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Friday Focus: Tense matters, too

Head shot of Dan White, taken outside in summer
— by Dan White. One night last week we had friends over for a single-family, outdoor bonfire. Seeing people (not on Zoom) talking, laughing, commiserating, healing and reminiscing — even socially distanced — is cathartic in this pandemic. Read more

UAF's Seward Marine Center celebrates 50 years

Photo by Gillian Braver. CFOS faculty Seth Danielson and Russ Hopcroft celebrate the 50th birthday of the GAK-1 oceanographic monitoring site in Resurrection Bay. Scientists have used SMC as a base for more than 100 occupations of GAK-1 since December 10, 1970.
The UAF Seward Marine Center celebrated its 50th birthday this year, marking a half-century of becoming the premier research-oriented marine facility in Southcentral Alaska. Read more

What's on today

Creating Inclusive Teams and Promoting a Culture of Respect

Deadlines and reminders

Blackboard Learn upgrade (today)
KUAC New Year's Even song dedication
Campus Mail Center holiday hours

UAF to host New Year’s Eve Sparktacular fireworks display

Fireworks explode near the Alaska Satellite Facility's new 11-meter antenna on UAF's West Ridge during the annual New Year's Eve Sparktacular event sponsored by local businesses.
UAF will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions’ 31st annual Sparktacular celebration on Thursday, Dec. 31. Fireworks will be launched from UAF’s West Ridge starting at 8 p.m. Read more

Nominations sought for UAF Alumni Association board

The UAF Alumni Association is accepting nominations to serve three-year terms on its 12-member board of directors, now through March 15, 2021. Read more

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