Welcome to Fall 2021, Nanooks! We know that the start of the semester can be overwhelming, but we are here to help you navigate through it. Whether you're a first year student or a returning student about to get back into the swing of things, it's time to gear up for a semester full of hard work and fun times, even if some of those fun times are virtual!

• Friday, Sept. 3 - Deadline for adding classes and late registration; 5 p.m. in person, midnight at UAOnline



• Friday, Sept. 3. - Last day for student and faculty initiated drops with refund (course does not appear on academic record)

• Friday, Sept. 3 - Deadline for tuition and fee payment; 5 p.m. in person, midnight at UAOnline

• Monday, Sept. 6 - Labor Day; offices closed including RSS, no classes, registration or fee payment

• Monday, Oct. 4 - Early progress reports due

If you need help with any of the September 3rd deadlines, please contact your advisor or call our main number at (907) 474-7871. Make sure your advisor sees you, they may be busy but let them know if you need their help.

While many of our events this fall will be mixed with in-person and virtual, we will still have opportunities for good food and fun! Everyone is invited and encouraged to come to all of our events! That's why we make it super easy for you to find out what's going on. We put as much as we can in this newsletter, but because it only goes out once a month, there are some events that are inevitably absent. Because of this, we have an event calendar on our website. We also frequently update our Facebook and Instagram pages, so be sure to follow us! Finally, we send text messages on the day of our main events. If you'd like to receive them, just reply to this email, contact your advisor, or give us a call at (907) 474-7871.

Deanna Fitzgerald

Deanna Fitzgerald is the new DANSRD/RSS Academic Advisor. Deanna was raised in the Tanacross Athabascan Region of Dot Lake Village, Alaska. She holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. She has been UAF staff for 15 years working in the Human Resources Department, Biology & Wildlife Department, College of Natural Science and Mathematics Division of Research, and Signers' Business Office. She enjoys outdoor activities such as: hiking, skiing, floating and boating. She also enjoys traditional activities: picking berries and wild rhubarb, fishing, hunting, beading, singing Athabascan songs and attending potlatches.

Jillian Bjornstad

Jillian Bjornstad is originally from Sand Point, a small fishing village found on one of the Aleutian Islands. She is Unangax and a member of the Qagan Tayagungin Tribe. Jillian received her Bachelor's of Business Administration from UAF in Spring of 2020, and her Master's of Business Administration in Spring of 2021. During her time at UAF, Jillian served as the president of the Native Alaskan Business Leaders. Starting in Fall 2021, she will be working as the Administrative Assistant at Rural Student Services (RSS) and as an Adjunct Faculty member at SOM.

RSS had a limited supply of Chromebooks to checkout for the semester. They are ready to be checked out at the RSS front desk (Second Floor of Brooks Building). Please let us know if you have any questions.

Stay tuned for more information on the Student Job Fair on September 30th at the Wood Center!

Need support with a current class? 

Please check department websites for the most current information (updated Aug 2021)

UAF Main Campus

Accounting Lab

https://www.uaf.edu/som/degrees/undergraduate/acct/accounting-lab/

Chemistry Learning Center

Help sessions (via Zoom) with your instructor or TA are listed in syllabus 

https://www.uaf.edu/chem/clc

Engineering Lab

Available in Duckering 246. Call 474-7390 for schedule or see posted on the door.

Speaking Center

Offers help with public speaking, presentations, mock interviews and more... 

https://uaf.edu/speak/

UAF Main Campus

Foreign Language Lab

Appointments via emails 

https://www.uaf.edu/language/about-us/tutors.php

Math and Statistics Lab

Drop-in tutoring (no appointment required) in Chapman 305. One-on-one and online tutoring also available

https://www.uaf.edu/dms/mathlab/math-and-stat-lab/nd-stat-lab/

Writing Center

In person and Zoom appointments available Mon-Fri and Sundays, Gruening 801 https://uaf.edu/english/student-resources/writing-center/

CTC Campus

UAF CTC Computer Lab 

& Learning Center

In-Person Math & Writing Tutoring

The Math Lab provides tutoring services for all mathematics courses offered through UAF Community & Technical College.

https://www.ctc.uaf.edu/student-services/student-success-center/

In-Person Computer Lab

Located in the Debbie Moses Learning Center, Room 120

https://www.ctc.uaf.edu/student-services/student-success-center/

Division of General Studies

uaf-advising@alaska.edu -- www.uaf.edu/advising

UAF is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

At UAF, we acknowledge the Alaska Native nations upon whose traditional lands our six campuses reside. Here in Fairbanks, our Troth Yeddha' Campus is located on the traditional lands of the Dena' Athabascan people of the Tanana River.



Study & Tutoring Resources: 

Are you a first-year student living in the residence halls? 

Check out the Peer Mentor Tutors within the Moore & Bartlett Complex. Contact a peer mentor for study hall and tutoring hours, or to make an appointment, visit: https://uaf.edu/reslife/peer-mentor.php.

Are you an Alaska Native student, or are you from a rural Alaska community? 

Visit Rural Student Services for tutoring and study groups. For information, contact RSS at 474-7871, https://www.uaf.edu/ruralss/tutoring-services/index.php or Email uaf-rss@alaska.edu or visit RSS on the 2nd floor (ground floor) of the Brooks Building. 

Student Support Services -- Are you a first-generation college student, have limited income or are you a student with a documented disability? If you answered yes to any of the above and enrolled in a UAF bachelor’s program, you likely qualify for Student Support Services (SSS). Students enrolled in the program are provided tutoring, technology checkout, comprehensive advising, free printing, study space, and more. Visit uaf.edu/sss/ or request more information to learn more about this free program.

Online homework help

The Alaska State Library grant provides UAF students Live Homework Help online at sled.alaska.edu/homework. Tutorial support is available for introductory college-level courses from 1 pm to midnight seven days a week. The Skills Center provides tutorials, study guides, and more. Available 24/7 at lhh.tutor.com/Resources/SubTopic.aspx?.

Do you need help with research basics? 

Ask research questions at library.uaf.edu/reference, or request an individual research consultation at library.uaf.edu/research-consultation-appointment. The library also offers research consultation https://library.uaf.edu/research-consultation-appointment.

Debbie Moses Learning Center at UAF Community & Technical College (UAF CTC)

All currently enrolled UAF students may use this resource.

Online writing and math tutoring. The Math Lab provides tutoring services for all mathematics courses offered through UAF CTC. For writing or math lab hours, visit https://www.ctc.uaf.edu/student-services/student-success-center/.

CTC Computer Labs/Technology Support visit https://www.ctc.uaf.edu/student-services/technology-support/

UA Virtual Campus, Learning Remotely

https://www.alaska.edu/virtual-campus/?fbclid=IwAR3ZBhdl2t1VUPTqt5bnc2epkq7M5ihbDmWBxHwqQ3L0NZDT5Lfkd-eCUXw

Additional Resources:

BLaST (Biomedical Learning and Student Training)

The BLaST Student Engagement Center is in the Arctic Health Research Building, Room 185. Currently, the BLaST SEC is accessible via appointment only. Please visit the website https://blastak.com/ or contact the BLaST office at 474-5111 or Email uaf-blast@alaska.edu for more information.

Career Services

Career Services offers advising for career-related needs, exploring majors, career options, resumes, cover letter reviews, interview practice, and preparation. Career Services provides opportunities to network with the area and nationwide. For more information, visit https://uaf.edu/career or email uaf-career@alaska.edu.

Computer Labs

Find them at the ‘Nook’ in 319B Bunnell; 110 MBS Complex (24/7*); and 403 Rasmuson Library (24-hour study area*). For more information, go to https://alaska.edu/oit/servicecatalog/#id=160. *Accessible by Polar Express Card* To contact OIT, call 450-8300, go to https://alaska.edu/oit/get-help/, or email helpdesk@alaska.edu.

To all of those that qualify for tribal health insurance:

Don't miss your chance to register for health care with Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center (CAIHC)! CAIHC serves Indian Health Service beneficiaries residing in Interior Alaska. This year, CAIHC will be doing over-the-phone registration, and all documentation should be scanned and emailed. If you need help with registering, make an appointment with your advisor. In order to use their services, you must register! Don't be caught hurt or sick without health insurance, register asap!

Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center's registration phone number: (907)451-6682 Extension: 3601

Scan and email documents to: registration@tananachiefs.org

A big part of college life is getting involved in things that you're interested in. Not only do you get a chance to make a difference or submerge yourself into your hobbies, but you get to do it with other, like-minded people who have similar goals in mind. Those friendships that you create may be just the thing you need to forge ahead.

Due to our current situation with the virus, some clubs may be held virtually and others in-person with a limited amount of members. This is a great way to connect with others and get involved in clubs you are interested in.

Sign-up for clubs here: Link to Sign-up

Here are some of the organizations we're involved with:

Alaska Native Education and Student Association (ANESA) 

ANESA is a student organization for students interested in becoming elementary or high school teachers. All students are welcome to join whether or not they are majoring or interested in this area.

Staff Advisor: Colleen Angaiak (907) 474-6447

Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)

Open to students interested in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. They also provide members with internship and scholarship opportunities.

Director: Brian Rasley (907) 474-5029

Alaska Native Social Workers Association (ANSWA)

ANSWA is a student organization for students majoring or interested in social work, sociology, psychology, human service technology.

Faculty Advisor: LaVerne Demientieff (Social Work Department)

Staff Advisor: Taniesha Moses (907) 474-7871

American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) 

AISES is a student organization for students majoring or interested in the natural sciences, computer science, engineering, wildlife, mathematics, health fields, as well as students who intend to be math and/or science teachers.

Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871

Festival of Native Arts 

Festival is a student-led tradition that brings together artists, performers, and knowledge-bearers in a celebration of Native cultures. If you're passionate about sharing culture, running events, building connections, or just want to get involved, we want you!

Faculty Advisor: Tia Tidwell (907) 460-4454, tmtidwell@alaska.edu

Staff Advisor: Taniesha Moses (907) 474-7871

Iñu-Yupiaq 

The Iñu-Yupiaq Dance Group is a student dance club that performs many Inupiaq and Yup'ik songs and dances. Everyone is invited to participate.

Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871

Native American Business Leaders (NABL)

NABL is a student organization for students majoring or interested in accounting, applied accounting, applied business, business administration, economics, or rural development.

Faculty Advisor: Jillian Bjornstad (907) 474-7871

Native Games 

This is a group of students that get together to play Native games.

Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871

Native Student Union of UAF

Group of students with intentions and ideas for a positive change in politics. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings.

Faculty Advisor: Tia Tidwell (907) 460-4454 

Troth Yeddha' Dance Group

The Troth Yeddha' Dance Group is a student organization that performs Athabascan songs and dances.

Staff Advisor: Taniesha Moses (907) 474-7871

Sign-up for clubs here: Link to Sign-up

If you have any questions, please let us know or contact the club's advisor.

UAF is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination/

Contact

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Rural Student Services

PO Box 756320, Fairbanks, AK 99775

(907)-474-7871

"Student success is achieved with the help of family, a group of persons of common ancestry. At Rural Student Services, I feel at home."

- Karly Gundersen, Port Lions