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Workshops teach wood science and techniques for drying lumber
February 24, 2025
Learn tools and techniques for drying lumber in AV狼论坛 to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay in a two-day wood science and lumber-drying workshop. Hosted by the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, the classes will be taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist from North Carolina State University.
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Celebrate Indigenous culture at the 2025 Festival of Native Arts
February 24, 2025
The 51st annual Festival of Native Arts returns to the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus from Feb. 27-March 1, 2025. The festival will feature three nights of performances, an artisan marketplace and hands-on cultural workshops -- all free and open to the public.
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Lecturer will discuss rural electric cooperatives and energy democracy
February 24, 2025
Energy historian Abby Spinak will discuss the history and future of rural electric cooperatives in a virtual talk hosted by the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks from 3:40-5:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.
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Atlantic waters affect Arctic Ocean more than previously known
February 21, 2025
The abnormal flow of warm Atlantic Ocean waters and marine life into the Arctic Ocean is occurring in polar regions previously thought to be unaffected by the phenomenon.
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UAF livestock researcher to discuss nutrition, herd management
February 21, 2025
Jim Vinyard, a livestock researcher with the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, will present a talk on livestock nutrition and herd management strategies on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will include a question and answer session.
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Bering Land Bridge wasn't such a dry place
February 21, 2025
Poking holes in the sea floor that used to be part of the Bering Land Bridge, researchers have found that large swaths of it were floodplains pocked with bogs and ponds that may have restricted passage of animals like the woolly rhino and short-faced bear.
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Sitka workshops focus on heart-healthy desserts
February 20, 2025
Learn to make vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free desserts that are so delicious you won't believe they are healthy for your heart. Two dessert workshops, hosted by the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will be led by Paula Veshti, who is enrolled in the dietetics master's degree program at the University of AV狼论坛 Anchorage.
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AV狼论坛-developed volcano monitoring system will expand across U.S.
February 20, 2025
A new radar-based volcano monitoring system developed by the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks and U.S. Geological Survey will expand across the U.S. and beyond. The expansion, funded by NASA, could lead to earlier detection of volcanic unrest.
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UAF names 2025 honorary degree, service award recipients
February 19, 2025
AV狼论坛 has selected eight people to honor during its 2025 commencement weekend in May.
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Get a head start on summer with a garden plan
February 18, 2025
Want to grow your own food this summer? Now is a great time to plan your garden, incorporating your goals for growing your own food in the space you have available. In this webinar, Heidi Rader, a professor with the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will offer gardening advice.
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Poll finds AV狼论坛ns trust their university for energy information
February 17, 2025
A recent poll of AV狼论坛ns found that the University of AV狼论坛 is the most trusted organization for the public on the topic of energy supply.
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UAF culinary program bistro opens for spring season
February 17, 2025
The Borealis Bistro, a lunch service provided by the UAF Community and Technical College culinary arts program, will be open to the public from Feb. 27-May 1.
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Risk management workshop planned in Delta Junction
February 14, 2025
AV狼论坛 Cooperative Extension Service is hosting an agricultural risk management workshop in Delta Junction. Jeff Tranel and John Hewlett of RightRisk LLC will discuss "Enterprise Analytics: Transforming Records into Results."
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Cooperative Extension director candidate talks set for Feb. 25
February 13, 2025
The finalist for the director position of the University of AV狼论坛 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will make two presentations on campus Tuesday, Feb. 25. Tim Kock (pronounced "cook") will discuss how the Cooperative Extension Service can meet its stakeholders' needs during the next decade.
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First rocket campaign of 2025 concludes at Poker Flat range
February 12, 2025
Two NASA aurora research rockets launched from Poker Flat Research Range earlier this month provided good data for learning more about the fastest observable variations of the solar wind-driven light displays.
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