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Centennial year — it's a wrap!

By Michelle Renfrew and Emily Drygas

In 2017, UAF celebrated 100 years as Alaska's flagship university — a century of teaching, research and service built on the grit and determination of our founders. We have had the distinct honor to serve as co-chairs of UAF’s centennial executive committee. With the help of the planning and departments and individuals all across campus, we were able to do some incredible things in recognition of this important milestone. Here are a few highlights by-the-numbers

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The year in pictures

A collection of images taken during numerous events and activities celebrating UAF's 100th anniversary.
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UAF100 stories

Explore UAF's first century through some of our people.
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Big ideas

Explore UAF's first century through some of our creative ideas.
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Graphic courtesy Hannah Foss, UAF Geophysical Institute

Centennial video

Time flies — 100 years in 5 minutes!
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Centennial scholarships

You can still contribute to centennial scholarships and fellowships or to a number of other oppurtunities.
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Thanks for helping us celebrate with #UAF100. It's been a great year.
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"Centennial" Overture

Composed by Scott Hansen, undergraduate music student, and performed by the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra Nov. 5, 2017.
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Interactive timeline

Explore UAF's history from its beginnings as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines through today. Best viewed on a desktop computer.

Chapter 1 - 1915-1935

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Chapter 2 - 1935-1974

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Chapter 3 - 1979-2017

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Aurora centennial issue

Order your commemorative edition today.
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New Year's Eve Sparktacular

Join us as we close out our centennial year with a bang!
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A special thank you to all of our committee members and volunteers who made our year successful. Here's to our next century!

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