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Introducing "My Profile" and improvements to personal information management in UAOnline
June 14, 2024
The My Profile page is new to the upgraded UAOnline, anticipated to roll out on June 24, 2024. It will be accessible from the main menu either from the tabs at the top of the page or the menu links. One of the first changes available in the upgraded UAOnline is the ability to directly edit your personal information.
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Friday Focus: Enjoy summer activities at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø
June 14, 2024
Although we are still awaiting the news of the final FY25 State of Alaska budget, there is plenty to do to pass the time. With all of the fun under the Midnight Sun, I hope you are out enjoying all that Fairbanks and 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø have to offer! A few of our family's favorite summer activities this year have been primarily connected to activities with the kids. The Queens are making a showing this year at the Rotary Golden Heart Kids Running Club. This has gotten both kids and adults outside, staying active, and participating in many of the local fun runs, which are often fund-raisers for important community programs. For those interested, don’t forget about the biggest one of all - the Midnight Sun Run - starting on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus at the Patty Center next weekend in celebration of the summer solstice. You’ll never see anything like it so feel free to come out and participate as a runner, walker, volunteer, or spectator to cheer on the thousands that participate each year. Running may not be for everyone, so if that is the case, not to worry. 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø has a little something for everyone.
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New pages and navigation options in UAOnline this June
June 12, 2024
Throughout 2024 and 2025, UAOnline will be updated with a new look and feel. Among the first changes that users will notice starting in late June will be to the main menu and site navigation, as well as the addition of some new pages, including the new My Profile dashboard.
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Workshop: Mental fitness for optimal brain power
June 10, 2024
For a long time, it was believed we were born with a certain number of brain cells and neural pathways that, once damaged, could not be repaired. In reality, our brains are much more flexible. Learn more during a free webinar on Friday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to noon.
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Alaska 529 Common Questions: Scholarships
June 10, 2024
A common question that comes up is what to do if my child has an Alaska 529 account and receives a scholarship? Congratulations to them! There are several options if you have more funds in your account than you need.
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Construction begins on new ski trail
June 10, 2024
A large area between the Patty Center and the Butrovich Building will be closed between June 10 and July 15 as crews begin construction on a new ski trail for NCAA-sanctioned cross-country skiing events.
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Friday Focus: Improving 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø through Facilities Services
June 07, 2024
Working at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø, building new facilities, and making major improvements and repairs, is the coolest job ever. After two years of planning, some good luck with the weather, and the teamwork of many skilled workers, this outage allowed 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Facilities Services to take the steam system down (impacting heat and hot water) to execute several critical improvements. This was the longest heating and hot water outage we have ever executed. The work we accomplished in those two weeks now allows us to systematically update the steam piping system without campus-wide outages. While the snowfall on the first day did have us making some quick adjustments, the amazing resilience and grace of our Nanook community kept our momentum moving forward, pushing this first critical phase of repairs to be completed on time. We are happy to report all systems are up and running again, and future outages are likely to be shortened as a result of this work. This type of work, especially on systems and buildings that our 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø community relies on, requires a lot of planning and precision to execute.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø student steel bridge team places fourth in the nation
June 05, 2024
The 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø College of Engineering and Mines team emerged as a fierce competitor during the Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals held in Louisiana, clinching 4th place overall out of the 47 participating schools.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø campus flower planting
June 05, 2024
Join Facilities Services for the annual campus flower planting on June 5 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Friday Focus: Your Department of Military and Veteran Services
May 31, 2024
Last week in Chancellor White's Memorial Day message the Chancellor mentioned "At the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø, we are proud to be a veteran-serving institution. Almost 20% of our student body are veterans, active-duty members, or their dependents." Here in the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Department of Military and Veteran Services, we have the great privilege of serving our military-affiliated 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø students. Today I would like to tell you a little more about how we in the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Department of Military and Veteran Services work to support our students and engage with our military community here in Alaska and throughout the United States.
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June training spotlight: Team-building and collaboration
May 31, 2024
This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team has curated four training collections, spanning from team-building activities to mentoring, all bound together by the theme of working better together. Whether you want to feel more cohesion within a group, have been tasked with leading a committee or project, or are a supervisor looking for ways to coach your staff, our team-building and collaboration collections have you covered!
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Updates to UA Software Request Process
May 27, 2024
We've made some updates to the UA Software Request Process, and we're eager to share them with you. Your feedback has been instrumental in these changes, and we appreciate your continued input.
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Friday Focus: College rename, leading the nation
May 24, 2024
This week, the UA Board of Regents approved a regulation change that formalized the renaming of 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø's College of Rural and Community Development to the College of Indigenous Studies. This action effectively makes 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø the first public institution of higher education in the Nation to have such a College. The name change which took effect immediately, came as the result of a two-year effort to solicit feedback in the renaming process. In its over 50-year history, CRCD has been known by different names and focused primarily on meeting local and regional educational needs across the Bristol Bay, Northwest, Chukchi, Kuskokwim and Interior Alaska regions.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø School of Education receives CAEP accreditation
May 22, 2024
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø teacher licensure programs have earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation in spring 2024. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø shuttle welcomes season with new coat
May 20, 2024
In case you haven't spotted it just yet, you'll definitely notice one of the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø shuttles sporting a new look as the weather has warmed up here in the Interior.
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Game design fundamentals workshop
May 20, 2024
Unleash your creativity and enjoy delicious food at an upcoming Game Design Fundamentals workshop at The MILL, hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning. Join Drake Richards, 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Esports coordinator, and Eric Lonn, CTL media designer, for an exciting and interactive session on the art of making board games fun.
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New beginning adult pickleball camp
May 20, 2024
51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Summer Sessions in partnership with the Farthest North Pickleball Club is offering an adult beginning pickleball camp Tuesday and Thursday, June 6-20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn all the basics to start playing on the first day.
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Friday Focus: MSI, ANNH and DNA
May 17, 2024
In the world of government-generated acronyms, MSI and ANNH are two that are important for us to understand where they come from and why they are important to you and me - and to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø. Let me start with an acknowledgment that acronyms from the government can be confusing. An appropriate analogy could be what the Opposing Bases podcast hosts call pushing penguins. Spoiler alert - your brain is an iceberg and penguins are knowledge. Penguins jump on only to knock others back into the water, but you really should click the link! I am going to attempt to push as few penguins off the iceberg as possible while inviting several on board, so I won't go into all the details. I want to help you connect the significance of our new eligibility to us, to our six goals, and to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø's DNA.
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Watercolor Wednesday back for summer
May 17, 2024
Watercolor Wednesday is back for the summer! Join Shayla Sackinger in the MILL Makerspace (Bunnell 143) from noon to 2 p.m. to create a finished piece of watercolor art, no experience is required! This is one of our most popular events so please reserve your seat early as space is limited.
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Deadline approaching for Community Partnership Development Grant funding opportunity
May 17, 2024
Alaska Sea Grant invites proposals through May 28, 2024, for seed grants to support the planning of community-based research partnerships and engagement of communities on research teams.
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51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø community garden plots available
May 17, 2024
The garden is located between the Fairbanks campus and West Valley High School on the old Fairbanks Street. This program is available to 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø students and employees as well as members of the public.
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Over 40 future teachers awarded UA Teacher Internship Scholarship at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø
May 15, 2024
The University of Alaska is in its second year of offering the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship to help those interested in teaching to complete a degree and become a certified teacher for Alaska. The scholarship covers tuition and fees at UA Schools of Education as well as a stipend of up to $10,000 to offset living expenses during the critical full-time internship.
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BLaST URE AY2024-2025 research funding
May 15, 2024
The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø invites students to apply now to earn up to $6,000* to conduct research for the 2024-2025 academic year. This award may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies, and services.
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Gender inclusive options now available in Concur profiles
May 15, 2024
Concur has introduced an improvement aimed at promoting inclusivity for non-binary travelers. Specifically, within the TSA Secure Flight section of the Concur Travel Profile page, two additional gender options have been incorporated: unspecified (X) and undisclosed (U). This update ensures a broader representation of gender identities, fostering a more inclusive environment for travelers.
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May 15, 2024
Ahhh, summer in Fairbanks! Precious time to enjoy the midnight sun - sitting on a blanket listening to live music, exploring the farmers' markets, treasure hunting at garage sales, sampling diverse food truck cuisines, floating down the river... and taking summer courses through the College of Liberal Arts! Wait? What? Yep! Summer is the perfect time to delve into the Liberal Arts to gain a well-rounded understanding of the world around us, and thus, a foundation that facilitates personal fulfillment, professional achievement, social awareness, and civic engagement.
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