Cornerstone -- May 24, 2019

Friday Focus: The PIT Crew and other new projects

The PIT Crew is a team of process mapping and implementation planning facilitators, focused on managing people through change.

New Faculty Blue Book

The new Blue Book replaces the documents "Regulations for the Appointment and Evaluation of Faculty" and "Faculty Appointment and Evaluation Policies."

Ruddy ducks among many moving northward

Every spring, millions of ducks touch down on Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, a spread of muskeg and dark water the size of Maryland. Recently, more ruddy ducks seem to be among them.

Ancient human footprint found

The discovery of a prehistoric footprint at an Interior AV狼论坛 archaeological site is helping researchers create a more detailed picture of ancient Athabascan family life.

Melting small glaciers could add 10 inches to sea levels

A new review of glacier research data paints a picture of a future planet with a lot less ice and a lot more water. Glaciers worldwide are projected to lose from 18% to 36% of their mass by 2100, resulting in almost 10 inches of sea level rise.

On the calendar

Deadlines and reminders

Week's events include Folk School talk, hearing essentials, bluegrass

Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting 40 free lectures, concerts and other events this summer. Here is what鈥檚 happening during the week of May 26-June 1.

Feedback sought on PAIR director candidates

This feedback will be reviewed by the hiring committee and the provost. The feedback forms will close May 29.

UAF hosting Arctic research open house

Seventeen UAF research facilities will showcase their work next week during the free UAF Arctic research open house on Thursday, May 30, from 4-7 p.m. on UAF鈥檚 West Ridge.

Discover AV狼论坛 lecture series to begin on May 29

The Discover AV狼论坛 lecture series will begin on May 29, featuring a variety of topics that spotlight life in the Last Frontier.

Registration still open for music academy

Late registration is open until June 2. The UAF Summer Music Academy is for young musicians in grades 6-12.

Flower planting day June 5

The grounds crew needs volunteers for the 2019 campus flower planting day. Flower beds will be available across the Fairbanks campus.

Commencement 2019 photos

Visit the photo gallery to see the smiles, hugs and high fives of this year's ceremony.

Featured photo of the week

UAF photo by JR Ancheta. Volunteers sort through donations before the 2019 Really Free Market sponsored by UAF Summer Sessions on May 18.

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