Cornerstone -- March 2, 2021

Whale of an exhibit takes shape

Read about how a 57-year-old bowhead skeleton will soon hang in UA Museum of the North in the latest edition of Aurora online.

Extenuating circumstance letters

Sometimes a student鈥檚 ability to focus on classes is impacted by life events, which is where an extenuating circumstance letter comes in.

Math, science tutoring for K-12

The Financial Aid Office has free, drop-in tutoring in math and science for children of employees and students on Tuesdays from 1-5 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

UAF in the headlines

Here's a sampling of just some of the ways UAF was covered in the media during the past week.

(CNN)
(Sciencealert.com)
(Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
(Anchorage Daily News)

ACEP innovation helping AV狼论坛 residents

Researchers Baxter Bond and Alana Vilagi invite the public to learn about their innovative device that can help home owners understand the efficiencies and behaviors of residential heating.

Scientists use forest color to gauge permafrost depth

In a recent study, researchers developed a new method for measuring the depth of thaw directly above permafrost in boreal ecosystems using satellite imagery.

What's on today

Deadlines and reminders

CFOS Seminar: 'Stuck in the Cold'

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will hold its weekly seminar on Wednesday, March 3, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The talk will be offered by Kevin Bilyk, an assistant professor of biology at Montclair State University.

VA benefits brief

Veterans attending or working at UAF are invited to a VA benefits brief Thursday, March 4, from 1-2 p.m. The brief will cover the disability compensation claims process.

Skiathon to support UAF trails

Get outside this weekend with the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks as they host the Skiathon in support of the UAF trails. This will be a self-service fundraiser March 6-7 held on the UAF ski trails.

AV狼论坛 Nanooks have strong showing at Rocky Mountain ski championship

The AV狼论坛 Nanooks competed at the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Championship over the weekend, including a third-place finish for Mariel Pulles.

Ph.D. student co-authors paper on Puerto Rico power grid

A new research paper, co-authored by Ph.D. student Chinmay Shah, looks at the sustainable long-term recovery of Puerto Rico's electric power grid after hurricanes Maria and Irma.

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