UAF in the news: Week of July 10, 2006

Submitted by Marmian Grimes
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07/14/06

45 RAHI students receive honors in graduation ceremony at UAF
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Rural Alaska Honors Institute will honor the accomplishments of 45 RAHI students at a graduation ceremony at 1 p.m. today in Schaible Auditorium. A public reception will follow in the Brooks Building Gathering Room. Read more ...

Classic brackets announced
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
A rematch between the two teams that played the most historic game in the history of the BP Top of the World Classic will kick off the 2006 version of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament scheduled for Nov. 16-19 at the Carlson Center. Read more ...

Study: Boys trail girls in literacy scores
UPI
FAIRBANKS, Alaska--A U.S. researcher says she’s discovered boys, regardless of their socioeconomic status, lag behind their female peers in language arts. Read more ...

Couple return from educational trek to Alaska
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Kristy Moore had read about life in Alaska and dreamed of visiting The Last Frontier. Read more ...

Scientists: Beluga found inland likely in frozen river for winter
Anchorage Daily News, Associated Press, ESPN, ABC News
A young beluga whale found near Nenana probably died last fall and remained in the frozen Tanana River all winter, according to scientists. Read more ...

Science teachers spend time researching in Alaska
Shreveport Times
Students in earth science classes of teachers Sue Ottesen and Jean Pomeroy this fall can expect to hear tales of trekking to glaciers and drilling in a tunnel. Read more ...