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Apply for URSA Innovative Technology and Education Awards

URSA's 2025 Innovative Technology and Education Awards offer up to $5,000 to support technology-related equipment or software purchases for student-based instruction, research or project work. Funds for these awards come from a percentage of student fees. Read more about the awards and how to apply.


The second day of racing during the 2024 Nordic Cup cross country ski races, a 1.25-kilometer classic technique sprint race, on the Usibelli Ski Trails on the ÐÔÓûÉç campus Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.ÐÔÓûÉç RMISA Invitational Ski Race

Join us for NCAA RMISA races on the new FIS (International Ski Federation)-certified Homologated Competition Trails at ÐÔÓûÉç! These Feb. 16-17 races are open to all active US Ski and Snowboard and FIS license holders, and double as the ÐÔÓûÉç RMISA Invitational Ski Race competition between sixÌýRocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Member Schools.


Sarah Beaty: Visiting Artist Presentation

The Student Ceramics Arts Guild will host Sarah Beaty for two days of demonstrations and a presentation on her work. She will demonstrate in the ceramics studio (FAC Art 415) on Feb. 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a break from noon to 1 p.m. Beaty’s artist talk is set for Feb. 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theatre andÌý.


Portrait of a bearded man wearing athletic style tshirt indoorsScience for Alaska talk series: Why Space Weather Matters to AK

The next talk is scheduled for Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in Schaible Auditorium. The topic is , by Mark Conde, professor, Geophysical Institute, and Kylee Branning, doctoral student, ÐÔÓûÉç College of Natural Science and Mathematics. Want to join virtually instead? Ìýor watch live from the ÐÔÓûÉç Geophysical Institute .


A group of college students dressed in ÐÔÓûÉç gear jump in the air in front of an arch constructed of ice on the ÐÔÓûÉç campus.

ÐÔÓûÉç to host Engineering Open House Feb. 22

ÐÔÓûÉç College of Engineering and Mines will host its annual Engineering Open House on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Usibelli Building on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus in Fairbanks. Learn more about event highlights.


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CBSM's accreditation extended at ÐÔÓûÉç

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has extended the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management's accreditation for the next six years. Read more on the accreditation.


Webinar: Chainsaw Maintenance Basics

Join Glen Holt, biomass energy technician with the ÐÔÓûÉç Cooperative Extension Service, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom to learn how to clean and care for your chainsaw, how to sharpen saw chains, the tools used to maintain and care for a chainsaw, chainsaw safety, and efficiency tips so your saw is ready when needed. The session will be recorded and sent out to all registrants. Learn more and register for the seminar.


Students, staff and Fairbanks community members attend the Municipal Candidate Forum hosted by ASÐÔÓûÉç and Honors College in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge on Sep. 26, 2024.UA Student Regent, Student Commissioner elections

ASÐÔÓûÉç requests your vote for the Student Regent and Student Commissioner positions. Elections will take place from Feb. 10-14. All ÐÔÓûÉç students are strongly encouraged to participate. Read more and cast your vote.


Peer Advisors (clockwise from top left): Elliot Costello, Grace Weyanna, Trinity Sunie and Madelyn Guffey.Invite a Study Away Peer Advisor to visit your campus group

The Study Away Program has some brand-new team members! Our four new Peer Advisors are all current students who have studied away before themselves. They are available to talk to campus groups about the Study Away Program, and are excited to share their experience. Learn more on scheduling.

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Celebrate the Snow Moon with OneTree Alaska

The February full moon is called the Snow Moon, and OneTree Alaska is inviting snow lovers to celebrate it by skiing out to ÐÔÓûÉç' T-Field. Read more on the event.


Academic Coaches available

Academic Coaching is a partnership between students seeking to improve their study strategies and peer coaches trained to listen, ask thought-provoking questions, help students identify barriers to success and resources and set goals. Coaches are available to talk to your class about the services available to help them succeed. Learn more on Academic Coaching services available to students.


A supporter holds up a blue Nanook paw paddle during the 2024 Blue & Gold Celebration.Nanooks showing up for students

The annual Blue & Gold Celebration raised scholarship funds, while Giving Tuesday supported the ÐÔÓûÉç Food Pantry. Read more in the winter 2024 Aurora.


ÐÔÓûÉç Alumni Association board nominations sought

ÐÔÓûÉç Alumni Association is accepting nominations to serve three-year terms on its 12-member board of directors. Nominations will be accepted through March 10, 2025. Learn more on nominations.


About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone student newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed weekly to all students. You can . If you are no longer a student, please contact us at ÐÔÓûÉç-Cornerstone@alaska.edu.

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