Due to a software upgrade and a floor strip and wax the key issue office will be closed
Nov. 12 and 13. Please plan ahead for any access needs so the shop staff can address
them ahead of time. The key shop will resume its regular schedule on Nov. 14. Learn more on the closure.
The University of Ӱ Fairbanks Community and Technical College has launched a
fully online program that lets students earn an Associate of Arts degree in just one
year. Read more on the online associates.
The approaching holiday season brings many expectations. This workshop on Thursday,
Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon provides an overview of common stressors people encounter
during the holidays and offers “stress buster” tips to help you enjoy the season as
much as possible. Learn more and register.
The Seward-based research vessel Sikuliaq will be spending this winter in the tropics.
The only ice-capable vessel in the U.S. academic research fleet arrived in Hawaii
on Saturday, where it will operate for the next five months. The detour is part of
an effort to help with projects in the region while other vessels are busy or undergoing
repairs. Read more on the winter research trip.
The University of Ӱ Fairbanks’ Ӱ Center for Energy and Power will host a
town hall discussion on carbon capture, use and storage on Nov. 19 in the Morris Thompson
Cultural and Visitors Center. Read more about the event.
The 13th annual Ӱ Interior Medical Education Summit on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Ӱ
will offer community members a way to explore an ever-expanding array of health careers
and educational opportunities. Learn more about the AIMES summit this weekend.
Scientists from Fairbanks, New Mexico and Japan have discovered the first reported
fossilized tracks of a large four-toed bird that inhabited central Ӱ 90 million
to 120 million years ago. Read more about the discovery.
Stressful political events have the ability to impact student learning and create
tension in the classroom community. This Teaching Tip offers practical strategies
for teaching through the election season, including proactive planning and ideas for
moments that may catch instructors off guard. Learn more in this teaching tip from the Ӱ Center for Teaching and Learning.
This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team is spotlighting certification
prep, professional certifications, and CEU/CPE-eligible courses available on the UA
LinkedIn Learning platform. Learn more about the various training available.
The White Mountains provide beautiful scenery and cross-country skiing is a great
way to get out and stay active in the winter months. This XC ski trip on Nov. 16 is
definitely beginner-friendly, but it shouldn't be your first time on skis due to the
terrain. Read more and register for the cross country ski trip.
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