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Share your UAF love story this week

For Valentine's Day, UAF is asking employees, students, alumni and friends to share stories about how they found love through UAF. Did you meet your spouse or partner at UAF? Did you fall in love with your area of study while a student? Did supporting the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Nanooks spark your love for hockey? Did your time at UAF make you fall in love with this place and decide to raise your family here Visit theÌýShow your LoveÌý website to share your UAF love story.


the Well: a wellbeing space at UAF officially opens to all

"The Well" (334 Duckering Building) is now officially open for use by ALL at UAF (students, staff and faculty) for practicing happiness and wellbeing. Access is via swipe card to anyone with a polar express card. Anyone is welcome to use this peaceful, safe space to practice meditation, yoga, meet quietly with friends etc.ÌýContactÌýMat WoollerÌýabout using the space by groups wishing to promote happiness and wellbeing. A calendar of reserved time periods and activities is on the Well'sÌý.Ìý


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Science for AVÀÇÂÛ̳ lecture series - Inspiring Girls Expeditions AVÀÇÂÛ̳: Teaching science and art with nature’s guidance

The UAF Geophysical Institute presents the 31st annual Science for AVÀÇÂÛ̳ lecture series and events. On Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Schaible Auditorium, Sarah Clement and Joanna Young will present Inspiring Girls Expeditions AVÀÇÂÛ̳: Teaching science and art with nature’s guidance. To join virtually, register to watch onÌýÌýor join live from the UAF or Geophysical Institute Facebook pages.


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Moose on the roadMoose on the Move: Science to Prevent Moose-Vehicle Collisions in a Changing Climate

The AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Center for Climate Assessment and Policy at the International Arctic Research Center is hosting the webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon via . Calum Cunningham, from the University of Washington, will draw a link between seasonal changes in driving difficulty and moose movements. We can use this knowledge to predict the times and places where collision risk is highest, and ultimately reduce avoidable human and animal suffering. To learn more, visit the .


Join Nook in showing your Nanook pride during UA AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Day, Feb. 22-23.

Help support UAF students, programs during 2023 AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Day

The UAF community is invited to participate in UA AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Day 2023 on Feb. 22-23. This online fundraising event is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to support UAF. This year, we want to increase the number of UAF champions to help make a positive impact on our students' lives. You can help meet this goal by signing up as aÌýÌýfor AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Day 2023. Other ways to get involved includeÌýÌýand sharing your story with friends and family on social media and other communication channels. You can also help recruit champions by reaching out to your friends, family and peers to ask them to join us.


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BLaST Celebrates Scientist of the Month for February

Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Christian Bolton was selected as the February 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.


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