Blue and Gold Gala to celebrate UAF centennial

January 12, 2017

Jeff Richardson

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate its first 100 years at the Blue and Gold Gala, which will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Carlson Center.

The centennial celebration will recognize distinguished faculty, alumni, friends and supporters. Recipients of the Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards, respectively, will be Mary Ehrlander, David Newman and Laura Conner. Grace Schaible, the Usibelli family and the late Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson will be recognized as Philanthropists of the Century. Virginia Farmier will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award, and Jo Scott will receive the William R. Cashen Service Award.

The event also will include fine dining and live music by Pamyua. Attendees are encouraged to wear attire from the 1920s or semiformal wear.

Tickets for the gala are $100. Net proceeds will benefit UAF students through the Centennial Cornerstone Scholarship and Fellowship Endowment.

For more information about the event, go online to www.uaf.edu/chancellor/gala or call the UAF Development and Alumni Relations Office at 907-474-2619.