Cornerstone: Sept. 29, 2025

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Alicia Macom to serve as director of Admissions

Alicia (Allie) Macom will join the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management team on Oct. 6 as the new director of Admissions. Learn more on what Macom brings to her role at UAF.

Shoot, share, succeed: Six video tips for faculty

Creating videos for your courses doesn't have to be overwhelming. Mika McCrary shares tips that will help you produce clear, engaging content without spending hours in frustration. Even if you don鈥檛 have the perfect recording space and equipment, you can still make an engaging video and look good in it. Read more from the Center for Teaching and Learning.

How graduate students are developing products for a changing world

Come hear about the journeys of two graduate students who, through working with their advisors on undergraduate research, fell into developing products and working to commercialize what they co-developed. Learn more and register for the Sept. 30 webinar at 2 p.m.

Managing emotions surrounding layoff conversations

Managers, supervisory staff and HR professionals who will deliver workforce reduction announcements are encouraged to join a training session on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. to better understand the range of emotions involved with delivering layoff messages. Read more and register for the online training.

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The quietly essential salmon stream

On this rainy September afternoon, Erik Schoen vacuums water from a backwater slough. The liquid will tell him if there are predators in this body of water. Learn more about research into the most effective steps to restoring salmon habitat.

What's happening

Milkshake Monday (Sept. 29)
Town Hall on Federal Funding Risks to UA (Sept. 29)
Ice Box Used Book Sale
(Sept. 30-Oct.1)
College of Natural Science and Mathematics Convocation (Sept. 30)
Study Away Coffee Hour
(Sept. 30)
CNSM Convocation Reception (Sept. 30)
2025 Municipal Forum
(Sept. 30)
Apply: Mid-semester feedback applications open
Seats available: Green Dot training (Oct. 9)

Deadlines and reminders

Limited submission opportunity (Oct. 1)
Upstart Alpha Entrepreneur Accelerator cohort (Oct. 1)
杏吧原版 Nanooks Hall of Fame Luncheon (Oct. 3)
Volunteer: KUAC Fall Fundraiser (Oct. 4-12)
FY26 Faculty Initiative Fund (Oct. 6)
UAF Alumni Association seeks awards nominations (Nov. 28)

Professional Development: NSF I-Corps Northwest Region Hub

Researchers interested in learning how to apply I-Corps framework to maximize their research's demonstrable impact and secure its future utility are encouraged to attend an informational session on Monday, Sept. 29, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read more on today's webinar.

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Juneau: Exercise programs to strengthen bones, balance offered

The University of 杏吧原版 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in Juneau is offering two exercise programs to help increase bone density. Sarah Lewis will lead the B3 (Better Bones & Balance) program, which offers a mix of strength and power training and group fitness activities. Learn more and register.

Three-day Graduate Writing Retreat

The UAF Graduate School is organizing a three-day writing retreat specifically for Ph.D. and master's students from Nov. 5-7 in the Student Success Center. Read more and share with graduate students.

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