Friday Focus
UAF's vision statement of "excellence through transformative experiences" can be applied
in every facet of this institution, and I want to share how we at the University Fire
Department align with that vision and what it means to you as the community we serve
and protect. Read this week's Friday Focus.
This is a reminder that animals, except for service animals, are not permitted in
UAF buildings without prior approval or permission as an accommodation for a documented
disability. This policy is intended to optimize the safety and health of students,
faculty, staff, and visitors. Read more about the policy.
Ground Squirrel Improv presents another Sprite Show on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30
p.m. on the Salisbury Theater Stage. Free Sprite as supply lasts. Pay what you can.
Learn more about the show.
Paul McKinley joined ACEP a few months ago as an Arctic energy advisor in a joint
position with the Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office. McKinley’s current work
primarily focuses on feasibility assessments on integrating hydrogen-based fuels and
other long-duration storage technologies to microgrids to improve reliability and
access to clean energy in remote communities in Alaska. Read more about McKinley.
Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Help ORCA and ORCA POD
spread awareness of this critical issue by joining the Kick Up Your Heels relay races
on April 26. Learn more and sign up for the event.
UAF in the News
North to the Future: Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives at the University
of Alaska Fairbanks | Archives Deep Dive (Library Journal)
Food bank raises $20k in annual fundraiser (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Annual banquet honors service members (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
UAF Science Potpourri returns this Saturday (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Department to send bison up Tanana River in second wave of restoration project (KTVF)
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