Creation of college anniversary

Creation of college anniversary

On May 3, 2017, UAF celebrated its 100th birthday in Centennial Square on the Fairbanks campus.


Program

Welcome

Dana Thomas, UAF chancellor

Guest speakers

Terrence Cole, UAF history professor Jim Johnsen, UA president Lorna Shaw, external affairs manager, Pogo Mine Peter Van Flein, president, UAF Alumni Association Esau Sinnok, UAF student

Re-enactment

Territorial Gov. John Strong signs legislation to create the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Agricultural College and School of Mines

Special thanks to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, UAF costume shop, Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and our actors for their contributions to this event.


Video


Commemorative Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Wrap

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Proclamation

Proclamation

Media coverage

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