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Friday Focus

Forrest Kuiper, University Fire Department fire chief

Igniting transformative experience through public service

UAF's vision statement of "excellence through transformative experiences" can be applied in every facet of this institution, and I want to share how we at the University Fire Department align with that vision and what it means to you as the community we serve and protect. Read this week's Friday Focus.

Animals in university buildings policy reminder

This is a reminder that animals, except for service animals, are not permitted in UAF buildings without prior approval or permission as an accommodation for a documented disability. This policy is intended to optimize the safety and health of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Read more about the policy.

Ground Squirrel Improv presents another Sprite Show on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. on the Salisbury Theater Stage. Free Sprite as supply lasts. Pay what you can.

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Arctic energy advisor Paul McKinley joins ACEP

Paul McKinley joined ACEP a few months ago as an Arctic energy advisor in a joint position with the Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office. McKinley’s current work primarily focuses on feasibility assessments on integrating hydrogen-based fuels and other long-duration storage technologies to microgrids to improve reliability and access to clean energy in remote communities in AVÀÇÂÛ̳. Read more about McKinley.

Kick Up Your Heels: Relay races for a cause

Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Help ORCA and ORCA POD spread awareness of this critical issue by joining the Kick Up Your Heels relay races on April 26. Learn more and sign up for the event.

UAF in the News

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Mark your calendars: One month away from commencement

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders

Join us in the Wood Center Ballroom on Wednesday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m. for a fun improv performance, designed to teach you how to stay safe, the science behind how alcohol affects your body and mind, the costs of drunk driving, how to care for a drunk person, how to always get home safe, and more!

Interface of Change project director Brenda Konar, left, and University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks postdoctoral researcher Brian Ulaski, right, prepare to survey an oyster mariculture farm in Simpson Bay near Cordova. Photo by Sydney Wilkinson.

Five-year project will study climate effects on AK marine species

The National Science Foundation has awarded $20 million to the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ to investigate climate change effects on culturally and commercially important marine species in the Gulf of AVÀÇÂÛ̳.

RCR training April 24

Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction. Read more and register.

Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series

The Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series presents a literary reading from fiction writers Caleb Tankersley and Julie Iromuanya on April 15 from 6-7 p.m. in the Schaible Auditorium. Each author will read for about twenty minutes and participate in an Q&A period. With help from the College of Liberal Arts, a will also be available. Learn more about the authors.

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