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

Friday Focus: All about the community

Evon Peter sits on a concrete bench in front of trees with autumn foliage.
The community college mission offers an entry point into postsecondary education for people of all backgrounds and stages of life. Read more

Maio awarded NSF CAREER grant to study storm hazards

Maio awarded NSF CAREER grant to study storm hazards
A National Science Foundation award to researcher Chris Maio will support research and education in western Alaska coastal communities that are affected by severe storms. Read more

Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast

Ned Rozell photo. Worthington Glacier north of Valdez is among many in Alaska that are quickly transforming into ocean water.
UAF researchers took a few breaths recently to put together a new document. In it, they summarize what scientists have observed in Alaska, a place that is changing faster than anywhere else in the U.S.
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What's on today

Museum Early Explorers: Animals in Art
Talk: 'The Power of Natural Products'

What's on this weekend

Swimming: Blue and Gold (Sat.)
Starvation Gulch (Sat.)
Equinox Marathon (Sat.)
Michael Krauss memorial (Sun.)

Deadlines and reminders

Arctic Innovation Competition submission (due today)

CLA convocation

Todd Sherman, standing in front of one of his paintings
Todd Sherman will help celebrate CLA's students and achievements at this convocation Sept. Sept. 24 from 1-2 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall. Read more

Symposium highlights lessons from Anchorage earthquake

A symposium next week will focus on the 2018 earthquake and its consequences, and highlight the research during the past year. Read more

UA Press cookies, book event

Grab a cookie while browsing through UA Press titles at this free, public event Sept. 27 from 2-6 p.m. at 1760 Westwood Way. Read more

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