For more than a decade Roger Smith has presided over the Geophysical Institute, serving as the chief administrator for all aspects of the facility. With roughly 300 employees, a $30 million budget and active research underway, the job has proven it takes both mental and physical stamina. Despite challenges experienced in the position, the outgoing director feels he’s met the goals he set out to achieve at the start of his administration.

Friends and former colleagues are saddened to learn the news of Helga Wilm’s passing. She was 71-years-old. Wilm provided 40 years of service to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She assisted four research directors at the university, playing an essential role in leadership as well as the development of major research projects since she began her career at UAF in 1968. 

This year marks the first Golden Days parade that will feature large-scale, unified University of Alaska Fairbanks participation. Though many university-affiliated groups have a long tradition of walking, riding, and dancing the approximate 2.7-mile-long parade route independently, all units will join forces from here on out. 

1. Relationship to UAF program
     a. It is expected that UAF will develop curriculum courses for students to learn and
         practice elements of research technique and methodology. The GI will provide
         activities that build on the foundation laid by these classes.

• UAF's Office of International Programs: http://www.uaf.edu/oip/

• International Travel Visa Requirements: http://travisa.com/

• International Travel Information: http://travel.state.gov/

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Please contact the UAF Office of International Programs or the GI Director's Office for possible visa options and the current visa processing procedures. Thank you.

• Office of International Programs Website: http://www.uaf.edu/oip/

Please contact the GI Human Resources Office and the GI Director's Office for the current hiring and visa processing procedures. We plan to have step by step instructions posted in the near future. Thank you.

* Initiation of the visa process must occur six months prior to the requested start date.

Please contact the UAF Office of International Programs and the GI Director's
Office for the current  visa processing procedures. We plan to
have step by step instructions posted in the near future. Thank you.

* Initiation of the visa process must occur three months prior to the requested start date.

Please contact the GI Human Resources Office and the GI Director's
Office for the current hiring and visa processing procedures. We plan to
have step by step instructions posted in the near future. Thank you.

* Initiation of the visa process must occur three months prior to the requested start date.

Thank you for visiting the Geophysical Institute Immigration Services Page.

If you are a GI Faculty or Staff member interested in bringing in a visitor from outside the United States please contact the GI Director's Office Staff to schedule an appointment.

Due to the increasing immigration requirements and processing times please note that we must be notified regarding an upcoming visitor six months prior to your requested start date for H Visas and three months prior for J Visas. This will allow sufficient time for processing and approval saving you time and money.