Wood and Bark Carving, Going Ballistic with Physics, and Rifle Camp. Scholarships are available. Visit summer365.alaska.edu to view camp details and to register.
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Seismology conference attendees get close-up look at hazardous Barry Arm landslide
May 03, 2024
A high point for about 300 seismologists, geologists and other scientists gathering in Anchorage for a weeklong conference came Monday on the waters of Prince William Sound with an approach to a wide and high unstable hillside that could cause a catastrophic tsunami if it rapidly collapses.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Google Gemini AI workshop
May 03, 2024
Join the Faculty Senate IT Committee on May 14 to learn about AI, including Google's new Gemini large language model. We will cover Google AI tools and resources that can help 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø achieve R1 status faster, with a focus on streamlining administrative processes, accelerating Ph.D. student graduation rates, and enhancing research capabilities.
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