UAF Nanook Rendezvous
July 18-20, 2024
#NanookNation
Join us for Nanook Rendezvous, the all-class UAF reunion. Reunion weekend begins Thursday at 5 p.m. with a welcome reception and the alumni awards presentation. Before Nanook night at the Alaska Goldpanners baseball game, Friday is campus day. On Saturday, alumni may participate in the Golden Days Grande Parade, which will include a UAF entry.
Preparations are underway. Please check back to this page for updates to this year's schedule of activities.
2023 Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion
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![Willie Blakburn, center, takes a selfie photo with UAF Alumni Darryl Lewis Sr., left, and Adam Wool, right, both class of '88, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023. Wool was the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award recipient.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-68.jpg)
![UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards, as they enjoy a catered buffet Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-7.jpg)
![Members of the Troth Yeddha' Dance Group open the ceremony as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-28.jpg)
![UAF Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash gives her welcoming remarks as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-85.jpg)
![UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-74.jpg)
![Members of the Troth Yeddha' Dance Group open the ceremony as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-78.jpg)
![UAF Alumnus Brianna Gray ('11, '12) is presented with the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award by Master of Ceremonies and UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener, center, and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-109.jpg)
![Adam Wool, left, UAF Alumnus ('88), Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator, is presented with the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award by Master of Ceremonies and UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener, center, and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-107.jpg)
![Alaska State Representative Ashley Carrick, left, presents UAF Alumnus Brianna Gray ('11, '12), second from left, with a Legislative Citation along with (continuing right) Master of Ceremonies and UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-126.jpg)
![UAF Alumnus Darryl Lewis Sr. ('88), right, takes a selfie with fellow alumni Adam Wool ('88), left, and Brianna Gray ('11, '12) as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023. Wool received the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award, and Gray received the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-147.jpg)
![UAF Alumnus Brianna Gray ('11, '12), right introduces her daughter Aaliyah Gray while giving her acceptance speech after receiving the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-121.jpg)
![Alaska State Representative Ashley Carrick, second from left, presents Adam Wool, UAF Alumnus ('88), Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator, third from left, with a Legislative Citation along with Master of Ceremonies and UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener, right, and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker, left, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-135.jpg)
![UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-150.jpg)
![Adam Wool, right, UAF Alumnus ('88), Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator addresses the audience after receiving the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-101.jpg)
![UAF Alumnus Ron Fayer ('62), right, and his brother Stan Fayer, left, pose with their cameras while taking photos as UAF Alumni stop by the Joseph E. Usibelli Building Atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF Campus Police K9 officer, during the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Campus Day on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7425-4.jpg)
![UAF Alumni stop by the Joseph E. Usibelli Building Atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF Campus Police K9 officer, during the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Campus Day on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023. Pictured with Yogi from left are alumnus Darryl Lewis Sr., officer Jill Copeland, alumnus Lorna Shaw, UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener, and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7425-16.jpg)
![UAF Alumni stop by the Joseph E. Usibelli Building Atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF Campus Police K9 officer, during the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Campus Day on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7425-32.jpg)
![Students enrolled in the UAF CTC Fire Science Academy stand in attention as their captain gives them orders before the start of the 2023 Golden Days Parade](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-1.jpg)
![Members of the UAF Geophysical Institute stand beneath a test rocket from the Poker Flats Research Range before pulling it through downtown Fairbanks for the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-3.jpg)
![K9 Officer Jill Copeland gives Officer Yogi a command while Nook holds the leash before the start of the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-6.jpg)
![Left to right, Adam Rubin, Kyle Agustines, Felicia Burud, Alan Mitchell, Darryl Lewis Sr., Theresa Bakker, Kara Nash and Nook, take a photo in front the 2023 Golden Days Parade float after winning the award for 'Best Non-Commercial' float.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-7.jpg)
![Nook showcases the 2023 Golden Days UAF parade float 'So Blue and Golden!' designed by Kyle Augustines](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-9.jpg)
![Participants of UAF's 2023 Golden Days Parade march gather for a group photo before walking through downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-10.jpg)
![Alan Mitchell ('20) leads the Nanook Nation troop in the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-11.jpg)
![Participants of the 2023 Golden Days Parade hand out candy and merchandise to spectators in the crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-13.jpg)
![An unmanned drone is pulled through the streets of downtown Fairbanks by members of the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft System Integration (ACUASI) as part of Nanook Nation in the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-15.jpg)
![One of the test rockets from the Poker Flats Research Range is pulled through the parade alongside members of the UAF Geophysical Institute during the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-16.jpg)
![UAF staff and alum wave to the crowd while dancing through the streets of downtown Fairbanks during the 2023 Golden Days Parade march.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-17.jpg)
![Alumni Storytelling Manager Katie Straub waves to the crowd while sporting a 70s throwback outfit as part of the theme for the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-18.jpg)
![UAF staff and alum wave to the crowd from the Nanook Nation float during the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-19.jpg)
![Darryl Lewis Sr. waves to the crowd as he stands next to the Nanook Rifle Team's NCAA championship trophies on board the UAF float for the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-21.jpg)
![Institutional Events Coordinator Kara Nash, center, hands her daughter stickers and candy to pass out during the 2023 Golden Day Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-24.jpg)
![Students of the UAF CTC Fire Science Academy lead the Nanook Nation troop as they walk down the streets of downtown Fairbanks holding the sign for 'Best Non-Commercial' float at the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-25.jpg)
![The UAF Golden Days Parade float makes its way through downtown Fairbanks with alumni, staff, and students following close behind.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-26.jpg)
![Participates in the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-30.jpg)
![Students of the UAF CTC Fire Academy walk the streets of downtown Fairbanks as part of Nanook Nation during the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-31.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-1.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-3.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-4.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-5.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-6.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-7.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-11.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-12.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-13.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-14.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-16.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-17.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-19.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-20.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-21.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-23.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-25.jpg)
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-27.jpg)
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![Willie Blakburn, center, takes a selfie photo with UAF Alumni Darryl Lewis Sr., left, and Adam Wool, right, both class of '88, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023. Wool was the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award recipient.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-68.jpg)
Willie Blackburn, center, takes a selfie photo with UAF alumni Darryl Lewis Sr., left, and Adam Wool, right, both class of '88, as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023. Wool was the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award recipient. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony and enjoy a catered buffet Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![Members of the Troth Yeddha' Dance Group open the ceremony as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-28.jpg)
Members of the Troth Yeddha' Dance Group open the ceremony as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![UAF Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash gives her welcoming remarks as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-85.jpg)
UAF Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash gives welcomes UAF alumni in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-74.jpg)
UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![Members of the Troth Yeddha' Dance Group open the ceremony as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-78.jpg)
Members of the Troth Yeddha' Dance Group open the ceremony as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![UAF Alumnus Brianna Gray ('11, '12) is presented with the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award by Master of Ceremonies and UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener, center, and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-109.jpg)
UAF alumna Brianna Gray ('11, '12) is presented with the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award by UAF Alumni Association Vice President Rhonda Widener, center, and Executive Director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![Adam Wool, left, UAF Alumnus ('88), Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator, is presented with the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award by Master of Ceremonies and UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener, center, and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-107.jpg)
Adam Wool '88, left, a Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator, is presented with the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award by UAF Alumni Association Vice President Rhonda Widener, center, and UAFAA Executive Director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![Alaska State Representative Ashley Carrick, left, presents UAF Alumnus Brianna Gray ('11, '12), second from left, with a Legislative Citation along with (continuing right) Master of Ceremonies and UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-126.jpg)
Alaska state Rep. Ashley Carrick, left, presents UAF alumnus Brianna Gray '11, '12, second from left, with a legislative citation, along with (continuing to right) UAF Alumni Association Vice President Rhonda Widener and UAFAA Executive Director Theresa Bakker, right, as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![UAF Alumnus Darryl Lewis Sr. ('88), right, takes a selfie with fellow alumni Adam Wool ('88), left, and Brianna Gray ('11, '12) as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023. Wool received the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award, and Gray received the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-147.jpg)
UAF alumnus Darryl Lewis Sr. '88, right, takes a selfie with fellow alumnus Adam Wool '88, left, and Brianna Gray '11, '12 as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. Wool received the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award, and Gray received the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![UAF Alumnus Brianna Gray ('11, '12), right introduces her daughter Aaliyah Gray while giving her acceptance speech after receiving the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-121.jpg)
UAF alumnus Brianna Gray '11, '12, right, introduces her daughter Aaliyah Gray while giving her acceptance speech after receiving the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award. UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![Alaska State Representative Ashley Carrick, second from left, presents Adam Wool, UAF Alumnus ('88), Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator, third from left, with a Legislative Citation along with Master of Ceremonies and UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener, right, and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker, left, as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-135.jpg)
Alaska state Rep. Ashley Carrick, second from left, presents Adam Wool '88, a Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator, third from left, with a legislative citation, along with UAF Alumni Association Vice President Rhonda Widener, right, and UAFAA Executive Director Theresa Bakker, left, as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-150.jpg)
UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Reception & Awards
![Adam Wool, right, UAF Alumnus ('88), Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator addresses the audience after receiving the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award as UAF Alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Reception and Alumni Awards Thursday, evening, July 13, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7424-101.jpg)
Adam Wool '88, right, a Fairbanks businessman and former state legislator, addresses the audience after receiving the 2023 William R. Cashen Service Award as UAF alumni gather in the Regents' Great Hall on the UAF campus for the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion reception and alumni awards ceremony on Thursday evening, July 13, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Campus Day - Meet Yogi
![UAF Alumnus Ron Fayer ('62), right, and his brother Stan Fayer, left, pose with their cameras while taking photos as UAF Alumni stop by the Joseph E. Usibelli Building Atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF Campus Police K9 officer, during the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Campus Day on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7425-4.jpg)
UAF alumnus Ron Fayer '62, right, and his brother Stan Fayer, left, pose with their cameras while taking photos as UAF alumni stop by the Usibelli Building atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF campus police K9 officer, during the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Campus Day - Meet Yogi
![UAF Alumni stop by the Joseph E. Usibelli Building Atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF Campus Police K9 officer, during the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Campus Day on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023. Pictured with Yogi from left are alumnus Darryl Lewis Sr., officer Jill Copeland, alumnus Lorna Shaw, UAF Alumni Association vice president Rhonda Widener, and UAF Alumni Relations director and UAF Alumni Association executive director Theresa Bakker.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7425-16.jpg)
UAF alumni stop by the Usibelli Building atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF campus police K9 officer, during the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023. Pictured with Yogi from left are alumnus Darryl Lewis Sr., Officer Jill Copeland, alumnus Lorna Shaw, UAF Alumni Association Vice President Rhonda Widener, and UAFAA Executive Director Theresa Bakker. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Alumni Reunion Campus Day - Meet Yogi
![UAF Alumni stop by the Joseph E. Usibelli Building Atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF Campus Police K9 officer, during the Annual Nanook Rendezvous Alumni Reunion Campus Day on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/EE-23-7425-32.jpg)
UAF alumni stop by the Usibelli Building Atrium to visit after lunch and meet Yogi, the new UAF campus police K9 officer, during the annual Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion on the UAF campus Friday afternoon, July 14, 2023. UAF photo by Eric Engman.
Golden Days Parade
![Students enrolled in the UAF CTC Fire Science Academy stand in attention as their captain gives them orders before the start of the 2023 Golden Days Parade](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-1.jpg)
Students enrolled in the UAF Community and Technical College Fire Science Academy stand in attention as their captain gives them orders before the start of the 2023 Golden Days Parade. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Members of the UAF Geophysical Institute stand beneath a test rocket from the Poker Flats Research Range before pulling it through downtown Fairbanks for the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-3.jpg)
Members of the UAF Geophysical Institute stand beneath a test rocket from the Poker Flat Research Range before pulling it through downtown Fairbanks for the 2023 Golden Days Parade. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![K9 Officer Jill Copeland gives Officer Yogi a command while Nook holds the leash before the start of the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-6.jpg)
Officer Jill Copeland gives K9 Officer Yogi a command while Nook holds the leash before the start of the 2023 Golden Days Parade. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Left to right, Adam Rubin, Kyle Agustines, Felicia Burud, Alan Mitchell, Darryl Lewis Sr., Theresa Bakker, Kara Nash and Nook, take a photo in front the 2023 Golden Days Parade float after winning the award for 'Best Non-Commercial' float.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-7.jpg)
Left to right, Adam Rubin, Kyle Agustines, Felicia Burud, Alan Mitchell, Darryl Lewis Sr., Theresa Bakker, Kara Nash and Nook take a photo in front the 2023 Golden Days Parade float after winning the award for best noncommercial float. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Nook showcases the 2023 Golden Days UAF parade float 'So Blue and Golden!' designed by Kyle Augustines](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-9.jpg)
Nook showcases the 2023 Golden Days UAF parade float "So Blue and Golden!" designed by Kyle Agustines. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Participants of UAF's 2023 Golden Days Parade march gather for a group photo before walking through downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-10.jpg)
Participants in UAF's 2023 Golden Days Parade march gather for a group photo before walking through downtown Fairbanks. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Alan Mitchell ('20) leads the Nanook Nation troop in the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-11.jpg)
Alan Mitchell '20 leads the Nanook Nation troop in the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Participants of the 2023 Golden Days Parade hand out candy and merchandise to spectators in the crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-13.jpg)
Participants in the 2023 Golden Days Parade hand out candy and merchandise to spectators in the crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![An unmanned drone is pulled through the streets of downtown Fairbanks by members of the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft System Integration (ACUASI) as part of Nanook Nation in the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-15.jpg)
An unmanned drone is pulled through the streets of downtown Fairbanks by UAF Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft System Integration staff as part of the Nanook Nation entry in the 2023 Golden Days Parade. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![One of the test rockets from the Poker Flats Research Range is pulled through the parade alongside members of the UAF Geophysical Institute during the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-16.jpg)
One of the test rockets from the Poker Flat Research Range is pulled during the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![UAF staff and alum wave to the crowd while dancing through the streets of downtown Fairbanks during the 2023 Golden Days Parade march.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-17.jpg)
UAF staff and alumni wave to the crowd while dancing through the streets of downtown Fairbanks during the 2023 Golden Days Parade march. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Alumni Storytelling Manager Katie Straub waves to the crowd while sporting a 70s throwback outfit as part of the theme for the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-18.jpg)
Katie Straub, UAF Alumni Association storytelling manager, waves to the crowd while sporting a '70s throwback outfit as part of the theme for the 2023 Golden Days Parade. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![UAF staff and alum wave to the crowd from the Nanook Nation float during the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-19.jpg)
UAF staff and alumni wave to the crowd from the Nanook Nation float during the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Darryl Lewis Sr. waves to the crowd as he stands next to the Nanook Rifle Team's NCAA championship trophies on board the UAF float for the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-21.jpg)
Darryl Lewis Sr. waves to the crowd as he stands next to the Nanook rifle team's NCAA championship trophies on board the UAF float for the 2023 Golden Days Parade in downtown Fairbanks. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Institutional Events Coordinator Kara Nash, center, hands her daughter stickers and candy to pass out during the 2023 Golden Day Parade in downtown Fairbanks.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-24.jpg)
Kara Nash, UAF institutional events coordinator, hands her daughter stickers and candy to pass out during the 2023 Golden Day Parade in downtown Fairbanks. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Students of the UAF CTC Fire Science Academy lead the Nanook Nation troop as they walk down the streets of downtown Fairbanks holding the sign for 'Best Non-Commercial' float at the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-25.jpg)
Students of the UAF Community and Technical College Fire Science Academy lead the Nanook Nation troop as they walk down the streets of downtown Fairbanks holding the sign for best noncommercial float at the 2023 Golden Days Parade. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![The UAF Golden Days Parade float makes its way through downtown Fairbanks with alumni, staff, and students following close behind.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-26.jpg)
The UAF Golden Days Parade float makes its way through downtown Fairbanks with alumni, staff and students following close behind. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Participates in the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-30.jpg)
Participants enjoy the 2023 Golden Days Parade. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Golden Days Parade
![Students of the UAF CTC Fire Academy walk the streets of downtown Fairbanks as part of Nanook Nation during the 2023 Golden Days Parade.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7427-31.jpg)
Students of the UAF Community and Technical College Fire Science Academy walk the streets of downtown Fairbanks as part of Nanook Nation's entry in the 2023 Golden Days Parade. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-1.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-3.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-4.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-5.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-6.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-7.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-11.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-12.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-13.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-14.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-16.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-17.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-19.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-20.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-21.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-23.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-25.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.
Goldpanners Nanook Night
![UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook Night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanner's July 14th match-up against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal off the evening for the home crowd.](/alumni/images/reunion/gallery/2023/LV-23-7426-27.jpg)
UAF alumni, staff and students attend the 2023 Nanook night at Growden Field for the Alaska Goldpanners' July 14 matchup against the California Halos. The Goldpanners finished with an 8-3 win over the Halos to seal the evening for the home crowd. UAF photo by Leif Van Cise.