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Growing up in interior Alaska, fall time represents a season of transitions. The long
summer days begin to shorten. The air gets a little crisper. The leaves begin to change
color. And we at UAF are busy preparing for the start of the new academic year. Our
various campuses from Dillingham to Fairbanks and everywhere in between are teeming
with the energy of students, faculty and staff. It is a great time to be a part of
the UAF community. An aspect of UAF that I appreciate most is our enduring commitment
to increasing the accessibility of higher education. Continue reading the Friday Focus ...
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation awarded the University of Alaska
Fairbanks water treatment facility Ursa Major status in Water System Excellence for
the operating year 2022. Read more about the award ...
Scientists assessing tsunami threats throughout Alaska recently modeled the flooding
scenario of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and discovered that a tsunami could reach
upper Cook Inlet, countering a long-held public belief that the region has no tsunami
risk. Read more about the new analysis ...
UAF in the News
Study shows tides and earthquakes could create tsunami inundating parts of Anchorage (Alaska Beacon)
70-Million-Year-Old "Dinosaur Coliseum" Is A Vertical Lasagne Of Footprints (IFLScience)
Alaska workshop at world center of hibernation research (KUAC)
This Ancient Shrew-Like Creature Weighed Next to Nothing and Survived the Arctic (Discover Magazine)
North Star College kicks off for the 2023-2024 school year (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
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What's happening today
Deadlines & reminders
The window is closing for faculty, researchers, staff, and graduate students from
all disciplines and all UAF-affiliated campuses to apply for an URSA Mentor Award
of up to $6,000. This award is an opportunity for mentors to receive funding to engage
undergraduate students on their current research and creative projects. Get your applications
in by Sept. 10, 2023! More information and the application link can be found on the URSA Mentor Award webpage.
A tragic event like the destruction brought on by the wildfires in Maui can inspire
friends and strangers alike to offer assistance to those impacted and in need. Whenever
the question is asked, "How can I help?" the best answer usually given is "money."
Donating money is one of the most straightforward and easily managed forms of support
because it allows volunteer and non-profit organizations to purchase what is needed
for victims and survivors. To avoid fundraising scams, consider these tips before
clicking "Donate." Read more about safely donating ...
Chartwells is pleased to announce Kate Juneau is the new Catering Manager for UAF.
Juneau has worked in the hospitality industry for 26 years with a focus in culinary
arts and a passion to serve others. Previously, she was the head chef of the catering
department at Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. Read more about Kate Juneau ...
The inaugural Far North Currant Festival is an opportunity for visitors to get current
on their currant events. Read more details about the event ...
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Deadline approaching for URSA Mentor Award
