Bogoslof's reminder: Alaska is volcano country On a June day 105 years ago, in a green valley where the Aleutians merge with the mainland, the world fell apart. During an eruption that lasted three days in 1912, a vibrant landscape became the gray badlands known as the Valley of 10,000 Smokes. Read more

Volcano study examines relationship between seismic signals, sound waves Relationships between seismic signals and sound waves from an erupting volcano in Alaska may someday help scientists infer the status of an eruption they can't see. Read more

Scientists find methane-reducing cow diet Castelán-Ortega, a veterinarian, and Luisa Molina, an atmospheric scientist, monitored the respiration of cows and found steep reductions in methane when cows were fed a diet enhanced with certain plants. They presented their results in an eye-catching poster (featuring a cow with its head in a chamber that resembled a voting booth) at the recent fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco. Read more

UAF's middle and high school academy accepting applications The Alaska Summer Research Academy at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will accept applications from Feb. 1 to April 15 for its middle and high school programs. Read more

Master gardener training offered in Fairbanks Gardeners who want to improve their skills may sign up for a new session of master gardener training that begins Feb. 9 in Fairbanks. Read more

Blue and Gold Gala to celebrate UAF centennial The UAF will celebrate its first 100 years at the Blue and Gold Gala, which will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Carlson Center. Read more

'Selma' to be screened at UAF In a belated celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for the film "Selma" in Arctic Java on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Read more

January museum programs explore heritage The UA Museum of the North is exploring heritage at hands-on programs during the month of January. Read more

Free admission for staff and faculty at Feb. 4 basketball games Join your Alaska Nanooks women's and men's basketball teams on Feb. 4 for University of Alaska Staff/Faculty Appreciation Day. Read more

Visualize This! design competition opens University of Alaska researchers can enter the annual Visualize This! design competition through March 31. Read more

Brand tool tip: download templates Need to create a flier for a lecture, class or other UAF event but don't have a lot of time or design skills? University Relations has templates available for download to help you create an attractive, functional flier without requiring much time or expertise. Read more

Marine science symposium offers teaching ideas The Alaska Marine Science Symposium will feature opportunities for teachers and other educators to learn more about how to incorporate marine research into K-12 classrooms. Read more

Better your health and earn a wellness rebate through Healthyroads The Healthyroads wellness program offers UAF employees the chance to better their health and earn money. Eligible employees who complete the program requirements will earn a $600 wellness rebate. Read more

New exhibit explores museum collections A new exhibit at the University of Alaska Museum of the North explores the connection between research collections and the museum science they support. "Expedition Alaska: Archaeology and Mammalogy" contains dozens of objects from decades of field work by museum researchers and their students. Read more

UAF's online programs rank among best UAF ranked in four categories of U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Online Programs, including Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. Read more

Students explore science and math careers with COSMOS High school and college students interested in exploring science- and math-related careers can attend the first annual Careers of Science and Math Opportunity Summit at the UAF on Saturday, Feb. 4. Read more

Finalists identified for UAF diversity director position Two finalists have been identified in the search for a permanent director of the UAF Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity. Read more

Free science fun coming to Nome A science academy at the UAF will host a free science night in Nome to help the community celebrate its curiosity through hands-on activities. Read more

Pesticide applicator training offered The UAF Cooperative Extension Service will offer pesticide applicator certification training Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Read more

Chancellor's Cornerstone Award nomination deadline Feb. 10 It’s time to recognize the vital contributions staff make to UAF every day by submitting nominations for the 2017 Chancellor’s Cornerstone Award. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 10, 2017. Read more

Nominations open for Staff Make Students Count Award The nomination period is still open for the 2017 Staff Make Students Count Award. Consider nominating a co-worker who you know goes above and beyond when helping University of Alaska students. Read more

Usibelli Awards nomination deadline is Feb. 3 The deadline for nominations for the 2017 Emil Usibelli Awards has been extended to Feb. 3, 2017. Read more

Student spring award nominations sought Nominations are sought for the Marion Frances Boswell Award, the Joel Wiegert Award and the Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award, all of which recognize outstanding UAF graduates each year. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to submit nominations. The deadline is Feb. 13. Read more

Featured photo of the week

Senior Jaylee Mays drives toward the lane during a game against Northwest Nazarene University on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at the Alaska Airlines Court in the Patty Center. UAF photo by JR Ancheta

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