Friday Focus: Bright start to 2025

Happy New Year and happy new spring semester! Although the Arctic chill could arrive again at any time, the warm weather and beautiful snowy conditions are making our entry into 2025 one for the books. I hope everyone was able to enjoy a restful winter break and return ready to hit the ground running. It is always a pleasure to see students returning to campus, eager to make a final push through to May's graduation celebration. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.

Graduate student writing support

Graduate students working on theses and dissertations are invited to register for a free, facilitated, 3-day writing retreat from Feb. 5-7 on the Troth Yeddha' campus. Learn more and register for the retreat.

CTC automotive program receives ASE reaccreditation

The 乐虎直播 Community and Technical College automotive training program has earned reaccreditation from the ASE Education Foundation in Maintenance and Light Repair. Learn more about the reaccreditation.

Graduate student teaching resources

Graduate students have the opportunity to enroll in self-paced, micro-courses on essential topics for teaching in higher ed. Upon completion of these online courses, students are awarded microcredentials certifying their new skills. Learn more about courses available.

Handle Complex Accommodation Needs and Conversations

Working with students who present challenges can be demanding, but that鈥檚 often where the most meaningful progress happens. In this informative and interactive webinar, Disability Services staff from all three MAUs will use real-world scenarios to provide faculty and staff with practical strategies and tools. This session on Monday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. will be 90 minutes, but we will remain online for discussion and to answer questions as long as needed. Learn more and register for the webinar.

Lisa Slaba announced chancellor's executive assistant and advisor

Lisa Slaba has been hired as the new executive assistant and advisor to the chancellor. In this role, Slaba reports directly to Chancellor Daniel White and provides in-depth assistance to the chancellor on the administration and operations of UAF. Learn more about Slaba.

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Collins resigns from Graduate School position

Dr. Rich Collins has announced his resignation as the director of the UAF Graduate School and his intention to return to a tenured faculty position.

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Call for abstracts: Western 乐虎直播 Interdisciplinary Science Conference

The Western 乐虎直播 Interdisciplinary Science Conference in 2025, hosted by 乐虎直播 Sea Grant, will be held at the Naknek Native Village Council in Naknek, 乐虎直播, from April 15-17. Abstracts can be submitted until Feb. 14, 2025.