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UAF team claims spot in national steel bridge competition

UAF photo by JR Ancheta. Jenna Hernandez tightens bolts on this year's steel bridge during a practice session.
It took a year longer than they’d hoped, but a team of UAF students has earned a spot in the finals of the AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition. Read more

Climate survey on diversity and equity open through April 30

The survey, open through April 30, asks about diversity, inclusion, discrimination and harassment at UAF. It takes about 15 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous. Read more

University Fire Department earns Interior EMS awards

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Student firefighter Joseph Ferlauto was awarded the Pre-Hospital Provider of the Year. The department was selected for the Interior EMS Service of the Year. Read more

Building suicide awareness

If you or someone you know is at risk, please reach out for help. You do not have to know what to do by yourself. Others can help you figure out a way forward for yourself or someone else. Read more

Lectures

Undergrad summer job with Inspiring Girls Expeditions

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Inspiring Girls Expeditions seeks a UAF undergraduate in STEM or fine arts to work with a team of scientists, artists and outdoor guides. Read more

2021 Research and Creative Activity Days' award recipients

Twelve undergraduate students were recognized for outstanding poster presentations at URSA's 2021 Research and Creative Activity Days. Read more

Getting closer to commencement!

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Lavender Graduation 2021

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Celebrate this year's LGBTQ+ graduates at the Lavender Graduation on Saturday, April 24, at
2:30 p.m. Read more

Elaine Drew wins Honors College teaching award

Elaine Drew has been named the winner of the UAF Honors College's 2021 Robert Piacenza Outstanding Teaching Award. Read more

Kuskokwim Campus Students of the Year

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Amber Ac’urunaq Evan was named KUC's Full-Time Student of the Year. Deborah A. Acitmuq Michael was awarded Part-Time Student of the Year. Read more

Security awareness training

Complete the training in April to be entered into a drawing for a $50 prize! Read more

Student jewelry sale

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The UAF Jewelry/Metals Studio will hold its Mother's Day and Graduate Day sale in the Regents' Great Hall on Friday, April 23, from noon-5 p.m. Read more

Student ceramic, print and metal artworks sale

Student ceramics, prints and works in metal will be on sale in and near the Fine Arts Building and Regents' Great Hall Friday, April 23, from
noon-6 p.m. Read more

Alaska Space Grant stipends for undergraduate research

STEM undergrads: Apply by June 15 for research apprenticeship stipends worth up to $6,000 for the 2021-2022 year. Read more

UAF launches professional certificate in sport business management

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UAF and edX have launched an online, 12-week professional certificate in sport business management. Read more

PolarExpress and Wells Fargo agreement ending

The PolarExpress card will revert to one magnetic stripe as the Wells Fargo contract ends. Access to your Wells Fargo account through your PolarExpress card will discontinue around June 30. Read more

Thesis defense: Nicole Emanuel

Master of Arts student Nicole Emanuel will defend her thesis, "The Politics of Penguin Pleasure: Why Animal Sexualities Matter to Humans," on Monday, April 26, at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Read more

Reminders

Participants in the 2018 Science Potpourri created these “pet rocks.” UAF photo by JR Ancheta.

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