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New UAF-designed device sanitizes masks for first responders

New UAF-designed device sanitizes masks for first responders
An ultraviolet light device developed by UAF's Geophysical Institute disinfects N95 masks so they can be reused by first responders. Two of the units have been delivered to Fairbanks organizations; eight more are in the queue. Read more

Salmon across Alaska getting smaller, impacting people and ecosystems

Salmon across Alaska getting smaller, impacting people and ecosystems
Salmon species across Alaska are returning to spawn at a smaller size, according to a study led by researchers at UAF. Read more

What's on today

Food preservation: Fruit in jars
Blackboard Bootcamp
VA educational benefits session
Orientation for new-to-online students
Blackboard Course Copy training
Fall 2020 Zoom training
‘Intro to Blackboard’ session for students
Fall 2020 CourseLeaf workshop
Alaska EPSCoR seed grants workshop

Deadlines and reminders

Residence halls open to all students (Aug. 20)

Reminder: Chancellor's forum on COVID-19 tomorrow

Chancellor Dan White will host a forum on Aug. 21 at 9 a.m. with epidemiologist Dr. Tom Hennessey to discuss aerosols and COVID-19 testing. Read more

'Wednesday Group' offers weekly for students

The Student Health and Counseling Center is hosting the Wednesday Group, an eight-week open group for students to connect, socialize and support mental wellness. Read more

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