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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. The event it open to the public and refreshments will also be provided.
TCC and UAF are partnering to host the 38th Annual Alaska Tribal Court Conference
from Aug. 2-5, 2022, at Westmark's banquet room in Fairbanks. The theme for the conference this year, “Traditional Values and Strong Tribes: Leading
our Justice Systems,” emphasizes immersion in traditional values and practices to
respond to the current needs and struggles facing tribal communities and families.
Nonviolent communication is a framework for authentic expression and a tool for building
empathy and connection; it has significant potential to foster productive communication
in the classroom. Teaching Tip by Elle Fournier, an instructional designer working to increase inclusivity
in higher education for over a decade.
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Memorial service for Joseph E. Usibelli
Members of the public and University of Alaska Fairbanks are invited to a memorial
service for UAF alumnus, philanthropist and miner Joseph E. Usibelli on Friday, Aug.
5, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Davis Concert Hall. A reception will follow the program.
Free parking is available at the Taku Lot with shuttle service from the lot starting
at 12:30 p.m. and returning after the program and reception. The memorial service
will also be live streamed for those unable to attend.
Toolik Field Station, the largest scientific research station in the Arctic, has received
$19.7 million in funding from the National Science Foundation for five more years
of operation. Located 370 miles north of Fairbanks, it provides logistical, technical and research support to hundreds of national and international
scientists and students each year.
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