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A stalk of bull kelp grows in Kachemak Bay

Project to look for rare-earth elements in SE Alaska seaweed

A University of Alaska Fairbanks-led research team has been awarded a $1.9 million federal grant to explore whether seaweed are absorbing rare-earth elements near a rich deposit in Southeast Alaska. Learn more about the project.


UAF Department of Music: Ensemble 64.8 and UAF Steel Pans

The UAF Department of Music presents Ensemble 64.8 and the UAF Steel Pans under the direction of Sean Dowgray on Nov. 29 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall and streamed on the UAF music department YouTube channel.


Workshop series: 12 Days of Google-y AIs

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning to learn about the power of Google for Education tools and applications of AI solutions to your work. Led by instructional designers, these sessions offer immediately practical guides to using work-based technologies to enhance and streamline our work. Reserve a seat for any/all sessions in this series. These sessions are virtual on Zoom. Contact Kendell Newman Sadiik for any questions on the sessions.


LARS holiday bazaar

The Large Animal Research Station will host its annual holiday sale on Friday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Margaret Murie Life Sciences Lobby. The event will include local vendors and university organizations. Read more on the event.


UAF Dept of Music: Choir of the North

The UAF Department of Music presents Choir of the North directed by Jaunelle Celaire with Dario Martin, piano on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall. The concert will also be streamed on the UAF music department YouTube channel.


Short-term parking increase

Starting Jan. 1, 2024, UAF Parking Services is increasing the short-term parking rate to $1.25/hour to reflect increased costs due to inflation and convenience fee charges. Parking Services thanks you for your understanding and support. For more information or questions, contact the Office of the Bursar.

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First Friday at UAF West Ridge

Join University of Alaska Fairbanks research community members from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 for a First Friday event in the lobby of the Akasofu Building. Scientists, staff and students will show off their other talents in art, creative writing, flower arranging skills, live music and more. Read for more info on participants and parking for the event.


AI & writing process: research writing

In this workshop on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon, participants will explore what generative AI can and cannot do when it comes to the writing process, emphasizing the human skill of revision while incorporating use of AI. This workshop will focus on research writing and is a collaboration between the Center for Teaching and Learning and UAF Writing Center. This session will be virtual on Zoom and in-person at the Center for Teaching and Learning in 131 Bunnell. Please reserve a seat.


A group of young women traverse a snow field on a rope line at Gulkana Glacier. Photo by Hannah Mode.2024 Inspiring Girls* Expeditions open now

Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska is accepting applications for a unique suite of tuition-free backcountry science and art education programs in summer 2024. Expeditions will include mountaineering on an Alaska Range glacier and sea kayaking in Kachemak Bay. Learn more.


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