Dec. 15, 2022

Dear students, faculty and staff,

I enjoyed seeing many of you at this year's holiday gathering in the Wood Center. The past few years have helped us refocus on how important it is to spend time together, and seeing so many of our students, staff and faculty was a great experience. If you weren’t able to make it in person, I hope you found other ways to gather and celebrate the season with your UAF friends and colleagues in your own way.

Here’s another chance to see some of your fellow Nanooks throughout the year, and wishes for a happy winter break.

As you wrap up any last projects and finals before the winter break, please take a few minutes to reach out and thank some of the people in your life. Be sure to also take time to reflect on all the good that you do for others through your studies, daily interactions, and support for each other. 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