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Attendees enjoy the music of O Tallulah during a performance staged as part of the Music in the Garden series at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in June 2022.

How does this garden grow? With help from its ‘Friends’

Dedicated board members work to sustain and improve the beloved Georgeson Botanical Garden. Read more in the Spring 2024 Aurora.


Register for March 22 Makerspace mixer

UAF faculty and staff from across campus are invited to an Ideation Studio mixer, 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 22 in the MILL Faculty Makerspace in 131 Bunnell, the Center for Teaching and Learning. This event's theme is “Creative Collaborations.” Attendees are eligible to apply for $10K in seed funding from Center ICE’s RISE-UP program to pursue innovative projects. Register here by March 21.


What's New with AI: Drop-in Discussion

AI tools are changing fast, and UAF is keeping pace in our classrooms and beyond. This monthly, discussion-based meet-up is for faculty and staff to discuss AI and share resources, especially those being used in UAF courses. Reserve your seat for the next session on Thursday, March 21 at 11 a.m.


Participants during the February CHP First Friday tour group.

Reserve seat for CHP April First Friday tour

Have you taken a tour of the UAF Central Heat and Powerplant yet? Want to see what all the excitement is about? The next First Friday CHP tour is on April 5 at 1:30 p.m.


UAF's Got Talent: SoBear Lounge

Come down to the SoBear Lounge for free mocktails, appetizers and free entertainment on Thursday, April 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. This SoBear Lounge will be in the Wood Center's Ballroom (2nd floor). Read more about the event and sign up to share your talent.


Testing sites added for April food protection manager class

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will offer a certified food protection manager training on Tuesday, April 23, with proctors for testing available in 16 communities. Learn more about the testing and register online.

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Two women row a boat with a cabin that sports buckets, water jugs and other items strapped to it. The boat rises on a wave while headed toward a golden sunset.

Marine scientist rows across the Atlantic

None of the four members of the Salty Science team had any rowing experience. But they had enthusiasm. Read more about the team in the World’s Toughest Row.


Apply now for SoTL at UAF 2024-25

Join a group of instructors in exploring the scholarship of teaching and learning, with a focus on hybrid and hyflex teaching! All participants will have the option to co-author a report of program findings. Learn more about this opportunity.


About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone employee newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to all UAF staff and faculty. You can submit news items here.

 

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