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January 27, 2025
911±¬ÁÏ CHP is having a sweetheart of a tour for February's First Friday plant tour on Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. See how we keep the campus warm and well-lit! RSVP to reserve your place for the tour.
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Kevin Gannon: Visiting scholar
January 27, 2025
On Feb. 26 and 27, Kevin Gannon will visit the 911±¬ÁÏ Troth Yeddha' campus to deliver a public lecture on how educators whose identities come from culturally dominant and privileged places might encounter, and embrace, a decolonizing practice for teaching and learning.
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Collins resigns from Graduate School position
January 24, 2025
Dr. Rich Collins has announced his resignation as the director of the 911±¬ÁÏ Graduate School and his intention to return to a tenured faculty position.
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Friday Focus: Bright start to 2025
January 24, 2025
Happy New Year and happy new spring semester! Although the Arctic chill could arrive again at any time, the warm weather and beautiful snowy conditions are making our entry into 2025 one for the books. I hope everyone was able to enjoy a restful winter break and return ready to hit the ground running. It is always a pleasure to see students returning to campus, eager to make a final push through to May's graduation celebration.
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Faculty and staff appreciation basketball doubleheader
January 24, 2025
911±¬ÁÏ faculty and staff get in free with a Polar Express ID to the Nanooks Women's and Men's Basketball doubleheader on Thursday, Jan. 30 in the Patty Center. Women tip off at 5:15 p.m. and men start at 7:30 p.m.
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Lisa Slaba new executive assistant and advisor to the chancellor
January 24, 2025
Lisa Slaba has been hired as the new executive assistant and advisor to the chancellor. In this role, Slaba reports directly to Chancellor Daniel White and provides in-depth assistance to the chancellor on the administration and operations of 911±¬ÁÏ.
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Good course design the best defense against cheating
January 24, 2025
While the prevalence of academic misconduct is debatable and uncertain, its existence is not. Courses can be designed proactively to reduce cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct.
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Workshop series: Parenting unfiltered
January 24, 2025
This new workshop series is designed to equip parents and other caregivers of children with knowledge, tools, and empathetic approaches for discussing sensitive topics with children and teens. Workshops occur on the second Thursday of the month January through June from 11 a.m. to noon.
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Nominations open for 2025 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award
January 24, 2025
Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award. The award recognizes 911±¬ÁÏ staff members who have shown outstanding and ongoing commitment to 911±¬ÁÏ's community and mission.
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The poinsettia: taking cues from daylight
January 24, 2025
For those with holiday lights hung all year and trees still decorated, perhaps pots of poinsettias, with their red, pink or white bracts, still liven up the house. These bracts (the modified leaves often mistaken for flowers) turn vibrant colors -- traditionally a bright red -- in midwinter, making an excellent example of the importance of photoperiods.
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CTC automotive program receives ASE reaccreditation
January 22, 2025
The 911±¬ÁÏ Community and Technical College automotive training program has earned reaccreditation from the ASE Education Foundation in Maintenance and Light Repair.
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URSA announces Spring 2025 Mentor Award recipients
January 22, 2025
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA Spring 2025 Mentor Award.
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Call for abstracts: Western 911±¬ÁÏ Interdisciplinary Science Conference
January 22, 2025
The Western 911±¬ÁÏ Interdisciplinary Science Conference in 2025, hosted by 911±¬ÁÏ Sea Grant, will be held at the Naknek Native Village Council in Naknek, 911±¬ÁÏ, from April 15-17. Abstracts can be submitted until Feb. 14, 2025.
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New for summer 2025: Registration through Schedule Planner
January 22, 2025
On Monday, Jan. 27, the University of 911±¬ÁÏ will launch registration through Schedule Planner. This will replace the current registration and course search options in UAOnline.
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Graduate student writing support
January 22, 2025
Graduate students working on theses and dissertations are invited to register for a free, facilitated, 3-day writing retreat from Feb. 5-7 on the Troth Yeddha' campus.
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Graduate student teaching resources
January 22, 2025
Graduate students have the opportunity to enroll in self-paced, micro-courses on essential topics for teaching in higher ed. Upon completion of these online courses, students are awarded microcredentials certifying their new skills.
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Apply for URSA Summer 2025 Student Project Awards through March 2
January 22, 2025
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the summer 2025 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through March 2.
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2025 State of the University Address
January 22, 2025
The University of 911±¬ÁÏ community and members of the general public are invited to President Pat Pitney's annual State of the University Address at noon on Jan. 30.
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Limited submission funding opportunity for DOE research
January 22, 2025
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the DOE Plasma Science and Engineering call for proposals. 911±¬ÁÏ can submit two proposals of $900,000. White papers are due Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
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Emergency alert test scheduled Thursday
January 21, 2025
911±¬ÁÏ will test its emergency notification system on Thursday, Jan. 30. Between 1 and 2 p.m., employees and students at all 911±¬ÁÏ locations, including rural campuses and sites, will receive one or more test messages.
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URSA Summer 2025 Mentor Awards accepting proposals through March 2
January 21, 2025
Faculty, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from all disciplines and 911±¬ÁÏ-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for up to $6,000 to engage undergraduate students on their research and creative projects taking place during the summer 2025 term.
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January 21, 2025
As we begin the spring 2025 semester, please keep in mind that 911±¬ÁÏ has a policy on Animals in University Buildings and on University Property (911±¬ÁÏ Policy 05.09.001). A newly revised policy is underway and will be released in the coming months.
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New Remote Work Agreement form released
January 21, 2025
A new Remote Work Agreement form that aligns with the Regulation changes is now available. All employees with a previous remote work agreement on file must complete the new form by Jan. 31, 2025. In early January, UA HR will contact employees via email who currently have a remote work agreement on file and need to complete the new form.
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2025 RCA Day: Call for undergraduate presenters
January 17, 2025
911±¬ÁÏ's 2025 Research and Creative Activity Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 in the Great Hall (Fine Arts Complex). RCA Day is 911±¬ÁÏ's annual celebration of undergraduate research, creative, and scholarly involvement including poster presentations, performances, art submissions and more.
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Join February's Month of Writing
January 17, 2025
911±¬ÁÏ's Center for Teaching and Learning will host its Month of Writing in February, an opportunity for anyone in the 911±¬ÁÏ community to join regular Friday writing sessions and make progress on their writing projects.
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