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Mycelium-based biodegradable insulation topic of webinar
September 18, 2024
A University of òòò½´«Ã½ Anchorage professor has developed a way to use cellulose-mycelium foams to replace plastics, which make up nearly half of marine debris. Philippe Amstislavski will present a free webinar, "Turning Off the Tap on Plastic Pollution with Mycelium Materials," at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The webinar is hosted by the University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.
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UAF celebrates Oktoberfest with two events
September 17, 2024
An Oktoberfest celebration at the University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks will feature a panel discussion and a day of festive activities.
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2024 UAF Geophysical Institute Schaible Fellowship winners announced
September 17, 2024
Students in geology and space physics are the recipients of 2024 Geophysical Institute Schaible Fellowships.
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UAF CTC seeks public input on LPN program for accreditation review
September 13, 2024
The University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks Community and Technical College is seeking public feedback as part of the review process for the accreditation of its licensed practical nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
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òòò½´«Ã½ Lumber Grading Program adds training dates
September 13, 2024
Four training dates are scheduled in October for individuals who wish to earn certification from the òòò½´«Ã½ Lumber Grading Program. The free program's purpose is to expand òòò½´«Ã½ns' ability to use locally harvested lumber for homebuilding.
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Multistate project to evaluate alfalfa in northern climates
September 13, 2024
University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks soil scientist Caley Gasch has been named co-principal investigator in a multistate project to study alfalfa grown in northern climates.
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A guide to the òòò½´«Ã½ that was (is)
September 12, 2024
In 1935, in the middle of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Federal Writers' Project. His goal was to provide jobs for American writers who found themselves unemployed after the stock market crash of 1929. Merle Colby was one of those writers.
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Dams built to prevent coastal flooding can worsen it
September 12, 2024
The common practice of building dams to prevent flooding can actually contribute to more intense coastal flood events, according to a new study.
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Monday open house set for ACUASI's new Nenana drone hangar
September 12, 2024
A public open house for the new Nenana hangar of the òòò½´«Ã½ Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16.
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Webinar to discuss role of mycorrhizae in soil health
September 11, 2024
Learn about mycorrhizae and their role in creating a healthy soil environment for plants in a free webinar at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Caley Gasch, research assistant professor of soil science at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer, will shepherd participants through the world of mycorrhizal fungi.
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Webinar to discuss growing and preparing garlic
September 10, 2024
Learn to grow garlic and to cook the flavorful vegetable in new ways during a free webinar led by Heidi Rader.
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UAF to host grand opening for Student Success Center Sept. 18
September 09, 2024
The University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks 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.
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September museum programs explore sketching
September 06, 2024
The University of òòò½´«Ã½ Museum of the North will focus on sketching during family programs in September.
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UAF names summer 2024 honors students
September 05, 2024
The University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the summer 2024 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements.
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Why is that caterpillar looking at me?
September 05, 2024
On a trip to Quartz Lake, visitor to òòò½´«Ã½ Garrett Ast once plucked a caterpillar from a twig. As Garrett held it in his palm, the caterpillar reared up and -- with two sparkling baby blues -- looked him right in the eye.
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