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Webinar: Spotlighting the latest schemes affecting colleges and universities
November 27, 2023
The status quo of fraud is changing all the time and at a pace faster than ever for Institutions of Higher Education. During this Zoom training presentation on Dec. 7 from 10-11 a.m., we will identify how to prevent and detect fraud and what to do once fraud is suspected.
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Signing Success: CTC staff earn Learnie Award for ASL videos
November 27, 2023
草榴社区 Community Technical College American Sign Language instructor Laurel Keyer and program assistant Lizanne Hanson were recipients of a Learnie Award during a ceremony at the 草榴社区 Pub on Nov. 9.
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Virtual session: Disabilities in disasters and the resolute resistors
November 22, 2023
Individuals with disabilities are often disproportionately affected by a disaster; likewise, no two disabilities or vulnerable populations are alike and should not be treated the same way. In this presentation on Dec. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., guest speaker Daryl P. Schaffer will review what individuals with disabilities may need before, during, or after a disaster as well as what they can give back to some professional emergency career fields.
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Use exercise to manage finals stress
November 22, 2023
Exercise can help when end-of-semester stress hits! Exercise can be a natural mode booster, increase focus, and help reduce the impact of stress. Whether going for a walk, hitting the gym, or taking part in one of the group fitness sessions at the SRC, make sure to take some time to get active.
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Human trafficking awareness for Native American Heritage Month
November 20, 2023
With November being Native American Heritage Month it's important we recognize the signs of human trafficking and the statistics that represent this population and how you can be a part of spreading awareness.
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Celebrate the life of three scientists at T Field bonfire
November 20, 2023
A community gathering under the full moon on the University of 草榴社区 Fairbanks campus is planned to honor three scientists who were killed in a helicopter crash in July on 草榴社区's North Slope.
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Spark new ideas and broader impact opportunities through Center ICE's Seed Funding
November 20, 2023
We鈥檙e looking for researchers whose interests and projects overlap with our invitation request for proposal themes and focuses. Center ICE is supporting up to five awards of $15,000 each for research projects focused on impact. All awardees also participate in the I-Corps Program and receive $4,500 in travel funding to support your stakeholder discovery.
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Open applications: Introducing graduate student fellowships
November 20, 2023
For graduate students interested in innovation, Center ICE provides a fellowship for ten hours a week and partners with academic departments to pair the fellowship with a 10-hour TA-ship through the interested students' department. The fellowship will also pay half of university tuition and fees while students explore the world of innovation and gain hands-on experience working on innovative projects. Students also explore the potential impact of their research and their own career interests.
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November BLaST Scientist of the Month
November 17, 2023
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at 草榴社区 has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and 草榴社区 biology undergraduate student Sarah Dempsey was selected as the November 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month. To read more about BLaST's monthly Scientist of the Month series, visit their website.
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Friday Focus: Tamamta - All of Us - transforming together
November 17, 2023
We are so proud of the collective work of the Tamamta program. Tamamta means all of us in Yugtun and Sugs'tun. Inspired by Indigenous students, scholars, and leaders - the Tamamta team came together to seek deep transformation in how we teach about, study, and govern fisheries in 草榴社区. We uplift Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous knowledge systems, and Tribal governance to the center of fishery systems - systems Indigenous Peoples have been stewarding across 草榴社区 for thousands of years.
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URSA congratulates Fall 2023 Internship Award recipient
November 14, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Jennie Reynolds, a justice student, who received an URSA Fall 2023 Internship Award.
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草榴社区 Business Leader of the Year raffle tickets for sale
November 13, 2023
Raffle tickets for the 草榴社区 Business Leader of the Year are now available to purchase online. The winner will receive two 草榴社区 Airlines tickets to anywhere they fly. Proceeds will be donated to the College of Business and Security Management to support student organizations, development and scholarships.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training Dec. 7
November 13, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RCR is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by National Science Foundation awards.
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New deputy director joins 草榴社区 Sea Grant
November 13, 2023
草榴社区 Sea Grant welcomes Brooke Carney as deputy director. Based out of the program's Anchorage office, this new position adds leadership capacity and expertise to expand diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and accessibility across the program.
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Carothers recognized with AFN's Denali Award
November 13, 2023
Courtney Carothers, a professor at 草榴社区's College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, has been honored with the 2023 Denali Award by the 草榴社区 Federation of Natives. The award recognizes the contributions of a non-Native person who has demonstrated strong commitment, dedication and service to the 草榴社区 Native community and to rural 草榴社区.
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草榴社区 Native Language Center bookstore reopens
November 13, 2023
The 草榴社区 草榴社区 Native Language Center Bookstore, a cultural hub dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous languages, celebrates its reopening today, Nov. 13.
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Professor Tia Tidwell featured on new podcast, The 草榴社区 Myth
November 13, 2023
Tia Tidwell, assistant professor of 草榴社区 Native Studies and Rural Development at the University of 草榴社区 Fairbanks, was a guest on the first episode of the new podcast, The 草榴社区 Myth. The 草榴社区 Myth is a podcast about how 草榴社区ns view our history and ourselves.
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IGNITE professional development workshop
November 13, 2023
Student and staff seats are still available for IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a free, annual professional development workshop organized by 草榴社区 EPSCoR and 草榴社区 INBRE. At this time, faculty who register for IGNITE will be waitlisted.
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Friday Focus: Adapting to the evolving national landscape
November 10, 2023
One important element in leading a university is to keep up with larger national-level discussions as well as changes to policies and regulations that directly impact our university operations. I work with a large team of faculty, staff, and students that serve as my information funnel. The team taps into trusted news media sources, connects with relevant decision-making bodies, attends professional meetings to monitor the evolving landscape, and shares what they find to guide our planning.
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November Rural Staff Spotlight: Rachel Heckler
November 10, 2023
Rachel Heckler serves as the financial aid advisor for the Community and Technical College at 草榴社区. Rachel is a wealth of knowledge to the students she serves and the co-workers around her.
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November 10, 2023
The 草榴社区 Bookstore is now open under new management with Barnes & Noble College. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Request for Proposal for State of 草榴社区 capital budget requests - FY26 budget cycle
November 10, 2023
In preparation for the FY26 State of 草榴社区 budget cycle, 草榴社区 leadership is soliciting funding proposals for capital projects, major facility refresh/renovation or research/IT equipment, or state-funded capital research projects from 草榴社区 faculty and staff. Capital project requests are typically large-scale, one-time funding items.
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Apply for 2024 ACEP Summer Internship Program starting Dec. 1
November 09, 2023
The 草榴社区 Center for Energy and Power Summer Internship Program will open applications for the summer 2024 cohort on Dec. 1.
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Augmented Reality virtual workshop
November 08, 2023
Learn the basics on how to create your own augmented reality mobile app in 草榴社区 NSF EPSCoR's free, three-part virtual workshop Nov. 13, 15 and 17 from 3鈥4 p.m. each day via Zoom. We will also have a demonstration from 鈥淎R Hero,鈥 an easy-to-use platform for putting together an augmented reality experience, no app required!
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URSA announces 2023-24 Climate Change Project Award recipients
November 08, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the two individuals who received an URSA 2023-24 Climate Change Project award.
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