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In the world of government-generated acronyms, MSI and ANNH are two that are important
for us to understand where they come from and why they are important to you and me
– and to UAF. Let me start with an acknowledgment that acronyms from the government
can be confusing. An appropriate analogy could be what the Opposing Bases podcast hosts call pushing penguins. Spoiler alert – your brain is an iceberg and penguins are knowledge. Penguins jump
on only to knock others back into the water, but you really should click the link!
I am going to attempt to push as few penguins off the iceberg as possible while inviting
several on board, so I won’t go into all the details. I want to help you connect the
significance of our new eligibility to us, to our six goals, and to UAF’s DNA. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.
The garden is located between the Fairbanks campus and West Valley High School on
the old Fairbanks Street. This program is available to UAF students and employees
as well as members of the public. Read more and request your plot today.
May’s makerspace challenge is all about mindfulness! This month, explore the transformative
power of mindful making at The MILL. This challenge celebrates the integration of
mindfulness in education, enhancing learning through developing self-esteem and confidence.
Learn more on crafting your calm in the Makerspace.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Music in the Garden concert series will kick off
Thursday, May 23, at the Georgeson Botanical Garden. Part of UAF's Summer Sessions
and Lifelong Learning, the concert series offers 12 weeks of family-friendly performances
on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Read more about the concert series.
UAF in the News
With spring comes sap and syrup: UAF’s research into a sugary sweet (KTVF)
University of Alaska Fairbanks' Kuskokwim Campus Celebrates 50th Commencement (Your AlaskaLink.com)
UAF Arctic Research Center to showcase work at rock-and-roll-themed open house (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Energy data from ACEP prototype put to work in Galena solar project (KTVF)
How Mentoring is Reaching New Teachers in Rural Alaska (U.S. Dept of Education)
Anchorage School District Graduates First Business Academy Cohort (Alaska Business)
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Friday Focus: MSI, ANNH and DNA
Toolik Field Station names '24 early career research awardees
