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Friday Focus: Celebrating perseverance

Julie Queen
In the past few weeks, I’ve gone from a makeshift approach to something that has become more sustainable. Read more

Lawrence Duffy wins award for supporting students in chemical sciences

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Lawrence K. Duffy was the 2020 awardee of American Chemical Society Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences. Read more

What's on today

CLA dean candidate forums
Museum Early Explorers: Amazing Earth
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Deadlines and reminders

Parking permit refunds (today)
Fall 2020 orientation leader nominations (today)
Blackboard Learn spring upgrade (today)
2020 Cleanup Week
Faculty commencement videos (May 10)

UA Zoom live training opportunities through May 15

Sessions will cover the basics of using Zoom, security best practices, how to host, plus features like file sharing, screen sharing and breakout rooms.
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Summer Sessions virtual day camps

Registration is now open for Junior Gardener Camp (grades 1-8) and Butterfly Yoga Camp (ages 4-7).
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Web tool forecasts climate effects on Alaska agriculture

Web tool forecasts climate effects on Alaska agriculture
A new web tool from UAF scientists makes data for agricultural planning in Alaska more accessible. The Alaska Garden Helper demonstrates for growers the on-the-ground effects of future shifts in climate.
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