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Friday Focus: UAF's future is up to us

We depend on a common belief in the value of higher education. The value of higher ed is most effectively demonstrated by high performing institutions.

UAF among top 25 on Safe Campus list

The designation recognizes the fire and the police departments for their work to increase safety and security of the campus community.

New coronavirus update

At this time, there are no cases reported in AVÀÇÂÛ̳, and only a handful of cases in the U.S. The risk of contracting the virus in the U.S. is extremely low for the general population.

Keeping carbon in AVÀÇÂÛ̳ forests

A scientist has an idea for reducing global carbon-dioxide emissions — fight AVÀÇÂÛ̳ forest fires more aggressively. Carly Phillips, an ecologist with the Union of Concerned Scientists, thinks there is a unique AVÀÇÂÛ̳ opportunity to keep carbon in the soil, and in tissues of living trees and other plants.

What's on today

Museum Early Explorers: Walrus


What's on this weekend



Deadlines and reminders

Blue and Gold Friday

Even if it's too cold to lounge around outside with an icy Nanook, it's always the right temperature to wear your blue and gold on Fridays!

Blue and Gold Celebration sold out

If you missed out on getting a ticket but would still like to make a gift to the UAF Student Support Fund, please consider making a donation online.

Career Services events

Students can get help with their resume, learn how to tackle tough situations during an interview, and see the job prospects at the spring job fair.

$2,500 for early innovation travel grants

Ideas with a technical or technology-enabled component are preferred, but all proposals are welcome.

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