UAF celebrates Starvation Gulch this weekend

Submitted by Kayla Hill
Phone: 907-474-6026
09/19/07

This weekend, the University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate Starvation Gulch, an annual fall tradition.

The event was first held in 1923 and includes a bonfire competition. Students use pallets to try to build the most creative fire with the highest flame.

Businesses or community members who would like to donate pallets or who have questions or concerns should contact the UAF Student Activities Office at 474-6026.

The building of the Starvation Gulch bonfires will take place Saturday, September 22nd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Taku parking lot. The bonfires will be lit at 10 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

CONTACT: Kayla Hill, Student Activities Office supervisor, at (907) 474-6026 or via e-mail at activity@uaf.edu. Marmian Grimes, UAF public information officer, at (907) 474-7902 or via e-mail at marmian.grimes@uaf.edu.