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Public testimony on university funding today

The Senate Finance Committee is hearing public testimony today on university funding. The subcommittee set state funding at $322.5 million, $14 million less than the House. You can testify on your views on funding the university at your local Legislative Information Office during specified times.
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Spring cleaning for the Really Free Market

When you start your spring cleaning, don't forget the 2018 Really Free Market. The ninth annual edition will take place May 19 in the parking lot near Lola Tilly Commons. Read more

Alaska creatures without us

Alaska creatures without us
In Alan Weisman’s book, "The World Without Us," the author ponders “a world from which we all suddenly vanished. Tomorrow.” People who study Alaska’s wildlife donated some thought to the subject.
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Student Recreation Center student recruitment

The Student Recreation Center is recruiting students to work as a recreation camp counselor, front desk staff, Department of Recreation, Adventure and Wellness youth camp manager, and facility support staff. Read more

What's on today

CEM annual awards banquet
Talk: #MeToo founder Tarana Burke
'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Museum Early Explorers: Stories
Seth Blohn junior voice recital

What's on this weekend

Racial equity workshop (Sat.)
'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (Sat./Sun.)
Ariana Horner junior voice recital (Sun.)

Earth Week feast, open house

Help celebrate the snowmelt and the Earth with a party! The Office of Sustainability will host its annual Earth Week feast and open house April 18. UAF departments, organizations and clubs are welcome to represent their activities at this event. Read more

Practical energy workshops set for April 9 in Fairbanks

Extension energy specialist Art Nash will lead workshops April 9 in Fairbanks on options for camp energy and heating greenhouses. Both workshops are free and will meet in the Westmark Hotel’s Tanana Trade Center. Remote Camp Energy will be offered from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Greenhouse Heat from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Read more

Featured photo of the week

Students, staff and faculty, together with members of the Autism Society of Alaska, braved the cold to form a human ribbon Tuesday, April 3, 2018, to kick off Autism Awareness Month at Constitution Park on the Fairbanks campus.
Students, staff and faculty, together with members of the Autism Society of Alaska, braved the cold to form a human ribbon April 3 to kick off Autism Awareness Month at Constitution Park on the Fairbanks campus. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.
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