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Teaching Tip: Strategies for better first-week student engagement
August 24, 2021
It can be a rocky time for students the first week, even for those who are experienced. Here are some tips for helping them get up to speed as quickly as possible.
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Staff changes in the Office of the Provost
August 24, 2021
Toni Abbey is the new assistant to the provost and executive vice chancellor. Jen Hoppough will continue as the faculty services manager.
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Staff Council nominations open Sept. 14
August 20, 2021
Staff Council will be holding elections in October for all 18 election unit seats and 12 at-large seats.
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ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ facts and figures gives quick overview
August 20, 2021
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ facts and figures website includes brief institutional and first-year data profiles, along with enrollment information and the most recent graduation numbers.
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Sarah Lewis takes Extension on the water in Southeast ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
August 20, 2021
Communities in Southeast ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ have no roads connecting them. With the reduction in the ferry system and travel budgets, Sarah Lewis had to find new ways to reach them.
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CourseLeaf Section Scheduler end-user training
August 20, 2021
The Office of the Registrar will be holding end-user trainings for the CourseLeaf Section Scheduler software Sept. 15 and 16.
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Early progress reports open Aug. 27
August 20, 2021
Nanook Navigator early progress reports will be open Aug. 27-Sept. 9. Instructors are encouraged to complete this by Sept. 1.
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ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ team wins $25,000 prize in NASA challenge
August 19, 2021
The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks space robotics team has won a $25,000 prize in the first phase of NASA's Break the Ice Lunar Challenge.
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Auditions for Theatre ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's 'Misanthrope'
August 19, 2021
Theatre & Film ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ will hold open auditions for its fall mainstage production, "The Misanthrope," on Saturday, Aug. 28.
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Friday Focus: Welcome back to school — you’ve got this!
August 19, 2021
-- by Julie Queen. I am so excited to see the Troth Yeddha' Campus here in Fairbanks come back to life with more student activity.
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$1,000 grants available to student groups
August 18, 2021
Student groups can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students.
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PolarExpress card online application
August 18, 2021
The PolarExpress card is the official ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ photo identification card used by students, staff and faculty to access ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ facilities and to make purchases.
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Teaching Tip: Quick guide to Canvas
August 18, 2021
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ begins its transition to Canvas this semester. This Teaching Tip is a quick reference guide to help you stay oriented as we make the move.
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Indoor cycling class offered outdoors
August 18, 2021
Nanook Recreation will offer indoor cycling classes again — but outdoors — Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. starting Aug. 24.
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Register for intro to strength training class
August 17, 2021
The six-week class is progressive in nature, and you will learn the basic concepts and safety considerations when resistance training.
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Kuskokwim Way road closure Wednesday
August 16, 2021
Please avoid Kuskokwim Way at the intersection with North Tanana Loop while construction crews work.
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Reminder on nondisclosure agreements
August 16, 2021
If your work at the university involves the exchange of proprietary or confidential information, then you should be working through ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's assigned staff to execute an NDA.
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New ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ syllabus addendum
August 16, 2021
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Faculty Senate approved the concept of the syllabus addendum in May 2020.Â
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August 16, 2021
The Office of the Registrar will give in-depth instructions and demonstrations on how to use the 25Live software on Aug. 18 and 20 via Zoom and in person in WRRB 004.
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New ways to submit to Cornerstone
August 16, 2021
There's a new way to share university news.
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August 12, 2021
Associate Professor Jack Chen's patent describes a new technique to amplify pathogenic sequences in human clinical samples so they're easier to detect.
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Pearl Brower to lead ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native success, diversity, inclusion work at UA
August 12, 2021
Pearl Brower will be senior advisor for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native success, institutional diversity and student engagement at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
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Friday Focus: Rural campuses and distance education
August 12, 2021
One aspect that makes ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ such a unique and great place is our rural campuses. Our reach is significant and so is our impact.
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August 12, 2021
Starting Aug. 14, you can buy your parking permit through the online portal. You'll get a two-week temporary permit by email.
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Save the date: Chancellor's forum on the budget Aug. 19
August 11, 2021
Save the date for a chancellor's forum on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's budget Thursday, Aug. 19, from 1-2 p.m. The forum will be held online.
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