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Alaska scientists help name new elasmosaur species from Montana
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A fossil discovered by a Montana hunter in the late summer of 2010 is a new species of an ancient marine reptile group known as plesiosaurs. Read more
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Regents pass resolution supporting college scholarships and grants
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On April 13, 2017, the University of Alaska Board of Regents heard an assessment from UA President Jim Johnsen and chancellors on contingency plans should the university receive budget cuts from the Alaska Legislature. Regents unanimously passed a resolution in support of the Alaska Higher Education Investment Fund, the Alaska Performance Scholarship and the Alaska Education Grant. Read more
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Volunteer at UAF's 95th graduation ceremony
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Volunteers are needed in a multitude of areas to assist with commencement 2017 — UAF's 95th graduation ceremony. Parking attendants, greeters and information table support are all needed. Read more
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UAF team to compete at national cyber defense event
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A team of computer science students will represent UAF at the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition from April 13-15 in San Antonio. Read more
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Dining gift cards now available
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Gift cards are now available in denominations of $5 and $10 for dining locations on campus. Read more
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Prahlad, Sanders featured at Permafrost Book Prize Reading
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The annual Permafrost Book Prize Reading will feature authors Anand Prahlad and Scott Russell Sanders at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the University of Alaska Museum of the North auditorium. Prahlad won the 2016 Permafrost Book Prize offered by Permafrost, the UAF literary journal. Sanders judged the entries. Read more
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'Feels Good' film will show during Thaw Out Film Festival
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A short film developed in part by UAF faculty and students will be shown in the Hess Recreation Center on April 15 as a part of the Thaw Out Film Festival hosted by the UAF Film Club. The festival starts at 7 p.m. “Feels Good,” was written and directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean of Barrow, Alaska. Maya Salganek, UAF assistant professor of film and media arts, served as executive producer, and UAF students in the Film Reel Alaska Mentoring Experience program worked as crew. Read more
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Botanical garden fundraiser scheduled April 15
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The Georgeson Botanical Garden Society will host a Spring Green Up fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at The Hub. The community is invited to meet members of the society and fellow gardeners and to discover what’s new at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in 2017. Read more
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Register for 2017 Research and Creative Activity Day
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The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity will host UAF Research and Creative Activity Day on Tuesday, April 25. Read more
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Vet students help prep Iditarod teams for iconic race
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When the Iditarod’s start moved from Anchorage to Fairbanks this year, the race's head veterinary technician turned to students in the joint professional veterinary medicine program offered by UAF and Colorado State University. Read more
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Sofie Karasek to speak for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Sofie Karasek, co-founder of End Rape on Campus, will speak at UAF at 7 p.m. April 18 in the Hess Recreation Center on the Fairbanks campus. Read more
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Run for Respect will promote violence prevention
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A 5K walk and run on the Fairbanks campus at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, will engage community members in violence prevention programs in Fairbanks. The Run for Respect will start and end at the UAF Police Department. Check-in will begin at noon. Read more
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Best in the West backs Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta entrepreneurs
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A dozen entrepeneurs have received a total of $35,225 through the 2017 Best in the West small business competition sponsored in part by the UAF Kuskokwim Campus Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. Read more
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Nanooks swimmer Kinworthy prepping for Miss Alaska competition
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Alaska Nanooks swimmer Sierra Kinworthy may be temporarily trading in her swim cap for a crown — but she’s going to hold on to the swimsuit. The Wasilla native is preparing for one of her biggest competitions yet, only this time, it’s not in a pool. With the same drive, focus and work ethic she uses when approaching a collegiate swim meet, Kinworthy hopes to capture the title of Miss Alaska 2017 in Anchorage on June 8. Read more
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Commencement information for prospective graduates
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Heads-up: No rehearsal for graduation
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The Fairbanks campus' 95th graduation ceremony will be held at the Carlson Center on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 1:20 p.m. There will be no rehearsal for the ceremony, so participants are encouraged to ask their questions early. Read more
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RSVP now, deadline April 21
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Since there will be no rehearsal for Commencement, it's important to know who's coming in advance. If you've applied to graduate and plan to participate in the ceremony on May 6, click here. The deadline to RSVP is April 21.
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Purchase regalia
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At this time, all regalia orders must be placed directly with UAF Bookstore staff. Call 474-6858 for assistance.
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Record your name for Commencement
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Prospective graduates receive email communications that will include a special NameCoach link. Follow that link to access the NameCoach site and record the pronunciation of your name. Don’t miss this important step! This is how the announcer will know how to say your name during the Commencement 2017 ceremony on May 6. Read more
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Grab a guest for Grad Bash 2017!
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Graduates, age 21 and older, are invited to the Grad Bash on Saturday, April 29, in The Pub at Wood Center. Graduates may bring one guest (also 21+) to the event. Read more
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Disability information
Service dogs are welcome to the Carlson Center for the 2017 UAF commencement. However, Emotional Support or Assistance Animals are not allowed inside the facility. Service animals are highly trained and must be providing a service during the event.
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If a graduating student requires special seating, a large print program or other assistance at the commencement ceremony, please contact Mary Matthews, UAF Disability Services director, at 474-5655.
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