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

Nanooks care

Ten students sit or lie on the grass in a circle outside the MBS complex. Many of them are eating or drinking. Many are smiling or engaging with each other.
Students are at the heart of the Nanook family. As the semester unfolds, here are some ways to help students get the self-care resources they might need.
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UAF executive officer

Head shot of Faye Gallant
UAF executive officer Nickole Conley is on a temporary leave of absence. Faye Gallant has agreed to serve as interim executive officer. Read more

KUAC hosts successful Downton Abbey fundraiser

Marcella Hill dressed as housekeeper Mrs. Hughes from Downton Abbey. She stands among cutouts of other characters from the show.
KUAC hosted a sold-out premiere of "Downton Abbey" Sept. 17 at Regal Cinema. Many attendees dressed in clothing appropriate for the late 1920s. Read more

What's on today

Accreditation open forum
One Health seminar

One Health seminars start
Sept. 23

John Walsh will open the 2019 series of One Health seminars, offered each Monday from 4-5 p.m. in the Murie building auditorium. Read more

BLaST research mixer

The mixer, on Sept. 24 from 4-6 p.m. in IARC 501, is one of the best ways to learn about research at UAF and project and networking opportunities.
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Presentation by Tasmanian educators

Educators creating a curriculum on Aboriginal history and ways of knowing will present their work Sept. 25 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room. Read more

Nanook Navigator training in October

Each week in October there will be a training session on this student success tool directed toward advisors and one for instructors. Read more

UAF researchers embark on an expedition frozen at sea

UAF researchers embark on an expedition frozen at sea
Five UAF researchers are among hundreds of scientists worldwide who will spend part of the coming year on board a research ship frozen in the Arctic sea ice. Read more

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