Cornerstone: May 8, 2024

Kelp + Coffee today

Join Alaska Center ICE for Kelp + Coffee today from noon to 1:15 p.m. virtually for An overview of Small Business Innovation Research grants within the context of Alaska's mariculture industry. Bring your questions, favorite mug, best kelp recipe and accompanying photos to share. Learn about Small Business Innovation Research Grants; program eligibility; and agency topics. Register here: https://bit.ly/kelpcoffeesbir.

a musk ox calf lying down and looking at the camera

LARS to host annual Birthday Bash for new calves

The University of Alaska Fairbanks' Large Animal Research Station will introduce its new reindeer and muskox calves at its annual Birthday Bash from noon-4 p.m. on June 1. Learn more about the event activities, food and transportation available to the location.

UAF School of Education receives CAEP accreditation

UAF teacher licensure programs have earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation in spring 2024. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement. Read more about the CAEP accreditation.

Ice Cream Thursdays are back!

Ice Cream Thursdays are a UAF Summer Tradition. Join us every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. starting May 23 until Aug. 1. This year we are bringing you an amazing deal with our new personalized Ice Cream Thursday mug. Buy a mug for $20 and receive a scoop of Ice Cream for free, every week until August. We can't wait for the summer sun and to see all of you every Thursday for some good ice cream and some good fun! Read more on where to get the weekly flavors offered and special programs this year.

What's happening

Gardening webinar: Composting: No Time to Waste (May 28)

Deadlines and reminders

UAF offers free summer shuttle for visitors

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will have a free shuttle for summer visitors. The shuttle will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31. The daily schedule will begin and end at the UAF Wood Center bus stop. Read more and see the shuttle’s hourly schedule.

UAF, Toolik Field Station join Arctic climate initiative

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will help host and support a new $15-million federal initiative to better understand the resilience of Arctic organisms and ecosystems amid rapid climate change. Bringing together experts from 14 institutions, the Evolving Meta-Ecosystems Institute will focus on improving scientific and public understanding of how Arctic ecosystems are responding -- and will continue to respond -- as their environment shifts. Learn more about what UAF and Toolik field bring to the initiative.