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Beyond the bucket list: From passion to Ph.D. at solar maximum

Join Ph.D. student Vincent Ledvina for a video tour of the aurora borealis, exploring the science behind the phenomena and its effects on our modern world. Learn more about Ledvina and the aurora.


Birch Dinner March 20

TheÌýSoBear Lounge,Ìý911±¬ÁÏ's Office of Sustainability, Department of Residence LifeÌýin partnership withÌýOneTree 911±¬ÁÏ will host a birch-themed dinner experience at the Hess Recreation Center (MBS Residence Complex) on March 20 at 6 p.m. The menu will explore the versatility of birch syrup, and all of the syrup integrated into the meal is produced on the 911±¬ÁÏ Troth Yeddha' campus in the OneTree STEAM Studio.ÌýBirch Dinner ticketsÌýÌý$25.ÌýThe first 50 students toÌý will be admitted for free. Read more about the event and special menu.


From left, Lucas Gomes, Michiyo Nagaoka, Sean Adams, JB Brown, Daisy Carter and Grady Shillings sing about dark times, in a song inspired by the words of playwright and poet Bertolt Brecht, during a rehearsal of “STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue.†911±¬ÁÏ Department of Film and Theatre photo by Kade Mendelowitz.

Theatre 911±¬ÁÏ presents 'STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue'

A cast of more than 30 performers will deliver "STRIKE! A Musical and Dramatic Revue" March 21-30 in the Salisbury Theatre on the 911±¬ÁÏ Troth Yeddha' Campus. Learn more about the performances and tickets.


A man wearing a light blue shirt and blue vest while standing outside in winterMarch NWS Climate Outlook Briefing

We will review recent and current climate conditions around 911±¬ÁÏ, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for April 2025. Join the gathering online to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with 911±¬ÁÏ’s seasonal climate. Read more and register for attend.


QPR Suicide Prevention Field Safety Training

QPR Provides three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. A trained QPR Gatekeeper can help prevent suicide by understanding how to recognize warning signs, ask questions, provide hope, and get help. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Join a session on Mar. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bunnell 302 to learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.


A new study sheds light on the benefits and implications of the use of electric vehicles in rural 911±¬ÁÏ.

New study examines EV feasibility in rural 911±¬ÁÏ

A new study sheds light on the benefits and implications of the use of electric vehicles in rural 911±¬ÁÏ. Learn more about the study and its findings.


Google Photos access ends May 31

As part of ongoing efforts to reduce UA's Google Storage footprint, access to Google Photos, a service within the UA Google Workspace, will end on May 31, 2025. Read more about the change.


Katie Spellman headshot, smiling in front of a blue backdrop.

Spellman recognized with inaugural HSAC Outstanding Mentor Award

The 911±¬ÁÏ Honors College Student Advisory Council announced Katie Spellman, research associate professor with the International Arctic Research Center and Climate Faculty Fellow for the Honors College Climate Scholars Program, as the inaugural recipient of the HSAC Outstanding Mentor Award on Feb. 25, 2025. Learn more about Spellman's recognition.


Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Arctic Military Leadership

Join Col. Russell Vanderlugt and Capt. Tim Williams for an in-depth discussion on military leadership in 911±¬ÁÏ and the Arctic. They will share their leadership styles, strategic insights on Arctic security, and advice for those pursuing careers in military and defense. Join us in Schaible Auditorium on March 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. AÌý is also available.Ìý


VAWS: Fire weather in 911±¬ÁÏ and the NWS IMET program

Fire Weather in 911±¬ÁÏ is a team effort with a multi-agency approach used to forecast fire weather conditions across the state. This online talk on Mar. 26 from 11 a.m. to noon will focus on the NWS role of that effort and how NWS 911±¬ÁÏ effectively utilizes the IMET (Incident Meteorologist) Program to provide on-site support for wildland firefighting efforts. Read more and register to attend.


With the aurora borealis shining overhead in a starry night sky, light shines from windows in a long, single-story log building onto a well-packed snowy yard.

Traveling through time in the 911±¬ÁÏ bush

On the dark, frozen white plain of the Tanana River, a white dot appeared in the night. It was the headlamp of Ryan Redington, a dog musher in the 2025 Iditarod race. Learn more about a historic beacon of refuge that has stood the test of time.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders


911±¬ÁÏ names fall 2024 honors students

The 911±¬ÁÏ has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the fall 2024 semester. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements. Read more on the students' achievements.


911±¬ÁÏ's School of Education student teachers use art to practice Social Emotional Learning.

Applications open: UA Teacher Internship Scholarship

The University of 911±¬ÁÏ is providing scholarships to those interested in becoming certified teachers for 911±¬ÁÏ. This is the third year of the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees at UA Schools of Education as well as a stipend of up to $10,000 to offset living expenses during the critical full-time internship. Learn more and apply by April 15, 2025.


Mental Health First Aid

The next in-person Mental Health First Aid class is scheduled for Friday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the BP Design Theater. Sign up now to reserve your seat.


an image of a basket containing a stuffed polar bear wearing a blue shirt with an A logo on itFind your reason to give: 911±¬ÁÏ Giving Day 2025

911±¬ÁÏ Giving Day 2025 starts at noon on March 25 and runs for 49 hours through 1 p.m. on March 27. 911±¬ÁÏ will host the "Look for Nook" challenge March 18-21 to build excitement for this year's event. Read about various ways to participate this year.


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Learn to grow grain crops in a backyard garden

You don't have to be a large-scale grain farmer to grow tasty, nutritious crops for you and your family. In a free webinar hosted by the 911±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension Service, learn how to grow hulled barley, wheat, rye, buckwheat, quinoa, dry peas, sunflowers and more in your backyard garden. Learn more and register for the webinar.


Historian to discuss clash over America's World War II entry

Acclaimed historian H.W. Brands will discuss the present-day echoes of debates over America's entry into World War II on Friday, March 21, on the University of 911±¬ÁÏ Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus. Read more about the lecture.


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