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Important Dates and Deadlines
| 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)
| | Monday-Friday, March 8-12 | Spring break (no classes) | | Friday, March 12 | University holiday (most offices closed for spring break) | | Monday, March 22 | Fall 2021 course list available at UAOnline | | Friday, March 26 | Last day for student- and faculty-initiated withdrawals (W grade appears on academic transcript) | | Monday, April 5 | Begin Fall 2021 and Augustmester registration (UAF degree students) |
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Positive Connection Night (PCN)
Come sledding with RSS!
We will be hosting our March PCN on Friday, March 19th, and meeting outside the Brooks Building for sledding at 4pm. Then meal pick-up will be from 6-7pm. We'll be serving moose soup!
Please follow covid guidelines and protocols for all our events!
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Wellness Services
Kiana Carr from UAF Student Health & Counseling is partnering with KuC's campus support group for KuC and UAF students. It's being offered through Zoom on Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm. Join Zoom here:
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 Doyon Foundation Our Language Grant Deadline Extension The deadline to apply for a $5,000 Our Language grant from Doyon Foundation has been extended to Friday, March 12, at 5 p.m. AKST.In a continuing effort to revitalize the endangered Native languages of the Doyon region, Doyon Foundation will award grants of up to $5,000 to support language revitalization efforts. Eligible organizations with an idea for a language revitalization project focusing on the languages in the Doyon region are encouraged to apply for Our Language grant.
Doyon region tribal governments/tribal councils/communities; nonprofit Alaska Native organizations, societies and community groups; and Alaska Native cultural, educational and recreational organizations/centers are eligible to apply for an Our Language grant. Learn more about the grant program, eligibility and application requirements on their blog.
The 10 ancestral languages of the Doyon region are all severely to critically endangered, and will be lost within the span of a few generations if no action is taken. These languages are Nee'aanèegn' (Upper Tanana), Dihthaad Xt'een Iin Aanděeg' (Tanacross), Hän, Dinjii Zhuh K'yaa (Gwich'in), Dinak'i (Upper Kuskokwim), Denaakk'e (Koyukon), Deg Xinag, Benhti Kokhut'ana Kenaga (Lower Tanana), Holikachuk, and Inupiaq. Learn more about the Doyon region languages and what Doyon Foundation is doing to support them.
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UA 2021 Virtual Career Expo
March 24th from 1pm to 3pm
Registration and attend the event through Handshake using your SSO:
Registration for students is open!
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AISES Scholarships
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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 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 uaf-festival@alaska.edu if you would like to get in touch!
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Bering Straits Internship Program
The deadline is March 26, 2021.
BSNC is helping prepare tomorrow's leaders for the workforce by providing paid internships and professional development training each summer to qualified shareholder or descendant students enrolled in college or technical school. Shareholders and descendants can gain valuable work experience and skills by working with staff in their professional area of interest in Nome and Anchorage.
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 AK Industry Summer Internships Students 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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Scholarships Golden Valley Electric Association
- Apply by March 1 at 5pm
- The applicant (or member of the applicant's immediate family) must be a member of Golden Valley Electric Association and receive electric power from GVEA at his/her principal residence
- http://www.gvea.com/inside/scholarship
Catching the Dream - Must be a full-time student
- Must have at least 1/4 Native blood and be an enrolled tribal member
- Competitive scholarship available for summer semester
- Apply by March 15th (summer session)
- www.catchingthedream.org
Doyon Foundation Summer Scholarship Koniag Education Foundation Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. Summer Scholarship
Indian Health Service Health Profession
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Financial Aid Competition
Chance to win a three-credit 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. There is 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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Dennis Demmert Award
 To nominate a UAF faculty or staff member, fill out this form:
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RSS Feedback Survey
Rural Student Services will be conducting our year end survey. The survey will be available by paper at RSS and online beginning, on Monday, March 19th. Remember to fill out prize tickets if you're submitting it online.
This is our chance to learn how to best serve our students. 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: cnicolai3@alaska.edu
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 jekashatok@alaska.eduNative 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 tmtidwell@alaska.edu (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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