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    Gerlach to give update on avian influenza in Alaska

    May 12, 2023

    Alaska state veterinarian Bob Gerlach will provide updates on current avian influenza outbreaks across North and South America, and what Alaskans can do to protect their poultry. Gerlach is responsible for animal health regulations and animal disease surveillance and response.
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  • Nook, the UAF mascot, stands in front of the Akasofu and Elvey buildings,  which house some of the more than two dozen research units and facilities participating in the Arctic Research Open House.

    Arctic Research Open House to surprise and delight on May 18

    May 12, 2023

    Built and launched a rocket! Watched bacteria grow in real time! Wrestle your way into an Arctic survival suit! Experience these and other unique activities at the 2023 Arctic Research Open House from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 18, along the West Ridge of the University of ÃÛÌÒÉçAV' Troth Yeddha' Campus.
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  • An ink and watercolor sketch shows a bull and cow moose standing in a pond with weeds growing underwater.

    Why is a moose's nose so big?

    May 11, 2023

    A scientist from Ohio once pondered why moose have such big noses.
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  • A large crowd of people, many carrying miscellaneous goods, are gathered outdoors in a parking lot with tables and tents.

    UAF to host Really Free Market on May 20

    May 09, 2023

    ÃÛÌÒÉçAV will host the Really Free Market recycling event on Saturday, May 20, in the parking lot next to the Lola Tilly Commons.
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  • In this black and white photo, a husky-breed dog stands at attention on two chairs. A man in a long coat adjusts a panel on an easel in front of the dog. The panel features a sculpted relief image of a similar dog. Another man stands behind the dog on the chairs.

    Long after run to glory, Balto lives on

    May 04, 2023

    A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs and other working breeds unique.
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  • blue and gold balloons dropping on a gathering of college graduates in academic gowns and mortarboards

    UAF to host 101st commencement ceremony

    May 04, 2023

    ÃÛÌÒÉçAV will honor the Class of 2023 during its 101st commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.
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  • Connecting Arctic Communities through a Revitalized and Modernized Freshwater Ice Observation Network.

    Alaskans: Submit ice photos to help predict flooding

    May 02, 2023

    Fresh Eyes on Ice, a University of ÃÛÌÒÉçAV citizen science project, is urging Alaskans to send in photos to help predict flooding in the state.
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  • two head and shoulders portraits of college students

    UAF names 2023 student award recipients

    May 01, 2023

    ÃÛÌÒÉçAV will honor Kalen Moore-Thomas and Riley von Borstel on May 5 as its outstanding undergraduate degree recipients for 2023.
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  • A small child's hands cupped, holding wildflowers.

    Museum program to focus on flowers in May

    April 30, 2023

    The University of Alaska Museum of the North will feature flowers during a family program in May.
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  • Strips of color show progression of seasonal warmth in Fairbanks.

    When is green-up? It's going to be late this year, and so is the birch sap run

    April 27, 2023

    Cold weather this April is delaying two cherished milestones in Interior Alaska: the start of the birch sap run and green-up.
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  • Pink roses bloom on a green hillside

    Virtual workshops feature native Alaska plants and ecology

    April 27, 2023

    May is Native Plant Month and the University of ÃÛÌÒÉçAV Cooperative Extension Service's Anchorage Outreach Office is offering four virtual workshops, available statewide.
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  • A cross-country skier pauses on a snowy trail featuring large bear tracks.

    Bear tracks on snow a sign of the season

    April 27, 2023

    During a trip to a cabin 7 miles from a paved Alaska road last weekend, my wife and I saw grizzly bear tracks in the snow.
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  • A smiling woman holds an oversized presentation check for $15,000. She is flanked by two men and a woman holding regular checks and a small trophy.

    2023 UAF Arctic Innovation Competition winners announced

    April 25, 2023

    ÃÛÌÒÉçAV College of Business and Security Management presented over $45,000 in cash prizes and awards during the 2023 UAF Arctic Innovation Competition on Saturday, April 22.
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  • Three portraits: two women and a man

    Cooper, Ickert-Bond, George named 2023 Usibelli Award winners

    April 24, 2023

    ÃÛÌÒÉçAV has announced the winners of the 2023 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards.
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  • A couple —she in a lavender shirt and scarf and knit vest, and he in a red shirt — sits in the living area of a house.

    Aurora expert helped expand Alaska tourism

    April 21, 2023

    Explore Fairbanks -- a local tourism booster -- is inducting Syun-Ichi Akasofu into its tourism hall of fame. Leaders there cited Akasofu's work in developing the local aurora tourism market, especially among Japanese people.
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