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$315,000 raised at 2025 Blue & Gold Celebration

Donors and sponsors at Saturday's Blue & Gold Celebration contributed more than $315,000 to support scholarships for University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks students, nearly doubling the amount raised in 2024. Read more about the fundraising event.

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Native Success Initiative Listening Session for UAF

President Pitney wants to hear from UAF students, faculty, and staff. Join us on Friday, Oct. 3, from 2-4 p.m. in the Rural Student Services Gathering Room of the Brooks Building for an open dialogue on supporting ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Native student success and strengthening our university community. Your feedback will help shape campus and system-wide improvements. Join in person or via Zoom:Ìý.

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UAF police find no bombs after morning threat

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks Police Department has determined that no explosive devices were present at the buildings mentioned in two Tuesday morning emailed bomb threats. Normal operations at the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks resumed around 11:30 a.m. Get more info on the incident response.

Mentoring platform training

Training for UAF employee mentoring program participants will be offered byÌý on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to noon. Contact Carla Browning, Onboarding and Engagement, atÌýuaf-welcome-team@alaska.eduÌýfor information.

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Register now for the Tribal Governance Symposium

This symposium will bring together tribal leaders, community members, and stakeholders on Oct. 28-30 in the Wood Center Ballroom to explore tribal governance in ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ. The event is open to the public and serves as an important educational opportunity for all ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æns. Read more and register to attend.

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Lasers at Fairbanks Experiment Farm used to spook birds

Two lasers in the Fairbanks Experiment Farm fields on the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus are helping protect barley seeds from grazing geese and cranes. Learn more about the technology's use.

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IANRE launches seminar series on Arctic food systems

The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks is launching a monthly seminar series to spark conversation, collaboration and innovation around northern food systems. Learn more and register.

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Elevate your research at the UAF Makerspace

Discover how we can help you take your research to the next level with in-house research and development! Get an exclusive look at our state-of-the-art facility and professional-grade equipment on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 7-8 p.m. in the JUB/ELIF atrium. Get more info about the event.

Hospitable classroom: Crafting environments for learning

In-person teaching requires attention to the classroom environment and social dynamics. This Teaching Tip explores pedagogical hospitality and offers practical suggestions for creating a welcoming class space. Read more about the teaching tip.

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