ºÚÁϺÚÀúÊ· graduates who will be participating in commencement on May 3 will need a stage
pass to participate in the ceremony. The stage pass will make check-in quick and easy
on commencement day and also allow students to ensure their name is pronounced correctly
during the ceremony. Get more info on how graduates get their stage pass.
The ºÚÁϺÚÀúÊ· Department of Art will host its semesterly Student Art Sale on April 25, featuring
original work by students and faculty. A wide selection of handmade items — prints,
ceramics, jewelry and more — will be available for purchase. Participating studios
include printmaking, ceramics, and metalsmithing. The sale offers a great opportunity
to support local artists and pick up one-of-a-kind pieces. Learn more about the event, including a special guest.
Outdoor Adventures is offering one more kayak rolling class this semester! If you've
been attending open pool nights but want some targeted instruction, this is the course
for you. People without prior experience are also welcome to register. Read more and register.
Join Outdoor Adventures for its annual bouldering competition at the SRC climbing
wall on Saturday, April 26. Please pre-register to avoid congestion at the SRC front
desk. Learn more and register to participate in the competition.
There are three opportunities to apply for ºÚÁϺÚÀúÊ· R1 Troth Yeddha’ Ph.D. Financial Awards
in this fifth round of funding opportunities. These will support a limited number
of prospective/incoming and currently enrolled ºÚÁϺÚÀúÊ· Ph.D. students for fall 2025 and
spring 2026. The deadline to apply is 11:50 p.m. on May 2, 2025. Read more about the different opportunities.
Currently, no data is available on the speed of the river flow beneath the ice. ACEP's
hydrokinetic team went to Galena, a community of around 500 on the north bank of the
Yukon River, to measure how fast water runs under ice. Learn more about ACEP's research.
The annual Really Free Market, the ultimate freecycling event, is right around the
corner. Volunteers are needed to help unload and sort items as they arrive;Ìýkeep traffic moving safely through the lot;
be of assistance and keep an eye on the public while they scoop up all the great stuff;
and clean up as the event winds down. TheÌý – bring your friends and please sign up in advance! The – please review before you arrive. For more info, contact Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning at 907-474-7021 or email
summer@alaska.edu. Read more about this year's event.
ºÚÁϺÚÀúÊ· Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has an exciting lineup of non-credit short
courses for adults between May and August. Spaces are limited. To learn more about
short courses and register, visit the Summer Sessions website. Check out a brief listing of courses and sign up now.
Learn how to keep slugs from enjoying more of your garden than you do during a free
statewide webinar. Joey Slowik, an integrated pest management technician with the
University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will share best practices
for designing your garden to discourage slug incursions. He also will discuss ways
to whittle their populations and other management strategies. Read more and register for the webinar.
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