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Patty parking lot closed June 23 for Midnight Sun Run 2018

The Patty Center parking lot (4B) will be closed for the Midnight Sun Run Saturday, June 23.

Climate shift may have spurred migration across Bering Land Bridge

A new study led by UAF researchers determined that the climate on the Bering Land Bridge shifted to wetter, warmer conditions about 15,000 years ago and likely encouraged the first human migration from Asia to North America.

Firefighters help with surprise delivery

The UFD crew helped deliver a baby in medic vehicle June 2.

Featured photo of the week

Rural AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Honors Institute students study for their Introduction to College Writing course in Cornerstone Plaza on Friday, June 8.

Teaching Tip: Integrating arts and humanities into the science classroom

UAF Associate Professor Mary Beth Leigh integrates technical and creative writing into her Environmental Microbiology course.

On the calendar



Deadlines and reminders

Extended: BLaST equipment funding opportunity

Proposals are extended to June 25, 2018, for the purchase of biomedical equipment for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.

UAF researcher studies AVÀÇÂÛ̳ resources from afar

Dave Verbyla has used remote sensing and geographic information systems to study shrinking boreal lakes, the breeding range of trumpeter swans, spruce beetle infestations, and the flammability of aspen and birch stands.

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