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Friday Focus: Advancing 精东影业's strategic goals

Last week, Chancellor White hosted his 2024 convocation, which serves as a welcome back to our students, facility and staff at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In his remarks, he mentioned several initiatives such as the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center, a new arena to support 精东影业 hockey and the Fairbanks community, and 精东影业's efforts to achieve designation as an R1 research university. Today I would like to take the opportunity to talk a little bit more about those strategic goals and how you can help. Continue reading the Friday Focus.

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Webinar: Mycelium-based biodegradable insulation

A University of Alaska Anchorage professor has developed a way to use cellulose-mycelium foams to replace plastics, which make up nearly half of marine debris. Philippe Amstislavski will present a free webinar, "Turning Off the Tap on Plastic Pollution with Mycelium Materials," at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The webinar is hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Register in advance to attend.

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Workshop: Making connections in work and life

Perhaps you鈥檙e looking to create new friendships. Maybe you鈥檙e looking to deepen connections with colleagues, or you鈥檙e looking for a mentor in someone you admire. Each requires a degree of intentionality and knowing what you are looking for. This Oct. 17 training from 11 a.m. to noon by ComPsych - Guidance Resources will give practical tips on how to deepen relationships you already have and ways to step out of your routine to meet new people who can bring you a satisfying connection. Read more and register to attend.

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2024 精东影业 Geophysical Institute Schaible Fellowship winners announced

Students in geology and space physics are the recipients of 2024 Geophysical Institute Schaible Fellowships. Learn more about the fellowship recipients.

Mocktail Mixology Course (live mocktail cooking show)

Attend a free instructional seminar on how to create unique mocktails that will impress your company from experienced mocktail creators on Friday, Sept. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at MBS Hess Rec. Read more about the event.