Students in UAF's Community and Technical College's paramedic program climb out of the frigid Chena River onto its icy banks during cold water rescue training in March 2015.

Don't get sick. Get a shot!

Nobody likes getting poked with needles, but getting sick (including cancer!) is worse. There's still a nasty flu going around, but it's not too late to get your flu shot. And did you know that HPV can cause cancer? Get your HPV vaccine now.

Feb. 15: Scholarship deadline for next academic year

The application deadline for students to apply for UAF's privately funded scholarships is Feb 15. Submitting this single application will put you in the pool to be considered for over 450 UA Foundation scholarships, and also gives you information on other, external scholarship opportunities. Read more

BLaST, URSA funding opportunities

There's still time to apply for funding for undergraduate research and scholarly work. Pay attention to the deadlines — some of them are coming up soon!
BLaST scholarship applications (Feb. 11)
BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience (Feb. 25)
URSA travel, project awards (Feb. 18, 25)

Res Life parking lot snow removal, spring break 2018

Do you park in a Res Life lot? The snow will be removed during spring break, so make sure you find your car a temporary new home (the Taku lot is fine) or it'll get towed. Read more

Summer jobs at the museum

Are you a student staying in Fairbanks this summer? Do you love talking to people from all over the world? The UA Museum of the North is hiring for full-time and part-time student positions for the busy summer season. Apply online today! Read more

New engineering cafe, new Murie cafe hours

A new cafe has opened in the Engineering Learning and Innovation Facility. The cafe is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The M3 Cafe has new, extended hours: Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Read more

Ending soon: Students needed for dissertation study

What are social reactions to campus situations? If you are 18 years or older and a student at UAF (undergraduate or graduate) you are invited to participate in a dissertation study. Read more

Banff Mountain Film Festival

The Banff Mountain Film Festival will be at UAF
Feb. 11. The event is a collection of action, environmental and adventure films, and includes some selected specifically for Fairbanks. Read more
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Grad Fair 2018

The Grad Fair takes place from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in the Wood Center mall. Find out about commencement, grab a corn dog and some root beer, snag some giveaways, and a whole lot more. Read more

The Pub in Feb: Caravan of Glam, Winter Warmer Tasting, new menu

There's no February gloom at the Pub. We've got hot glam, winter brews and a brand-new menu!
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Alaska Nanooks February games

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Hey, Nanook fans! School is back in session, and the Nanooks are back on the court and the ice. Students get in free with their PolarExpress card. Don't miss out on the last few sporting events of the season.
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Winter Carnival 2018

Join ready for Winter Carnival, Feb. 22-24! Get outside! Common events include hockey, skating, sledding and dog mushing. Read more

Invent Alaska Competition features $7,500 grand prize

Do you have a technology that you would like to commercialize? Enter the Invent Alaska Competition for your chance to win! The competition is open to all UAF and UAS students, staff and faculty. Submit your invention disclosures now through April 27.
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