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Engineering building ribbon cutting today
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UAF is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house in the new engineering building Friday, Dec. 8, from 4-6 p.m. Read more
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Faculty workshop Dec. 8 to collaborate on climate change assignments
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Faculty will work in small groups to create shared climate change-based assignments that enhance their curriculum and help students see connections between disciplines. Read more
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Skiers, snowmachiners help improve snow models
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Snow falling silently on Alaska’s mountains will in a few months transform into a medium for migrating salmon, and so much more. “That snowflake that falls on the mountain now is water that flows in streams and rivers late in summer,” said Gabe Wolken, a glaciologist who works both for the state and the University of Alaska. Wolken and his colleagues recently added a snow-depth button to a smartphone app that allows anyone to add information about favorite winter landscapes and help scientists in the process. Read more
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What's on today
What's on this weekend
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Honorary degree nominations due Jan. 30, 2018
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Honorary degree nominations for Commencement 2019 must be received by Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Read more
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Emeriti nominations due
Jan. 31, 2018
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Emeriti nominations for Commencement 2018 must be received by Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Read more
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Emil Usibelli Award nominations due Jan. 31, 2018
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The deadline for nominations for the 2018 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards is Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Read more
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Featured photo of the week
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The Regents' Great Hall, on the Fairbanks campus, is now open to the public. The newly refurbished hall features an aurora-like installation on the ceiling. Read more
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About Cornerstone
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The Cornerstone staff and faculty newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to employees each weekday. You can submit news items here.
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The is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual. Learn more about UA's .
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