|
|
|
100 more smiles needed!
|
|
|
If you missed the first centennial group photo, now's your chance to be part of the second! University Relations’ photographer, JR Ancheta, will take a group shot July 12 to celebrate UAF's 100 birthday. We need lots of people to fill in the 100, so please plan to join us at 1:30 p.m. on July 12 in Cornerstone Plaza.
|
|
Students, staff, faculty and alumni are welcome. Be sure to wear your Nanook blue!
|
|
Contact JR Ancheta at 474-5609 for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You're invited to the alumni reunion July 20-23
|
The Nanook Rendezvous reunion kicks off Thursday, July 20, with a sumptuous gourmet picnic, complete with wine, in the Georgeson Botanical Garden, and continues throughout that weekend. We're hoping 100 alumni will march in UAF's Golden Days Parade entry, one alum for each of UAF's 100 years! See the complete list of Rendezvous events planned for UAF's centennial year. Sign up for at least four starred events and win a chance for a round-trip ticket on Alaska Airlines! We hope you join us.
|
|
|
|
|
A century of big ideas: Forecasting the aurora
The first question many visitors to Alaska ask is, "Where and when can I see the northern lights?" To find out the answer, and to read about UAF's other big ideas, visit our centennial website.
|
|
Graphic courtesy of Hannah Foss, UAF Geophysical Institute.
|
|
|
|
|
UAF public art tour July 7
|
Tour your way through the arts on campus with art historian, artist and UAF Professor Emeritus Kesler Woodward. A unique story lies behind each work in UAF's innovative Art in Public Places program. The tour begins at 5:30 p.m., with starting location to be determined.
|
|
|
|
History cycles bike tour July 15
Pedal your way around Fairbanks with public historian and UAF history Professor Terrence Cole to learn more about the Golden Heart City's vibrant past. The event begins at 11 a.m., with starting location to be determined. Please use this form to RSVP by July 14.
|
|
|
|
Upcoming events and activities
Down Memory Lane lecture series
Mondays throughout the summer
7 p.m., Elvey Building auditorium
Join a centennial conversation with our professors emeriti, hosted by veteran radio journalist Robert Hannon. This series is sponsored by Summer Sessions and KUAC.
Centennial celebration speaker series
Select Sundays throughout the summer
4 p.m., Elvey Building auditorium
This series, hosted by veteran radio journalist Robert Hannon, features five notable figures who helped shape UAF.
Nanook Rendezvous alumni reunion
July 20-23
Sign up for at least four of the starred events on the reunion website and be eligible to win a free, round-trip ticket on Alaska Airlines. Drawing will take place July 22 at Nanook Night at the Goldpanners baseball game. Must be present to win.
Centennial lecture featuring Shankar Vedantam
Aug. 25, 6 p.m., Hering Auditorium
Shankar Vedantam is a science correspondent with National Public Radio, host of the podcast "Hidden Brain" and author of the 2010 book of the same name. Vedantam’s work focuses on unconscious prejudice and how it affects everything from how people fall in love to how nations go to war. Seating is limited to 1,200. Please arrive early.
|
|
#UAF100
|
|
|
|
|
|
