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Gwen Holdmann, associate vice chancellor for research, and Nettie La Belle-Hamer, vice chancellor for research

Friday Focus: Putting the energy and power into UAF's fourth goal

We learned from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that making goals can be difficult. However, we learn every day that working toward those goals through the daily grind is the real challenge. To remain focused and determined through setbacks and disappointments it takes more than just a strong belief in the goal – it takes a champion.


Join your colleagues and dig in for UAF Flower Planting Day on June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers who sign up in advance, and check in, will receive a t-shirt and be entered into a drawing to win one of two hanging flower baskets. Garden trowels, plastic gloves and refreshments will be provided.


Members of the UAF Steel Bridge team

UAF steel bridge team takes second in national finals competition

A team from the University of Alaska Fairbanks took second place in the 2022 Student Steel Bridge Competition finals, the best showing for UAF in more than a quarter century. UAF’s team has regularly qualified for the national finals, which were held this year May 27-28 at Virginia Tech University.

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UA Board of Regents unanimously approves Troth Yeddha' project

The University of Alaska Board of Regents on Friday unanimously voted for formal project approval for the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center and Park. The regents’ approval of the $40 million project, which is slated for construction on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha’ Campus in Fairbanks, means UAF can proceed with fundraising and schematic design.


A muskox calf at UAF's Large Animal Research Station

LARS birthday bash

Join UAF's Large Animal Research Station for its Annual Birthday Bash from noon-4 p.m. on June 4. The free event is open to everyone and gives the Fairbanks community an opportunity to meet new muskox and reindeer calves. There will be children's activities, free cookies and plenty of animals. A shuttle will run from UAF's Taku Parking Lot to LARS during the event. Visitors are encouraged to utilize it since parking is limited at LARS.


Save the date: Nanook Rendezvous reunion scheduled for 2022

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion weekend from July 21-23 in Fairbanks, which begins at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.


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