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Friday Focus: A better budget through understanding

— by Dan White. By my observation there is an amazing need for empathy and understanding in today’s world. And we all need it. Unfortunately, as humans it also appears far easier to dismiss different people and ideas than it is to understand them.

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Space Grant Program undergraduate STEM fellowships

Undergraduates in STEM fields are invited to apply by June 15 for research apprenticeship stipends through the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Space Grant Program. Women and people from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

First-gen advocates and alumni needed for mentorship program

If you were the first in your family to graduate from college, you can apply to mentor first-generation students for the 2021-2022 academic year.

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ writer awarded an honorary degree

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ is large in its acreage of spruce swamps and spongey tundra but small in the number of writers who have described this place with both zealous accuracy and lyrical readability. Dan O’Neill is on that short list.

Deadlines and reminders

Flower planting day

The 2021 flower planting day is Wednesday, June 2. A little dirt now will yield blooms later, and you can sign up for a raffle for a hanging basket.

KUAC TV adds 360TV public affairs channel

KUAC will add 360TV to its television channel lineup by May 31. KUAC TV 9.9 will air the channel year-round, providing AVÀÇÂÛ̳ public affairs, arts, culture, science and health programming.

Reach students and employees with mobile push notifications

The UAF Mobile app now features push notifications. Reach employees and students by notifying them of deadlines, sending event reminders, or publicizing special offers.

Dining news: specials, Dine 49, jobs, Memorial Day closure

Arctic Java is open weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Starting June 1, Dine 49 will be open weekdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.