$300,000 Usibelli gift benefits power plant employees

A $300,000 donation from Usibelli Coal Mine will improve the working environment for employees at the new combined heat and power plant. Read more

Flipping the switch

University employees and supporters prepare to throw a ceremonial switch celebrating completion of the Combined Heat and Power Plant on Aug. 29. Pictured are UA President Jim Johnsen; Chilkoot Ward, from Facilities Services; Joe Usibelli Jr., president of Usibelli Coal Mine; state Sen. Pete Kelly; Chancellor Dan White; Doug Smith, from contractor Haskell Davis; and Mike Ruckhaus, of Facilities Services. View online

Annual 5K race promotes Troth Yeddha’ legacy

The Seventh Annual Troth Yeddha’ Run for the Park will start at noon Saturday, Sept. 8. The 5K race raises awareness about Troth Yeddha’ Park, on the Fairbanks campus, and celebrates Alaska Native history, culture and traditions. Read more

Museum to create online database of Alaska flora

It has been more than 50 years since scientists completed a comprehensive survey of Alaska’s plants. Now the University of Alaska Museum of the North will use a nearly $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to create an innovative online database of Alaska’s plants. Read more