Monday, March 26, 2012
Student Ambassador Nominations
Qualified student ambassador applicants must have completed two semesters at UAF by Fall 2012, commit for the entire 2012-2013 school year, and maintain full time status with at least a 2.5 GPA (3.0 for graduate students).
Pick up a nomination form at Signer's Hall, Residence Life, Wood Center, or go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6H25KMB
Anyone can nominate an ambassador so start thinking of those students who have great leaderships skills, a positive attitude, a desire to help others, and have a love of UAF and start nominating!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Inside Out: A Very Big Deal
It’s almost here, the event of the century (or at least the semester): University of Alaska Fairbanks, Discover UAF: Inside Out of spring, 2012. This event was designed to introduce incoming freshmen to college life and parents to their child’s next adventure, whether at UAF or another school. The event is one that entails everything, from talks to tours, from classes to workshops. There is even a panel of current students excited to answer questions and share with new students what the college experience is all about.
8:30 am – Check-In, Registration, and Breakfast!
Enjoy tasty treats while meeting with representatives of the different departments in the Great Hall.
9:00 am – Welcome
An overview of the day in the Davis Concert Hall
9:45 am – Students: Q&A with Current Students & Admissions Staff
Bring questions about campus life, activities, academics, and whatever else you would like to find out about to the Wood Center Ballroom.
10:30 am – Student: Class Observation
Attend a real live college class!
11:45 am – Students & Parents: Major Mania/Job Fair & Lunch
Explore the vast realm of opportunities on campus, both academic and career-oriented, at the Wood Center. Next, enjoy a delicious lunch at the Lola Tilly Commons.
1:45 pm – Students & Parents: Campus Tour
Experience the campus first hand on a guided tour.
3:30 pm – Students & Parents: Mini Workshops
Sort out the vastness of information with small workshops designed to put the student in touch with the right people. More questions can be answered and important people talked with.
4:30 pm – Grand Finale!
Conclude the day with prizes, surveys, and a picture with our loveable symbol, the UAF Nanook. Learn what to do next in order to make your college experience an amazing one!
This event is perfect for both students and parents, with a separate, but equally enjoyable and occasionally identical schedule for each. There is no charge, but a quick registration is needed. For more information, visit <http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/insideout/>. As the site says, “Choosing a college is a big decision. We can make it easy.”
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Nanook Rifle Team Brings Home National Bronze
Read more at Alaska Nanook's Official Athletics Website.