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Friday Focus: UAF putting mining on the MAPTS

MAPTS, or the Mining and Petroleum Training Services, is a true hidden gem within UAF. MAPTS provides both an above-ground and underground mining and petroleum-based training experience specifically geared towards industry. Read this week's Friday Focus.


OIT announces new password policy

Starting Feb. 5, ELMO will require a new minimum password length of 16 characters - twice the length of the current minimum of eight characters. Find out about the new policy.ÌýÌý


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Nanook Rec offers fitness, strength classes

Registration is open for Nanook Recreation’s 6-week beginner-friendly strength training program. There will also be a variety of drop-in group fitness classes during the spring semester. Learn more about Nanook Rec classes.Ìý


URSA seeks undergrad research opportunities

Are you interested in mentoring undergraduate students? Submit your research or creative project listing for promotion with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity. Learn about URSA opportunities.Ìý


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Lighting upgrades turn UAF greenhouse pink

Keen observers might have noticed that the orange glow from a University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Fairbanks greenhouse recently shifted to pink. The color change came with lighting upgrades this summer at the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Greenhouse on the West Ridge of the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus. Read more about the lighting upgrades.


January museum programs explore community

The University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North will focus on the theme of community during family programs in January. Find out more about January museum programs.Ìý


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The man who preserved ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. He died Dec. 29, 2024, at age 100. Carter protected almost half of the land area (43 percent) of this giant state, with multiple new national conservation units, including parks, wildlife refuges and monuments. Read more about Jimmy Carter and ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥.

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Proposals for Caven Professorship

The University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Foundation will accept proposals from Jan. 9 through April 4 for the Harold T. Caven Professorship in Business and Finance (Caven Professorship). Proposals will be accepted from faculty members in business and finance within the UA system. Learn how to submit a proposal.Ìý


New Google resource available from CTL

Want to integrate Google tools into your classroom? Check out our 12 Ways of Google -- a brand-new resource to help you make the most of Google's powerful tools in your teaching. Learn about Google resources.


MFA group exhibition opens Monday

MFA candidates Sarah Dexter, Nick Dwyer, Amy Edler and Iris Sutton will present their group exhibition in the UAF Art Gallery from Jan. 13-31. Learn more about the exhibition.Ìý


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