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Request for proposals: Makerspace communities

The University of AV狼论坛 community is invited to submit proposals to develop and sustain makerspaces within UA鈥檚 academic environment. Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 12.

Teaching Tip: Assessing Canvas as an alternative to Blackboard

UAF has been involved in a pilot program to assess the Canvas learning management system, or LMS. More than 1,000 students and 45 faculty are using it.

UAF's Seward Marine Center celebrates a half-century

On Dec. 11, 2020, the shiny, silver research vessel Nanuq departed Seward carrying a small group of faculty and staff from UAF. Onboard was a cylindrical array of sampling containers and instruments adorned with colorful balloons. A bottle of sparkling fruit juice nestled within the cluster of equipment.

Expanded Pub hours

Starting the first week of March, the Pub will be open from 4:30-10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from noon-10 p.m. on Fridays.

Rasmuson Library offering in-person appointments to public

Starting March 1, the Rasmuson Library will expand its service offerings to the general public.

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Deadlines and reminders

AV狼论坛 Native Corporations Seminar

The student group Great AV狼论坛n Accounting People will host the annual AV狼论坛 Native Corporations Seminar on March 4 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

IAB Life Science Seminar: Alexandra Harmon-Threatt

Alexandra Harmon-Threatt will discuss the role of soils in bee conservation on Friday, March 5, at
1 p.m. via Zoom.

'Firewatch: Fire Landscapes from Air and Space'

On Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. Christine Waigl and Jennifer Delamere will present 鈥淔irewatch: Fire Landscapes from Air and Space.鈥 The talk is part of the Science for AV狼论坛 Lecture Series.

New ground-motion sensors will help Southcentral AV狼论坛 prepare for major earthquakes

New strong-motion sensors installed recently in the Eagle River and Matanuska Valley regions will provide insight into Saturday鈥檚 magnitude 5.3 quake in the Anchorage area.

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