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Head and shoulders photo of Robert J. MillerShine a Light Series: International Law of Colonialism in Alaska

Join Northwest Campus, the Nanook Diversity and Action Center, and UAF's Department of Equity and Compliance for the next talk in the Shine a Light series, International Law of Colonialism in Alaska with Robert J. Miller, on Tuesday, Jan. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The international law of colonialism, also known as the Doctrine of Discovery, dates from the early fifteenth century. No internet? Contact Laura Davis Collins at 907-443-8420 for call-in information.


Students listen and take notes as they meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as part of a course focusing on energy, policy, and climate communication.

UAF climate scholars meet with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

UAF climate scholars met with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in January, as part of a course led by UAF Climate Scholars Program Faculty Fellow Kristin Timm focusing on energy, policy, and climate communication. During the meeting, the climate scholars advocated for supporting climate resiliency and rural infrastructure in the state of Alaska. Secretary Buttigieg was highly receptive and deeply impressed by the quality of the student meeting. The UAF Climate Scholars Program offers students of all majors and backgrounds transformative experiences focusing on climate resiliency and adaptation.

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Calligraphy pen tip with the words Month of Writing above the pen in cursive script, and February 2023 Community for your writing projects below the pen.

Write that thing!

Have you been struggling to carve out the time for a writing project? Keep yourself accountable by joining UAF's February Month of Writing group, which hosts weekly writing sessions every Friday. More information and application are available at the UAF Faculty Accelerator website.


Picture from the 2022 concert by JR AnchetaHere Comes the Sun concert 

UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning will present a free concert on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. Join us as we celebrate longer days ahead with Kinky Slinky and the South Cushman Social Club.


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