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Countdown to commencement

Countdown to commencement
Get ready to celebrate the Class of 2021 on May 1! Read on for deadlines, reminders and links on all things commencement. Read more

Remember: April 15 in the last day to customize your slides

First-gen cording ceremony

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Celebrate UAF's first-generation students at a baccalaureate cording ceremony Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m. Read more

Grad Week April 19-24

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Join us for GradWeek 2021, a week of celebration and giveaways for 2021 UAF graduates! Read more

Professional, career workshops

Community Garden meeting

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The UAF Campus Community Garden will host its 2021 garden kickoff meeting Tuesday, April 20, at
6 p.m. Read more

New food pantry hours, location

The Wood Center student food pantry is now offering walk-up hours on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. The food pantry is at the end of the Wood Center front desk, across from the new esports area. Read more

Fall 2020 honors students

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UAF has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for fall 2020. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements.
Read more

Residence Life hiring peer mentors for next school year

This student tutoring position comes with a single-room housing scholarship, a discounted meal plan, and an extremely flexible schedule. Read more

Student applications for URSA 2021 Fall Project Awards

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URSA is offering up to $2,500 for individuals or up to $5,000 for groups of two or more students conducting research or creative projects during the 2021 fall semester. Read more

Also: Apply for BLaST 2021-2022 Undergraduate Research Experience

'Finding Value at Home'

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Ana Hoffman will explore ways to contribute to your home community at the next Shine a Light talk Monday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. Read more

Spring concert season is here!

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Celebrate the end of the semester, relax, get inspired, and be there (online at least) for your fellow students as they perform solo and ensemble works this month. Keep checking the Music Department Facebook page for more!

Keep in mind

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Things to follow up on before you forget!

Lectures & seminars

About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone student newsletter is produced by University Relations during the fall and spring semesters. If you are no longer a student, please contact us at uaf-cornerstone@news.uaf.edu.
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