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Wet overflow a winter hazard in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥
March 01, 2024
While following a snowmachine trail recently, my dog and I came to a low spot that looked like a swimming pool filled with ice water. The air temperature was about 5 degrees F.
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Museum programs focus on warmth in March
February 29, 2024
Family programs at the University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North will explore the theme of warmth in March.
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Food preservation classes planned in Cordova
February 29, 2024
ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Cooperative Extension Service agent Sarah Lewis will offer in-person food preservation classes over four days in Cordova.
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Galena river energy project receives $9.5 million
February 28, 2024
The Yukon River village of Galena and the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will investigate whether in-river turbines can provide electricity to the community. The UAF ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Center for Energy and Power and the nonprofit Sustainable Energy for Galena ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ will explore the idea. Their project has received a $9.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Learn to make ratatouille with ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ flavors in Sitka workshop
February 28, 2024
A workshop in Sitka will teach participants how to make a classic French dish -- with a Southeast ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ flair. Chef Jayme Schroeder said ratatouille is his favorite dish, and this version will include fresh ribbon kelp and abalone.
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Barnette Magnet wins first place in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Science Olympiad
February 27, 2024
The Barnette Blazers of Barnette Magnet School in Fairbanks won first place in the 2024 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Science Olympiad on Saturday, Feb. 24. Students from across the state participated in the annual tournament that challenges their skills in science, technology, engineering and math.
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UAF names fall 2023 honors students
February 27, 2024
The ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the fall 2023 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements.
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Regents approve Indigenous studies center, planetarium at UAF
February 23, 2024
The University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Board of Regents on Friday approved two projects that will reshape the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Troth Yeddha' Campus.
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Delta Farm Forum highlights Interior ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ agriculture
February 23, 2024
The 52nd annual Delta Farm Forum will take place Saturday, March 2, in Delta Junction. The forum is a community event combined with an update on local agricultural information.
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ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ hot springs, far and wide
February 22, 2024
After a few hours of skiing through deep snow, Forest Wagner and I smelled a tuna sandwich. We knew we were closing in on warm pools of water.
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Book explores ex-prisoners' lives after the Soviet gulag
February 22, 2024
A ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ faculty member has published a book that explores how Soviet political prisoners navigated life after release. Tyler Kirk, assistant professor of history and Arctic and Northern studies, will host a book launch gathering at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 in the Usibelli Building’s BP Design Theater on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus in Fairbanks.
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Authors Kantner and McGuire will read from award-winning works
February 22, 2024
ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ authors Seth Kantner and Rosemary McGuire will read from their works at the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.
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New detection method aims to warn of landslide tsunamis
February 21, 2024
ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ researchers have devised a way to remotely detect large landslides within minutes of occurrence and to quickly determine whether they are close to open water and present a tsunami hazard.
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McCandless Foundation gives $125,000 to build pavilion for Bus 142
February 20, 2024
A $125,000 donation from the Christopher Johnson McCandless Memorial Foundation will allow the University of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Museum of the North to construct an open-air pavilion for the display of Bus 142, made famous by the book and film, "Into the Wild."
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Music series showcases circumpolar cultures
February 20, 2024
Several public events, including performances, demonstrations and presentations, will showcase the rich musical traditions of the circumpolar North through the end of March.
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