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Students, Kent Lisibach, left, and Katie Baum at the UAF Chena Townsite. Photo by Sheri Karikomi.

Applications due Friday for Anthropology Summer Field School

The UAF Anthropology Department is accepting applications for the 2022 Chena Townsite Archaeological Field School.


UAF partnership offers free courses in tribal governance

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host a series of free courses focused on tribal governance and stewardship.


Political science careers workshop: Shannon Cazeau

The UAF Department of Political Science is hosting an event with Shannon Cazeau, the current director of information and analysis for Africa in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau for Intelligence and Research, and a former UAF political science graduate. The event, which is open to the public, will be on Wednesday, March 30, at 1 p.m., and will take place via Zoom.


Nominations open for Brina Kessel Medal for Excellence in Science

Nominations are open for the Brina Kessel Medal for Excellence in Science. Kessel was a professor for more than 40 years and devoted a lifetime to the study of ornithology, emphasizing the birds of Arctic and subarctic Alaska.


EPSCoR to present careers and resume workshop

The Alaska NSF EPSCoR program will host an online presentation on “Research careers outside academia and resume writing.” The event will take place via Zoom Thursday, April 7 from 1-2:15 p.m. and requires preregistration.

Sliger new bookstore manager; spring deadlines

Gina Sliger has been hired as the new store manager at the UAF Bookstore. Sliger plans to work to create supportive relationships across campus and continue to make improvements to ensure customer service is prioritized.


Schaible Auditorium refresh under way

A long-awaited refresh of Schaible Auditorium has begun and construction will extend through the summer. The work includes new finishes, lighting, and ventilation.


Students encouraged to nominate staff for 2022 Pathfinder Award

The Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development is seeking nominations for the 2022 Pathfinder Award. The deadline for nominations is April 13.


ANCSA symposium extends registration, offers UA discount

The registration deadline for the upcoming symposium on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act on April 12-13, 2022, has been extended. People are encouraged to register online until Friday, April 8, 2022.


Spring career fair registration open

Registration is open for the UAF Spring Career Fair, which will be on Thursday, March 31, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wood Center Ballroom and mall area. Whether you are a first year student exploring, a senior looking for a job or alumni with a secured position, the Spring Career Fair is for you!


Library to host 'Know My Name' book discussion

The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library will host a book discussion of "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller with librarians Paul Adasiak, Genova Boyd and Robin Andrews on Wednesday, April 6 at 5 p.m.


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