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Keep up to date with UA COVID-19 information

The College of Rural and Community Development is hosting its next monthly speaker series Wednesday, Jan. 18, from noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom highlighting their research. This month's speaker is Diane McEachern, who will present on her study of social work education with Indigenous adult learners. The series focuses on community-based research, Indigenous knowledge in academia, and best practices for ethical research. Staff, faculty and students are encouraged to attend.


URSA announces 2023 Spring Student Project Awardees

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) congratulates the students who received an URSA 2023 Spring Student Project Award as well as their mentors who guided them. Contact the URSA Office for more information on how to get involved at 907-450-8772.


Pesticide applicator training classes set for January, April

A three-day certified pesticide applicator training course is scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 2, with a second course planned for April 25-27. The University Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will teach the classes via Zoom.

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Applications open for URSA's Summer 2023 Student Project Awards

Applications for URSA's 2023 Summer Student Project Awards are now open! Summer Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $6,000 for both individual and group projects.


UAF graduates celebrate receiving their degrees on April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. UAF/GI photo by JR Ancheta.

Save the date: May 6 is Commencement 2023

UAF's 101st commencement is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Carlson Center. There will be one ceremony this year. Students who are expecting to walk this year, should apply to graduate by Feb. 1, 2023. After that date the fee rises to $80; March 1 is the final deadline. There will be a Q&A session at CTC from 4-6 p.m. on Jan. 26. 2023.


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