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BLaST Scientist of the Month November 2020

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Brianna Lu is the November 2020 scientist of the month for UAF's Biomedical Learning and Student Training program. Read more

Workshop on chairing graduate committees Nov. 19

The Graduate School will host a faculty development workshop on chairing graduate committees Thursday, Nov. 19, 2-3:30 p.m. Read more

Nanook Nook: One alum’s powerfully sunny outlook

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Read about how Jim White ’80 keeps inventing ways to go solar in the latest edition of Aurora online. Read more

First-Gen College Student celebration week Nov. 8-13

This year's events include virtual panel discussions, faculty training, a movie screening and more in recognition of first-generation students. Read more

Alaska Food Festival Nov. 6-7

The two main themes for the conference are food entrepreneurship and rural and Indigenous food systems. Read more

Citations crash course Nov. 19

The Rasmuson Library will host a crash course in citations styles, guides and citation management tools on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Read more

What's on today

Fairbanks campus voting available
UA Press Book Club
10 Days of Google

Deadlines and reminders

Schedule your flu shot

CFOS Seminar Nov. 4 discusses strontium isotopes

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Karen Spaleta will present "Strontium Isotopes: The Ecological Passport Stamp" Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read more

IAB seminar Nov. 6: Diabetic kidney disease

IAB seminar Nov. 6: Improving outcomes of diabetic kidney disease
Dr. Katherine R. Tuttle will present "Clinical and Translational Science to Improve Outcomes of Diabetic Kidney Disease" Friday, Nov. 6. at 4 p.m. Read more

TEK Talk Nov. 9: 'A Sharing Culture'

Kaare Erickson, with UIC Science, will speak on "A Sharing Culture" Monday, Nov. 9, at noon, as part of the TEK Talks series. Read more

Veteran readiness and employment briefing Nov. 12

Learn about VA Chapter 31 (previously known as VA voc rehab) during an information session Thursday, Nov. 12, from 1-2 p.m. Read more

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