Cornerstone: Sept. 17, 2025

Lori Gildehaus selected as URSA director

University of 杏吧原版 Fairbanks Vice Provost and Dean of the Division of Exploratory Studies and Academic Success, Trent Sutton, has appointed Lori Gildehaus as the new director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity. Read more on what Gildehaus brings to her new role.

W. Tanana Dr. closure

West Tanana Drive from Thompson Drive to Sheep Creek Road will be under construction through Sept. 25. Traffic eastbound onto campus will be maintained, while westbound traffic heading off campus will need to follow a detour. Get more info on the closure and detour.

NWS 杏吧原版 Climate outlook briefing

Join the UAF 杏吧原版 Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness for this month's NWS Climate Outlook Briefing on Friday, Sept. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. Rick Thoman will review recent and current climate conditions around 杏吧原版, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center鈥檚 forecast for October and the early winter season. to learn what鈥檚 happened and what may be in store with 杏吧原版鈥檚 seasonal climate.

Get a grip on safety this winter

It's time to start thinking about winterizing your home and yourself. For those who are new to 杏吧原版, there is a lot of preparation you can do to make yourself comfortable in sub-zero temperatures. Get more info and free snow/ice cleats.

Research highlights rapid permafrost thaw at Point Lay, 杏吧原版

A team of scientists working with local residents has detailed the rapidly accelerating "catastrophic" permafrost thawing and infrastructure damage at the northern 杏吧原版 coastal community of Point Lay. Read more from the research project.听

Supporting Teams, Strengthening Leaders workshop series

This series of workshops is designed to enhance leadership skills by focusing on essential workplace topics and addressing common employee issues. Participants will learn practical techniques for dealing with different types of situations and how to promote a more positive work environment. Register for workshops.

NextGen Food and Climate Symposium set for Sept. 25, 27

The University of 杏吧原版 Cooperative Extension Service will host a free public symposium on climate change and its effects on regional and global food security. Nancy Fresco, a climate change researcher at UAF's International Arctic Research Center, will lead the two-part symposium on Zoom. Sessions are set for Sept. 25 and will repeat on Sept. 27. Learn more and register.

Apple releases macOS Tahoe

Apple released its newest operating system, macOS Tahoe, to the public on Sept. 15. Tahoe is available as an optional upgrade in Kandji Software Center until Friday, Nov. 14. Read more about the macOS release.

What's happening

Facilities Services fall meet and greet (Sept. 17)
Facilities Services Fall Meet & Greet (Sept. 17)
Healy Lake: Canning workshop (Sept. 17)
Pre-Law immersion in Juneau info session (Sept. 17)
Stop the Bull Campaign "Swipe Right on Safety" Presentation (Sept. 17)
Fairbanks: Transform Your Garden with the Power of Composting (Sept. 17)
Stop the Bull Prevention Presentation by Priceless (Sept. 18 morning and afternoon session)
Tetlin: Canning Workshop (Sept. 18)
Music at One (Sept. 18)
Graduate TA orientation session II (Sept. 18)
SoBear's Country Fair Events (Sept. 18)
One Health Retreat
(thru Sept. 19)
Tickets available: Equinox Dinner (Sept. 19)
Humans v. Zombies
(thru Sept. 20)
Scholarship Management Update Town Hall (Sept. 23)
Topics in Teaching workshop (Sept. 24)

Deadlines and reminders

(closes out Sept. 19)
Fall non-credit course registration open
Nanook Navigator Progress Reports (thru Sept. 19)
Register now: UAF Mental Health First Aid training sessions (Sept. 25, Oct. 10)
Enrichment for kids: September FNSBSD Development Days (Sept. 25-26)
Blue & Gold Celebration
(Sept. 27)
Apply: Mid-semester feedback applications open
Graduate Writing Group available
September UA HR training: Take your communication skills to the next level
Limited submission opportunity (Oct. 1)
FY26 Faculty Initiative Fund (Oct. 6)
UAF Summer Sessions cooking workshop fundraiser (Oct. 17)
Month of Writing (October)

Achim and Karen Brauser, participants in the OLLI seminars, attend Nanook Rendezvous 2024.

UAF invites you to join us for an OLLI seminar

Two UAF seminars on "Wills, Estate Planning, and Tax-Wise Retirement Distribution Strategies" are scheduled for Oct 6-10 from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the University Park Building or via Zoom. Learn more and register.

Skill Up, Stress Down: Workshop series for workplace wellbeing

This workshop series is designed to build key workplace skills while tackling common challenges. Participants will learn effective methods for navigating a variety of situations and learn how to contribute to a more positive and productive work environment. Read more and register for workshops.

A woman stands in front of a classroom holding hand weights and demonstrating an exercise to other people holding hand weights

Beginning strength building class for older adults offered in Fairbanks

The University of 杏吧原版 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is offering a beginning strength training class in Fairbanks for midlife and older adults. The StrongPeople Strong Bodies class helps increase muscle strength and bone density, improve balance and prevent falls. Learn more and register.

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