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UAF Photo Day

Headshot station on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wood Center. Drop-in only, no appointment necessary. Open to all faculty, staff and students. Model Release required and can be filled in on-site. Photos will be available by the end of the following week at photos.uaf.edu with SSO login.


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Explore the physics of snow in statewide webinar

Learn about snow physics and how snowdrifts form -- and why it is possible to walk on a snowdrift -- in a statewide webinar hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Read more and register for the free webinar scheduled for Dec. 4.


People on boat lowering metal equipment to measure carbon dioxide into ocean

UAF enhances Seaglider technology

Scientists around the world rely on ocean monitoring tools to measure the effects of climate change. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and their industry partners have advanced the technology available to measure carbon dioxide in the ocean. Read more about the advancements.


Dogs for Finals

The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library will host a companion dogs visit in time for finals. Join us on Dec. 3 and 4 from 1-7 p.m. at the Rasmuson Library (main floor), to visit with our furry friends. No registration necessary!


Writing Center offers new thesis and dissertation services

The UAF Writing Center now offers a dedicated staff member to support graduate students working on their theses and dissertations. The center's new graduate writing support specialist, Victoria Oyewola, is available to work with graduate students at every stage of their writing process, from brainstorming to revising their theses and dissertations. Learn more on new assistance for graduate students.


How gendered power is communicated

Join Tori McDermott for an exploration of power structures in traditionally masculine spaces during a talk on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 1-2:15 p.m. in Gruening 503H. Her research in public relations and strategic communication examines how power and influence shape discourse in fields like the military and academia. Engage in a lively discussion and learn more about her research journey in this fascinating field. A Zoom link is available for those who cannot attend in person.


A woman wearing a reflective safety vest sprays plants on the side of the road with a hose attached to containers on a truck. 2025 pesticide applicator training classes scheduled for January, April

A three-day certified pesticide applicator training course is scheduled for Jan. 28-30, with a second course planned for April 22-24. Both courses will be taught by the University Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service via Zoom and are available statewide. Learn more and register for classes.

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A pair of Nanook skiers practice on the new UAF ski trails.

New UAF competition ski trails debut at Nordic Cup

Cheer on your Nanooks on Dec. 6 and 7 for the 2024 Alaska Nordic Cup. This will be the first set of races on the new UAF ski trails, which were recently approved by the International Ski Federation (FIS). The Nanooks will race against the Anchorage Seawolves, and registration for the community race coinciding with the Nordic Cup is live. The community race is open to all active US Ski and Snowboard and FIS license holders. The final day to register is Dec. 3. Races start at 11 a.m., and the UAF Patty Center will provide a warm space for spectators. The Nordic Cup is free to watch for everyone!


Two women pull potatoes in a field with farm buildings and mountains in the background.

Chef Amy to discuss healing and Alaska Native traditional foods

Join the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service and chef Amy Foote for a lunch and learn session titled "Finding Healing in Alaska Native Traditional Foods." Foote is director of cuisine for NANA Management Services and formerly was the executive chef at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Read more and register whether attending in-person or via Zoom.


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