The liberal arts teach skills in creativity, communication and critical thinking.
Home to the arts, humanities and social sciences the College of Liberal Arts helps to prepare students for success in many fields and teachs meaningful ways of engaging with the world. Education in the liberal arts fosters critical thinking skills, fosters social involvement and increases earning power.
Clarity magazine
Clarity magazine is mailed to CLA's many friends, alumni and donors each year, and focuses on the stories of CLA's current students, faculty and staff.
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Academic Excellence + Experiential Learning
Combine the rigorous study of society, culture and politics with Alaska's signature Arctic research. One of the biggest things UAF has going for it is its small classes, which foster an environment of working with peers. You're not just in it for yourself.
Make your mark on the world. Choosing the College of Liberal Arts helps you to explore a wide range of careers and professional fields. We engage every voice and instill a drive to discover that goes far beyond the classroom.
Developing and enhancing abilities, including critical analysis and thinking, creativity, cross-cultural communication and ethical debate, are at the core of every student’s experience.
News
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Talk on integrating Arctic security policy and scientific research
February 19, 2020
Visiting speaker Chad Briggs will discuss the integration of Arctic security policy and scientific research Feb. 19 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Akasofu 401.
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Psi Chi Valentine’s Day fundraiser
February 12, 2020
The Department of Psychology student organization, Psi Chi, will be selling Valentine's Day carnations and have a make-your-own card station at Arctic Java this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Events
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FEB15
Online https://alaska.academicworks.com/
11:59 p.m. -
FEB19
Wood Center Ballroom
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -
March11-14
One Health, One Future Conference
Online https://www.uaf.edu/onehealth/
All Day Event