UAF decks the halls with sales, open houses, concerts

Submitted by Marmian Grimes
Phone: 907-474-7902
12/03/09

"˜Tis once again the season for UAF’s holiday gift sales, open houses, concerts and gatherings. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening around campus this holiday season.

UA Museum of the North holiday sale
Through Dec. 24.
Get 10 percent off throughout the museum store, including art, books, jewelry and more. Get 20 percent off Alaska Native baskets, whalebone sculptures and masks. Call 474-1595 for more information.

Wood Center holiday sale
Dec. 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This sale, hosted by the Georgeson Botanical Garden, will feature arts, crafts, apparel, books and much more.

UAF Bookstore customer appreciation sale
Dec. 9-11, 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
This annual sale will feature 25 percent off of everything, excluding textbooks and technology products. On Dec. 11 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., author and UAF employee Barbara Gabel will be signing her new mystery novel, "Key to Paradise." For more information, call 474-6858.

UAF Marketing and Communications, Alaska Sea Grant and University of Alaska Press 4th annual open house and holiday gift sale
Dec. 10, 2 - 6 p.m., second floor Wells Fargo Building at Geist Road and University Avenue
Save 20 percent on Alaska books, videos, posters and other gift ideas for kids and adults. Find great deals on select UAF logo apparel and merchandise from the UAF Alumni Association, Alaska Nanooks and KUAC. Door prizes, free refreshments and complimentary gift-wrapping will be available. Call 474-6707 for more information.

Alaska Nanooks holiday sale
Dec. 11 and 12, 7 pm. Nanook Store in the lobby of the UAF Patty Center
Save 20 percent on all jackets, dress shirts, ties, sweaters, handbags and totes. Save 10 percent on all other regular- and clearance-priced merchandise for adults and children. Receive a free car magnet with minimum $25 purchase. Call 474-7780 for more information.

University Chorus holiday concert
Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Charles Davis Concert Hall
Under the direction of Jaunelle Celaire, the University Chorus presents "A Caribbean Christmas Mass." Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and military. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Call 474-7555 for more information.

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