New President's Professor in Energy: Mariko Shirazi

An engineer who started her training in Alaska is returning to her roots to help the Alaska Center for Energy and Power tackle the unique energy challenges of the North. Mariko Shirazi will be the first University of Alaska President’s Professor in Energy. Read more

Stacy Rasmus appointed interim CANHR director

Stacy Rasmus has been appointed interim director of the Center for Alaska Native Health and Research at the Institute of Arctic Biology, effective Jan. 1.
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What's on today

Deadline to RSVP for Green Dot training Jan. 11

KUAC offers free preview of 'Victoria' premiere

KUAC TV will show a free preview of the premiere episode in the second season of Masterpiece's "Victoria" on Jan. 14 in the Davis Concert Hall.
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Bartlett Speaker: Marika Anthony-Shaw

Marika Anthony-Shaw will speak Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. Anthony-Shaw is the violinist for Arcade Fire as well as the founder and CEO of Plus 1, an organization dedicated to matching performing artists with high-impact nonprofits.
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Summer Sessions travel: South Africa in 16 days

Join Summer Sessions for a 16-day exploration of South Africa's vast cultural heritage and political history Oct. 21-Nov. 5. Read more

Student activities during New Student Orientation Jan. 14-15

All students are welcome to join New Student Orientation and the Student Activities Office.
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