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Charlene Stern, interim provost and executive vice chancellor

Friday Focus: Welcome to fall 2025

I am thrilled to welcome each of you to the start of the new academic year at UAF! Fall is by far my favorite season, and I look forward to all that it brings, including new and returning students, faculty, and staff to campus. Continue reading the Friday Focus.

The search committee for UAF’s next permanent chancellor has been formed. UAF Faculty Senate President Dr. Leah BermanÌýandÌýUAF Board of Advisors and UA Foundation Board of Directors member Jason Gootee will co-chair the search committee.

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Museum to celebrate 907 Day

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ residents are invited to celebrate the uniqueness of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ by visiting the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Museum of the North for free on Sunday, Sept. 7. Learn more about the event.

UAF to host ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Historical Society annual conference

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Historical Society is holding its annual conference at the UAF Wood Center Sept. 24-27 under the theme, "Vital Lifelines in ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ's History." Read more and register to attend.

UAF in the News

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Deadlines and reminders

Reminder: Tuesday is 2025 Convocation

Join Interim Chancellor Mike Sfraga on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 1-2 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall for 2025ÌýConvocation. Convocation is hosted by the chancellor every fall semester. The event welcomes faculty, staff and students back to UAF for a new academic year, and is a celebration of UAF’s people and accomplishments over the past year.

Know Before You Go field safety training

UAF Risk Management will be providing instruction on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon to help you better understand UAF policies and procedures. Learn more and register.

Green Dot training

Outdoor Adventures is teaming up with UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability to offer a free Green Dot training on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 1-2 p.m. Get more info and sign up to attend.

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Museum programs focus on fish

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Museum of the North will focus on fish during family programs in September. Learn more about this month's programs.

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