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Reminder: Shared services forum tomorrow

Chancellor White will host a forum on shared services Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 1-2 p.m. You can submit questions in advance. Read more

Arctic ground squirrels recycle nutrients to endure deep hibernation

Carla Frare photo. A researcher at the University of Alaska Fairbanks holds a hibernating Arctic ground squirrel.
By studying the body chemistry of hibernating Arctic ground squirrels, researchers have found that the animals are able to recycle their body’s own nutrients to survive during a long, inactive winter. Read more

What's on today

December Faculty Senate meeting
Prep for spring with three-hour Blackboard Bootcamp
UAF United Way: Senior Center/Meals on Wheels

Deadlines and reminders

Ice Box literary journal submissions (Dec. 11)
Ethics Act compliance, disclosure
Supervising for Success training
Winter break snow removal, vehicle relocation

Extension food preservation series begins Jan. 4

Extension food preservation series begins Jan. 4
Individuals who want to learn how to safely preserve foods at home may sign up for an online course offered by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. The seven-week training begins Jan. 4. Read more

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