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Museum administrator review and user survey
November 17, 2025
The Ad Hoc Administrator Review Committee seeks your input in a survey assessing the job performance of the Director of the UA Museum, Patrick Druckenmiller. The purpose of this survey is to incorporate faculty, staff and partnership input as part of 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø's administrator development and evaluation program.
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Alaska INBRE Graduate Research Assistantship opportunity open
November 17, 2025
Alaska INBRE is seeking applications for the 2026-2027 Graduate Research Assistantship Program. This opportunity supports promising graduate students in health-related research aligned with the One Health theme. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2026.
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Senior Day at Nanooks Volleyball
November 17, 2025
Cheer on your Nanooks at their last home game of the season! This is your chance to say goodbye to your Nanooks seniors as they take on Montana State University Billings on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. in the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Patty Center.
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Request for Proposal for State of Alaska operating budget requests: FY28 budget cycle
November 17, 2025
In preparation for the FY28 State of Alaska budget cycle, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø leadership is soliciting proposals from 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø faculty and staff for state operating base funding (unrestricted general funds) and one-time capital research or IT-related projects. FY28 begins July 1, 2027, and ends June 30, 2028. The deadline for proposal submission is Jan. 30, 2026.
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Participate: 2025 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Campus Climate Survey
November 17, 2025
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This survey helps develop a better understanding of the extent to which campus culture or climate supports a sense of community, respect, and belonging.
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Friday Focus: 'Tis the season for snow and updates
November 14, 2025
As the snow is settling in and we are nearing the holidays (ready or not), I cannot tell you how excited I am to wax up my Nordic skis to hit the trails. This week brings big news at many levels, and it is nice to share some updates, along with outcomes from the recent UA Board of Regents’ meeting.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø leaders, Interior delegation bowl for food bank
November 13, 2025
Interior Alaska legislators and 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø's core cabinet will face off at Polar Alley in the Wood Center on Monday, Nov. 17, for a friendly competition to raise awareness and support for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
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Open call for UA Museum of the North exhibit
November 13, 2025
The UA Museum of the North is issuing a call for entries for upcoming community arts exhibitions within UAMN’s Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30.
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Nominations open for 2026 Bullock Prize for Excellence
November 13, 2025
Nominations are due by Dec. 14 for the 2026 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. This is the UA Foundation’s most prestigious award and is open to any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer.
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Register for NSF CAREER grant writing workshop
November 13, 2025
On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is sponsoring an in-person grant writing workshop to help researchers craft a successful NSF CAREER proposal. Attendance is limited to 15 participants.
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Center for Teaching and Learning to be reorganized
November 12, 2025
The 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Center for Teaching and Learning will become part of the Office of Faculty Affairs and Services under a plan announced by Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Charlene Stern this week.
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Graduate student travel and training awards open
November 11, 2025
Alaska INBRE is now accepting applications for travel occurring in January-February 2026. UA graduate students must apply by Nov. 30.
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November 07, 2025
Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Charlene Stern, has launched the search for the next College of Liberal Arts dean. A search committee has been formed, with the goal of appointing a permanent dean before commencement.
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Topics in teaching workshop: Navigating difficult conversations in higher education
November 07, 2025
Topics in Teaching is a series of one-hour workshops planned as short presentations and discussions for TAs. This Nov. 17 session at 1 p.m. provides tools to foster respectful dialogue, manage conflict, and support inclusive learning environments.
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iTeach adjunct spring 2026 course development workshop
November 07, 2025
Join fellow adjunct instructors from across 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø on Zoom Dec. 8-12 for the Center for Teaching and Learning iTeach 2026: Adjunct Course Development Workshop.
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Beyond the checklist: Making RSI a meaningful practice
November 07, 2025
Regular and Substantive Interaction is more than a compliance checkbox; it's a way to design courses where interaction drives learning. This teaching tip reframes RSI as a shared practice across four different channels.
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Friday Focus: Connect with a veteran
November 06, 2025
Tuesday, Nov. 11, marks a key holiday in this busy calendar month – Veterans Day. It’s an opportunity for the nation, Alaska and our university to reflect on the fact that a small segment of America has taken an oath to support and defend something larger than self for the past 250 years. It’s the commitment of these relatively few that preserves the ideals that still undergird our constitutional republic.
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Faculty Affairs and Services annual Airtable portal maintenance
November 06, 2025
Each year, Faculty Affairs and Services performs scheduled maintenance on the Airtable portals to improve functionality and ensure a smooth user experience. Please take note of the upcoming maintenance periods.
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Discover new LinkedIn Learning Career hub
November 06, 2025
Empower your growth, strengthen your skills, and shape your career path with confidence. LinkedIn Learning has evolved; the same trusted learning platform you know, now enhanced with powerful new tools to help University of Alaska employees grow and thrive.
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Introducing the Print Den: New 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø 3D printing and prototyping hub
November 04, 2025
The 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Makerspace is excited to announce the opening of the Print Den — a brand-new space dedicated to 3D printing, CAD design and prototyping in the lobby of the Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Building.
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Apply for NSF I-Corps Winter Cohort
November 04, 2025
The National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps program gives you the skills to learn how to validate assumptions, pivot when necessary, and build a robust pathway from the discovery of your brilliant idea to a viable solution that could change the world. Apply for the Winter Cohort by Nov. 14.
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Arctic research experience for undergraduates
November 04, 2025
The Navigating the New Arctic Community Office is seeking undergraduate students to participate in their Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Applications are due by Nov. 19.
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Funding opportunity: Strengthen energy security and resilience for U.S. Department of Energy
November 04, 2025
This initiative seeks innovative solutions from commercial technology startups to advance the security, resilience, and operational efficiency of the nation's energy infrastructure.
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Limited submission opportunity for EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows
November 04, 2025
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has announced a limited submission funding opportunity for NSF 24-528: EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Fellows. White papers are due Nov. 25.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Bookstore Bundle feedback requested
October 31, 2025
The 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Faculty Senate bookstore subcommittee is seeking your feedback on the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Bookstore Bundle Program and overall bookstore operations. Please take a few minutes to complete our Bookstore Feedback Survey, open from Nov. 3-10. Your perspectives will help identify successes and areas for improvement.
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