Budget update: Jan. 8, 2020
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In preparation for my January 17 presentation to the Board of Regents on FY20 budget actions, we prepared a narrative outlining budget actions reported by the Vice Chancellors and unit leaders.
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Teaching Tip: Four things to do before the semester starts
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A new semester is starting in just a few days and there’s so much to do! Here are four step-by-step priorities for all instructors. Read more
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The physics of 40 below
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A father wakes, rolls out of bed, and drops his toes to cold carpet. He grabs a flashlight and shines it outside the window. The thermometer reads 40 below zero, the only point at which the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales agree. The red liquid within his thermometer is alcohol; mercury freezes at 38 below. Read more
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Alaska blackfish in a world of its own
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North of the village of Hughes, in frigid, sluggish water, dim blue light penetrates two feet of lake ice. The ice has a quarter-size hole, maintained by a stream of methane bubbles. Every few minutes, a brutish little fish swims up, turns to sip air, and peels back to the dank. Read more
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What's on today
Deadlines and reminders
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Nanook Navigator staff and faculty meetings
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The Nanook Navigator team will hold staff and faculty meetings in January. Your participation is vital for the spring's student success initiatives.
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January museum programs focus on walruses
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Hands-on programs at the UA Museum of the North during the month of January will feature walruses.
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Hockey Night School
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The Alaska Nanooks hockey team will host Hockey Night School with the Nooks on Jan. 8 at the Carlson Center. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. This inaugural event is an opportunity for hockey fans, new or experienced, to learn more about the sport and take a behind-the-scenes look at the Alaska Nanooks program. Read more
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'Here Comes the Sun' concert
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Celebrate the turning of the season with the free, annual "Here Comes the Sun" concert Jan. 11 at
7 p.m. in the Regents' Great Hall. Read more
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