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Two Licensed Practical Nurse students practice medical checks on a test mannequin.

CTC hosts first LPN pinning ceremony

ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Community and Technical College is holding a pinning ceremony for the first group of students completing the Licensed Practical Nurse program. The ceremony will be held at CTC downtown, 604 Barnette Street, on Wed., Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served immediately following. Learn more about the event.


URSA Fall 2024 Travel Award recipients

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates undergraduate students who received a Fall 2024 Travel Award to actively participate in a gathering of their professional peers this semester. Read more on the undergraduate award recipients.


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.


Career Pathways Internships: Summer 2025 positions

The Career Pathways Internship Program, a collaboration between the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and the UAF College of Engineering and Mines, is accepting applications for Summer 2025. Learn more and apply now.


insert alt textFrom scientific precision to cultural legacy through art

Peg Gerrity ’86 brought her artistic talents back to ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ after a long absence. Find out more in the winterÌý2024ÌýAurora.


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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¥.


Student performance notifications sent out Jan. 17-31

Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator between Jan. 17-31, and throughout the semester. Learn more about the notifications.


Spring intramural registration open now

Nanook Recreation Intramural team registration is open. Intramural sports are open to students, faculty, staff and Fairbanks community members. Register a team or join a team that already exists as a free agent. Get more info on registration.


Cast members perform during a dress rehearsal of the UAF Theatre and Film production of Dance Nation Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the UAF Salisbury Theatre. UAF Photo by Eric Engman.Auditions open for ‘STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue’

Theatre UAF is holding auditions for "STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue," a production celebrating the resilience of the working class through songs and scenes from iconic musicals and playwrights. Read more about the auditions.


TimelyCare offers mental health resource

UAF students and employees have access to TimelyCare, a virtual mental health and wellness platform sponsored by the Student Health and Counseling Center. Learn how to access TimelyCare.

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New fees at Student Health and Counseling

Beginning Jan. 6, 2025, there are new charges for vaccination administration and lab fees. Get info on the new fees.


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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. Read more about Nanook Rec classes.


MFA group exhibition open until Jan. 31

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.


Responsible Conduct of Research Training scheduled for Feb. 5

Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offeredÌývia Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 5Ìýfrom 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.ÌýThis workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction. UAFs RCR training is open to all UAF-, UAS- and Ilisagvik-affiliated individuals (faculty, graduate students, staff, and undergraduates). Read more and register.


Students and staff of GeoFORCE ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ hike across the Matanuska Glacier on a guided tour, 6/11/24. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise

Public can explore Arctic leadership at free lectures

Weekly public lectures this spring at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will examine leadership challenges and opportunities in the Arctic. Topics include Indigenous leadership, environmental stewardship, justice, media, and military strategies. Get more info on scheduled lectures.Ìý


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