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New museum exhibit features polar bears

New museum exhibit features polar bears
The Polar Passion exhibit features some of Grace Schaible's collection of Inuit artwork from Nunavut in Northern Canada. The prints and drawings are internationally recognized for their cultural and artistic significance. "Stung," by Mialia Jaw. A new exhibit at the University of Alaska Museum of the North tells the story of an Alaska woman whose love … Read more

Down Memory Lane will highlight UAF history

Down Memory Lane, an eight-part interview series featuring retired University of Alaska Fairbanks faculty, will begin June 12. Read more
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Regents recognize Redmond for her work with students

Ginny Redmond, director of UAF's Student Support Services, was one of four university system staff members recognized by the UA Board of Regents with Staff Make Students Count awards. Read more

Do you know your building coordinator?

Do you know your building coordinator? Do you know what they do for you? Your building coordinator fills an extremely important role as the primary point of contact for building-related matters. Read more

Teaching Tip: Collaborative annotation brings context and conversation

Annotating helps a reader engage with, analyze and comprehend a text. Learn about online, collaborative annotation tools you can use in your class. Read more

Apply for URSA summer travel awards

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is accepting applications from undergraduate students for summer travel awards. Read more

Thank you for your help at Campus Flower Planting Day

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Save the date: Chancellor Thomas farewell open house

Be sure to save the date to give well wishes and say goodbye to outgoing Chancellor Dana Thomas and his wife, Kay. The couple will be fêted in an open house at the UAF Chancellor's Residence, 610 Kobuk Avenue, from 4-6 p.m. Monday, June 26. Read more

Apply for BLaST scholarships by June 18

The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites applications for scholarships. The deadline is June 18 at midnight for this round of scholarships. Read more

Sharing the trail with born Alaskans

Who is this girl, hair in braids, emerging from the tent with a full backpack? She is 10 years old, a recent fourth-grade graduate, out here with a friend from her class. Within the 20-year-old tent they share, they stay up for hours, chatting and giggling. It is mountain music. Read more

Regents discuss budget and enrollment, present awards

The University of Alaska Board of Regents used its June meeting in Fairbanks to address the options for the university’s fiscal year 2018 operating budget and agreed to reconvene later this month when the state budget is finalized by the Legislature. Read more

KUAC TV adds children's programming channel

KUAC TV will add a new channel broadcasting educational children’s programming 24 hours a day starting Monday, June 5. Read more

Machine shop prints femur model for Fairbanks surgeon

Machine shop prints femur model for Fairbanks surgeon
The machine shop at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute recently created a 3-D plastic model of a femur for a local surgeon. Read more

Ice Cream Thursdays are back

Every Thursday from noon-2 p.m., join the Student Activities Office for Ice Cream Thursdays all summer. Read more

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A bee looks to settle in for a landing on a flowering plum tree in front of the Rasmuson Library on the UAF campus in early May.
A bee looks to settle in for a landing on a flowering plum tree in front of the Rasmuson Library on the UAF campus in early May. Read more
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