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Vera Alexander observes the area from inside the bridge of a vessel. Alexander was instrumental in the launch of the Research Vessel (R/V) Sikuliaq. (UAF photo by Todd Paris)

White Nanook bear logo next to the words Academic Tuesdays against a blue backgroundWomen's History Month, celebrated during March in the U.S., honors the trailblazing women who have shaped the course of American history and who continue to chart the course of our nation's future. At UAF, we are fortunate to have countless examples of women who have changed AVÀÇÂÛ̳ and the world with their groundbreaking and inspirational work. Vera Alexander is an excellent example.


CourseLeaf and NoLo classes for fall schedule

The Faculty Senate Open Education Resources Ad Hoc Committee would like to remind UAF Faculty and Course Administrators to update the CourseLeaf 'Course Section Scheduler Attribute' to reflect NoLo classes occurring in the Fall schedule. The designator is located in CourseLeaf under the course 'section alterations' pull-down menu.


dcafaf32-2fa3-4acc-b970-a4cc932bafd3.jpgInternational Women's Day Tabling

Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center on March 8 between noon to 2 p.m. in celebrating International Women's Day in the Wood Center Multi-level lounge, giving away FemCon swag, talking about International Women's Day and why its important to celebrate the history and accomplishments of women. We will have a speaker with music, snacks, and questions ready to ask participants so they can win prizes.


OARC offers 'Samples of Opportunity' this summer

The Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) will offer itsÌýÌýto 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, 2023. Email Natalie MonacciÌýfor more information.

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Breaking the Halo: A Universal Approach

A Presentation on Risk Management in the Backcountry by Katjarina Hurt on Friday, March 10 from 6-8 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium. By exploring the deadly halos that can occur in all areas of outdoor education, Breaking the Halo offers a simple, universal approach to confronting complacency, assumptions, and communication breakdowns between students and instructors.


Advancement seeking outstanding studentsÌý

The UAF Office of Advancement is looking for outstanding students to represent UAF at a fundraising event this spring. Students that have benefited from scholarships, or other financial aid packages preferred. If you’d like to nominate someone, please do so ASAP! We've extended the deadline for a short time.


Scott LindstromForecasting at high latitudes requires both GEO and LEO satellites

UAF's AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Center for Climate Assessment and Policy and the Geographic Information Network of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ are hosting a webinar to discuss the use of Geostationary and Low Earth Orbit satellites for forecasting at high latitudes. Speaker Scott Lindstrom, from the University Wisconsin – Madison Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, will focus on why combining data from polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites is vital for AVÀÇÂÛ̳ forecasting. Visit our to learn more and register.


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