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December 04, 2024
Faculty, staff and students are invited to join ORCA POD and Residence Life at the Hess Recreation Center for an unforgettable Nanooks CARE Week's SoBear Lounge CARE-OKE (Karaoke) night on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6-8:30 p.m.
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Parking decal design contest winner
December 04, 2024
The Bursar's Office is thrilled to announce the results of its recent parking decal design contest. The contest received an impressive 14 submissions, each showcasing the amazing talent within the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ community. The poll has now closed, and a heartfelt thanks goes to everyone who participated and voted for their favorite.
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Invitation for ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Sea Grant proposals
December 02, 2024
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Sea Grant invites preliminary proposals for research projects to be conducted between February 2026 and January 2028. Creative and innovative research proposals are sought in the natural, social, and education sciences that address needs and engage in ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ communities in one or more specific focus areas. ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Sea Grant will host a one-hour webinar on Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m. for those interested in submitting preliminary proposals.
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ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Bookstore Bundle for spring 2025
December 02, 2024
The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Bookstore Bundle makes access to required course materials affordable and convenient for students. Through this program, students can rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee. These materials may be conveniently delivered by the first day of class. All eligible students are automatically enrolled upon registering for classes. For students who prefer to purchase their course materials on their own, the option to opt-out will be available between Dec. 16, 2024, through Jan. 24, 2025.
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Mid-semester feedback applications open
November 27, 2024
Mid-semester feedback is an opportunity to gain anonymous mid-semester feedback for in-person courses. It allows instructors to learn where there is a student consensus or division, make mid-term adjustments to enhance student learning, and consult expert Instructional Designers to make the most of student feedback. Sign up to participate in spring 2025!
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Next ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Photo Day on Dec. 5
November 27, 2024
A headshot photo station will be available in the Wood Center on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be drop-in only; no appointments are necessary, and it is open to all faculty, staff and students. A ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ model release is required and can be filled in on-site.
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Save the date for Giving Tuesday: Dec. 3
November 27, 2024
Giving Tuesday celebrates generosity and acts of kindness. This Giving Tuesday you can support ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ students facing food insecurity. The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Food Pantry urgently needs your help to continue serving our students.
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Advertise your Ph.D opportunities at AGU
November 26, 2024
Do you have openings for Ph.D. students on your team? ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ will be at the American Geophysical Union meeting in December and will share information about your Ph.D. opportunities at our booth.
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Writing Center offers new thesis, dissertation services
November 25, 2024
The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Writing Center now offers a dedicated staff member to support graduate students working on their theses and dissertations. The center's new graduate writing support specialist, Victoria Oyewola, is available to work with graduate students at every stage of their writing process, from brainstorming to revising their theses and dissertations.
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November 25, 2024
Join the Center for Teaching and Learning for its spring 2025 Learner Experience Advocacy Program. Instructors partner with trained undergraduate students and an instructional designer to share feedback on the learner experience, course policies (including the use of AI), inclusive design, and more.
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Top 10 easy course adjustments that have a large impact
November 25, 2024
It is easy to miss a component of your course design that may add an unintentional barrier for students and affect their learning capacity. In this Teaching Tip, we share the top 10 reasons why students contact eCampus and advisors for help regarding barriers in course design.
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Staff Council Rural Affairs Committee seeks nominations
November 25, 2024
The Rural Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for our monthly Staff Recognition Spotlight. Consider nominating a rural campus coworker, team member, or staff member today!
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Stephen Phillips new DMVS director
November 25, 2024
Stephen Phillips joins the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ staff as the Department of Military and Veteran Services director after a 26-year career as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer. Phillips begins work on Dec. 2, 2024.
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Friday Focus: Accountability to our students
November 22, 2024
Earlier this semester, we tried something new at Convocation. With some help from ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ student-athletes, almost 300 people got out their phones or logged onto their computers and made their voices heard with the new polling software. In warm-up rounds of the cell phone voting, 192 of you chose the sledding hill over the ice climbing wall, 145 of you asked to see more outdoor activities for employees on campus, and a surprising 14 of you did not predict ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ to own the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Airlines Governor’s Cup this year (we are going for our 14th straight win this year!) And, relevant to this week, a plurality of you voted to see a Chancellor’s Forum on R1. Last Tuesday, we hosted the Chancellor’s R1 Forum for close to 300 people (~60 in person). Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. It will take all of us.
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Santa Claus visiting ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ for Polar Grizz Fest
November 22, 2024
Santa Claus from the Santa Claus House in North Pole will be a special judge for ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's Polar Grizz Beard Competition on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Wood Center-first floor lounge area for Men's Health/Mental Health Awareness Month.
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November 22, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning team is turning its attention to ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's adjunct teachers. Please respond to this survey by the end of the day on Nov. 25 to help the team understand and improve the adjunct teaching experience.
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Public talk: 'Zen and the illusion of free will'
November 22, 2024
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ's Derek Sikes will present a public talk about "Zen and the illusion of free will" on Monday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Well (334 Duckering). The talk will also be available on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
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Survey: Faculty and staff mentoring program
November 20, 2024
Your input is needed as part of a needs assessment for a faculty and staff mentorship program. The results will inform efforts to design a program that fosters employee retention, enhances professional development, supports research collaboration, and contributes to our efforts toward attaining R1 research status. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Please complete it by Nov. 30.
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SEP's seventh year: Call for proposals
November 20, 2024
As we embark on the seventh year of Strategic Enrollment Planning at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, it is an exciting time to reflect on the progress we have made and the path that lies ahead. We are pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Proposals. Your ideas, innovations, and suggestions are invaluable in shaping the future of our enrollment strategies. Proposals should be focused on increasing student enrollment, retention and student success. The deadline for proposal submissions is Jan. 31, 2025.
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Request for Proposal for State of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ operating budget requests: FY27 budget cycle
November 20, 2024
In preparation for the FY27 State of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ budget cycle, ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ leadership is soliciting funding proposals from ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ faculty and staff for state operating base funding or one-time capital research or IT-related projects. Operating proposals can include projects, staffing, or other operating needs. Capital research requests are typically large-scale and can include specialized equipment, research or technology equipment, or other research-focused proposals of interest to ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ. FY27 begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027. The deadline for proposal submission is Jan. 31, 2025.
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day memorial crafting event
November 20, 2024
Join ORCA, NAMI, and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition for a memorial crafting event on Friday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge to create a special ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ collaborative piece of art honoring survivors of suicide loss.
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Walk-in flu clinics for winter
November 20, 2024
Student Health and Counseling will have walk-in flu clinics available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, Tuesday, Nov. 26, Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Spotlight: Professional Development Services
November 18, 2024
In addition to the professional development training and certification opportunities featured earlier this month, the Talent Acquisition and Development department is spotlighting some of the development services provided to all University employees, regardless of campus affiliation.
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Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Nov. 23
November 18, 2024
Summer Sessions and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition are co-hosting a free Adult Mental Health First Aid course on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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BLaST celebrates John Harley as November 2024 Scientist of the Month
November 18, 2024
John Harley, a research assistant professor at the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Southeast Juneau, is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for November 2024! Harley has been involved with BLaST since 2015. He was a former BLaST Graduate Mentoring Research Assistant for two years as a Ph.D. student in biochemistry and graduated from the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks in 2017. Harley’s research focuses on a One Health framework, where linkages between humans and the global and local environment and animals are seen as connected.
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