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Exploring commencement options

— by Dan White. As we look to this year’s commencement activities, I’ve asked the Commencement Committee to explore having in-person AND virtual options for UAF’s 2021 commencement.

Upcoming listening session on expedited academic program review

Save the date for Tuesday, Feb. 23, when Chancellor Dan White will host an online listening session on expedited academic program review.

As NASA readies for Mars landing, UAF research into red planet continues

NASA’s Perseverance lander is expected to touch down on Mars on Thursday on a mission aimed at looking for clues about life on the red planet. As it does, additional NASA-funded Mars research continues at the Geophysical Institute at UAF.

2Educators Rising AV̳ conference

Educators Rising AV̳ will host its annual conference virtually Feb. 28-March 1. The theme for this year’s EdRisingAK is “Rising Above Adversity.”

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Deadlines and reminders

CFOS Seminar: Inland fisheries issues and efforts in Texas

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Department of Fisheries in Juneau will hold its weekly seminar Friday, Feb. 19, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. online.

Ice Jam 2021 ice climbing competition

This year's Ice Jam ice climbing competition is also the grand opening of the ice tower. The event, on Friday, Feb. 19, from 5-8 p.m. will include a dry tool and speed climbing competition.

UA Board of Regents to hold board meeting Feb. 25-26

The board will meet Feb. 25-26 to discuss issues including UAA athletics, the AV̳ College of Education, board goals and measures, and to hear committee reports and updates from UA interim President Pat Pitney, university chancellors, and governance groups.

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