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March 07, 2018
March 06, 2018
Simon Kattenhorn, director of Geological Sciences, will be presenting on "The Evolution of Young Continental Rifts: The East African Rift in Kenya and Tanzania" on March 8, 2018, at 4 p.m. in Social Science Building, Room 118.
UAA will host two training workshops for employees over spring break. Learn how to become a Google Guru on March 13, and learn how to create accessible Word documents on March 14.
Join Chancellor Gingerich and the Chancellor’s Cabinet for an informal chat on March 6, 2018, as they share the latest news about UAA and answer any questions you may have.
The UAA Seawolf Shuttle drivers are celebrating a huge milestone. Drivers have logged more than 200,000 miles over the past three years, without a single accident. Congratulations Nick, Don, Richard, Judy, Kate, Larry, Janeen, Robert and Dani!
March 05, 2018
Bacteria are on the menu in Experiential Learning: Microbial Biology. Students in the upper-level biology course took a mid-semester break to chop sauerkraut and cultivate yogurt, all while learning how bacteria plays a role in the kitchen. Germ appétit!
West Campus water is offline as of March 5, 2018 due to a blown fire hydrant. Please be aware of this as you come onto campus today. UAA Facilities is coordinating with a local contractor to complete the repair as quickly as possible.
The UAA Department of Music is proud to present the 2018 Jazz Festival. This year's guest artists include trumpeter Keith Karns, percussionist Zach Compston and keyboardist Tony Martin. In addition to the concerts held on March 9 and 10, there will be free (or almost free) concerts on March 7 and 8.
The University of Alaska Press has released "Entangled: People and Ecological Change in Alaska’s Kachemak Bay" by Marilyn Sigman, "In the Quiet Season and Other Stories" by Martha Amore and "Just Between Us" by David McElroy. Read more about these new titles.