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鈥淰asudhaiva Kutumbakam鈥� is a Sanskrit phrase from ancient Indian scriptures that means
the whole world is one (my) family. I grew up in India in a multigenerational household
and had many aunts and uncles living in my neighborhood. It is hard to remember even
a day when we did not have a relative or a friend stopping by and having a snack or
meal with us. My concept and definition of a family was framed with these childhood
visions, and went well beyond the typical legal definition of a family. It included
relatives, family friends, and friends of friends. This vast familial network took
care of each other and was vested in the success of every member. I could not be where
I am today without the unconditional support of my family. Effective professional
organizations are not different 鈥� they function like strong families.
A Graduation Fair will take place Wednesday, Feb. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom.
Nanook Sports Update
The Ocean Acidification Research Center will offer its "Samples of Opportunity" program
to UAF students again during summer 2023. This program lets current UAF students add
a new tool, marine carbonate chemistry, to their data toolbox free of charge. Ocean
Acidification data can be applied to interdisciplinary research areas that include
aquaculture, environmental change, fisheries, marine biology, natural resource management,
and oceanography. Proposals are due March 15. Email Natalie Monacci at听nmonacci@alaska.edu听for more information.
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