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Important Dates and Deadlines
| Monday, Feb. 1 | Summer 2021 course list available at UAOnline
| | Monday, Feb. 8 | Begin MAYmester and summer 2021 priority registration (UAF degree students) | | Monday, Feb. 15 | Deadline for UA Foundation and privately funded scholarship applications | | Monday, Feb. 15 | Deadline to apply for spring 2021 graduation | | Monday, Feb. 22 | Early progress reports due | | Monday, Feb. 22 | Begin MAYmester and summer 2021 open registration (all UAF, UAA and UAS students, including nondegree students)
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Positive Connection Night (PCN)
Valentine's Dinner
We will be hosting our Valentine's PCN Dinner on Friday, February 12th. We will have a Valentine's Kahoot through Zoom from 4-5pm, and food pick-up will be from 5:30-7pm at the Brooks Building. Salmon chowder and cupcakes will be on the menu! Join zoom meeting here:
Meeting ID: 81581453278
Please follow covid guidelines and protocols for all our events!
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UAF Financial Aid Online Workshop
What is your money worth to you?
What would it feel like to have freedom from worrying about money? Walk away knowing useful tools and tips you can use when creating and managing your budget.
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Spring 2021 Graduation Application Deadline
Exciting!
If you're ready to graduate at the end of this semester, make sure to get with your advisor and submit your application by February 15th. The application fee is $50 and is added to your student account. The late application fee is $80.
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UA Foundation Scholarships
Wouldn't it be nice if you could fill out just one application and be considered for over $3 million in scholarships? The UA Foundation application does just that.
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AISES Scholarships
Open on January 31, 2021
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps students move forward in their educational journeys by providing multiple, merit-based scholarship opportunities. These AISES scholarships help students along their educational journeys, acquiring skills and training to help them meet the unique STEM needs of our diverse communities. We highly encourage you to apply for all the scholarships you are eligible for!
For more information visit their website:
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FAFSA Filing
Have you filed the FAFSA yet? High school seniors who file by Feb. 15 and include UAF as a selected college will receive a UAF t-shirt and you'll be entered to win $100 in Bear Bucks. These can be used at the bookstore, all campus dining locations or to cover tuition and fees. File today at studentaid.gov!
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 URSA's Innovative Technology and Education (ITE) Awards
URSA would like to announce the opening of applications for the 2021 Innovative Technology and Education (ITE) Awards!
Funds up to $5,000 and is open to any UAF undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff, and faculty requiring technology-related equipment and/or software for student-based instruction and/or research.
- Funds for these awards come from a percentage of student fees.
- Applicants are limited to two ITE awards every three years. This policy allows for a greater number of individuals to receive awards.
- Funds must be spent no later than June 15, 2021.
The application deadline is March 14, 2021.
Please visit URSA's website for more details and eligibility criteria.
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 Festival of Native Arts Our theme is "Honor Our Elders" and the Festival of Native Arts will take place March 25th-27th, 2021. Having a virtual festival means that people from all over Alaska who might not have been able to travel to Fairbanks can participate this year! We need your help to make this year's celebration great!We will be sharing dance videos, hosting virtual workshops, and having a live virtual artist marketplace. We are seeking dance videos to share, artists willing to host virtual workshops, and artists who want to sell their work in our marketplace. We will be awarding $250 for dance videos and artist presentations. Artists sellers will be featured and shared with a large audience.We want to translate this year's theme, "Honor Our Elders" into as many Alaska Native Languages as possible. We would also like to share Elder wisdom with our communities via video messages.Please see the links below to all of our applications for dancers, artists, and culture bearers. There are links to provide translations and instructions for elder video messages. We are here to answer any questions that you may have and look forward to working with you. Please reach out to [email protected] if you would like to get in touch!
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 AK Industry Summer InternshipsStudents are encouraged to apply for summer internships with Alaska Space Grant Program industry partners. This summer The Launch Company, Coupi, Inc., and the Challenger Center of Alaska will be hosting ASGP funded summer interns. Applicants should apply prior to April 1!
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Financial Aid Competition
Chance to win a three-credit tuition waiver!
When you aren't working on your studies, be sure to start applying for financial aid. Not only will it help you next semester, but you could win some awesome prizes from us!
If you fill out any financial aid applications (including the FAFSA!) for the fall 2021 semester, let your advisor know and you'll be entered into our drawing to win a three-credit tuition waiver. You'll get one entry per piece, so the more you fill out, the higher your chances are of winning!
Competition will run from February 1st-April 22nd.
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Permanent Fund Dividend
If you haven't applied for your PFD, apply through the stat of Alaska website. Just click on this link http://pfd.alaska.gov/ and follow the prompts.The deadline for applications is March 31st. Please apply now so you don't forget.
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RSS Feedback Survey
Rural Student Services will be handing out a survey. The survey will be available by paper at RSS and online when fall 2021 registration appointments begin, on Monday, March 19th. Remember to fill out prize tickets if you're submitting it online.
Be sure to fill out our survey, we would like to hear your feedback!
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Tutoring Services
Spring 2021
We have lots of tutoring services available at UAF and although many are online this year, we still want to make sure you are getting connected to your tutoring options. Visit the Tutor Page to figure out where and when tutors are available in your subject and let us know if you need help scheduling an appointment.
RSS Tutoring
If you need help with either math or science, Chris Nicolai is available for zoom tutoring sessions. Contact him if you have any questions: [email protected]
If you need help with public speaking, presentations, mock interviews and more, Keely Pliska from the UAF Speaking Center will be available in-person at the RSS gathering room on Thursdays from 10am-12pm. If this time doesn't work for you, Keely will also be helping in-person at the Speaking Center (5th floor at Gruening Building) on Thursdays from 1:30-4pm. Cannot meet in person? The Speaking Center also holds appointments virtually.
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Join a Club! 
A big part of college life is getting involved in things that you're interested in. Not only do you get a chance to make a difference or submerge yourself into your hobbies, but you get to do it with other, like-minded people who have similar goals in mind. Those friendships that you create may be just the thing you need to forge ahead.
Due to our current situation with the virus, some clubs may be held virtually and others in-person with a limited amount of members. Although it may be not be the same experience face-to-face, it is still a great way to connect with others and get involved in clubs you are interested in.
Here are some of the organizations we're involved with:
ANESA is a student organization for students interested in becoming elementary or high school teachers. All students are welcome to join whether or not they are majoring or interested in this area.
Alaska Native Social Workers Association (ANSWA)
ANSWA is a student organization for students majoring or interested in social work, sociology, psychology, human service technology.
AISES is a student organization for students majoring or interested in the natural sciences, computer science, engineering, wildlife, mathematics, health fields, as well as students who intend to be math and/or science teachers. Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871
UAF Beading Club
Beaders of all levels or people interested in learning how to bead are welcome. For anyone interested in sharing traditional and modern beading skills. A good time to socialize and relax while learning to bead beautiful pieces.
Faculty Advisor: Kathleen Meckel (907) 474-6842
Festival is a student-led tradition that brings together artists, performers, and knowledge-bearers in a celebration of Native cultures. If you're passionate about sharing culture, running events, building connections, or just want to get involved, they want you! They will be meeting every Wednesday from 1-2pm. The festival will take place on March 25th-27th.
The Iñu-Yupiaq Dance Group is a student dance club that performs many Inupiaq and Yup'ik songs and dances. Everyone is invited to participate. Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871 Native American Business Leaders (NABL)NABL is a student organization for students majoring or interested in accounting, applied accounting, applied business, business administration, economics, or rural development. Club Leader: Jordan Kashatok [email protected]Native Games This is a group of students that get together to play Native games. Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871 Native Student Union of UAF (NSU)Group of students with intentions and ideas for a positive change in politics. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings. Faculty Advisor: Tia Tidwell [email protected] (907)-460-4454
If you have any questions, please let us know or contact the club's advisor.
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Friendly Reminder!
Wash your hands, mask up (double layered!), and stay 6 feet apart. Stay home and contact the Student Health and Counseling Center if you're experiencing the following symptoms:
- Fever (100°F/38°C) or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Abnormal fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea or gastrointestinal discomfort
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 Rural Student Services Office Hours
At this time, RSS has in-person office hours from 10am-5pm Monday through Friday. However, advisors are staggering their hours at the office with working remotely. Please double check if you have scheduled an appointment, and if it's on the phone or in-person.
If you need to schedule an appointment with an advisor, please call (907) 474-7871.
You can also schedule online at: Office location: Second Floor Brooks Building
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