West Ridge holiday open house offers fun, food and sales

November 24, 2014

Some of the items Alaska Sea Grant has for sale. Photo by Diana Campbell

Diana Campbell
907-474-5229
11/24/14

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host a West Ridge holiday open house and First Friday event Dec. 5 from 2-6 p.m. in the Elvey and Akasofu buildings.

The event will feature sales on books, printing, clothing, maps, qiviut and a wide variety of gift items from the Geophysical Institute, Alaska Volcano Observatory, GeoData Center and Alaska Sea Grant. Some discounts may apply.

Guests may enjoy refreshments, giveaways and door prizes.

The Geographic Information Network of Alaska will have several hands-on science activities. The National Weather Service and Mather Library will give tours of their operations. The Alaska Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research will have an information booth.

Kimberly Cummins holds a navy GI hoodie, available for $25. They also come in gray and pink. Supplies are limited.

Limited edition Geophysical Institute coffee mugs are on sale for $10.

The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be free on UAF’s West Ridge from 2-6 p.m.

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS: Dawn Montano, Alaska Sea Grant, 907-474-6707 or dawn.montano@alaska.edu.

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