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Love-driven leadership

Keith Champagne head shot
Love-driven leaders create loving environments bound and energized with affection and mutual support, which allows individuals to perform best because they are appreciated, respected, valued and trusted by others. Read more

Your opinion matters

The Pub wants student feedback
Rasmuson Library 50 Objects Project

More ways to learn

Black History Month at UAF
IAB seminar: ‘Climate Science in the News’ (Feb. 14)
UA Press Book Club weekly update for Feb. 17

Graduate student to work on NASA project

Head shot of Kyle Alvarado
Kyle Alvarado, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, will investigate how to feed people in space and in the wake of a global catastrophe.
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Alaska Nanooks at home

Men's basketball v. Central Washington (Feb. 13)
Hockey v. Bowling Green (Feb. 14-15)
Men's basketball v. Northwest Nazarene (Feb. 15)
Men's basketball v. UAA (Feb. 18)
Women's basketball v. Western Washington (Feb. 20)
Men's basketball v. Montana State Billings (Feb. 20)
Women's basketball v. Simon Fraser (Feb. 22)

Connections matter

A group of about two dozen people pose for a photo in a conference room.
Everyday connections matter — they matter far more than we recognize or appreciate. With each connection, we build a stronger community, and it is this community that lifts us all up. Read more

Health and well-being

‘The Commons’ open house (Feb. 14)
Visiting speaker to discuss meditation (Feb. 14)
PhD student wellness meeting (Feb. 21)
UAF is monitoring coronavirus situation

Happy Gal-Pal-Valentine's Day!

Valentine’s Day gift pack from Wood Center
Valentine’s Day origami craft (Feb. 14)
Psi Chi Valentine’s Day fundraiser (Feb. 14)

New skills

New ‘repair cafe’ grand opening (Feb. 20)
Better Poster Workshops (Feb.25)

Get out and play!

Two young women jump in the air. Snow covers the ground. The sun is low on the horizon even at midday.
Now that the sun's back, it's time to recharge your supply of Vitamin D. Go play in the snow! Read more

Honors students donate to Kaktovik school

Students in UAF's Honors College are donating money they earned working as coat checkers at last weekend's Blue and Gold Celebration to help rebuild a school in Kaktovik. Read more

Student funding, jobs, careers

Spring job fair (Feb. 19)
Undergrad research: ocean acidification (Feb. 23)
Toolik project for URSA student (Feb. 23)
Apply for $5,000 technology awards (March 23)
Consulting available for aspiring entrepreneurs
Campus hiring exam services assistant

Graduating?

Deadline to apply for graduation (Feb. 17)
Grad Fair 2020 (March 4)

Heads up: Key academic dates

Spring break (March 9-13)
Fall course list available (March 23)
Priority registration starts (April 6)
Open registration (April 20)

Blue and gold Bunnell

Statue of Charles Bunnell wearing a hat, scarf and sunglasses, all in blue and gold. He is partly covered in snow.
Follow style icon (and former UA President Charles Bunnell) — clean off those sunglasses and pull on some school spirit for Blue and Gold Fridays!
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