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Get published and paid in Polaris News

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Get paid for your content if it's published in Polaris News. Lots of format options: stories, columns, comics, video, photos, photo essays and more!
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Sci Comm Club meets Sept. 28

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The UAF Science Communication Club will have its next meeting Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
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Panel discussion on weight stigma and wellness Sept. 30

The Nanook Diversity and Action Center invites everyone to a panel discussion on weight stigma and wellness on Sept. 30 from 4-6 p.m. Read more

BLaST Undergrad Professional Development Workshop Oct. 2

Undergrads can learn from returning students about how to get the most out of their college research program on Oct. 2 from 3-4:30 p.m. Read more

Quick hits and reminders

Engineering, trades recruitment fair (Sept. 23)
CFOS Seminar: Decolonizing fisheries (Sept. 23)
CFOS Seminar: Climate change and trout (Sept. 25)
IAB seminar on wildlife management (Sept. 25)
Seminar: Pacific view of forage fish (Sept. 28)
Chancellor's fall convocation (Sept. 29)

Racial equity and creating a safe campus

— by Marie Skanis, Student Health and Counseling Center As we return to university life, I want to recognize how much we are all contending with this semester. Read more

Oct. 2 workshop will teach science students how to publish

Science students can attend a free online workshop, "Tips and Techniques: How To Get Successfully Published," on Oct. 2 at noon. Read more

Apply for graduation by Oct. 15

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If you're wrapping up all of your requirements for your degree this semester, be sure to apply for graduation by Oct. 15. Read more

Teaching among the trees

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If only every class could be outside! View online

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