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UAF engineering building to be named for Joseph E. Usibelli

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will name its engineering building for UAF alumnus, philanthropist and miner Joseph E. Usibelli during a naming ceremony Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at 4 p.m. in Cornerstone Plaza outside the building.


New Student Orientation swag bag items needed

New Student Orientation is around the corner, and the office of New Student Orientation would like your departments, information, and resources to be represented! 


Sikuliaq

Scientists to set sail in search of Bering Sea's stormy past

A team of scientists will soon head to the Aleutian Islands aboard the research vessel Sikuliaq on a voyage to reconstruct the region's ancient history of powerful storms.


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Fisheries and marine sciences degree now available online

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is offering a new option within its undergraduate degree program that lets students study remotely and on a flexible schedule.


Pause in paper, plastic, and cardboard recycling

The UAF Recycling team normally collects paper, plastic, aluminum and cardboard. Due to a temporary closure of the borough's Central Recycling Facility, the team will begin picking up these materials up again when the CRF has re-opened. 


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Archaeologist crafts field guide to old coffee cans

A Bureau of Land Management archaeologist created a guide to identify old Hills Bros. cans found at old cabin sites across Interior Alaska.


About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone employee newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to all UAF staff and faculty. You can submit news items here.

 

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