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A large fossilized tooth sits on a laboratory table in front of a man and woman wearing white lab coats and black rubber gloves. The woman holds a drill and the man holds a specimen bottle.UAF receives $3.5 million to establish radiocarbon dating lab

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will receive $3.5 million in federal funding to establish Alaska's first radiocarbon dating laboratory on the Troth Yeddha' Campus. Read more about what the new lab will support.


Lessons from 35 years

In the most recent eCampus blog post, Tim Stickel shares insights gained from 35 years in higher ed, highlighting the importance of relationships in college success. From dorm life memories to life lessons, Tim touches on stretching comfort zones, prioritizing people over distractions, and turning good intentions into action. Read more.


Image of a bowling laneStrike Out Sexual Violence: Free bowling and bake sale

Free bowling at Polar Alley! Meet the domestic and sexual violence crisis advocates from the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living. ORCA will be hosting a bake sale during the free bowling event to raise funds for survivors of sexual violence. Learn more about the event. 


Clothing drive

Career Services is collecting donations from April 22-26 to build a Career Closet open to students in fall 2024. Drop donations off between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eielson 304 in the Career Services office on the Troth Yeddha' campus. Read more about donating.


Kick Up Your Heels: Relay races for a cause

Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Help ORCA and ORCA POD spread awareness of this critical issue by joining the Kick Up Your Heels relay races on April 26. Learn more and sgn up for the event.


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Science Potpourri returns April 13

The annual Science Potpourri returns on April 13. Designed to spark children's curiosity about the sciences, this free all-ages event will take place from noon-3 p.m. in the Reichardt Building on the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus. Read more about the return of Science Potpourri.


RCR training April 24

Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction. Read more and register.


Denim Day: Sexual Assault Awareness Month crafting event

Join us in a nation-wide Sexual Assault Awareness Month movement by wearing denim in solidarity with survivors on April 24. Visit the Denim Day table between noon and 2 p.m. in the Wood Center. Read more on the event.

Mark your calendars: One month away from commencement


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UAF Financial Aid Summer Scholarship

The UAF Financial Aid Summer Scholarship Application is open. All students registered for summer 2024 need to apply here by May 1!  


Ice Box coverCalculus and the coronavirus

A UAF engineering student recounts her mathematical misadventures and adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more in the Spring 2024 Aurora.


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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