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Budget update: Feb. 12, 2020

The Tuition and Fee Committee is tasked with addressing the complexities of the current UAF fee structure and recommending solutions. Read more

Honors students donate to Kaktovik school

Students in UAF's Honors College are donating money they earned working as coat checkers at last weekend's Blue and Gold Celebration to help rebuild a school in Kaktovik. Read more

Rasmuson's 50 Objects Project

Join the Rasmuson Library in celebrating its 50th anniversary this spring by helping choose its most precious and unique items for a special exhibit.
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Grad Fair 2020

woman accepting her diploma onstage
A grad fair for those eligible to graduate will take place March 4 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. Read more

No-frills catering options now available

Dining Services' catering menu has expanded to include no-frills catering options to help departments stay within their budget. Read more

What's on today

Psi Chi Valentine’s Day fundraiser

Deadlines and reminders

Submit FY22 initiative proposals (Feb. 17)
Toolik Station emerging scholar award (March 15)
Backup for Windows, Mac

Fairbanks history event explores breaking barriers

A celebration of Fairbanks history takes place this week, with more than 250 students in grades K-12 exploring the theme of "breaking barriers."
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Visiting speaker to discuss meditation

Visiting speaker Jeff Kitzes will talk about establishing and maintaining a meditation practice Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. in The Well, 334 Duckering.
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Psi Chi Valentine's Day fundraiser

The Department of Psychology student organization, Psi Chi, will be selling Valentine's Day carnations and have a make-your-own card station at Arctic Java this week from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Read more

'How to Talk to a Satellite'

On Feb. 18, Denise Thorsen will present “How to Talk to a Satellite.” The talk is part of the Science for Alaska Lecture Series, sponsored by the Geophysical Institute and presented Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. at Raven Landing, 1222 Cowles St. Read more

Teaching Tip: Use student conferences for positive rapport

Research shows that relationships between students and instructors is “one of the most important factors” contributing to student success. Read more

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