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Satellite Facility gets $139 million federal intelligence contract

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded a $139 million, five-year contract to the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the global collection and processing of elevation and 3D data about Earth's surface. Learn more about the new contract.

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Workshop: Mental fitness for optimal brain power

For a long time, it was believed we were born with a certain number of brain cells and neural pathways that, once damaged, could not be repaired. In reality, our brains are much more flexible. Learn more during a free webinar on Friday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to noon. Get more info about the webinar and how to register to attend.

Alaska 529 Common Questions

A common question that comes up is what to do if my child has an Alaska 529 account and receives a scholarship? Congratulations to them! There are several options if you have more funds in your account than you need. Learn more about scholarships and 529 accounts.

VAWS: Detecting and Tracking Smoke and Blowing Dust

Join the UAF Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy and the Geographic Information Network of Alaska for this month's VAWS webinar on June 12 at 11 a.m. Amy Huff from the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service will be discussing the latest satellite products that can be used to detect and track smoke and blowing dust, which are hazards that impact human health and welfare. Read more and register to attend.

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Week's events: Jack Wilbur, vascular surgery, wildlife interactions, bagpipes

University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here's what's happening during the week of June 10-16.

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Construction begins on new ski trail

A large area between the Patty Center and the Butrovich Building will be closed between June 10 and July 15 as crews begin construction on a new ski trail for NCAA-sanctioned cross-country skiing events. The closed area includes the SRC commuter trail, the Himalaya Trail, Beluga Field and the sledding hill. In March, Usibelli Coal Mine announced a $300,000 gift to the project, with will build 1.5-kilometer and 2.5-kilometer courses. The trails will be open to the public when they are not being used for practices and races. Learn more on by viewing the UCM Ski Trails promotional video.

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