Moisture played a role in megafaunal extinctions

A new study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution reveals that increased moisture levels may have been a primary cause of death for giant herbivores approximately 10,000 years ago. Read more

Chancellor finalist forums begin Thursday, April 20

Four finalists for the UAF chancellor position will be visiting campus beginning Thursday, April 20. Forums are planned for the community and for faculty, staff and students. Anyone is welcome to attend any of the forums. Note that there have been minor schedule/venue updates since the finalists were announced on April 17. Please visit the chancellor search page for the most up-to-date … Read more

Pleistocene Park an experiment in adventure

More than 700 donors believe in an attempt to recreate the ice age in Siberia. The operators of Pleistocene Park have raised more than $100,000 in a crowdfunding effort to bring bison and yaks to eastern Russia. The creators think the animals will help convert tundra to ancient grasslands that will slow global warming. Read more

Faculty to RSVP now for Saturday commencement

Since there will be no rehearsal for the Fairbanks campus' 95th graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 6, it's important to know who's coming in advance. If you're planning to participate in commencement, let coordinators know now. Read more

May 3 ceremony marks 100 years since UAF's creation

Brief speeches, a re-enactment and a birthday cake on May 3 will mark the 100th anniversary of UAF's creation. Everyone is invited to the ceremony, which will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Centennial Square, between Wickersham Hall and the Gruening Building. Read more

Nominations due for Staff Council's May 1 election

UAF Staff Council will elect its 2017-2018 president and vice president at a meeting scheduled for 8:45–11:15 a.m. Monday, May 1, in the Wood Center ballroom. Nominations may be submitted either online or in person. Read more

Alaska FFA convention set in Palmer

Some 150 FFA members will gather in Palmer April 18-21 for the Alaska FFA State Convention. The 41st annual event will take place at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and at Mat-Su College. Read more

UAF student to intern in NASA's flying laboratory

NASA has selected a University of Alaska Fairbanks undergraduate student to intern in a most unusual laboratory — one that flies 2,000 feet high in the sky. Svea Southall, a mathematics major from Unalakleet, will fly aboard a NASA research aircraft this summer to study the Earth's lands, oceans and atmosphere. Read more

Sign up to help during SpringFest Service

SpringFest Service offers some of the finest and most festive ways to give back to your campus and community on Friday, April 21. Read more

Kids in temporary care can do wildfire science at camp

Young people in foster homes or other temporary care have an opportunity to spend June 26-30 exploring wildfire science at an Interior Alaska forest camp. Read more

Dining gift cards now available

Gift cards are now available in denominations of $5 and $10 for dining locations on campus. Read more

Alaska Sea Grant hosts free science symposium in Kodiak

Alaska Sea Grant will host the Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium from April 18-21 at the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center. The event connects the Kodiak community to regional marine science research. Read more

GI Tract 5K Fun Walk/Run is April 30

The GI Tract 5K Fun Walk/Run on April 30 will raise money for the American Heart Association. The event will start in front of the Elvey Building, home of the Geophysical Institute, at 2 p.m. The cost is $25 per participant or $35 for two. All proceeds will go to the American Heart Association through the UAF Gee Whiz … Read more

Plant pathologists to honor Jenifer McBeath

UAF Professor Jenifer McBeath of the School of Natural Resources and Extension has been selected as a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society.

She will be honored in an awards presentation during the society’s annual meeting Aug. 5-9 in San Antonio, Texas. Read more

Regents pass resolution supporting college scholarships and grants

On April 13, 2017, the University of Alaska Board of Regents heard an assessment from UA President Jim Johnsen and chancellors on contingency plans should the university receive budget cuts from the Alaska Legislature. Regents unanimously passed a resolution in support of the Alaska Higher Education Investment Fund, the Alaska Performance Scholarship and the Alaska Education Grant. Read more

Alaska scientists help name new elasmosaur species from Montana

A fossil discovered by a Montana hunter in the late summer of 2010 is a new species of an ancient marine reptile group known as plesiosaurs. Read more

Update your college savings during open enrollment

The UA College Savings Plan would like to remind UA employees that the open enrollment period for employee benefits, April 17-May 15, is a great time to start, review or increase college savings for a loved one. You can save through employee payroll deductions or automatic monthly contributions from your bank account. Read more

Best in the West backs Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta entrepreneurs

A dozen entrepeneurs have received a total of $35,225 through the 2017 Best in the West small business competition sponsored in part by the UAF Kuskokwim Campus Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. Read more

Volunteer at UAF's 95th graduation ceremony

Volunteers are needed in a multitude of areas to assist with commencement 2017 — UAF's 95th graduation ceremony. Parking attendants, greeters and information table support are all needed. Read more

Stormwater committee to hold open house

The Fairbanks Storm Water Advisory Committee will host an open house on Tuesday, May 16, at the Noel Wien Public Library auditorium. There, the committee will share recent actions to improve local waterways and explain how community members can help. The free event runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and will include a presentation, refreshments and kids' activities. Representatives from … Read more

Alaskans invited to 'purple up' on April 21

April is Month of the Military Child, and Alaskans are asked to “purple up” on April 21 to honor military youth. Candi Dierenfield, the Alaska 4-H Military Partnerships program director, said wearing purple is a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Read more

Teaching Tip: Create 'microlearning' to reinforce learning

Social media is full of short bursts of content. Viewers can watch when and where they have time. You can do the same thing with “microlearning." Read more

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