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Announcing launch of Ocelot AI
December 09, 2024
The Enrollment Management Communications team is excited to announce that as of Dec. 2, Ocelot's chatbot and texting platform has officially launched on a handful of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's student-serving website homepages. EM Comm has partnered closely with Nanook Technology Services to launch this new platform. The goal of this new platform is for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's student-serving offices to continue to help as many current and prospective ²ÝÁñÉçÇø students as possible by giving them immediate responses to their pressing questions.
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Friday Focus: ²ÝÁñÉçÇøns' generosity empowers ²ÝÁñÉçÇø
December 06, 2024
As our students prepare for final exams next week and make ready for the much-deserved holiday break with family and friends, it is worth taking a few moments to reflect upon the tremendous generosity of ²ÝÁñÉçÇøns who empower so many wonderful accomplishments here at the University of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Fairbanks.
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December Development Spotlight: Conflict Resolution
December 06, 2024
This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team has curated a collection of conflict resolution training; focusing on providing the tools and strategies to handle workplace disagreements effectively and professionally.
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Help build the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Career Closet: Donate men's professional clothing
December 06, 2024
Career Services is collecting donations of gently used, clean professional attire for our upcoming Career Closet, set to open in spring 2025. After last year's successful drive, we are now seeking more "men's" professional clothing to ensure we have options for all students.
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Free coupons for Teaching and Learning in the Era of AI
December 06, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering a free ²ÝÁñÉçÇøX course to both students and faculty on Teaching and Learning in the Era of AI. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø faculty, staff and students can access the verified track for free.
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December 06, 2024
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research announces the upcoming release of its research publication: Impact. The fall 2024 edition is scheduled for release on Dec. 10.
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Sue Luke retires from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø after 37 years of service
December 06, 2024
This month, the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Staff Council Rural Affairs Committee, in collaboration with Northwest Campus and the College of Indigenous Studies, would like to honor Sue Luke, a remarkable and dedicated staff member who has retired after an impressive 37 years at Northwest Campus.
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Protecting indoor plants from thrips, other pests
December 04, 2024
Indoor plants bring life, beauty, and cleaner air to our homes, offices and spaces across campus. They may also attract unwanted pests like thrips, spider mites, and mealybugs. These pests can cause significant harm to your plants and even plant death. Let's discuss recognizing, protecting and treating indoor plants from thrips and other pests.
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December 04, 2024
Faculty, staff and students are invited to join ORCA POD and Residence Life at the Hess Recreation Center for an unforgettable Nanooks CARE Week's SoBear Lounge CARE-OKE (Karaoke) night on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6-8:30 p.m.
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Parking decal design contest winner
December 04, 2024
The Bursar's Office is thrilled to announce the results of its recent parking decal design contest. The contest received an impressive 14 submissions, each showcasing the amazing talent within the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø community. The poll has now closed, and a heartfelt thanks goes to everyone who participated and voted for their favorite.
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Invitation for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Sea Grant proposals
December 02, 2024
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Sea Grant invites preliminary proposals for research projects to be conducted between February 2026 and January 2028. Creative and innovative research proposals are sought in the natural, social, and education sciences that address needs and engage in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø communities in one or more specific focus areas. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Sea Grant will host a one-hour webinar on Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m. for those interested in submitting preliminary proposals.
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Bookstore Bundle for spring 2025
December 02, 2024
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Bookstore Bundle makes access to required course materials affordable and convenient for students. Through this program, students can rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee. These materials may be conveniently delivered by the first day of class. All eligible students are automatically enrolled upon registering for classes. For students who prefer to purchase their course materials on their own, the option to opt-out will be available between Dec. 16, 2024, through Jan. 24, 2025.
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Mid-semester feedback applications open
November 27, 2024
Mid-semester feedback is an opportunity to gain anonymous mid-semester feedback for in-person courses. It allows instructors to learn where there is a student consensus or division, make mid-term adjustments to enhance student learning, and consult expert Instructional Designers to make the most of student feedback. Sign up to participate in spring 2025!
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Next ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Photo Day on Dec. 5
November 27, 2024
A headshot photo station will be available in the Wood Center on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be drop-in only; no appointments are necessary, and it is open to all faculty, staff and students. A ²ÝÁñÉçÇø model release is required and can be filled in on-site.
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Save the date for Giving Tuesday: Dec. 3
November 27, 2024
Giving Tuesday celebrates generosity and acts of kindness. This Giving Tuesday you can support ²ÝÁñÉçÇø students facing food insecurity. The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Food Pantry urgently needs your help to continue serving our students.
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Advertise your Ph.D opportunities at AGU
November 26, 2024
Do you have openings for Ph.D. students on your team? ²ÝÁñÉçÇø will be at the American Geophysical Union meeting in December and will share information about your Ph.D. opportunities at our booth.
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Writing Center offers new thesis, dissertation services
November 25, 2024
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Writing Center now offers a dedicated staff member to support graduate students working on their theses and dissertations. The center's new graduate writing support specialist, Victoria Oyewola, is available to work with graduate students at every stage of their writing process, from brainstorming to revising their theses and dissertations.
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November 25, 2024
Join the Center for Teaching and Learning for its spring 2025 Learner Experience Advocacy Program. Instructors partner with trained undergraduate students and an instructional designer to share feedback on the learner experience, course policies (including the use of AI), inclusive design, and more.
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Top 10 easy course adjustments that have a large impact
November 25, 2024
It is easy to miss a component of your course design that may add an unintentional barrier for students and affect their learning capacity. In this Teaching Tip, we share the top 10 reasons why students contact eCampus and advisors for help regarding barriers in course design.
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Staff Council Rural Affairs Committee seeks nominations
November 25, 2024
The Rural Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for our monthly Staff Recognition Spotlight. Consider nominating a rural campus coworker, team member, or staff member today!
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Stephen Phillips new DMVS director
November 25, 2024
Stephen Phillips joins the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø staff as the Department of Military and Veteran Services director after a 26-year career as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer. Phillips begins work on Dec. 2, 2024.
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Friday Focus: Accountability to our students
November 22, 2024
Earlier this semester, we tried something new at Convocation. With some help from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø student-athletes, almost 300 people got out their phones or logged onto their computers and made their voices heard with the new polling software. In warm-up rounds of the cell phone voting, 192 of you chose the sledding hill over the ice climbing wall, 145 of you asked to see more outdoor activities for employees on campus, and a surprising 14 of you did not predict ²ÝÁñÉçÇø to own the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Airlines Governor’s Cup this year (we are going for our 14th straight win this year!) And, relevant to this week, a plurality of you voted to see a Chancellor’s Forum on R1. Last Tuesday, we hosted the Chancellor’s R1 Forum for close to 300 people (~60 in person). Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. It will take all of us.
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Santa Claus visiting ²ÝÁñÉçÇø for Polar Grizz Fest
November 22, 2024
Santa Claus from the Santa Claus House in North Pole will be a special judge for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's Polar Grizz Beard Competition on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Wood Center-first floor lounge area for Men's Health/Mental Health Awareness Month.
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November 22, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning team is turning its attention to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's adjunct teachers. Please respond to this survey by the end of the day on Nov. 25 to help the team understand and improve the adjunct teaching experience.
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Public talk: 'Zen and the illusion of free will'
November 22, 2024
²ÝÁñÉçÇø's Derek Sikes will present a public talk about "Zen and the illusion of free will" on Monday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Well (334 Duckering). The talk will also be available on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
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