University of Alaska Fairbanks Convocation 2007

Submitted by Marmian Grimes
Phone: 907-474-7902
09/21/07

University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Steve Jones will address staff, faculty and students Tuesday, Sept. 25, at fall convocation. The presentation, "Celebrating Our Success; Preparing for Progress" will take place at 1 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium on the UAF campus.

Jones will review the previous year’s accomplishments, speak on his vision for the coming year and highlight some of UAF’s upcoming activities, projects and other events. He will also introduce the new provost and deans.

The convocation is open to students, staff, faculty, alumni and the public. Rural sites can participate via audioconference. The call-in number is 1-866-528-0755. The PIN is 7790. The number will also be posted to the chancellor’s Web site at www.uaf.edu/chancellor. The event will also be available via webcast at www.uaf.edu/news/webcasts. UAF Auxiliary and Business Services will host an ice cream social immediately following the event.

Following convocation, the chancellor’s remarks will be available on the chancellor’s Web site at www.uaf.edu/chancellor.

CONTACT: Marmian Grimes, UAF public information officer, at 907-474-7902 or via e-mail at marmian.grimes@uaf.edu.