UAF Nanook Recreation

06/02/2026

UAF is looking for a new swim instructor. Historically, the swim teacher has taught an Intro/Intermediate class and then a Conditioning class. Recently, we have also offered an Aqua HIIT class (think Aquasize...but cooler).

If anyone is interested in an Adjunct position or Temp position with UAF and the pool, please contact Mark Oldmixon. Classes would need to meet weekday mornings between 9 and Noon.

Contact Mark and to talk details or options. We are open to new approaches/ideas.

03/31/2026

49 Fit is a fitness and wellness challenge in which you compete with yourself in the name of consistency through April! 49 Fit encourages you to branch out from what you usually do for your health and dial in what you already do well!

Log each activity session either on the posters hanging around the SRC, Patty complex, and ski hut, or log them digitally with the link on our website. You earn points for each completed activity and can exchange your total points for the month for prizes at Outdoor Adventures. Updates will be sent to participants on April 15th and May 1st.

📸Participants from last month

03/25/2026

03/25/2026

No time for a workout? Small daily movements add up. Easy ways to stay active—even on your busiest student days. 💥🚶‍♀️
https://uaf.campuswell.com/workout-motivation

Have you heard of Campus Well? It's a website we at UAF subscribe to to get health and wellness information out to students. Articles are bite-size and practical for college life.

03/20/2026

Happy Spring equinox, nanooks! I thought I would share some photos of today’s sunrise and remind you that March 20th is also the International Day of Happiness. Read about the difference between happiness and joy below and share what has made you happy this March in Alaska. May the warm weather come soon! -Caleb, NR Wellness Fellow

https://takecare.org/resources/how-to-find-joy-in-your-life/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=33820831f3-TakeCare+Newsletter_December_11_2024_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_109ec1ab1b-33820831f3-641095047

03/19/2026

Outdoor Adventures is hiring for the summer! 🐻‍❄️ Come work with us!

Full-time during the summer Starting Salary $17.19/hr
This position will manage the Outdoor Adventures Rental Center
for our open hours, Mon-Fri. This position will also help to lead
Outdoor Adventures (OA) trips. OA will provide a wide variety of
training and certification courses. Interviews begin March 30th.

Training opportunities:
Wilderness First Responder Certification, Swiftwater Rescue Training, Sport Climbing Instructor Training, Trailer Driving Training, etc

2026 Summer Trips that require student assistant aid:
Gates of the Arctic Backpacking Trip, Yukon River Canoe from Eagle to
Circle, Various day trips in the interior and more.

Other benefits:
Free rental equipment, summer membership to the Student
Recreation Center, continued employment at reduced hours during the academic year

02/27/2026

Can't wait to see you all on Sunday!

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02/20/2026

Weekly Cross Country Ski Lessons at Outdoor Adventures

$5 per session

Monday 1-2pm
Tuesday 12-1pm
Wednesday 12-1 pm
Thursday 1-2pm

Drop in and get some training.

Gear and skis are provided.