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Couple gives $30,000 to geology program endowment

Photo of the Collinses with Leah Berman and Paul McCarthy.
TheCollege of Natural Science and Mathematics recently received an initial gift of $30,000 for the geology program from Charles M. and Geraldine V. Collins. Read more

Panoramic images on sale through library store

More than half the panoramic images available from the Alaska History Store are 40 percent off the regular price through Sept. 28. Read more

Alaska beetles survive unearthly temperatures

Alaska beetles survive unearthly temperatures
As we pull on our winter coats to shield our tropical bodies from the cold, there is a creature in our midst that survives Alaska’s coldest temperatures bare-naked. The red flat bark beetle lives as far north as there are balsam poplar trees in Alaska, hunkering down for the winter in the moist area between dead bark and tree. Read more

What's on today

Ceramic artist demonstration, presentation

Deadlines and reminders

Staff Council open house, mixer (Sept. 25)
Staff Council nominations (thru Sept. 30)

Accrediting commission will hold town hall at UAF

UAF's accrediting body, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, will hold a town hall meeting Monday, Sept. 24, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom to solicit member feedback and public comment. Read more

Sign up for Safe Zone training

A Safe Zone training on Sept. 26 will introduce participants to gender and sexuality through interactive activities. Read more

Alaska Nanooks weekly athletics roundup

Here's what's coming up this week in Alaska Nanooks news. Read more

Teaching Tip: Make your Google Docs accessible

Three ways to make your Google Docs more accessible to your students in online and face-to-face classes. Read more

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