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Blue and Gold Gala to celebrate UAF centennial
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.
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The centennial celebration will recognize distinguished faculty, alumni, friends and supporters. Recipients of the Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards, respectively, will be Mary Ehrlander, David Newman and Laura Conner. Grace Schaible, the Usibelli family and the late Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson will be recognized as Philanthropists of the Century. Virginia Farmier will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award, and Jo Scott will receive the William R. Cashen Service Award.
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Attendees are encouraged to wear attire from the 1920s or semiformal wear.
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Tickets for the gala are $100. Net proceeds will benefit UAF students through the Centennial Cornerstone Scholarship and Fellowship Endowment.
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Centennial Square naming approved
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The redesignated pedestrian corridor in front of Wickersham Hall will be named Centennial Square in honor of UAF's centennial. Read more
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Centennial tab: Read all about it!
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The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner will publish an insert celebrating UAF's centennial in the Jan. 29 issue. The insert will include stories about UAF's history as well as interesting tales about our people and ideas. An events listing will be included on the back page that can serve as a guide for the year's activities. Watch for it and join us!
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Flora Jane Harper '35 was the first Alaska Native student to graduate from the University of Alaska. For her story and many more, visit our centennial website.
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Chapter 2 of UAF's timeline is online
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Explore UAF's history from its beginnings as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines through 1975. Chapters 1 (1905-1935) and 2 (1935-1975) are ready. The timeline is an extensive overview best viewed on a desktop computer, so grab a cup of coffee (or whatever drink you prefer) and prepare to immerse yourself in our history.Read more
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Events and activities
Join us throughout 2017 for a variety of activities and events that will celebrate our first 100 years while welcoming our next 100.
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Science for Alaska lecture
7 p.m., Jan. 31, Raven Landing
"The Almost Forgotten Earthquake of the Alaska Gold Rush"
Carl Tape, assistant professor, Geophysical Institute
Trivia tour of the century
Beginning Feb. 1, visit various locations on the Fairbanks campus to answer 20 trivia questions about UAF's history, and choose a fun prize at the end of your tour.
Blue and Gold Gala
6-10 p.m., Feb. 11, Carlson Center
Celebrate UAF's centennial with fine dining, music by Pamyua and a salute to our distinguished honorees.
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Help us spread the word on social media
Please tag all of your centennial related photos and posts throughout 2017 with #uaf100. Your posts will become part of our social media wall.
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