REEL History presents Call of the Wild May 31
Call of the Wild will play at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31, in room 340 of the Rasmuson Library as part of the REEL History film series, where movies are shown every Thursday by Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning. All movies in the series are free to attend. For more information contact summer@alaska.edu or 474–7021.
The Top 20 Things You Didn’t Know About Alaska lecture by Ned Rozell May 30
Sure, you’ve lived in Alaska for a long time, but did you know we’ve got super chickadees, 57 Willow creeks, islands that both we and nature have blown up, and we boast the same all-time high temperature as both Hawaii and Albany, New York? If you didn’t, come and see Ned Rozell’s presentation on the many reasons there are [more ...]
Balloons mark 2012 Commencement a success
Hundreds of blue and gold balloons fall from the rafters marking the end of the 2012 Commencement ceremony.
UAF Really Free Market offers freecycling
UAF will host the Really Free Market Saturday, May 19, in the Patty Center parking lot. People can drop off items for the market from 8 to 10 a.m. The market is open from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no bartering or selling. All items are free. Those coming to the market should watch for signs, as [more ...]
UAF Commencement May 13
UAF’s 90th graduation ceremony will be held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 13. The ceremony will be viewable via webcast during the ceremony. National Endowment for the Humanities chairman Jim Leach will give the keynote address. Graduating student Jordan Kathleen Culver will be the student speaker. Culver is a degree [more ...]
UAF Honors Program graduation May 12
The Honors Program will celebrate their 2012 University Scholar and Thesis Scholar Graduates with a brief recognition of faculty mentors, family and friends at Schaible Auditorium from 2:30 – 4 p.m., Saturday, May 12. For more information contact the Honors Program at honors@alaska.edu.
Science for Alaska in Juneau April 18
Unmanned aircraft, tidewater glaciers, polar-orbiting satellites and biotechnology will be featured in a Science Social at Centennial Hall in Juneau at 4:30 – 6 p.m., April 18 and 19. The free community event will provide hands-on demonstrations, informative stations, a scientific poster session and more. This event is free and families are welcome. Centennial Hall [more ...]
Museum hosts annual open house April 21
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is hosting an Open House and Military Appreciation from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 21. Meet curators, sneak a peek at upcoming special exhibits and meet members of local military communities. The event will include hands-on activities for kids and families. Admission is free all day. For [more ...]
Science Potpourri April 14
The College of Natural Science and Mathematics will host Science Potpourri, noon – 3 p.m., Saturday, April 14, at the Reichardt Building. The popular science event features dozens of hands-on science activities and several demonstration from UAF science faculty and students. Participants can learn about molecules, examine fossils, touch sea creatures, watch robots in action, make slime, experience [more ...]
Heart Walk t-shirt available for a limited time
UAF aims to recruit 20 teams and 400 walkers to participate and raise $40,000 in support of the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk May 19. Consider participating as a team captain, a walker or simply donate to your favorite team. All registered walkers donating $25 to their team page by April 15 will receive a [more ...]
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