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Nathan Belz named PacTrans Researcher of the Year

Nathan Belz, second from left, receives the 2018 PacTrans Research of the Year Award.
Belz received the award for his research, inclusion of students in his work, and his community service and leadership. Read more

WINTERmester registration

WINTERmester courses open for degree students
Nov. 12. Read more

Larry Hinzman to participate in Arctic Roundtable

Birch tree surrounded by spruce trees in winter.
Larry Hinzman will participate in the 21st Arctic Roundtable Nov. 13 at the Blue Loon. The event begins at 6 p.m. with snacks at 5:30 p.m. Read more

Alaska chickadees are brainy birds

Alaska chickadees are brainy birds
Alaska chickadees have proven themselves brainier than Colorado chickadees. A researcher at the University of California, Davis once compared black-capped chickadees from Anchorage to chickadees from Windsor, Colorado, and found that the Alaska birds cached more sunflower seeds and found the seeds quicker when they later searched for them.
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What's on today

Veterans Appreciation Day

Deadlines and reminders

Register for One Health planning meeting (today)
CEM dean candidate: Hamid Hefazi (Nov. 15)
Bookstore closures in November
Grad student space grant applications (Dec. 1)

Fairbanks Startup Week: Kickoff and pitch event

Grab some pizza, pitch your idea and get Startup Week started at this kick-off event Nov. 12 from
5-7 p.m. in Wood Center. Read more

IARC Salon: 'Mental Health in the Sciences'

Mental health in the sciences flyer
Hear insights from Kaja Brix, Jessie Young-Robertson and Gunnar Ebbesson on mental health in a science career from 2-3 p.m. in Akasofu 401. Read more

Noche de Ciencias (Science Night) Nov. 16

Middle schoolers can learn how fun STEM is at Noche de Ciencias, or Science Night, from 6-8 p.m. at Randy Smith Middle School! Read more

Diwali tickets on sale now

Diwali 2018 flyer
Get your tickets now to celebrate Diwali Nov. 17 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Read more

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