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Centennial events wrap up the year

Fireworks explode near the Alaska Satellite Facility's new 11-meter antenna on UAF's West Ridge during the annual New Year's Eve Sparktacular event sponsored by local businesses.
December is upon us already, with just a few more centennial celebrations before the year's end. Throughout 2017, we've held more than 50 events with hundreds of volunteers and thousands of participants.

As the centennial planning committee chair, I want to thank everyone in #NanookNation for your enthusiasm in celebrating this major milestone for UAF.

I'm looking forward to a relaxing holiday break, and I hope you all are, too. Read on to learn about the remaining events to mark UAF's 100th year, and please join us if you can.

— Kim Davis, UAF University Relations

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November events you may have missed

Tapping the keg of a specially made centennial brew at HooDoo!
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Student Scott Hansen composed the "Centennial" Overture, which was performed by the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra.
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Upcoming events and activities

Dec. 1
4:30-6:30 p.m., Community and Technical College, 604 Barnette St.
Celebrating community and industry partners

Dec. 4
4-6 p.m., Wood Center
Chancellor's holiday gathering

Dec. 31
8 p.m., West Ridge
Sparktacular — centennial finale!

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