After a nationwide search, UAF’s Dr. Cristina (Nina) Hansen has been appointed to
the role of attending veterinarian. The AV is responsible for veterinary care and
animal health, and plays an important role in compliance practices for animal research.
Hansen will start this role on Sept. 7. Learn more about Hansen and her now role.
Summer Sessions is offering a two-week educational travel program from Feb. 2-15,
2026, for those who would like to learn more about the natural, cultural, and political
history of Colombia. Learn more and register.
Facilities Services is looking forward to providing tours of the Central Heat and
Powerplant for the new school year. The next tour is Sept. 5 from 1:30-3 p.m. Please RSVP for the tour atÌýuaf-chptours@alaska.edu.
How do digital environments and generative AI shape student reading? This Sept. 9
workshop at 10 a.m. explores how social annotation with Hypothesis supports active,
critical, and mindful reading in the digital age. Read more and register.
The ArcticVÅ« virtual production studio uses LED wall technology to place faculty,
students, and guests into realistic, dynamic environments -- from Arctic field sites
to immersive classrooms. Learn more about the new campus resource.
"Chick chick whirrr, chick whirrr." Although it was a recorded birdsong that chattered
through each of the poplar stands we entered, I still occasionally caught myself believing
we were hearing the real thing -- the call of the gray-headed chickadee, last heard
in ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ in 2018. Read more on the gray-headed chickadee.
Winter is approaching fast, and it's time for gardeners to start putting their gardens
to bed. Join the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in a
free statewide webinar for some helpful tips for the end of the growing season and
to get ready for the next one. Learn more and register.
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