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Graduates celebrate during the balloon drop during UAF's 2023 Commencement Ceremony at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.2023 Commencement photos!

Last week was full of events as we geared up to celebrate our graduates during UAF's 101st Commencement. Check out some highlights in our Facebook album.

Cornerstone survey closing May 17

We really want to know what you think about the Cornerstone newsletter and other tools the university uses to communicate with you. Please take a short survey to share your feedback. Your answers will be anonymous and it will take about 5 minutes to complete the survey. It has been two years since University Relations last gathered input from students about university communications, so we are looking forward to your comments. Survey results will be used to help improve communication at UAF.

A large crowd of people, many carrying miscellaneous goods, are gathered outdoors in a parking lot with tables and tents.

UAF to host Really Free Market on May 20

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Really Free Market recycling event on Saturday, May 20, in the parking lot next to the Lola Tilly Commons. The market has a drive-up lane, and volunteers will be there to help unload donations from 8 to 10 a.m. Organizers say more volunteers are needed to help with set-up during those hours. The market will only be open to shoppers from 10 to 11 a.m. All items are free for the taking, with no selling, bartering or swapping allowed. For more information or to volunteer, contact UAF Summer Sessions at 907-474-7021 or via email.

BLaST URE DaeLee Forshaw, UAF 2021-2022 student.2023-2024 AY24 BLaST URE funding opportunity

Since 2014, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has supported undergraduates and scientists from all biomedical fields through its funding opportunities. The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in the next academic year 2023-2024. These awards may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is May 28 by midnight. For more info, visit the BLaST URE website.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders

  • Deadline for grades to be posted (May 10)

  • Financial aid is disbursed
    (May 12)

  • First day of instruction for six-week session I and full session (May 22)

Data Center outage May 13 and 20 will affect Internet, VPN access and shared drives

UAF Facilities Services will be conducting a planned maintenance power shutdown in the Butrovich Building to integrate a new Uninterruptible Power Supply for the Butrovich Data Center. The UPS will ensure seamless and continuous power supply to the BDC in the event of a utility outage. The BDC electrical system must be temporarily powered down to ensure safety for the technicians doing the work. This planned maintenance shutdown will mean that many UA data systems served out of the BDC will be unavailable for specific timeframes.

Patrick Druckenmiller collecting dinosaur tracks along the Yukon River.UAMN: A world-class museum for a world-class university

To most people who work and study on the Troth Yeddha' campus, the University of Alaska Museum of the North is a place to take visiting family and friends to see exhibits or participate in some of our public programs like Family Days or Open House. Fewer people are aware that UAMN is also the largest teaching and research museum in Alaska.

The Pub, Polar Alley and Wood Center May hours

Visit us at the Wood Center throughout the summer. Come play a game of bowling during your lunch or visit our Esports Center for some 1v1. The Pub will also be open and serving its standard menu. Follow our website to keep up on our hours.

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