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CTC summer graduates from Aviation, Medical Assisting and Accounting Technician programs.CTC Summer Graduation Ceremony

Join us at the Salisbury Theatre for a special ceremony honoring the accomplishments of CTC students who are completing their degree or program this summer. Following the ceremony, please join us for a reception in the Great Hall to celebrate their success. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to attend at .


UAF Bookstore Bundle for Fall 2025

The UAF Bookstore Bundle makes access to required course materials affordable and convenient for students. Through this program, students can rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee. All eligible students are automatically enrolled upon registering for classes. For students who prefer to purchase their course materials on their own, opt-out is available until Sept. 5. Read more on the program.


Translucent red currants on the bush in the sunCurrant-centered workshops offer hands-on experiences

A series of workshops before and during the third annual Far North Currant Festival will give participants hands-on opportunities to learn about, cook with and taste currants. The festival is a free event from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23. Learn more and register for workshops.Ìý


URSA announces Fall 2025 Student Project Award recipients

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA Fall 2025 Student Project Award. Get more info on the recipients and their projects.


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Free tool helps small communities pick renewable energy sources

A free tool developed by a University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks researcher can help communities with small-scale power grids plan for different energy resources. Read more about the tool and where to access it.


URSA announces AY2025-2026 Mentor Award recipients

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA AY2025-2026 Mentor Award. Learn more about the recipients and their award projects.Ìý


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Learn the step-by-step process of saving garden seeds

Join Kristin Haney, director of Growing Ester's Biodiversity Seed Library, for a free statewide Zoom webinar on saving seeds from your garden. Read more and register.

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Week's events: Dan O'Neill, AI for healthcare, Yup'ik dance, string band

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 during the series' final week of Aug. 11-17.Ìý


Drops of water rest in a line down the center of a green leaf.

Rain falls, as it always has

It has been a rainy week in middle ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ. Blah. But perhaps I judge liquid precipitation a bit harshly. Learn more about the falling liquid that is, as far as we know, unique to our home planet.


Cornerstone submission deadlines

As a reminder, Cornerstone newsletters are published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for employees, and every Wednesday for students. Review the deadlines to ensure your submissions will be received in time to be published. Read more on when and where to submit information.


Try something new this fall with Nanook Recreation

Registration is now open for a beginner-friendly strength training program. The six-week fitness class starts Tuesday, Sept. 2, and is free for Nanook Recreation members. Space is limited. Learn more and register.


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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