UAF in the news: Week of Dec. 10, 2007

Submitted by Marmian Grimes
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12/14/07

UAF scientists join cast of thousands sharing small part of Nobel Peace Prize
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
At least seven University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists will share a sliver of one of the world’s most prestigious awards Monday.
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University of Alaska is the best bet for local hiring
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
The operating budget the University of Alaska Board of Regents passed in early November would funnel $13.5 million to some of the highest-demanded career training in our state, including health care, engineering, construction management and fisheries. Read more ...

Weekend Window: Northern Lights, Alaska
ABC News
As people highlight their homes’ facades with a variety of holiday colored-bulbs and icicle lights, nature displays its own light show in one of the world’s most remote locations. Read more ...

Film follows McCandless’ footsteps
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Since he first heard the tale of Christopher McCandless in the fall of 1992, Ron Lamothe wanted to make a documentary on the story which was the basis for the best-selling book “Into The Wild.” Read more ...

Ryan Middle art teacher gets state award
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Phil Carrico, a longtime Fairbanks teacher, has been named the Alaska Art Teacher of the Year. Read more ...

Grizzlies begin Crafting lineup
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Josh Craft builds homes for a living and on Thursday, he became the foundation of the Fairbanks Grizzlies. The former all-state and all-Railbelt Conference center for West Valley High School and reserve center for Virginia Tech’s 1999 national runners-up, was introduced as the first signee for the newest team in the Intense Football League. Read more ...