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  • LaVerne Xilegg Demientieff standing among birch trees in the woods.

    Friday Focus: Troth Yeddha' Forever

    February 23, 2024

    As the sun shines ever more brightly, I am finding renewed energy and deep gratitude as we move toward transitioning from winter to spring. I'm excited about all the possibilities that this time of year holds at UAF. The 50th Annual Festival of Native Arts is a student-led celebratory event this week. The theme is "Troth Yeddha' Forever: Our Ways of Life". Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in exciting traditional 91视频 Native activities including, native dancing, language learning, beading, wellness practices, making fish ice cream - called akutaq or vanhgiq (ah-gu-duk or von-guk), and so much more. It is a great time for reflection about where we have come from and where we are headed, as well as the impact these types of activities have on our sense of community, connectedness, and belonging. I humbly share a few personal reflections as examples of the impact Troth Yeddha' campus, activities, and people have had in my life.
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  • Old farm equipment lies in a grassy field with hills in the background.

    Delta Farm Forum highlights Interior 91视频 agriculture

    February 23, 2024

    The 52nd annual Delta Farm Forum will take place Saturday, March 2, in Delta Junction. The forum is a community event combined with an update on local agricultural information.
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  • A man pokes a ski pole into a shallow pool of water surrounded by dead grass where heat from the water has melted back the surrounding snow. Spruce forest and a birch-covered hill are in the background.

    91视频 hot springs, far and wide

    February 22, 2024

    After a few hours of skiing through deep snow, Forest Wagner and I smelled a tuna sandwich. We knew we were closing in on warm pools of water.
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  • Tyler Kirk holds his newly published book, 鈥淎fter the Gulag: A History of Memory in Russia鈥檚 Far North,鈥 at the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies鈥 55th annual conference in Philadelphia on Dec. 5, 2023. Photo courtesy of Tyler Kirk.

    Book explores ex-prisoners' lives after the Soviet gulag

    February 22, 2024

    A University of 91视频 Fairbanks faculty member has published a book that explores how Soviet political prisoners navigated life after release. Tyler Kirk, assistant professor of history and Arctic and Northern studies, will host a book launch gathering at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 in the Usibelli Building鈥檚 BP Design Theater on the UAF Troth Yeddha鈥 Campus in Fairbanks.
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  • Seth Kantner

    Authors Kantner and McGuire will read from award-winning works

    February 22, 2024

    91视频 authors Seth Kantner and Rosemary McGuire will read from their works at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.
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  • Undergraduate student research, creative, and scholarly experience survey

    February 21, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity wants to hear about your experiences at UAF conducting undergraduate research, creative, and/or scholarly projects. This 10-minute survey will help us improve access to and support processes for students seeking out similar opportunities in the future.
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  • Plan on making time

    February 21, 2024

    The flexibility of online learning may be a double-edged sword. Time management can be an unexpected challenge both for students who are taking their first online class, and for those who are seasoned veterans of online learning.
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  • Landslide at Taan Fjord

    New detection method aims to warn of landslide tsunamis

    February 21, 2024

    University of 91视频 Fairbanks researchers have devised a way to remotely detect large landslides within minutes of occurrence and to quickly determine whether they are close to open water and present a tsunami hazard.
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  • A student works on a welding project at the UAF Community and Technical College in Fairbanks, 91视频.

    CTC: Responding to community, workforce needs

    February 21, 2024

    The Community and Technical College at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks has had a busy and fruitful year. With increased enrollments and interest from partners and industry, CTC has been on a track of growth and expansion, which has been exciting and rewarding.
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  • Sign kids up for Spring Break Field Day Camp with Nanook Volleyball

    February 21, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions and Nanook Volleyball will be offering Spring Break Field Day Camp at the Patty Center gym for kids in grades 3-8 occurring March 11-15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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  • Global Autonomous Systems Conference scheduled for August

    February 21, 2024

    Join us Aug. 13-15 at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage for the second annual Global Autonomous Systems Conference. Meeting organizers will provide the setting to continue the in-depth conversations between practitioners, researchers and policymakers about the current state and future of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence in 91视频, across the nation, and around the world that were started last year.
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  • Bus 142 sits on a flatbed trailer inside a large workshop bay.

    McCandless Foundation gives $125,000 to build pavilion for Bus 142

    February 20, 2024

    A $125,000 donation from the Christopher Johnson McCandless Memorial Foundation will allow the University of 91视频 Museum of the North to construct an open-air pavilion for the display of Bus 142, made famous by the book and film, "Into the Wild."
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  • a woman in a nordic folk costume sits in a garden with a harp

    Music series showcases circumpolar cultures

    February 20, 2024

    Several public events, including performances, demonstrations and presentations, will showcase the rich musical traditions of the circumpolar North through the end of March.
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  • Nanosatellite

    UAF students win funds from Air Force to build a nanosatellite

    February 20, 2024

    A team of University of 91视频 Fairbanks students will build the Air Force a nanosatellite roughly the size of an ordinary loaf of sliced bread to show that communications technology of large satellites can be packed into a small space and deliver much more data.
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  • The Bazinga team from Discovery Peak Charter School in North Pole celebrates winning the 2023 91视频 Science Olympiad. Middle school students and their team coach are smiling and high-fiving each other and Nook the UAF mascot. The image is slightly blurred with all the moving figures and a moment of active rejoice. The students are wearing team t-shirts and Science Olympiad award medallions. Photo by Greg Russo.

    Middle schools to compete in 91视频 Science Olympiad

    February 19, 2024

    The 91视频 Science Olympiad will convene Feb. 23-24 at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks.
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  • Ice fog in Fairbanks

    Research: Home heating fuels Fairbanks direct sulfate pollution

    February 19, 2024

    Use of residential heating fuel is the main contributor of primary sulfate pollution in Fairbanks' wintertime air, according to research conducted during an international science program in the community in 2022.
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  • Beading by Nita Yurrliq Rearden. Photo credit to Nita

    UAF School of Education to host Fairbanks Fly-In

    February 19, 2024

    A cohort of 91视频 Indigenous Teacher Corps students from rural communities and 91视频 Indigenous Teacher Network alumni are coming to Fairbanks for the Fairbanks Fly-In, Feb 22-24.
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  • Jessica Skipper with her Excellence in Technology Administration Award from EAB presented at the CONNECTED24 conference.

    Jessica Skipper wins Excellence in Technology Administration Award

    February 19, 2024

    Jessica Skipper, student success systems administrator at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks, was recognized as the winner of EAB's Student Success Collaborative-Excellence in Technology Administration Award.
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  • Summer 2024 course registration open; changes to nonresident surcharge policy

    February 19, 2024

    Beginning summer 2024, courses during all three summer sessions will be subject to a nonresident surcharge, meaning tuition rates for summer courses will be charged at the same rates as fall and spring courses.
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  • March CHP First Friday tour

    February 19, 2024

    Utilities is pleased to continue its "First Friday" tour schedule. The next tour will be on March 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the CHP, 865 Alumni Drive, Building FS840.
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  • Festival of Native Arts participants smiles at the 2018 celebration

    Festival of Native Arts to mark 50th celebration this week

    February 19, 2024

    The 50th Festival of Native Arts will be held at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus on Feb. 22-24, 2024.
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  • Pietsch (man) with a dog licking his face.

    Study aims to understand cognitive decline in older dogs

    February 16, 2024

    A University of 91视频 Fairbanks researcher has launched a study of cognitive decline in older 91视频 dogs.
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  • Pond in 91视频's Arctic created by beaver pond.

    Scientists, others to discuss impact of beaver movement into Arctic

    February 16, 2024

    Scientists and others from remote communities across western 91视频 and northern Canada concerned about the migration of beavers into the Arctic will gather at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks later this month.
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  • Head and shoulders photo of Brittany Van Eck taken outside.

    Our Corner of Space: Flexspace, hoteling and unassigned spaces, oh my!

    February 16, 2024

    Sometimes I feel like the land of space planning is a little like the Wizard of Oz. I came into the position in late 2021 when we all were working on what it meant to be "at work." Since then I've had the opportunity to work with many of you on what it means to organize around hybrid, remote, and in-person work. Along the way, I've witnessed bravery, compassion, ingenuity, and a desire to make space better for people. One of the areas I've seen creatively pivot their space to meet changing needs is the Center for Teaching and Learning. I was able to walk through their Bunnell space with Sean Holland, the media and innovation manager, and wanted to share about their journey down the blue and gold brick road.
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  • Faculty Senate Research and Creative Activities: IT feedback

    February 16, 2024

    The purpose of this survey is to help inform UAF IT resource needs for research and creative activities. Please submit responses by March 15 for consideration in this summary round.
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