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Friday Focus: High hopes
Keith Champagne visits with students in Arctic Java in 2017.
During difficult times when we had nothing else, we had hope or high hope that tomorrow was going to be a better day or time. Read more

Graduating Eagle teachers take students to UAF ceremony
Students at Eagle Community School will visit Fairbanks during commencement ceremonies on May 4, when secondary teacher Zach Sanders, left, and principal teacher Kristy Jones-Robbins, right, will receive their master's degrees from UAF. Photo courtesy of Kristy Jones-Robbins.
When Kristy Jones-Robbins and Zach Sanders receive their master’s degrees from UAF on Saturday, the Eagle Community School teachers will have nearly half of their hometown there to watch. Read more

Grant for pet care, vet student training in Southwest Alaska
A University of Alaska Fairbanks veterinary student performs a checkup on a dog before the 2018 Yukon Quest. A new grant-funded Bethel-based program will offer vet services and student training in the region.
A new grant will allow students from Colorado State University and UAF to assist with veterinary care in remote Southwest Alaska communities. Read more

A powdery idea for sea-ice loss
A powdery idea to reduce sea-ice loss
A team of researchers has a plan to slow the melting of northern sea ice using a sand-like substance.
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What's on today

Gee Whiz Heart Walk bake sale
Ice Box release party
Fairbanks Cello Festival

What's on this weekend

Commencement (Sat)
Food preservation: Pickles, chutney, sauerkraut (Sat)
Local agriculture celebration (Sun)

Deadlines and reminders

Apply for eCampus iTeach workshop (today)

Happy birthday, UAF!
A reenactor plays the role of Gov. Strong signing the bill creating the Agricultural College and School of Mines on May 3, 1917. The Nanook mascot stands in the background.
Alaska’s first college got its start when the territorial governor signed a bill for the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines on May 3, 1917.
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Pub's last day, summer reopening
The Pub will close for two weeks after May 3 and then reopen for the summer on May 20. Read more

Summer shuttle schedule
The shuttle service will reduce its hours of operation for the summer starting May 6. Read more

Spring Cleanup Day
The Office of Sustainability is encouraging teams to clean up the Fairbanks campus and along Farmers Loop on May 9. Read more

Featured photo of the week
First-generation graduates gather for a group photo in front of Signers' Hall after a cording ceremony Saturday, April 27, 2019, on the Fairbanks campus. These graduates are the first people in their families to complete a higher education degree program.
First-generation graduates gather for a group photo in front of Signers' Hall after a cording ceremony Saturday, April 27, 2019, on the Fairbanks campus.
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