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Three-day graduate writing retreat

January 27, 2026

The ����Ӱ�� Graduate School is organizing a three-day writing retreat specifically for Ph.D. and master's students this spring. The retreat on Feb. 25-27 is aimed at students who have completed their coursework and are currently engaged in dissertation or thesis writing. However, students working on other academic writing projects are also welcome to attend.
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Apply: URSA summer 2026 Student Project Awards

January 27, 2026

Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the summer 2026 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through March 1.
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Non-credit courses with openings

January 26, 2026

Openings remain in several spring 2026 non-credit courses for adults, offered through ����Ӱ�� Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning. Registration will close soon for some classes.
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Zoom Hub coming soon

January 26, 2026

Zoom Hub is being included and enabled by default on the Zoom Workplace app for all new and existing Zoom accounts. Zoom has stated that it plans to enable Hub for all accounts on Feb. 6.
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����Ӱ�� Business Leader of the Year nominations due March 8

January 26, 2026

Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 University of ����Ӱ�� Fairbanks Business Leader of the Year award. The award, presented by the ����Ӱ�� College of Business and Security Management, honors a person who has demonstrated leadership, business acumen, community engagement and educational support.
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Food for Fines enables campus to support its own community

January 21, 2026

When the times get tough, the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, everyone in our community feels it. Thanks to the "Food for Fines" food drive, community members with past parking fines were invited to pay it forward in the form of non-perishable food donations.
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2026 Staff Make Students Count nominations

January 21, 2026

Every year, Staff Alliance members partner with UAA, ����Ӱ��, UAS and system office staff councils to honor staff who go above and beyond to support students in the university system. We need your help to learn who and how these hidden gems “make students count.” Submit nominations by March 20.
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gBETA info session

January 21, 2026

Join the gener8tor gBETA ����Ӱ�� team for an upcoming info session on Jan. 23 to learn more about the February accelerator program. We’ll share how gBETA supports early-stage innovation – from university research and technology commercialization to venture-backed startups – and highlight ecosystem impact, answering your questions.
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Reminder: Submit for 2026 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award

January 20, 2026

The nomination period for the 2026 ����Ӱ�� Chancellor's Cornerstone Award is open from Dec. 1, 2025, through Feb. 20. This award honors staff who embody the spirit of dedication, service, and community that helped build the university.
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Weekly fat bike group rides

January 20, 2026

Outdoor Adventures is hosting weekly fat bike group rides every Wednesday night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. These rides are free for all students. Outdoor Adventures and ����Ӱ�� Green Bikes have free fat bikes available for these group rides, but participants are certainly encouraged to bring their own bike.
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Call for abstracts for the 2026 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium

January 20, 2026

Fishery researchers, managers, and other professionals are invited to attend the 2026 Wakefield Fisheries Symposium to share knowledge, experience, and learn about marine heatwaves at high latitudes. Abstracts are due by Jan. 30 for consideration as oral or poster presentations.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training via Zoom

January 20, 2026

Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The training is provided by the Office of Research Integrity.
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Study Away participation more than doubled in 2025

January 20, 2026

Participation in the ����Ӱ�� Study Away program more than doubled this past year, from 30 students in 2024 to 71 students in 2025. The Study Away program offers ����Ӱ�� students the opportunity to enhance their education with a semester or two at another international or U.S. university, while earning credit towards their ����Ӱ�� degree.
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Cold-weather reminder: Helping take care of our campus

January 20, 2026

Living and working in a sub-arctic environment means we all play a part in keeping ����Ӱ��'s buildings safe, warm, and working as they should, especially during periods of extreme cold.
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MBS Hess Commons restroom addition

January 20, 2026

The walls are now up on the new single ADA-compliant restroom being built in the Hess Commons near the Campus Cache. Most of the plumbing and electrical rough-in is complete, and tile will be installed in the coming days. Part of this project also includes renovating the old computer lab. The project is on track to be completed in early March.
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Arctic Collaboratory: Permafrost

January 20, 2026

Join an interactive discussion about interdisciplinary collaborations and co-production, AI in Arctic permafrost research, and changing high-latitude permafrost landscapes on Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Akasofu 501 or via Zoom.
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Applications open for Inspiring Girls* Expeditions ����Ӱ��

January 15, 2026

Inspiring Girls* Expeditions ����Ӱ�� has opened applications for its 2026 tuition-free science and art backcountry excursions for high-school youth. The application deadline is March 15.
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Free statistics consulting services through spring 2026

January 15, 2026

Do you need statistics help with your research? The Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides free statistics consulting to students, faculty, staff, and the community through their STAT 454/654 seminar course throughout the spring 2026 semester.
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Exclusive chance for students to win ����Ӱ�� Airlines prizes

January 13, 2026

����Ӱ�� Students in Fairbanks and those at remote locations have a chance to win ����Ӱ�� Airlines prizes this week!
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Call for abstracts: Western ����Ӱ�� Interdisciplinary Science Conference

January 13, 2026

The Western ����Ӱ�� Interdisciplinary Science Conference requests submissions for oral and poster presentations drawn from all disciplines that address questions and issues of concern to Western ����Ӱ�� communities. Ongoing recovery from ex-Typhoon Halong is anticipated to shape this year's conversation, and proposals are encouraged that speak to storm recovery and community preparedness. Other topics are still welcome. Abstracts due by Jan. 30.
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Register for Alternative Spring Break

January 13, 2026

Trade the typical spring break for something that truly matters. Alternative Spring Break is back, and this year Student Leadership and Involvement is heading to Lakeland, Florida (March 7-14) to support disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Milton.
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Nanooks power play: 4k in the Carlson

January 12, 2026

It's Power Play night on Jan. 17 for the first series of the ����Ӱ�� Airlines Governor's Cup this season. Help the Nanooks reach their goal of 4,000 fans in the stands for their 100th season and wear white to whiteout the ����Ӱ�� Anchorage Seawolves.
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Pack the Patty for Nanooks men's basketball

January 12, 2026

The Nanooks want you to pack the Patty on Saturday, Jan. 17, for their in-state rivalry game against the ����Ӱ�� Anchorage Seawolves! Wear white to whiteout UAA and help get the Nanooks to 1,000 fans in the stands.
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Try something new for 2026 with Nanook Recreation

January 12, 2026

Nanook Recreation is offering a variety of fitness classes for the spring semester, including familiar programs such as Intro to Strength Training, Intermediate Strength Training, Intro to Olympic Weightlifting, Mat Pilates, Lunchtime Boot Camp, and Indoor Cycling. Registration is open now for the Intro to Strength Training class.
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Zoom AI Companion panel in the Workplace app

January 12, 2026

The Zoom AI Companion panel in the Workplace app is available to all UA Zoom users as an opt-in feature, providing them with a personal assistant within the app.
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