A University of Alaska Anchorage professor has developed a way to use cellulose-mycelium
foams to replace plastics, which make up nearly half of marine debris. Philippe Amstislavski
will present a free webinar, "Turning Off the Tap on Plastic Pollution with Mycelium
Materials," at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The webinar is hosted by the University
of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Register in advance to attend.
Stop the Bull is a prevention campaign focused on taking a stand against cyberbullying,
cybersecurity, and promoting healthy online habits. Various events and seminars are
scheduled for Sept. 23-26. Read more about opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
The next in-person Responsible Conduct of Research training is scheduled for Saturday,
Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. This training,
offered by the Office of Research Integrity, will cover essential norms, principles,
regulations, and guidelines for conducting research responsibly. Learn more and register.
The U.S. vice presidential debate will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. Alaska
Time. Summer Sessions and Nanook Technology Services invite UAF students, staff, and
faculty to watch the event in Schaible Auditorium. Learn more about the event, including when doors open.
In honor of Kindness to Animals Day, the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability
Prevention and Outreach Department as well as Residence Life, the Office of Disability
Services, and the Office of Sustainability are hosting a donation drive for our pets
within the Nanook community. We ask that you kindly consider donating your gently
used pet supplies and unopened pet food. Learn more about the event.
The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering free flu vaccinations to
all enrolled UAF students, as well as staff/faculty and their financially interdependent
partners. Get more info on when and where the clinics will be on campus.
Representatives from UAF-affiliated study abroad provider organizations API, USAC,
and Worldstrides, as well as a representative from the Boren Awards study abroad scholarship,
are visiting campus next week. Read more on where to meet with the representatives on campus.
Join KUAC for its annual fall fundraiser, Oct. 5-13! Volunteer for the phone bank
to enjoy fun and snacks at the KUAC Studios. Or sign up to be a Challenger to help
drive donations during the weeklong fundraising extravaganza! Read more and sign up.
Undergraduate students and mentors from all academic disciplines are invited to attend
an Undergraduate Student Research Mixer hosted by URSA on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4-6
p.m. in the BP Design Theater (JUB 401). Read more about the mixer.
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