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Chancellor Dan WhiteChancellor's enrollment forum today at 1 p.m.

Chancellor White's online forum on enrollment will take place todayfrom 1-2 p.m. Panelists will share exciting progress on UAF's strategic enrollment planning efforts and opportunities for participation. Don't forget to and ! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with info on joining the webinar.


12-month diabetes prevention program offered in Sitka

AV̳ Cooperative Extension Service is offering a yearlong program in Sitka to help people at risk of developing diabetes lose weight and improve their health. Participants will get ideas and support from other participants and trained lifestyle coaches Jasmine Shaw and Kate Grumbles. Participants will meet weekly in person for about 16 weeks and at least once monthly after that until February 2024. Contact Shaw atjdshaw2@alaska.edu or 907-747-9440 for details, to determine eligibility and to register. Feb. 28 is the registration deadline. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Shaw.


Morag Clinton snowshoeing in the wildernessCFOS seminar: Aquatic animal health and AV̳ fisheries

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, Feb. 10 from 3-4 p.m. featuring Morag Clinton, an assistant professor of anatomy with UAF’s Veterinary Medicine Program. She will present “Aquatic animal health and its application in the study and management of AV̳n fisheries.” The seminar is available via Zoom, as well as in person at O’Neill 214 and shows in Juneau at Lena 101. . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with info on joining the meeting.


Movie Night at the Rasmuson Library

The Rasmuson Library's Archives is hosting a cheesy movie night, which celebrates AV̳ through classic film. The first showing features: 'The Silver Horde' by George Archainbaud and will be shown on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor of the Rasmuson Library, outside of the Archives. This movie night is open to all with no registration necessary. Popcorn will be served, BYO non-alcoholic drink. Join us for a truly fun evening!

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Attendees enjoy food at a previous UAF Lunar New Year celebration.2023 Chinese Lantern Festival Celebration

As part of the Lunar New Year celebrations, the UAF Chinese Club will be hosting the 2023 Chinese Lantern Festival Celebration. Join us with your friends and family for a celebration of light, culture, and love! The event will be in the UAF Wood Center ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and features a buffet dinner, along with over 50 door prizes, live performances, and traditional activities.. To purchase tickets in advance, please email uafchineseclub@gmail.com or call 907-251-9684 for more info. Reach out to Sophie Zhang for volunteer opportunitiesor for the event.


A screenshot of the "The College Tour" logoPremiere watch party: 'The College Tour - UAF'

Join us for a free watch party on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and be among the first to see the UAF episode of “The College Tour,” a streaming show that features students sharing their experiences attending colleges around the nation. The event will include drawing for prizes. The first 250 people in the door will also receive a gift bag, and prospective students can apply to UAF for free during the event. UAF partnered with "The College Tour" as part of its efforts to increase enrollment and introduce UAF to students across the nation. The episode, filmed last year in Fairbanks, includes appearances from 10 UAF students talking about campus life, academics and going to college in AV̳. UAF’s episode will be available on Amazon Prime starting on March 22. VisitUAF's "The College Tour" webpagefor more information.


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