Clean snowmobile topic on radio Dec. 28
UAF student Michael Golub will be interviewed on KIAK and KFBX radio stations Wednesday, Dec. 28, about clean snowmobile and eco marathon vehicles and also about the upcoming WINTERmester course, ES F166—Electric Car Conversion. The radio shows will air: Live at 8:30 a.m. – (4 – 5 minutes) on 102.5 KIAK-FM. Also available live online — click on the [more ...]
Sparktacular Celebration New Year’s Eve
The community is invited to visit the UAF campus New Year’s Eve for the annual Sparktacular Celebration. Fireworks will be launched from UAF’s West Ridge Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. The event is made possible by generous donations from local businesses and organizations. For details on traffic flow, logistical support, and road and trail [more ...]
No power to head bolt outlets in Ballaine parking lot
Facilities Services announced Thursday, Dec. 22, that there is no power to the head bolt outlets in Ballaine parking lot 8A (the parking lot immediately downhill from the Fine Arts Complex and Duckering Building). Facilities Services is uncertain when the power will be restored. For more information contact Facilities Services at 474-7000.
Feb. 17: 2013 National Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship applications
Alaska Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2013 National Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. The application deadline is Feb. 17, 2012. Graduate students interested in marine resources and their management can now apply for the 2013 National Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. This unique national fellowship provides eligible graduate students from any [more ...]
Deaths of ringed seals in Alaska declared an unusual mortality event
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared recent deaths of ringed seals in the Arctic and Bering Strait regions of Alaska an unusual mortality event, triggering a focused, expert investigation into the cause. The declaration was announced Dec. 20. A decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on making such a declaration for Pacific [more ...]
UAF Chapter of AISES garners national award
The UAF chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society was awarded the Professional and Chapter Development Award at the National AISES Conference in November. AISES is a private non-profit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. For more information contact UAF AISES chapter advisor Olga [more ...]
Cornerstone on vacation during holiday break
The next update of the Cornerstone, UAF’s faculty and staff newsletter, will be after the holidays. News items will be posted until Friday, Dec. 23; posting will begin again Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. An email listing new items will be distributed Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. For more information email UAF-cornerstone@alaska.edu. Happy holidays!
Get the Point incentive campaign begins Feb. 1
The Get the Point incentive campaign will begin Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Being healthful has its rewards when you participate in GTP. The tiered incentive campaign gives you points for your physical activity and having a healthful lifestyle. Look for details in January’s UA Health Link, or visit www.uahealthinaction.com. Only UA Health Plan-eligible employees are eligible for prizes.
Happy holidays
Most UAF offices will be closed for the winter holiday from Dec. 26 – Jan. 4. Many offices will also be closed Dec. 19 –23 and Jan. 2 – 6 as a cost-saving measure. Consider calling ahead to see if an office is open during this time. A schedule of closures for campus during the [more ...]
Featured photo of the week
A students takes advantage of some free time during finals week to try out his modified ski-bike on the hill below the IAB greenhouse.
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