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Aurora: Diving into AVÀÇÂÛ̳'s DNA

Using genomics technology, UAF students extract insights from the information soup swimming in AVÀÇÂÛ̳'s aquatic ecosystems. Find out more in theÌýfall 2022 Aurora.


Students talk to advisors and representatives during a registration event at the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks.Registration Week
Kick-Off Day on Dec. 3

It is time for students to register for Spring 2023! The Registration Week Kick-Off event lets students meet with representatives from most UAF student services organizations in one place. Academic advisors will be ready to go over registration steps and answer any questions students have. This fair-style event also features experts from the Financial Aid Office, Office of the Registrar, Department of Residence Live and Dining, Department of Military and Veteran Services, Student Success Center and more. Students who register for nine or more credits before Dec. 10 will be entered to win prizes. Visit the Registration Week pageÌýfor more information.


Torrey McClain is on the far right, standing with three fellow officers, and three officers from last year's lineup of national student officers. (Credit: Educators Rising AVÀÇÂÛ̳ staff)

Educators Rising AVÀÇÂÛ̳ student officer elected national president

is celebrating the accomplishments of one of their high school students. Torrey McClain, a senior at Palmer High School, was elected president of the Educators Rising national student officers. Educators Rising AVÀÇÂÛ̳ is one of four programs housed under UAF’s Office of K-12 Outreach, located on the Troth Yeddha' campus. For more information about Educators Rising AVÀÇÂÛ̳, please visit its , or contactÌýBarbara Wadlinger.


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Whats happening today

Deadlines and reminders


Academic Deadlines

  • Spring 2023 priority registration (UAF degree students) (Open now)

  • Fall break (no classes, most offices closed) (Nov. 23-27)

  • Begin spring 2023 open registration (all UAF, UAA and UAS students, including nondegree students (Nov. 28)

  • Last day of instruction (Dec. 10)


Last UAF flu shot clinic of the season Nov. 29!

The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering its final flu vaccine clinic of the season for students, faculty and staff (to include partners of faculty and staff). Any questions can be directed to the Student Health and Counseling Center at 907-474-7043. Help keep Nanook Nation healthy!


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UAF student wins scholarship to attend national conference

Karsten Sierra wanted to go to the national conference of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society this year, but the costs presented a challenge. After encouragement from a couple of sources, the sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering and a student employee in UAF’s Geophysical Institute Communications unit decided to apply for travel scholarships.


Stylized image of a white polar bear facing right and looking over its shoulder to the left while standing on a snowy hill in front of a multi-shaded blue background with snowflakes.Chancellor's Holiday Gathering on Dec. 6

Join Chancellor White and the university community for the annual holiday gathering on Dec. 6 from 4-6 p.m. Wood Center multilevel lounge and mall area. Refreshments will be served and the UAF Jazz Combo will perform. Staff and faculty are encouraged to donate non-perishable items to the Wood Center Food Pantry. For more information, contact Carla Browning, UAF institutional events, atÌýcjbrowning@alaska.edu.


KUAC TV now available via online streaming

Fans of KUAC television programming can now catch their favorite shows from their favorite mobile and streaming devices.


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