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UAF to host 95th commencement ceremony
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor the class of 2017 during its 95th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.
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The university's first commencement took place in 1923, when the sole graduate, John Sexton Shanly, received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. On Saturday, UAF expects to confer approximately 1,472 degrees on 1,370 students. Some students will receive more than one degree. The commencement ceremony includes graduates from summer and fall 2016 and spring 2017.
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Several members of the University of Alaska Board of Regents and UA President Jim Johnsen will help UAF Interim Chancellor Dana Thomas confer degrees.
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The Minto Dancers will lead the processional. Graduates, faculty members, university officials, and honorary degree and Meritorious Service Award recipients will participate in the ceremony beginning at 1:20 p.m.
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Employees, students should be aware of Real ID situation
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University staff, faculty and students should be aware of an upcoming change in the identification required to enter U.S. military bases and of how legislation pending in the state Legislature could affect the requirement. Read more
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May museum programs explore the rites of spring
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is exploring spring at hands-on programs during the month of May.
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About Cornerstone for students
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You are receiving this newsletter because your email is active in our system. If you have any questions, please send an email to uaf-cornerstone@news.uaf.edu.
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Read all about it! UAF is 100 years old.
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Have a great summer!
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