The Large Animal Research Station is moving its gift shop to the Murie Building Lobby
for one day of holiday shopping on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! We will
be there with all manners of muskox and reindeer goodness for you to gift to your
loved ones or to yourself. And yes, we have lots of fresh Muskox Kisses to deck your
halls. Learn more about the market event.
Student Health and Counseling will have walk-in flu clinics available from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, Tuesday, Nov. 26, Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday,
Dec. 5. Learn more about the flu clinics.
We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting
tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for December 2024
and the winter season. Join the gathering online on Friday, Nov. 22, at noon to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate.
Learn more and register to attend.
Join ORCA, NAMI, and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition for a memorial crafting event
on Friday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge to create
a special UAF collaborative piece of art honoring survivors of suicide loss. Read more about the event.
John Harley, a research assistant professor at the University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for November 2024! Harley has been involved
with BLaST since 2015. He was a former BLaST Graduate Mentoring Research Assistant
for two years as a Ph.D. student in biochemistry and graduated from the University
of Alaska Fairbanks in 2017. Harley’s research focuses on a One Health framework,
where linkages between humans and the global and local environment and animals are
seen as connected. Read more on Harley and his research.
With continued attention to each other’s ideas and hopes, and in working with UAF’s
administration, we can make our university an even better place to learn and work.
And that, really, is what going for R1 is all about. Read more in the perspective.
A combination of corporate support and the University of Alaska Fairbanks' commitment
to science communication has allowed the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources
and Extension to leverage new initiatives to increase awareness of agriculture's importance
to Alaska's complex food system. Read more on the support to agricultural research.
The annual HessGiving event is Nov. 28 from 1-4 p.m. in the MBS Complex Hess Rec Center.
This special event allows students and staff members to come together and enjoy a
festive meal as we celebrate the holiday season. We are seeking dessert donations
to share with all who attend. Learn more on when, where and what to donate.
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Prepare for finals! Students are invited to attend a discussion and information session
"Tips for Coping with the Stress of Finals," hosted by UAF Health and Counseling,
in the Student Success Center on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Read more on the free session.
Learn about current research into cover crops, small grain varieties, nutritional
shifts in grass and livestock health at the 2024 Delta Harvest Wrap-Up. Read more on the event location and time.
Summer Sessions and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition are co-hosting a free Adult Mental
Health First Aid course on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn how to
identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges
among adults. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Learn more and register.
Have you wondered about teaching as part of your career? Are you currently getting
a degree in another subject (Fisheries, Alaska Native Languages, History, Psychology,
Mathematics, or anything else!)? Scholarships are available that cover tuition and
fees and offer a stipend. If you have any questions about what preparing to teach
looks like at UAF, join us in-person or online on Thursday, Nov. 21, 1-1:30 p.m. or
5:30-6 p.m. for information sessions covering degree options, schedules for working
students, and funding opportunities. Learn more on the information sessions.
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LARS and Friends Holiday Market
NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
