Coronavirus update: Feb. 13

UAF is monitoring the Alaska Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Centers for Disease Control for up-to-date information. Read more

Engaging, recruiting back, supporting stop-out students

An upcoming webinar, "Engaging, Recruiting Back and Supporting Stop-Out Students," will be held Feb. 25 in the BP Design Theater from 10-11 a.m. Read more

Toolik project available for URSA-funded student

The project must be done in conjunction with an URSA summer grant; applications are due Feb. 23. Read more

Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference abstracts

A man stands in long grass by the edge of the ocean. He is hold a tall pole with a small box attached to the top, possibly a camera or a measurement device.

Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for presentations for the Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference in early April. Read more

$5,000 technology awards

Photo of a 3D printer. Next to it are model printouts of two skulls, a small Egyptian bust, what appears to be a jawbone and two other items that are not clearly discernible.

Students, staff and faculty can apply for grants for technology-related equipment and software for student-based instruction and research. The deadline is March 23. Read more

Nominations for Brina Kessel Medal for Excellence in Science

Nominations for the Brina Kessel Medal for Excellence in Science

Nominations are due March 20. The medal is presented annually to an outstanding senior in natural sciences at UAF. Read more

What's on today

Planning for Retirement workshops

Men's basketball v. Central Washington

Talk: Intersection of race, faith, sexuality

Psi Chi Valentine’s Day fundraiser

Deadlines and reminders

Order Valentine’s Day gift pack (today)

FY22 initiatives proposals (Feb. 17)

RSVP for faculty calling campaign (Feb. 17-21)

PhD student wellness meeting (Feb. 21)

Undergrad research: ocean acidification (Feb. 23)

UA Press Book Club update

On Feb. 17, readers will discuss chapters 5 and 6 of Jill Lepore’s "These Truths": “The Rulers and the Ruled” and “Of Wars and Revolutions.” Read more

Career Services spring job fair

Two people speaking with people behind a table at a job fair

Career Services at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will host its spring job and internship fair Feb. 19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Wood Center. Read more

Ray Troll talk, book signing

Painting of a man with a beard, glasses and cap. Words beneath say, "The artist. Kansas hippy paints fish in the rain." Drawings of fish, fish skeletons, paintbrushes and pencils form a frame around the man's portrait.

Artist Ray Troll will give a talk at a book signing
Feb. 22 at the UA Museum of the North. He will discuss his explorations and art, including the making of the “Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline” exhibit, now on display in the museum’s special exhibits gallery. Read more

Registration open for UAF Summer Music Academy

Early registration for the 2020 UAF Summer Music Academy is now open. Register by Feb. 28 and receive a $50 discount. The academy is scheduled for June 1-12 in the Fine Arts Building. Read more