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A rugged glacier and mountains rise above a expanse of gravel studded with old tree stumps.

Number of Alaska glaciers everchanging

A glaciologist once wrote that the number of glaciers in Alaska "is estimated at (greater than) 100,000." That fuzzy number, perhaps written in passive voice for a reason, might be correct. But it depends upon how you count. Learn more about how glaciers are counted.

'23 Mendenhall Glacial Lake outburst flood

Join us Apr. 23 at 11 a.m. for this month’s VAWS webinar to learn about glacial dammed lakes in Alaska and how they present a unique hazard to downstream communities due to the uncertainty of lakes filling and catastrophically releasing. A glacial lake outburst flood in 2023 resulted in record water levels on the Mendenhall River with both major flooding and significant erosion. An overview of the area, monitoring efforts, and understanding of these events will be presented with plans for future monitoring and reporting. Learn more and register for the webinar.

Denim Day: Sexual Assault Awareness Month crafting event

Since the 1990s, Denim Day has advocated for sexual violence prevention. Denim Day advocates that "there is no excuse and never an invitation to rape" and encourages people worldwide to wear denim in solidarity with this statement. ORCA POD will be hosting a denim-based craft project in the Wood Center on Wednesday, Apr. 24 from noon to 2 p.m. Learn more about the event. 

University firefighters receive the EMS service of the year award at the Interior Region Emergency Medical Services awards banquet on April 5, 2024.

University Fire dept recognized as EMS Service of the Year

The University Fire Department was recognized as the EMS Service provider of the year by the Interior Region Emergency Medical Services at its 2024 awards banquet on April 5. Read more on the recognition.

Raised rows and beds, and how to make them

Grow your gardening knowledge. Kenai Peninsula Cooperative Extension agent Casey Matney is teaching a series of free gardening webinars to help you get your garden ready. The sixth class in the online series is Raised Rows, Raised Beds, and How to Make Them on Tuesday, Apr. 23 at 5:30 p.m. You can view all of the classes and register for one or more. Learn more on the series.

Birch Dinner hosted by OneTree Alaska and Sustainability

The UAF Office of Sustainability and OneTree Alaska will host a birch-themed dinner experience in The Pub on Tuesday, April 30 at 5 p.m. The menu will explore the versatility of birch syrup and all of the birch syrup integrated into the meal is produced on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus in the OneTree STEAM Studio. Purchase Birch Dinner tickets online for $38. Read more on the event including the menu.

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Coffee with a Cop

The UAF Police Department will provide coffee and breakfast pastries to members of the UAF community while being available to answer questions from the public relating to campus safety. Visit their booth in Arctic Java on Wednesday, Apr. 24 at 9 a.m. Read more on the event.

Join Alaska FAST for SBIR/STTR success!

What is FAST, you ask? It's the gateway for small business success in securing Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer funding. Leveraging the resources and expertise of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, FAST is dedicated to guiding small businesses through the competitive federal funding landscape. The next monthly SBIR/STTR introduction class is April 24 at noon. Read more and register.

A UAF students shakes hands with a professor during the commencement ceremony.Unlocking the potential of students as partners

Meaningful and equal collaboration between students and instructors can be a transformative experience for both parties, but achieving that goal often seems elusive. This teaching tip explores the possibilities of pedagogical partnership programs as one tool to build successful partnerships in the context of the UAF Center for Teaching and Learning's LEAP program. Read more in this week's teaching tip.

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