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Nook, the UAF mascot, stands in front of the Akasofu and Elvey buildings, which house some of the more than two dozen research units and facilities participating in the Arctic Research Open House.

Arctic Research Open House to surprise and delight on May 18

Built and launched a rocket! Watched bacteria grow in real time! Wrestle your way into an Arctic survival suit! Experience these and other unique activities at the 2023 Arctic Research Open House from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 18, along the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Troth Yeddha' Campus.

Caribou crossing the haulroad

Aurora: Comprehending caribou in the oil patch

A half-century of research by UAF alumni and others uncovers how caribou react to oil work on Alaska's North Slope. Find out more in the Spring 2023 Aurora.

A Boeing 727 jet with a FedEx logo sits on a snowy runway under the northern lights.

CTC aviation celebrates 10 years of "Joy" during open house May 20

UAF CTC aviation program celebrates a decade at Fairbanks International Airport with iconic Boeing 727 cargo jet, Joy. Visitors can tour the jet and aviation facility during Fairbanks Aviation Day on May 20 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Food Trucks are Back for the Summer

Mobile food vendors are back on campus. Early Bird Loaded Fries will be in Cornerstone Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with their new food truck. We have others that will be serving up their goods throughout the summer. Check out our website to see who will be on campus. Check frequently, the schedule will be filling up soon.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders

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

  • AY24 BLaST URE funding application deadline (May 28)

  • Deadline for adding classes and late registration for six-week session I; 5 p.m. in-person, midnight at UAOnline (May 26)

  • Deadline for tuition and fee payment for six-week session I; 5 p.m. in-person, midnight at UAOnline (May 26)

  • Last day for student- and faculty-initiated drops with refund for six-week session I (course does not appear on academic record) (May 26)

  • Memorial Day (no classes, most offices closed) (May 29)

Two men and two women pose with a large check for $350,000.

Kinross establishes new scholarship at record-breaking Blue & Gold

Donors at last week's University of Alaska Fairbanks Blue & Gold Celebration contributed more than $435,000 in support of student scholarships. The total includes a $350,000 gift from Kinross Alaska to establish the Kinross Alaska Future Leaders Endowed Scholarship.

About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone student newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed weekly to all students. You can submit news items here. If you are no longer a student, please contact us at UAF-Cornerstone@alaska.edu.

 
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