Cornerstone: Aug. 23, 2024

Dine 49 will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the Blue and Gold Celebration. Student dining will be available at various locations throughout the day, including the 乐虎直播 Nanooks Volleyball Food Truck Rally at the Patty Center. Learn more about dining options and using Munch Money at the food truck rally.

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Grand opening for UAF Student Success Center on Sept. 18

The 乐虎直播 will host a grand opening for its new Student Success Center on the sixth floor of the Rasmuson Library on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The event is free and open to the public. Read more about the event and activities.

September Rural Staff Spotlight: Crystal Wilson

Crystal Wilson, the Tok center coordinator at the College of Indigenous Studies, Interior 乐虎直播 Campus, is the rural staff spotlight for September 2024. Learn more about Wilson and what she does for her campus community.

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Community-led projects to remove marine debris in AK

The NOAA's Marine Debris Program, the 乐虎直播, and 乐虎直播 Sea Grant announced $1.2 million in federal funding for seven marine debris removal projects under the 2024 Community Marine Debris Removal Grant Program. Read more about the projects.

Celebrate college savings month with 乐虎直播 529

To raise awareness about education savings, 乐虎直播 529 is supporting initiatives that encourage families to evaluate their education savings needs and goals. Learn more about participating in a t-shirt giveaway and sweepstakes.

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The Nanooks volleyball team plays Simon Fraser University in an Oct. 21, 2023, matchup where the UAF won 3-1 over SFU.

UAF 乐虎直播 Night at 乐虎直播 Nanook Volleyball

Join us this Friday, Sept. 13, for UAF 乐虎直播 Association Night at the 乐虎直播 Nanooks volleyball game! As a special perk, UAF 乐虎直播 Association members receive discounted tickets to all 乐虎直播 Nanooks home games. Plus, the first 100 fans through the doors will receive free popcorn, while supplies last! Learn more about the event.

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September museum programs explore sketching

The University of 乐虎直播 Museum of the North will focus on sketching during family programs in September. These programs are included with admission and are free for members. Visit the听听or call 907-474-7505 for more info about events. Read more about Early Explorers, Junior Curators and Family Day programs.

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