Join Chancellor Dan White for a presentation of the university’s budget on Tuesday,
Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom. The event will also be available online.
Learn more about the forum and participating panelists.
On Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m, Alaskans will come together for the Great Alaska
ShakeOut, an annual statewide earthquake drill aimed at preparing Alaskans for real
earthquake events. Earthquakes are a part of life in Alaska, with the state experiencing
more seismic activity than any other in the U.S. The Great Alaska ShakeOut serves
as a critical reminder to review and practice what to do when one occurs. Whether
you're a lifelong Alaskan or new to the state, it's vital to know how to respond effectively
and safely during an earthquake. Learn more about how to participate in the ShakeOut.
On Sept. 28, students, faculty and staff from UAF CTC Culinary Arts joined with the
Alaska Railroad and HooDoo Brewery to provide food service for 250 guests on a train
ride from Fairbanks to Nenana and back. Read more on the annual training opportunity for CTC students.
It's National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, and we've got a challenge for you!
Think you know how to pour the perfect standard drink? Prove it with ORCA POD and
The Pub's fan-favorite game, "Nacho" Average Pour on Oct. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge! Learn more on how to participate and score Pub nachos.
A remotely piloted underwater glider is showing promise as a tool to track crabs in
the Bering Sea, where their numbers have plummeted. The Alaska Department of Fish
and Game and the University of Alaska Fairbanks have tested the glider Shackleton
for the past three years to locate tagged crabs.Read more about its use in tracking projects.
Students funded through the Alaska INBRE Undergraduate Research Assistantship program
will gain valuable experience in designing, conducting, and presenting research. Submission deadline is Nov. 22.
The Arctic Innovation Competition is accepting ideas for 2025. Competitors of all
ages in North America may submit their ideas for a chance to win cash prizes of up
to $15,000. Learn more about the competition and how to enter.
Cold and storms are inevitable in the Interior, so take stock of everything now that
you might need in the case of an electrical outage. Extra batteries, blankets, and
wood for your stove, or maybe you are equipped with a generator. Using a generator
for backup power is common in Alaska, and unfortunately so is carbon monoxide poisoning
from the exhaust. Read more on safe generator use in the winter.
Join us on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., to cheer on the Nanooks volleyball team in the Alaska
Airlines Gymnasium! This game is against our in-state rivals UAA. Wear white to support
the team! Learn more about the event and pre-game tailgate at The Pub.
There are spots available on both Photograph the Aurora trips (Nov. 11 and Nov. 15)
through Outdoor Adventures. There are also a handful of open spots for the White Mountain
Cross Country Ski trip on Nov. 16. Read more and register for trips.
Keep an eye out this October—each Friday, you might just spot UAF’s very own Connie
and Connor the Consenticorns trotting around campus! They'll be handing out awesome
ORCA POD swag, consent stickers, and tips on building healthy relationships. Learn more.
Glen Holt, a retired forester who works with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative
Extension Service, will host two free webinars to discuss firewood and chainsaw safety.
Register for a webinar.
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