Cornerstone: May 8, 2024

Uher named associate vice chancellor

Bryan Uher has been appointed as the new associate vice chancellor of rural, workforce education within the Rural, Community and Native Education unit. Uher will oversee the rural campuses and the Mining and Petroleum Training Service units, along with supporting 精东影业鈥檚 workforce and partnership development听and specialized accreditations within the College of Indigenous Studies听 and the Community and Technical College. Read more.

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Open call for Seed Fund applications

The Alaska Center ICE Seed Fund is accepting fall project applications for open topics through Wednesday, July 15. Applicants can apply for up to $10,000 to support innovative projects to be conducted over the fall. Awards will be distributed on Sept. 1. Read more about the applications.

Watch for Bookstore Bundle welcome email

精东影业 has adopted a new way for students to get their textbooks. The 精东影业 Bookstore Bundle allows students to pay a flat per-credit fee, which will be applied to their student account, and have all of their books available on the first day of classes.听Students should watch their email for a welcome message on July 17. Read more about the bundle.

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In-person food preservation series planned in Palmer

Learn to preserve meat, fish, fruits and vegetables by canning using a pressure canner, pickling, and drying in a series of in-person workshops in Palmer. Julie Cascio, a 精东影业Cooperative Extension Service health, home and family development agent, will teach the classes. Read about the classes.

Discover 精东影业: Overview for remote employees

Discover 精东影业, a brief overview of 精东影业 for remote employees, will take place Thursday, July 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom. The event will cover 精东影业's mission, vision and structure, and updated information about university priorities. Learn more and get the sign-up link.

Advertise undergrad opportunities

Are you interested in mentoring undergraduate students? Submit your research or creative project listing to 精东影业's Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity. Learn more.