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FNA logo overlaid on top of photo of Cheri Alstrom of St. Mary's dances with the Acilquq Dance Group during the 50th annual Festival of Native Arts on Feb. 23, 2024.

Festival of Native Arts celebrates 50th

The annual gathering to salute 911±¬ÁÏ Native cultures has been held on campus since 1974. Read more in the summer 2024 Aurora.

911±¬ÁÏ Day at the Fair – Join us on July 30!

Calling all groups! We invite you to participate in 911±¬ÁÏ Day at the Fair, an excellent opportunity to market the 911±¬ÁÏ brand, raise awareness, and support our community. You can choose to be a vendor for the entire duration of the fair or showcase your group just on our special day. We offer both indoor and outdoor locations for your convenience. Interested in participating in 2024? Contact knash5@alaska.edu to reserve your spot.

A brown squirrel sits in a tree.

Researchers use AI to track global squirrel hot spots

A team of 911±¬ÁÏ researchers used novel artificial intelligence and citizen science methods to validate locations of large and small populations of the more than 300 species of squirrels globally. Learn more about the collaborative research into squirrel populations.

NWS 911±¬ÁÏ climate outlook June briefing

Join the 911±¬ÁÏ 911±¬ÁÏ Center for Climate Assessment and Policy for this month's NWS 911±¬ÁÏ Climate Outlook Briefing. Rick Thoman will review recent and current climate conditions around 911±¬ÁÏ, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for July 2024 and the summer season. to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with 911±¬ÁÏ’s seasonal climate. Learn more about the June briefing.

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Malware detection and prevention training course at CTC

UA OIT is hosting a 32-hour, instructor-led, hands-on course from the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium July 22-25. This training course is developed by the Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Arkansas System. Learn more and register.

URSA award scheduleÌý now available

URSA's award schedule is now available for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The calendar may be found on the URSA website under "Apply for URSA Awards" then "Award Schedule." Check out the schedule at the URSA website.

On a sunny day with a few wispy clouds, two people hike on a trail over a tundra-covered ridge with rolling hills and mountains in the background.

Journey through sub-Arctic summer night

We three friends riding together in a pickup had committed to join together for the AlaskAcross, a 50-mile jaunt on foot from Eagle Summit to the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Read more about the event.

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