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Fireworks light up the sky Dec. 31 during the kickoff event for UAF's centennial, the New Year's Eve Sparktacular, on West Ridge of the Fairbanks campus. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.
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The rigors of research in the cold
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Rod Boertje knew it was getting cold when Park Service rangers took the dogs inside. Boertje, then a graduate student in wildlife biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was doing a study on caribou in Denali National Park in the early 1980s. Park rangers, saying it was too cold for the sled dogs that had brought Boertje to his study area, mushed the dogs back to a warm kennel. Boertje stayed behind, watching caribou to see what they did in the winter. He’s one of a few scientists who have done field work in Alaska on the coldest days of winter. Read more
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Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning receives national award
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UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning received the 2016 Creative and Innovative Award from the North American Association of Summer Sessions for its Alaska Dreaming program. Read more
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Teaching Tip: Untangling Google's growing Chrome universe
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This week's Teaching Tip explains the differences between Chrome, Chromecast, Cast, and Cast for Educations, and how to use them in your classroom. Read more
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Museum offers training for docents
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The UA Museum of the North is looking for volunteer docents for its school tour programs this semester. Docents will use the museum’s exhibits and hands-on collection to teach students about science, culture and art. No experience is necessary. Credit is available through UAF. Read more
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Better your health and earn a wellness rebate through Healthyroads
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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
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2017 UAF directory now available
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The printed 2017 UAF directory of employees and departments is now available. Read more
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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.
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KUAC offers two free events Jan. 15
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KUAC-TV, UAF's public television station, will host two premieres Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Davis Concert Hall. Read more
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Ahrns uses photos to convey ‘digestible weird science’
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A flash of red lightning. A pulsating aurora. These fleeting phenomena are hard to see with the naked eye, let alone capture with a camera. Yet University of Alaska Fairbanks doctoral student Jason Ahrns captures these images for research and art. Read more
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Ben the Balloon Guy to explore salmon life cycle at lecture
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Ben Meyer, aka Ben the Balloon Guy, will present the 2017 WINTERmester lecture, "Life Cycle of the Salmon," on Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Murie Building auditorium. Read more
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Nominations open for Staff Make Students Count Award
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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
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Chancellor's Cornerstone Award nomination period opens
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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
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Braband says farewell to UAF Outdoor Adventures
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Sam Braband is leaving his position as UAF's Outdoor Adventures program manager in February. Read more
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January museum programs explore heritage
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The UA Museum of the North is exploring heritage at hands-on programs during the month of January. Read more
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Pesticide applicator training offered
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The UAF Cooperative Extension Service will offer pesticide applicator certification training Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Read more
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Celebration of Neil Davis' life is Jan. 14
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A celebration of Thomas Neil Davis' life will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. at the University Community Presbyterian Church at 3510 College Road. Read more
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Usibelli Awards nomination deadline is Feb. 3
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The deadline for nominations for the 2017 Emil Usibelli Awards has been extended to Feb. 3, 2017. Read more
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About Cornerstone
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The Cornerstone staff and faculty weekly newsletter is emailed to employees each Wednesday. Please visit the news website, too.
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• Use this submission form to share your announcements.
• The deadline for submitting to Cornerstone is Tuesdays at noon.
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