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Week's events: Mike Thomas, chronic pain, urban muskoxen, alt-bluegrass

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here's what's happening the week of July 7-13.


Wayne Donaldson 80, and his daughter Mary Feldt ’08, hiked to the top of Pillar Mountain in Kodiak, AK, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of UAF in November 2016.

Wayne Donaldson: A legacy of service, science and steady leadership

After decades spent managing complex fisheries across the state, Donaldson turned his talents toward helping the UAF Alumni Association with its finances. Read more in the summer 2025 Aurora.


Building ventilation and wildfire smoke

Now that wildfire season has arrived, many members of the UAF community have been asking why they can smell smoke inside campus buildings and why the buildings' HVAC systems don't eliminate the smell. Learn more on the best approach to use for smoke events.


A large group of young people pose together outdoors in matching RAHI t-shirts.

Rural ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Honors Institute will celebrate 43rd graduation

The Rural ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Honors Institute will hold its 43rd annual graduation July 10 at 1 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium on the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus. The ceremony will stream live on Facebook.


Nenana parking lot land use with NIT

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ has entered into a Land Use Permit with Northern Industrial Training, LLC. As part of this agreement, NIT will use a designated portion of the Nenana Parking Lot to operate a commercial driving school. Read more on the land use agreement.


Attendees enjoy a variety of activities during the 2024 Nanook Rendezvous UAF Alumni Reunion Campus Day.

RSVP today for Nanook Rendezvous

Don't miss out on our all-class Nanook Rendezvous reunion, July 17-19, during Golden Days. Whether you graduated last year, 60 years ago, or somewhere in between, we'd love to see you. This three-day celebration includes signature events, campus experiences, and opportunities to honor fellow alumni. Admission to all events is free. Learn more about the events and RSVP.

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A dragonfly rests on a twig.

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ's state insect is not the mosquito

Thirty years ago, students from the Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School in Aniak were among those who held a statewide election to declare an insect that best represented ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ. Their school's winner: The dragonfly. Read more on the dragonfly's unique attributes.


Bear Safety Courses: July 15 and Aug. 12

Looking for a bear safety training this summer? Look no further. Outdoor Adventures is hosting two separate trainings on July 15 and Aug 12. To register, contact Sam Stone.


ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Cornerstone

The Cornerstone student newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed weekly to all students. You can . If you are no longer a student, please contact us at UAF-Cornerstone@alaska.edu.

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