Cornerstone -- May 15, 2019

Budget update: May 15

The budget process is a long way from over, but given the possibilities, our current position is a good one to be in.

South Eielson entrance to close this Friday

The south entrance to the Eielson Building will be closed May 17-July 1. Access to Eielson will be through the north entrance or through Signers' Hall.

Staff Recognition and Development Day

Staff members were celebrated, honored, educated and inspired during the 2019 Staff Recognition and Development Day.

Microgrid boot camp prepares students for utility internships

The course is an intensive one-week training on technical, economic and regulatory basics of microgrids, with a focus on AV狼论坛 energy challenges.

Juneau company makes waves with kelp

Wild salmon, king crab and halibut are hallmarks of AV狼论坛 cuisine. But another ocean product is increasingly making it way onto store shelves and dinner plates. It鈥檚 a sea vegetable called bull kelp 鈥� a salty, crisp plant packed with vitamins and nutrients.

On the calendar

Deadlines and reminders

Food pantry summer hours

The pantry is open Mondays from 3-5 p.m. and Fridays from 1-3 p.m. It's stocked with shelf-stable food and hygiene products. Donations are always welcome.

Arctic research open house

An open house showcasing Arctic research at UAF will be held May 30 from 4-7 p.m. on West Ridge. Children are welcome to this interactive event.

Satellite tags reveal what's eating older chinook salmon

Sometimes being a scientist requires a bit of detective work. Andy Seitz, a researcher at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, needed his detective hat when an alarming number of his fish tags started popping up to the surface of the ocean early.

Teaching Tip: Try something new in Blackboard

Blackboard is a powerful tool for teaching, but a complicated one. Here are three scenarios you might find yourself in 鈥� and three newish Blackboard features that could help you out.

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