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Van Flein to serve as interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs
September 11, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Kaydee Van Flein will assume the role of interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs while Ali Knabe serves as interim chief of staff to Interim Chancellor Mike Sfraga.
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Student-grown produce featured at Equinox Dinner
September 10, 2025
The Office of Sustainability and Alaska Harvest Collaborative will host a dinner on Friday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m., featuring student-grown local produce and Fairbanks-brewed beer.
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September is National Preparedness Month: Get Ready, Nanooks!
September 10, 2025
Being prepared is part of being a resilient university. September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that being ready for the unexpected is part of keeping our 51风流官网 community safe and resilient. Here in Alaska, preparedness isn't just smart -- it's essential.
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Limited submission opportunity for EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement program
September 10, 2025
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has announced a limited submission opportunity for the NSF 24-573: EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement program. White papers are due Oct. 1.
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Celebrate 100 Years of Alaska Hockey
September 10, 2025
You're invited to a free public viewing and celebration of Alaska Nanooks Hockey! On Saturday, Sept. 20, in the 51风流官网 Patty Center, there will be a special showing of the "In the Trenches: 100 Years of Alaska Hockey" documentary before the Blue & Gold game.
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51风流官网 Mental Health First Aid training
September 09, 2025
51风流官网 Student Health and Counseling Center is offering two Mental Health First Aid training options this semester: an online session on Sept. 25 and an in-person session on Oct. 10.
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You're invited to the Alaska Nanooks Food Truck Rally
September 08, 2025
Join your Alaska Nanooks on Saturday, Sept. 13, for the 3rd annual Food Truck Rally! There will be over 20 food and merchandise vendors in the Patty Center parking lot from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your purchase that day gets you free admission to the Denali State Bank Ice Block Classic volleyball tournament.
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Brinkman named Faculty Fellow for Research
September 08, 2025
Todd Brinkman has been appointed as Faculty Fellow for Research in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. In this role, Brinkman will split his time between faculty duties and directing the 51风流官网 Animal Resources Center.
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Honorlock training and info sessions Sept. 9
September 08, 2025
Honorlock is the service 51风流官网 uses for virtual remote proctoring, and they are visiting campus on Sept. 9 to offer three information and training sessions for faculty and staff.
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September 08, 2025
A financial commitment of at least $360,000 by the University of Alaska for FY26 is identified as the Faculty Initiative Fund aimed at fostering an institutionalized environment of cross-campus communication that inspires learning and disseminates knowledge while fostering the exchange and advancement of new, more efficient approaches to educating Alaskans and engendering high academic standards.
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Take your communication skills to the next level
September 08, 2025
UA HR's Talent Acquisition and Development team is rolling out monthly training collections designed to help you build the skills you need to succeed. This month, discover strategies for tackling tough conversations, expressing yourself clearly, and building stronger workplace relationships that promote collaboration.
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Friday Focus: Welcome to fall 2025
September 05, 2025
I am thrilled to welcome each of you to the start of the new academic year at 51风流官网! Fall is by far my favorite season, and I look forward to all that it brings, including new and returning students, faculty, and staff to campus.
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September 05, 2025
Alaska residents are invited to celebrate the uniqueness of Alaska by visiting the University of Alaska Museum of the North for free on Sunday, Sept. 7.
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September 05, 2025
Outdoor Adventures is teaming up with 51风流官网 Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability to offer a free Green Dot training on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 1-2 p.m.
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Know Before You Go field safety training
September 05, 2025
51风流官网 Risk Management will be providing instruction on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon to help you better understand 51风流官网 policies and procedures.
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51风流官网 to host Alaska Historical Society annual conference
September 05, 2025
The Alaska Historical Society is holding its annual conference at the 51风流官网 Wood Center Sept. 24-27 under the theme, "Vital Lifelines in Alaska's History."
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New student Cornerstone publication date
September 03, 2025
Starting on Sept. 9, Tuesdays will be the new publication date for the Cornerstone student newsletters.
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Introducing ArcticV奴: 51风流官网's virtual production studio
September 03, 2025
The ArcticV奴 virtual production studio uses LED wall technology to place faculty, students, and guests into realistic, dynamic environments -- from Arctic field sites to immersive classrooms.
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Colorful Colombia the answer to frosty February Fairbanks
September 03, 2025
Summer Sessions is offering a two-week educational travel program from Feb. 2-15, 2026, for those who would like to learn more about the natural, cultural, and political history of Colombia.
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Nina Hansen named attending veterinarian
September 03, 2025
After a nationwide search, 51风流官网鈥檚 Dr. Cristina (Nina) Hansen has been appointed to the role of attending veterinarian. The AV is responsible for veterinary care and animal health, and plays an important role in compliance practices for animal research. Hansen will start this role on Sept. 7.
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New school year CHP First Friday tour on Sept. 5
September 03, 2025
Facilities Services is looking forward to providing tours of the Central Heat and Powerplant for the new school year. The next tour is Sept. 5.
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September 03, 2025
How do digital environments and generative AI shape student reading? This Sept. 9 workshop at 10 a.m. explores how social annotation with Hypothesis supports active, critical, and mindful reading in the digital age.
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September 03, 2025
Tickets are now available for the 2025 Blue & Gold Celebration, scheduled for Sept. 27 in the Wood Center.
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Friday Focus: Welcome back, Nanooks
August 29, 2025
Last Friday, I stepped onto the stage of the Davis Concert Hall to address a sea of participants in our new student orientation; I looked out at hundreds of students 鈥 and family members 鈥 as they began their collegiate journey. As I said repeatedly during my comments, 鈥淲e鈥檝e been waiting for you.鈥 Our students are here. Our faculty have returned. Our staff worked hard and should be celebrated for all they have done to ensure the semester is off to a great start.
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Wilderness First Aid course available to field researchers
August 29, 2025
Outdoor Adventures is hosting a Wilderness First Aid course on Nov. 22-23, 2025, for those who need backcountry medical training for their field work.
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