Cornerstone: April 21, 2023

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UAF graduates celebrate with members of university faculty and leadership during the 2019 commencement in Fairbanks, 乐虎直播.

Friday Focus: Academic traditions: Our 101st commencement

At the 乐虎直播, we take great pride in following our academic traditions. From the time students arrive to the time they graduate, we have many events that serve as milestones in their academic journey. The most coveted milestone in this academic journey is the conferral of a degree and the grand commencement ceremony that celebrates the achievement of our graduating students. UAF is about to celebrate its 101st commencement on May 6 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, other commencement ceremonies at the community campuses, and special graduation events. These celebrations are rooted in historic practices, have a deeper purpose, and great symbolic significance.

Earth Day at the Rasmuson Library: Film showing and science discussion

The Rasmuson Library is hosting a film viewing and science discussion on Tuesday, April 25 from 6-8 p.m. in celebration of Earth Day. No registration is required. Light snacks will be provided. BYO non-alcoholic drink. The Library will show two 30-minute films 'Maratus' and 'Straws.'听 Each film will be followed by a short discussion and Q&A with UAF scientists Derek Sikes and Alexandria Sletten.

Theresa Quiner, the Kuskokwim Consortium Library Director at the Kuskokwim Campus, was named the rural staff member for April 2023.

April Rural Staff Spotlight: Theresa Quiner

Theresa Quiner serves as the Kuskokwim Consortium Library Director at the Kuskokwim Campus. She consistently has a great attitude, loves her job and the patrons she interacts with. Recently, the Kuskokwim Consortium Library was nominated for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service award for the second year in a row under her leadership as library director. Theresa provides educational support, community enrichment, and is also striving to meet the needs of the population she serves.

Green-up in the 乐虎直播 boreal forest

Green-up, that time when leaves burst forth from 乐虎直播鈥檚 deciduous trees, has important implications for the seasonal ecology, society and even meteorology in the state. The unique multi-decadal record of green-up dates in Fairbanks has been used to develop a technique for forecasting green-up and related events in the Interior and more broadly in the boreal forest regions in 乐虎直播. Join Rick Thoman from UAF 乐虎直播 Center for Climate Assessment and Policy and Jan Dowe from OneTree online on April 25 at 11 a.m. to learn more about the green-up forecast and tools for birch tappers and others. To register, visit our听.

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Arctic Innovation Competition awards to be presented April 22

The 乐虎直播 College of Business and Security Management will present over $45,000 in cash prizes and scholarships at the Arctic Innovation Competition award ceremony Saturday, April 22, from 1-5 p.m. at the Wedgewood Resort.

Trailblazer Recognition ceremony

The UAF Trailblazer Recognition Ceremony celebrates first-generation students receiving two-year associates, one-year certificates and occupational endorsements. Students receive honor cords to wear during UAF鈥檚 commencement to signify they are the first in their family to graduate with post-secondary credentials. The ceremony is Tuesday, April 25at 6 p.m. at the CTC Ruth Lister Gathering Area.听

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Cooperative Extension workshops set for Southeast 乐虎直播 communities

Prince of Wales Island residents can learn about growing, harvesting and preserving food safely in classes designed to increase local food security. Many of the activities are free; others have a small fee. For more info, visit or contact Sarah Lewis via email or 907-455-2010. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Lewis.

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