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White and blue background with the UAF logo and text that reads: Dine 49 Closed Saturday, Sept. 14

Dine 49 will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the Blue and Gold Celebration. Student dining will be available at various locations throughout the day, including the Alaska Nanooks Volleyball Food Truck Rally at the Patty Center. Learn more about dining options and using Munch Money at the food truck rally.

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Grand opening for UAF Student Success Center on Sept. 18

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host a grand opening for its new Student Success Center on the sixth floor of the Rasmuson Library on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The event is free and open to the public. Read more about the event and activities.

Crystal Wilson, the Tok center coordinator at the College of Indigenous Studies, Interior Alaska Campus, is the rural staff spotlight for September 2024.

September Rural Staff Spotlight: Crystal Wilson

Crystal Wilson, the Tok center coordinator at the College of Indigenous Studies, Interior Alaska Campus, is the rural staff spotlight for September 2024. Learn more about Wilson and what she does for her campus community.

Group on the coast of Alaska gathering up ropes, buckets, garbage, buoys and other marine debris in large bags and loading into trucks.

Community-led projects to remove marine debris in AK

The NOAA's Marine Debris Program, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Alaska Sea Grant announced $1.2 million in federal funding for seven marine debris removal projects under the 2024 Community Marine Debris Removal Grant Program. Read more about the projects.

Celebrate college savings month with Alaska 529

To raise awareness about education savings, Alaska 529 is supporting initiatives that encourage families to evaluate their education savings needs and goals. Learn more about participating in a t-shirt giveaway and sweepstakes.

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The Nanooks volleyball team plays Simon Fraser University in an Oct. 21, 2023, matchup where the UAF won 3-1 over SFU.

UAF Alumni Night at Alaska Nanook Volleyball

Join us this Friday, Sept. 13, for UAF Alumni Association Night at the Alaska Nanooks volleyball game! As a special perk, UAF Alumni Association members receive discounted tickets to all Alaska Nanooks home games. Plus, the first 100 fans through the doors will receive free popcorn, while supplies last! Learn more about the event.

A young girl stands beside a glass museum case sketching the head of a mummified step bison.

September museum programs explore sketching

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on sketching during family programs in September. These programs are included with admission and are free for members. Visit the museum website or call 907-474-7505 for more info about events. Read more about Early Explorers, Junior Curators and Family Day programs.

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