Boreal forest mountain ridge and river valley somewhere north of Fairbanks in early September.

Chapin to receive 2019 Volvo Environment Prize

Photo of Terry Chapin standing with mountains, trees and a lake in the background
Professor emeritus and ecologist Terry Chapin has been named the 2019 recipient of the Volvo Environment Prize. The prize, in its 30th year, recognizes one person worldwide for outstanding scientific discoveries in the areas of environmental science and sustainable development. Read more

2020-2021 financial aid applications open

All students should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to apply for financial aid. Read on for tips on completing it. Read more

Student recruitment materials updated

Welcome to Nanook Nation, naturally inspiring. Words over a picture of two people taking photos on tripods as the sky darkens and a yellow and purple aurora emerges. They are standing in the snow on the taiga, with a low hill in the distance.
The viewbook, an easy-to-read booklet, profiles the university for prospective students. Read more

Extension to offer required food safety training

Food safety management training will take place by videoconference Oct. 29 in Fairbanks, Palmer, Valdez, Juneau, Sitka, Unalakleet, Unalaska and other communities as requested. Read more

What's on today

Flu clinic (MBS)
ASUAF budget, consolidation forum

Deadlines and reminders

Usibelli Award nominations (due Oct. 18)

Seminar: Science, action on climate change

Studio head shot of Peter Frumhoff
The Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center will host a discussion on science and policy with visiting scientist Peter Frumhoff Oct. 10 from 2-4 p.m. in Akasofu 501. Read more

U.S. census data workshop

Learn how to find and use census data at this workshop from 1:15-2 p.m. Oct. 17 in the BP Design Theater. Read more

Anthropology colloquium: 'Yup'ik Mask Come Home'

The talk, presented by Tim Troll and James Barker, will take place Oct. 18 from 3-5 p.m. in the museum auditorium. Read more

Green Bikes Winter Biking Workshop

The session, from 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 23, will focus on winter biking, maintenance and clothing. Read more

UWA's 2019 Holiday Bazaar

The annual University Women’s Association Holiday Bazaar will be at the Pioneer Park Civic Center
Nov. 2-3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Read more

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