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 ...]
Donations wanted for Really Free Market
As you empty your closets, cupboards closets, sheds, attics and other storage areas of excess possessions this spring, please consider donating your clean, used items to the UAF Really Free Market. The market will take place from 10 a.m. – noon, May 19, in the Patty Center parking lot. Just drop off your donation from 8 – 10 a.m. the [more ...]
Summer Sessions events
UAF Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning are hosting many events this summer, including Family Cultural Night, Alaska’s Land & Sea Lecture Series, the Spotlight Series, REEL History Film Series, a number of free concerts and Music in the Garden. A list of events with dates, times, location and description can be found at www.uaf.edu/summer/ under “events.” For more information contact [more ...]
Paula Poundstone yielded hilarity
UAF Summer Sessions brought comedienne Paula Poundstone to campus for a hilarious show in the Davis Concert Hall Saturday, March 17.
Summer events abound on campus
Dozens of events will take place on campus during the summer, including lectures, movies, concerts and two Really Free Market events. For those 21 and older, the Pub in Wood Center will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Visit the Summer Sessions website and the UAF events calendar for more information.
2012 Summer Sessions registration now open
Registration for Summer Sessions is now open and offers more than 265 classes. Thirty-five courses are scheduled in the evening to accommodate working students. Classes begin with MAYmester, May 14 – 25, where you can earn up to 3 credits in two weeks. It is followed by two six-week sessions, May 29 – July 3 [more ...]
Summer Sessions financial aid, housing available
Summer Sessions provides options so that tuition costs don’t keep you from taking classes this summer, including: In-state tuition for all: Everyone pays in-state tuition during the summer. Tuition awards: Qualified undergraduate and graduate students receive a three-credit tuition award for a required course. The Sweet Summer Deal: Take ten Summer Sessions and/or Center for [more ...]
Lecture: Alaska’s Changing Climate: Should We Be Concerned? Jan. 12
A free, public lecture, “Alaska’s Changing Climate: Should We Be Concerned?” will be presented by John Walsh, president’s professor of climate change and IARC chief scientist, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, in Schaible Auditorium. For more information contact Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or summer@alaska.edu.
Summer Sessions ceramics class
Alexandra Roberts, right, and Kendall Bethune work on their projects in a ceramics class in the UAF Fine Arts complex. Ceramics is one of dozens of classes offered each year through UAF Summer Sessions.
Alaska-themed lectures throughout the summer
UAF’s Summer Sessions is hosting free Alaska-themed lectures throughout the summer, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium on the UAF campus through August 3. On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Reid Brewer will offer the Land and Sea Lecture, “Pacific Octopus: The Eight-Legged Wonder of the World.” On Wednesday, Aug. 3, Amy Breen and [more ...]
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