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A Place for Knowledge Exchange collaboration brunch

The facilitators of the seminar series A Place for Knowledge Exchange invite you to a collaboration brunch hosted by the International Arctic Research Center. The brunch will be held in Akasofu 501 on April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. IARC and the College of Rural and Community Development hold the brunches quarterly to build stronger ties between the two organizations and support collaborative approaches in research, education and real-life community-based practices in rural Alaska. Learn more and register.


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Transmission and Distribution: The clean energy secret weapon

Join us Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2-3, 8:30 a.m. to noon for the second in a series of three free virtual monthly workshops hosted by ACEP, leading up to the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. This workshop, Transmission and Distribution: The clean energy transitions secret weapon, will explore innovative strategies and technologies that are shaping the future of clean energy. Read more on this and other workshops and register. 


Nomination/Membership open for Faculty Senate's Committee on the Status of Women

The Faculty Senate's Committee on the Status of Women has four positions available. This is a two-year term from May 2024 through May 2026. Nominations are due by Friday, April 19. Elections will take place April 22-26. Learn more and nominate faculty. 


Revised procurement process for UA employees seeking to purchase software

If you've purchased software recently, you've noticed significant changes to the procedure. This new process aims to simplify and streamline our former review methods while ensuring regulatory compliance. Learn more on the new procurement process.


Did you check yes to investing 50% of your Alaska PFD into an Alaska 529 account?Alaska 529 common questions

Whether you are new to investing in Alaska 529 or have several years of experience, common questions arise. Here is one that comes up after filing for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. Read more about this common Alaska 529 question.

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A still photo of a woman with a dog from the film poster'8 Keys for Adults with FASD' film showing and Q&A with cast members

A free film showing and Q&A with cast members of the documentary film "8 Keys for Adults with FASD" will be open to the public on Monday, April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Wood Center-Ballroom. Read more about the film.


Pesticide applicator training classes set for April 23-25

A three-day certified pesticide applicator training course is scheduled for April 23-25. It will be taught by the University Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service via Zoom and is available statewide. A $75 fee includes study materials if they are picked up at a Cooperative Extension office. The fee is $100 for the materials to be mailed to the participant. Register by 5 p.m. April 16. Learn more about the course and register.


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