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Friday Focus: A new chapter for old UPark
June 13, 2025
A conversation about the importance of childcare for working parents is not a new one for ÐÔÓûÉç, and has deep roots in our community. Shortly after I stepped into this position in 2019, one of the first groups to reach out to share ideas was the ÐÔÓûÉç Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Women. This committee is composed of faculty and staff representatives, and has been advocating for family-friendly practices for a number of years, such as: travel reimbursements related to childcare needs, paid parental leave, improvements to types of leave, and expanded childcare services on the Troth Yeddha' campus where there is more demand for available spots than can support our population. These types of improvements, if made, would contribute to being a more competitive employer, helping to recruit new employees and improve retention for existing employees.
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Limited submission funding opportunity for Murdock Trust: Partners in Science
June 13, 2025
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the Murdock Trust: Partners in Science call for proposals. ÐÔÓûÉç can submit one proposal of $450,000. White papers are due July 4, 2025.
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2025 Staff Make Students Count winners honored
June 11, 2025
The UA Board of Regents recognized Lynnette Dunn from the ÐÔÓûÉç Department of Geosciences for her dedication to student success, professionalism, and efficiency as a program coordinator.
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Shubin receives new counselor award
June 09, 2025
At its annual conference in May, the Western Association for College Admission Counseling awarded Casey Shubin its 2025 Murdoch-Finks New Admission Counselor Award. Casey has been ÐÔÓûÉç's Regional Admissions Counselor based in Los Angeles since last August.
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Anna Gagne-Hawes receives admissions excellence award
June 09, 2025
The 2025 Excellence in Admissions Award, given by the Pacific Northwest Association for Admission Counseling at its annual conference in May, went to ÐÔÓûÉç's Anna Gagne-Hawes. Anna was a part of ÐÔÓûÉç's Admissions Office for a decade, eventually serving as director of Admissions before shifting to a new role this month as the Academic Advising Center's special projects manager and first-year advising specialist.
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Update links to student registration information
June 09, 2025
Several pages on the ÐÔÓûÉç website will be removed, as their information has been moved to new locations. Update your bookmarks or links to the new sites to maintain access to the information. The old website pages will be removed on Monday, June 23.
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Friday Focus: On change, gratitude and bright futures
June 06, 2025
At ÐÔÓûÉç, change is something we are no strangers to. Change is one of life's few constants and is sometimes uncertain or even uncomfortable, but always full of possibility. Whether change provides a new opportunity, a fresh perspective, or a shift in leadership, we are positioned to reimagine what is possible. Over the years, we have adapted, grown, and even reinvented ourselves, all in pursuit of better serving our students, our state, and the broader world. And now, with the recent retirement of Provost Anupma Prakash and the upcoming retirement of Chancellor Dan White, we find ourselves once again in a moment of transition. One that invites reflection and deep appreciation.
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Join the summer 2025 book club
June 04, 2025
Join colleagues from across ÐÔÓûÉç this summer to read and discuss Unsettling the University: Confronting the Colonial Foundations of US Higher Education by Sharon Stein. Register soon; our first meeting will be the week of June 9.
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Development spotlight: Training your mind to thrive
June 04, 2025
Explore the fascinating intersection of mindset, cognitive science, and mental fitness as you learn how to train your brain for sharper focus, deeper thinking, and greater resilience in this month's UA development spotlight.
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Doyon, Limited and lessees donate $50,000 to GeoFORCE Alaska
June 04, 2025
GeoFORCE Alaska, a transformative outreach program housed within ÐÔÓûÉç' College of Natural Science and Mathematics, has received a $50,000 donation from Doyon, Limited and two of its lessees.
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Madara Mason selected as director of Honors College
June 04, 2025
University of Alaska Fairbanks Vice Provost and Dean of the Division of Exploratory Studies and Academic Success, Trent Sutton, has appointed Madara Mason as the new director of the Honors College. Mason has served as the interim director of the Honors College since October 2024.
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June 02, 2025
ÐÔÓûÉç is pleased to announce the opening of the recruitment for the position of provost and executive vice chancellor.
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SMS authentication being removed from Duo MFA
June 02, 2025
As of June 30, 2025, SMS (text messages) will be removed as an authentication option within Duo MFA. This change is required to ensure all accounts are protected from SMS spoofing, a common vector for compromising accounts.
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May 30, 2025
After more than 30-years of service to ÐÔÓûÉç, I have decided to retire as ÐÔÓûÉç chancellor. It is time for me to see where else my journey leads. Serving as ÐÔÓûÉç chancellor has been a challenging and rewarding time and one that I am incredibly grateful for. My last day as chancellor of ÐÔÓûÉç will be July 26, 2025. In the near term I will retain my affiliation with ÐÔÓûÉç through my faculty position in civil engineering. ÐÔÓûÉç faces headwinds, no doubt, but also big opportunities. This is indeed a unique time in our history and I am confident that ÐÔÓûÉç will thrive.
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Ashley Munro interim director of Admissions
May 30, 2025
We're excited to share that Ashley Munro has stepped in as the interim director of Admissions! She'll be taking on this role until we find a permanent replacement. Ashley has served in many roles and is well-versed in enrollment management work.
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End-of-Year Celebration: Free ice cream at the Wood Center
May 30, 2025
Take a well-deserved break and enjoy free ice cream on Tuesday, June 3, from 3-5 p.m. at the ÐÔÓûÉç Wood Center, alongside Chancellor White and core cabinet members, to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our staff and faculty for another successful year!
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Honors House to close June 1 in preparation for move to Rasmuson Library
May 28, 2025
The ÐÔÓûÉç Honors College will officially close the Honors House at 1818 Copper Lane on June 1, 2025, as it prepares to move into a new, modern space in the Rasmuson Library later this summer. The move marks the end of a notable chapter in the college's history and the beginning of an exciting new era.
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Friday Focus: Embracing change and opportunity together
May 22, 2025
With July 1 right around the corner, I want to take a moment to share an important update on the transition of the Interior Alaska Campus into the Community and Technical College -- and to recognize the incredible work that's gone into making this change possible.
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Max Becker named ÐÔÓûÉç police chief
May 22, 2025
ÐÔÓûÉç is pleased to welcome our new Chief of Police, Max Becker. A familiar face to many on campus, Max has deep roots in the Fairbanks community, having called it home since 1997.
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Learn to make earrings this summer
May 22, 2025
ÐÔÓûÉç Summer Sessions offers a one-day, non-credit beaded earring workshop for adults in June. The workshop is led by local artist Carol Wilbur and meets Saturday, June 14, from noon to 4 p.m., and costs $80. Materials are provided. Spaces are limited.
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Save the date: Nanook Rendezvous
May 22, 2025
The ÐÔÓûÉç Alumni Association invites alumni from all years to return to campus during Nanook Rendezvous, the annual alumni reunion weekend, from July 17-19, 2025.
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Limited Submission: NSF Research Traineeship Program
May 21, 2025
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the NSF Research Traineeship Program call for proposals. ÐÔÓûÉç can submit two proposals of up to $3 million. White papers are due June 6.
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Friday Focus: Research as a public good
May 16, 2025
In my last Friday Focus, I wrote about the ways that individual paths toward research careers are often rooted in an individual or collective sense of wonder and discovery. These days, many people are questioning why public money funds such research. Today's Friday Focus addresses that question.
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CHP tours on pause during June
May 14, 2025
The CHP First Friday tour will take a break during the month of June due to its annual maintenance outage starting on June 1. First Friday tours will resume in July.
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Survey: Staff Recognition and Development Day
May 14, 2025
Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on this year's Staff Recognition and Development Day by completing a brief survey. The committee will use your input to help plan for future events.
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