Dec. 9, 2021

Dear students, faculty and staff,

I enjoyed seeing many of you at last week’s holiday gathering. If you weren’t able to make it in person, I hope you found other ways to celebrate the season with your UAF friends and colleagues in your own way. We’ve all learned how important it is to spend time together, even if that sometimes means virtually, or in person and physically distanced. Of course, it’s best when we can be in person, and seeing so many of our students, staff and faculty was a great experience.

Here’s another chance to see some of your fellow Nanooks wishing everyone a happy winter break.

As you wrap up work on your projects before the winter break, please take a few minutes to thank some of the people in your life. And, take time to reflect on all the good that you do for others. Every day I see the hard work, creativity and compassion of Nanook Nation. Thank you for that, and thanks for choosing UAF.

— Dan White, chancellor