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During a daily phone conversation with my mother, who lives in India, she remarked,
"It is hot like in summers. It feels like spring is long gone." I looked out of my
window, and snowflakes were coming down. In Alaska, seasons have a whole different
meaning. Here, I can still talk about the idea of welcoming spring for a long time!
Last month, students of the UAF Namaste India club organized a free-for-all event
to celebrate Holi - the exuberant festival of colors that marks the beginning of spring
in India. A group of 50 or so students, faculty, staff, and community members of all
ages came together on a Saturday morning to be a part of this joyous festival that
celebrates the diversity of our communities. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management will
host the annual Arctic Innovation Competition finals and award ceremony at the Westmark
Fairbanks Hotel on Saturday, April 20, from 1-5 p.m. Learn more about the event.
Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA applications before the end of April
so the UAF Financial Aid Office can get their aid offers sent for the 2024-2025 year
in May. The university's financial aid advisors are available to provide guidance and support
to students as they navigate the financial aid process. Read more on support completing the FAFSA.
A massive new analysis of high seas salmon surveys is enhancing the understanding
of salmon ecology, adding details about where various species congregate in the North
Pacific Ocean and their different temperature tolerances. Learn more about the database and analysis.
This year Summer Sessions not only is offering 88 children's day camps but we also
will have summer camps for adults. These camps are designed for individuals who would
like to have fun learning this summer. Read more and register for the day camps.
Annually, the Facilities Services Division of Utilities performs preventative maintenance
and repair work on the power plant and the utilidor system. Starting on May 5, steam
from the power plant will be shut off to the entirety of the Troth Yeddha' Campus
for two weeks. Steam will return to service around May 19. Stewardship of our utility
investments is critical to maintain a high level of reliability in delivering power
and heat to the campus. Read more about the about the outage.
UAF in the News
Hundreds gather for UAF Science Potpourri (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
NSF awards $20 million grant to UAF (KTVF)
Alaska Live: UAF Opera Production "Hansel and Gretel" (KUAC)
New UAF research challenges long-held biology principal Bergmann’s Rule (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
North Pole Fire Department apprentice program starts July 1 (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
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