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Friday Focus: Sankalpa at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
October 06, 2023
In the yoga class I attend, our instructor encourages each of us to begin each practice with Sankalpa, a Sanskrit word that is roughly translated into English as intention, or setting an intention. According to most scholarly works, Sanskrit is the oldest language in the world and it is still alive today as one of the official languages of India. I am learning to take the concept of Sankalpa and many of yoga's impactful concepts with me off the mat, and into my daily life. As teachers, we are familiar with lesson plans and learning goals in the classroom. While not a goal itself, sankalpa is a key concept to achieving goals. It is a way to set your mind in the direction you want to go. Unlike a goal that requires specific action, sankalpa flows within us into every action we take.
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Taber to serve as continuous improvement project manager
October 04, 2023
Samara Taber is transitioning to a new position as the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ continuous improvement project manager. Taber has served as the executive director of university advancement and a member of the chancellor’s core cabinet since 2020. She will start her new role on Nov. 6, 2023.
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Jessica Skipper named finalist for technology administration award
October 04, 2023
Jessica Skipper, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ student success system administrator, has been named as a finalist for EAB's Excellence in Technology Administration Award.
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Webinar: Attracting today's top talent
October 04, 2023
Nationally, there is a shift in the way applicants are looking at job postings. In order to be competitive and attract highly qualified candidates to our university, UA is adjusting the way we write our job postings. Join us for an hour on Oct. 10 and learn how to write effective job postings that resonate with today’s top talent.
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Van Flein to serve as ORCA executive director
October 04, 2023
Kaydee Van Flein has accepted the position for the role of executive director of the newly established Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability. As executive director, Van Flein will oversee Clery, Title IX, Title VII, ADA and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act compliance, student accountability and Student CARE team, and misconduct investigations outlined under Board of Regents' Policy (01.02, 01.04. and 09.02).
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October 04, 2023
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ R1 Steering Committee invites you to fill out the following survey to share your ideas and submit nominations for working groups that will work toward refining, prioritizing, and implementing the proposed mechanisms to help ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ achieve R1 research status.
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October 02, 2023
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on Oct. 1 of each year. However, in 2020, Congress passed the 'FAFSA Simplification Act,' which represents a significant overhaul of the FAFSA application process. As a result of these changes, the 2024-2025 FAFSA Application will be delayed until December 2023.
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Friday Focus: We have the expertise
September 29, 2023
At the beginning of each new semester, I often introduce myself and explain the role of the chancellor to new students, faculty, and staff who recently joined ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. At these events, I share that a large part of my job is working with all of our administrators, faculty, staff and students to do everything we can to execute our mission and live our vision: excellence through transformative experiences. Having such an inspiring purpose is one of the reasons I am so passionate about ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Across the spectrum of people I meet, I am often surprised how many aren't aware of how special ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is. For instance, did you know we are currently in the top 7% of universities in the nation for research? ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is a distinct university with strengths and expertise that should have ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ faculty, staff and students walking tall. No one at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ should think that "outside" is where the expertise is. It is here!
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September 29, 2023
We are excited to bring Major Mania back Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-level lounge. We hope to have a representative from each major offered at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and CTC present for this event. The deadline to sign up is listed as Friday, Sept. 29, but we can accommodate late entries through the following week.
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ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Community Mental Health Clinic accepting new clients
September 29, 2023
Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week through Dec. 5.
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Mid-Cycle Accreditation event Oct. 2-3
September 29, 2023
The Mid-Cycle Accreditation Site Visit is just around the corner, and we want you to be part of this crucial moment in our accreditation cycle. Get involved by visiting the accreditation page to access the Mid-Cycle Self-Evaluation Report, event details and more, and share this announcement with your peers, colleagues, and friends.
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Paul H. McCarthy Awards accepting applications
September 29, 2023
Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 5, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
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Apply for URSA Spring 2024 Project Awards
September 29, 2023
Undergraduate students of all disciplines and from all ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ-affiliated campuses* who plan to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the Spring 2024 term are invited to apply for URSA Student Project funding. Spring Project Awards offer up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $6,000 for group applicants. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 2 to Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
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Registration for fall non-credit courses open
September 27, 2023
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has opened registration for fall non-credit courses for adults. Fall courses take place in October and November.
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NDAC Inclusive Excellence Award recipients
September 27, 2023
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center would like to congratulate departments, programs and individuals for their commitment to creating inclusive excellence within their area of work.
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Coming soon: Major Mania (sign up by Sept. 29)
September 27, 2023
Major Mania is scheduled for Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center multi-level lounge. There will be snacks, music, giveaways, and more while students learn about all of the majors offered at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and CTC.
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Kindness to Animals Day pet food, supplies drive
September 27, 2023
Pets and furry friends do so much for us. Let's show our appreciation for our furry companions and help support our ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ student and staff pets, especially emotional support companion animals, and service animals.
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Register for 3rd UA Student Success Convening
September 25, 2023
Staff, faculty, instructors, and administrators are invited to register today for the upcoming UA Student Success Convening.
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Workshops and groups to support your mental wellness all semester
September 25, 2023
Student Health and Counseling would like to remind students, staff, and faculty of the various groups and workshops to support mental well-being. These are open to all UA students, regardless of campus location.
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365 SMART Academy course registration open for K-12 students
September 25, 2023
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning will offer enrichment courses for K-12 students in October and November. If you are looking for in-person or virtual courses to enrich your child's education, you are in luck.
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Hibernation science workshop draws participants from around the globe
September 25, 2023
The Center for Transformative Research in Metabolism recently hosted its first large-scale workshop in hibernation science.
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Staff Council nominations extended until Sept. 29
September 25, 2023
This week marks the final week of nominations for the Staff Council as the nomination period has been extended to Sept. 29.
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Friday Focus: Forging ahead into a new academic year
September 22, 2023
September in Fairbanks holds a special place in my heart. It marks the season of harvest, a time when many of us reap the rewards of our summer and prepare for the winter ahead. Evenings and weekends are filled with last-minute house projects, stacking wood and pulling out our extension cords and winter gear. Personally, I take pride in my tiny garden, which has been flourishing, and I've recently added some baby chickens to my growing homestead. Another reason I look forward to this time of year is the return of our students to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, whether they are coming back for another year or setting foot on our campus for the very first time.
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Fall 2023 Career Fair information sessions
September 22, 2023
Career Services will be hosting its Fall Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 12, and would like to speak with students during class time about the importance of the upcoming fair. Faculty and instructors can book an in-person or virtual Fall Career Fair info session between Sept. 5 and Oct. 6.
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Staff Alliance offers professional development support
September 22, 2023
Staff Alliance is once again offering support for staff for activities that directly support their professional development in FY24. Examples include but are not limited to, professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person training, and webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)
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