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Theresa Bakker, interim executive director of University Advancement

Friday Focus: UAF is our brand

When I talk about the place where I work, it's always the people I think about first. The colleagues I collaborate with, the alumni and donors I am connecting to the university, and the students I am privileged to observe as they find their passion and earn their degrees. As AVÀÇÂÛ̳ns, we know how one person's ripple of an idea can quickly become a legacy. UAF is not just a place or an institution, it's people. Continue reading the Friday Focus.


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Field Day showcases Fairbanks agricultural research

Spend an afternoon in the fields of the Fairbanks Experiment Farm with researchers and learn about the agriculture-related science happening at the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks. Fairbanks Research Field Day, 2-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, is a free educational event for farmers, community leaders and the general public. Learn more about the event.


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Final chance: Golden Days parade signup!

There's still time for employees, students and alumni to sign up to walk or ride with UAF in the 2024 Golden Days Grande Parade on Saturday, July 20. Visit the for more information. Already signed up? Pick up your T-shirt Friday from noon-2 p.m. at at the alumni tent in front of Constitution Hall.


UAF names spring 2024 honors students

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the spring 2024 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements. Read more about the spring student honors.


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Exhibit specialist offers tips for state fair

AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Cooperative Extension Service has invited Kathy Liska, the fair's crop superintendent and a master gardener, to lead a free webinar from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, July 22, and is available statewide, on how to participate in the competitive exhibits at the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ State Fair, which runs Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 in Palmer. Learn more about the webinar and how to register.


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