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Largen named Alaska Nanooks hockey coach

Erik Largen
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Keith Champagne has named Erik Largen the head coach of the Alaska Nanooks men’s ice hockey program. Largen has served as the Nanooks’ assistant coach for the past two seasons. Read more

UAF student studies whale-watching impacts on humpbacks

UAF student studies whale-watching impacts on humpbacks
Whale watching is a booming business in Alaska’s state capital. In the past 20 years, the number of whale-watching boats in the waters around Juneau has roughly doubled. Scientists are hoping to find out if this burgeoning industry is affecting the animals.
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What's on today

Final exams begin

Deadlines and reminders

Open enrollment (ends May 11)
Deadline to apply for summer, fall admission

RSVP for Provost Henrichs' retirement celebration

There's still a little time left to RSVP for Provost Henrich's retirement celebration May 10, but hurry!
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Dog days of finals at library

The library will enjoy a finals week visit from Companions Inc. volunteers and their wonderful furry friends again. Read more

DRAW offers bear safety clinic

The UAF Department of Recreation, Adventure and Wellness will host a bear safety clinic May 2 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in 107 Murie Building. Read more

Get three credits in two weeks during MAYmester, May 7-18

You can complete a three-credit course in two weeks during Summer Sessions' MAYmester, and it is not too late to register. Read more

Fairbanks Flutists' 38th annual concert

The Fairbanks Flutists will present their 38th annual concert, "Frozen Flutes: Music of the Circumpolar North," May 12 at 8 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall.
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Undergraduate Research Experience grant applications open

Undergraduates can submit proposals for Undergraduate Research Experiences grants for the fall 2018 and spring 2019 semesters. Up to $5,000 will be awarded to students who have identified a project and mentor in biomedical or
health research. Applications are due May 27.
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