Gone are the days of paper schedules! We are now using Google Calendar to keep track of our appointments, which means it's more convenient than ever for you to schedule one with your advisor! Use our new system to make appointments from your home computer or stop by and sign up using our designated laptop.

You'll simply need to go to www.uaf.edu/ruralss/ and click on the Advising Appointments button on the left side of the page. Once you get there, you'll see pictures of all of the advisors at RSS. Click on the name of yours and schedule your appointment by following the prompts. Once you've completed this process, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail with the date and time you selected.

The confirmation e-mail also contains a cancellation link. Please use this if you find you won't be able to make your appointment.

This is the page you'll encounter when you want to sign up for appointments with your advisor. You can click the picture to check it out.

Please note, It is not mandatory to use this system! If you are new to RSS, can't remember who your advisor is, or want to continue setting up appointments by contacting us directly, please feel free to call or e-mail us!

 

We have two main events this January. We hope you will join us and help kick start this semester!

The first event, which will be on January 17 at 5:00pm, is an open house. The purpose of this is to welcome our new and returning students. There will be valuable information about clubs, events, and more and some good food to keep your hunger at bay.

The second event this January happens at 5:00pm on the 25th. This will be our first Positive Connection Night of the semester and we'll be playing Native Games! As always, food will be provided as well. This event is co-sponsored by the Eileen Panigeo MacLean House staff. The MacLean House is a small, community-focused residential house with the goal of easing the transition from a rural area to an academic and urban area. The staff at MacLean focus heavily on providing cultural activities for their residents, and will be involved in some of RSS's programming as well. We're delighted to have them on board!

It's a new year and that means a new Alaska Permanent Fund

Photo taken from Alaska Dispatch

Dividend dispersal. But, before you can take a bite out of that pie, you must apply! It's easy to apply for the PFD using the  State of Alaska website. Just click on this link http://www.pfd.state.ak.us/ and follow the prompts.

The deadline for applications is March 31st. Do it now so you don't forget! 

 

UA Foundation Scholarships

• Easy to apply!  
• Deadline: February 15, 2013  
• For application and more information, visit   http://www.alaska.edu/foundation/donor_relations/scholarships/  

Aqqaluk Trust

• Must be a NANA shareholder or descendent.  
• Deadline: January 10, 2013  
• For application and more information, visit  http://www.aqqaluktrust.com/scholarship/  

Truman D. Picard Scholarship

• Must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation  
• Deadline: January 18, 2013      
• For application and more information, visit http://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html   

Huna Heritage Foundation 

• Must be a Huna Totem shareholder
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits  
• Deadline: January 31, 2013  
• For application and more information, visit  http://www.hunaheritage.org/Education/index.html   

The Institute of Internal Auditors Scholarship

• Must studying Accounting, Business, Information Technology, or related field
• Deadline: March 22, 2013
• For application and more information, visit www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm?act=home.page&cid=147