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Science for Alaska Summer Series

The Geophysical Institute Public Information team is partnering again with Explore Fairbanks and the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center for the 2nd annual Science for Alaska Summer Series. This Science for Alaska extension series furthers the GI’s investment in public outreach and engagement beyond the long-running Winter Series to reach summer visitors in an off-campus location. This year, there will be a presentation every second Saturday from June through September starting at 11:30 a.m. The talks will be about 30 minutes long with extended time for Q&A. Summer Series 2025 schedule: June 14: Mount Spurr Volcano, David Fee , July 12: Seismology in Alaska and on Venus, Bryant Chow , August 9: Alaska Wildfire Monitoring, Jen Delamere , September 13: Aurora Season Kickoff, Don Hampton , Download flyer for printing. Organization: Geophysical Institute. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center.

2025 Tall Timber Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions in honoring members of our community. The Tall Timbers lecture series takes place on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Fairbanks Tall Timber Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Explore Fairbanks. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. The Fairbanks Tall Timber Series was created to honor those who have served the Fairbanks community well.  Join veteran newsman Robert Hannon in person or via Zoom as he interviews these stalwart community members.   Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. 6/9, Anne Hanley: Anne Hanley began writing and producing plays in her parents’ basement at the age of seven. In third grade, she won a plastic Madonna for a poem she wrote and has been writing ever since. Anne’s first job in… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Monday, July 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Chancellor’s virtual forum on the changing federal landscape

Chancellor Dan White will host a virtual forum on the changing federal landscape on Tuesday, July 15, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. , Panelists: Dan White, chancellor , John Latini, director of federal relations , Wayne Mowery, UA general counsel , Laura Conner, vice chancellor for research , The webinar is available to join at 8:15 a.m. and the virtual forum will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Join the Zoom meeting, Download a flyer for printing. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (August 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Healthy Living Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and learn from local medical professionals this summer. The Healthy Living lecture series takes place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Healthy Living Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Foundation Health Partners and is coordinated andhosted by Mike Powers. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 3  Normal Aging or Early Dementia? Ron Martino, MD, June 10, Meds and Life in Balance, Karen Miller, RPh, Director of Denali Pharmacy, Jane LeBlond, D, BCPS, BCCP, June 17, Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Faster Recovery and Better Outcomes, Abe Tsigonis, MD, June 24  FHP’s Blueprint for Services, Dr. Stephen Heffington, MD, Chief Medical Director, Kari… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Geophysical Institute Free Summer Tours

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is offering free public tours from late May to early September. , Visitors on the Elvey Building tour can learn about Alaska’s largest research institute, its history and its future, and about the institute’s seven research groups and over 20 facilities. Typical stops include the Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Earthquake Center, Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. Visitors will also meet graduate student researchers and have the opportunity to ask questions. , The tour takes about 90 minutes and is offered Wednesdays from May 28 through Aug. 27. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building entrance lobby on UAF’s West Ridge, 2156 N Koyukuk Drive in Fairbanks. No registration is required, but please call 907-474-5229 in advance if bringing a large group. , Persons under the age of 18 who are attending a tour should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their time at the… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. CT Elvey Globe Room.

GI Annual Director's Picnic

Annual GI picnic/grill/potluck held by the rocket outside the Elvey Building. Organization: University Relations. Categories: Research calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured, Academic public events calendar. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Contact organizer.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (Aug. 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Discover Alaska Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and the UAF College of Indigenous Studies for the Discover Alaska lecture series this summer. This lecture series takes place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop.  All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 4, The Little Known History of Colonization, Indigenous Land Claims, and Sovereignty in Alaska     Kevin M. Illingworth, JD, Prof. of Tribal Governance, June 11    Cultivating Wellness Through Traditional Healing     Teisha Simmons, MA, Interim Dean of College of Indigenous Studies, June 18    The Importance of Sharing Knowledge for Alaska Native Elders’ Ability to Age Well  Jordan P. Lewis, PhD, MSW, Director of Research for College of Indigenous Studies and the Center for One Health… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Ice Cream Thursday

Ice Cream Thursdays are a UAF Summer Tradition. Join us every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. starting May 22 until Aug. 7 and get a scoop of ice cream for $1! We can't wait for the summer sun and to see all of you every Thursday for some good ice cream and some good fun. . Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, Featured. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Wood Center 151 Arctic Java.

Nanook Rendezvous

UAF Nanook Rendezvous, July 17-19, 2025, Join Us for Nanook Rendezvous – The All-Class UAF Reunion! Reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate at the Nanook Rendezvous, our all-class University of Alaska Fairbanks reunion weekend! Reunion Weekend Schedule: Thursday, 5 p.m. – Kick things off with a Welcome Reception and the Alumni Awards Presentation. Friday – Enjoy Campus Day with a variety of activities before cheering on the Alaska Goldpanners at UAF Alumni Night. Saturday – March with pride in the Golden Days Grande Parade as part of the UAF entry. New This Year: We’re closing out the weekend with trivia at the Pub on campus Saturday night – don’t miss it! We can’t wait to see you there! Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Fine Arts Complex Theatre Wing Regents' Great Hall.

Music in the Garden

Music in the Garden takes place every Thursday at the UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden from May 22 through Aug. 14. The first band begins at 6 p.m.; the second at 7:30 p.m. Music in the Garden does not cancel due to weather. In case of unhealthy conditions such as smoke, Music in the Garden will be moved to the Regents' Great Hall in the Fine Arts Complex on the UAF Campus. When raining, Music in the Garden will take place under the covered Rotary pavilion in the garden. Please call Summer Sessions at 907-474-7021 to check. Parking is limited - attendees are encouraged to use a FREE shuttle that departs from the Nenana Parking Lot, located across from the Patty Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The schedule of performances include: May 22, 6 p.m. - Steve Brown and the Bailors, 7:30 p.m. - Fireweed Fiddle   May 29, 6 p.m. - Carl Addington, 7:30 p.m. - Badger Street Jazz Band, June 5, 6 p.m. - Headbolt Heaters, 7:30 p.m. - Marc Brown and the Blues Crew  June 12, 6 p.m. - UAF Summer Music Academy, … Categories: Arts and entertainment calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured, Music calendar. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Nanook Nation Through the Decades

UAF Alumni panel conversation during Nanook Rendezvous. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

UAF Veterans Wall Dedication

Unveiling of Veterans wall and explanation of meaning. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Friday, July 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Elmer E Rasmuson Library 404 Military Science Lounge.

Golden Days Grande Parade

Join UAF at the Golden Days parade, Employees, students and alumni — sign up to walk or ride with UAF in the 2025 Golden Days Grande Parade on Saturday, July 19. Line-up begins at 9 a.m. and the parade runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Families are welcome, and participants will get a free T-shirt to wear during the parade. Don't miss out on the fun! Sign-up here! Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Carlson Center.

Nanook Rendezvous

UAF Nanook Rendezvous, July 17-19, 2025, Join Us for Nanook Rendezvous – The All-Class UAF Reunion! Reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate at the Nanook Rendezvous, our all-class University of Alaska Fairbanks reunion weekend! Reunion Weekend Schedule: Thursday, 5 p.m. – Kick things off with a Welcome Reception and the Alumni Awards Presentation. Friday – Enjoy Campus Day with a variety of activities before cheering on the Alaska Goldpanners at UAF Alumni Night. Saturday – March with pride in the Golden Days Grande Parade as part of the UAF entry. New This Year: We’re closing out the weekend with trivia at the Pub on campus Saturday night – don’t miss it! We can’t wait to see you there! Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Wood Center 133 Main Pub.

2025 Tall Timber Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions in honoring members of our community. The Tall Timbers lecture series takes place on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Fairbanks Tall Timber Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Explore Fairbanks. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. The Fairbanks Tall Timber Series was created to honor those who have served the Fairbanks community well.  Join veteran newsman Robert Hannon in person or via Zoom as he interviews these stalwart community members.   Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. 6/9, Anne Hanley: Anne Hanley began writing and producing plays in her parents’ basement at the age of seven. In third grade, she won a plastic Madonna for a poem she wrote and has been writing ever since. Anne’s first job in… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Monday, July 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (August 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Healthy Living Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and learn from local medical professionals this summer. The Healthy Living lecture series takes place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Healthy Living Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Foundation Health Partners and is coordinated andhosted by Mike Powers. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 3  Normal Aging or Early Dementia? Ron Martino, MD, June 10, Meds and Life in Balance, Karen Miller, RPh, Director of Denali Pharmacy, Jane LeBlond, D, BCPS, BCCP, June 17, Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Faster Recovery and Better Outcomes, Abe Tsigonis, MD, June 24  FHP’s Blueprint for Services, Dr. Stephen Heffington, MD, Chief Medical Director, Kari… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Geophysical Institute Free Summer Tours

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is offering free public tours from late May to early September. , Visitors on the Elvey Building tour can learn about Alaska’s largest research institute, its history and its future, and about the institute’s seven research groups and over 20 facilities. Typical stops include the Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Earthquake Center, Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. Visitors will also meet graduate student researchers and have the opportunity to ask questions. , The tour takes about 90 minutes and is offered Wednesdays from May 28 through Aug. 27. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building entrance lobby on UAF’s West Ridge, 2156 N Koyukuk Drive in Fairbanks. No registration is required, but please call 907-474-5229 in advance if bringing a large group. , Persons under the age of 18 who are attending a tour should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their time at the… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. CT Elvey Globe Room.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (Aug. 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Discover Alaska Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and the UAF College of Indigenous Studies for the Discover Alaska lecture series this summer. This lecture series takes place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop.  All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 4, The Little Known History of Colonization, Indigenous Land Claims, and Sovereignty in Alaska     Kevin M. Illingworth, JD, Prof. of Tribal Governance, June 11    Cultivating Wellness Through Traditional Healing     Teisha Simmons, MA, Interim Dean of College of Indigenous Studies, June 18    The Importance of Sharing Knowledge for Alaska Native Elders’ Ability to Age Well  Jordan P. Lewis, PhD, MSW, Director of Research for College of Indigenous Studies and the Center for One Health… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Ice Cream Thursday

Ice Cream Thursdays are a UAF Summer Tradition. Join us every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. starting May 22 until Aug. 7 and get a scoop of ice cream for $1! We can't wait for the summer sun and to see all of you every Thursday for some good ice cream and some good fun. . Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, Featured. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Wood Center 151 Arctic Java.

Music in the Garden

Music in the Garden takes place every Thursday at the UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden from May 22 through Aug. 14. The first band begins at 6 p.m.; the second at 7:30 p.m. Music in the Garden does not cancel due to weather. In case of unhealthy conditions such as smoke, Music in the Garden will be moved to the Regents' Great Hall in the Fine Arts Complex on the UAF Campus. When raining, Music in the Garden will take place under the covered Rotary pavilion in the garden. Please call Summer Sessions at 907-474-7021 to check. Parking is limited - attendees are encouraged to use a FREE shuttle that departs from the Nenana Parking Lot, located across from the Patty Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The schedule of performances include: May 22, 6 p.m. - Steve Brown and the Bailors, 7:30 p.m. - Fireweed Fiddle   May 29, 6 p.m. - Carl Addington, 7:30 p.m. - Badger Street Jazz Band, June 5, 6 p.m. - Headbolt Heaters, 7:30 p.m. - Marc Brown and the Blues Crew  June 12, 6 p.m. - UAF Summer Music Academy, … Categories: Arts and entertainment calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured, Music calendar. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

2025 Tall Timber Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions in honoring members of our community. The Tall Timbers lecture series takes place on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Fairbanks Tall Timber Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Explore Fairbanks. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. The Fairbanks Tall Timber Series was created to honor those who have served the Fairbanks community well.  Join veteran newsman Robert Hannon in person or via Zoom as he interviews these stalwart community members.   Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. 6/9, Anne Hanley: Anne Hanley began writing and producing plays in her parents’ basement at the age of seven. In third grade, she won a plastic Madonna for a poem she wrote and has been writing ever since. Anne’s first job in… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Monday, July 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (August 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Healthy Living Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and learn from local medical professionals this summer. The Healthy Living lecture series takes place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Healthy Living Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Foundation Health Partners and is coordinated andhosted by Mike Powers. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 3  Normal Aging or Early Dementia? Ron Martino, MD, June 10, Meds and Life in Balance, Karen Miller, RPh, Director of Denali Pharmacy, Jane LeBlond, D, BCPS, BCCP, June 17, Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Faster Recovery and Better Outcomes, Abe Tsigonis, MD, June 24  FHP’s Blueprint for Services, Dr. Stephen Heffington, MD, Chief Medical Director, Kari… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Geophysical Institute Free Summer Tours

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is offering free public tours from late May to early September. , Visitors on the Elvey Building tour can learn about Alaska’s largest research institute, its history and its future, and about the institute’s seven research groups and over 20 facilities. Typical stops include the Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Earthquake Center, Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. Visitors will also meet graduate student researchers and have the opportunity to ask questions. , The tour takes about 90 minutes and is offered Wednesdays from May 28 through Aug. 27. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building entrance lobby on UAF’s West Ridge, 2156 N Koyukuk Drive in Fairbanks. No registration is required, but please call 907-474-5229 in advance if bringing a large group. , Persons under the age of 18 who are attending a tour should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their time at the… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. CT Elvey Globe Room.

Webinar: Buzzing for Native Plants

Entomologist Alex Wenninger studies how insects interact with native and invasive plants in Alaska. Her most recent research project investigated which pollinators visit each of six native flowers and compared that to pollinators visiting invasive bird vetch and white sweetclover flowers. Join us to hear more about her research, including how she studies insects and the results of her research, why invasive bird vetch and white sweetclover are not good choices for supporting pollinator diversity, and which native plants can be good replacements for these invasive species. When: Wednesday, July 30, 12-1 p.m. Register for this Zoom webinar via the online form or visit https://bit.ly/ChoosyPollinators, Cost: Free, For more information, contact Molly Johansson at 907-786-6313 or mjohansson@alaska.edu, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Johansson. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Featured, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. UAF online/virtual event.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (Aug. 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Discover Alaska Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and the UAF College of Indigenous Studies for the Discover Alaska lecture series this summer. This lecture series takes place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop.  All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 4, The Little Known History of Colonization, Indigenous Land Claims, and Sovereignty in Alaska     Kevin M. Illingworth, JD, Prof. of Tribal Governance, June 11    Cultivating Wellness Through Traditional Healing     Teisha Simmons, MA, Interim Dean of College of Indigenous Studies, June 18    The Importance of Sharing Knowledge for Alaska Native Elders’ Ability to Age Well  Jordan P. Lewis, PhD, MSW, Director of Research for College of Indigenous Studies and the Center for One Health… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Ice Cream Thursday

Ice Cream Thursdays are a UAF Summer Tradition. Join us every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. starting May 22 until Aug. 7 and get a scoop of ice cream for $1! We can't wait for the summer sun and to see all of you every Thursday for some good ice cream and some good fun. . Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, Featured. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Wood Center 151 Arctic Java.

Palmer: 2025 UAF Research Field Days

Field Days is an opportunity for the public to join UAF researchers for a day of learning at our experiment farms! Tour the fields and farms and learn through presentations, tours and discussions about varietal trials, small grains breeding, livestock nutrition, soil health and more! Farmers, community leaders and the general public are invited to this free educational event at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Each field day will include a schedule of talks presented by researchers.  Learn more about the 2025 Palmer Field Days events, Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Laura Weingartner at 907-474-5211 or Igweingartner@alaska.edu. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s… Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension calendar, Featured, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Contact organizer.

Music in the Garden

Music in the Garden takes place every Thursday at the UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden from May 22 through Aug. 14. The first band begins at 6 p.m.; the second at 7:30 p.m. Music in the Garden does not cancel due to weather. In case of unhealthy conditions such as smoke, Music in the Garden will be moved to the Regents' Great Hall in the Fine Arts Complex on the UAF Campus. When raining, Music in the Garden will take place under the covered Rotary pavilion in the garden. Please call Summer Sessions at 907-474-7021 to check. Parking is limited - attendees are encouraged to use a FREE shuttle that departs from the Nenana Parking Lot, located across from the Patty Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The schedule of performances include: May 22, 6 p.m. - Steve Brown and the Bailors, 7:30 p.m. - Fireweed Fiddle   May 29, 6 p.m. - Carl Addington, 7:30 p.m. - Badger Street Jazz Band, June 5, 6 p.m. - Headbolt Heaters, 7:30 p.m. - Marc Brown and the Blues Crew  June 12, 6 p.m. - UAF Summer Music Academy, … Categories: Arts and entertainment calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured, Music calendar. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

2025 Tall Timber Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions in honoring members of our community. The Tall Timbers lecture series takes place on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Fairbanks Tall Timber Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Explore Fairbanks. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. The Fairbanks Tall Timber Series was created to honor those who have served the Fairbanks community well.  Join veteran newsman Robert Hannon in person or via Zoom as he interviews these stalwart community members.   Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. 6/9, Anne Hanley: Anne Hanley began writing and producing plays in her parents’ basement at the age of seven. In third grade, she won a plastic Madonna for a poem she wrote and has been writing ever since. Anne’s first job in… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Monday, August 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (August 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Healthy Living Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and learn from local medical professionals this summer. The Healthy Living lecture series takes place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Healthy Living Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Foundation Health Partners and is coordinated andhosted by Mike Powers. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 3  Normal Aging or Early Dementia? Ron Martino, MD, June 10, Meds and Life in Balance, Karen Miller, RPh, Director of Denali Pharmacy, Jane LeBlond, D, BCPS, BCCP, June 17, Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Faster Recovery and Better Outcomes, Abe Tsigonis, MD, June 24  FHP’s Blueprint for Services, Dr. Stephen Heffington, MD, Chief Medical Director, Kari… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Geophysical Institute Free Summer Tours

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is offering free public tours from late May to early September. , Visitors on the Elvey Building tour can learn about Alaska’s largest research institute, its history and its future, and about the institute’s seven research groups and over 20 facilities. Typical stops include the Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Earthquake Center, Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. Visitors will also meet graduate student researchers and have the opportunity to ask questions. , The tour takes about 90 minutes and is offered Wednesdays from May 28 through Aug. 27. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building entrance lobby on UAF’s West Ridge, 2156 N Koyukuk Drive in Fairbanks. No registration is required, but please call 907-474-5229 in advance if bringing a large group. , Persons under the age of 18 who are attending a tour should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their time at the… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. CT Elvey Globe Room.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (Aug. 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Discover Alaska Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and the UAF College of Indigenous Studies for the Discover Alaska lecture series this summer. This lecture series takes place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop.  All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 4, The Little Known History of Colonization, Indigenous Land Claims, and Sovereignty in Alaska     Kevin M. Illingworth, JD, Prof. of Tribal Governance, June 11    Cultivating Wellness Through Traditional Healing     Teisha Simmons, MA, Interim Dean of College of Indigenous Studies, June 18    The Importance of Sharing Knowledge for Alaska Native Elders’ Ability to Age Well  Jordan P. Lewis, PhD, MSW, Director of Research for College of Indigenous Studies and the Center for One Health… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Ice Cream Thursday

Ice Cream Thursdays are a UAF Summer Tradition. Join us every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. starting May 22 until Aug. 7 and get a scoop of ice cream for $1! We can't wait for the summer sun and to see all of you every Thursday for some good ice cream and some good fun. . Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, Featured. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Wood Center 151 Arctic Java.

Music in the Garden

Music in the Garden takes place every Thursday at the UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden from May 22 through Aug. 14. The first band begins at 6 p.m.; the second at 7:30 p.m. Music in the Garden does not cancel due to weather. In case of unhealthy conditions such as smoke, Music in the Garden will be moved to the Regents' Great Hall in the Fine Arts Complex on the UAF Campus. When raining, Music in the Garden will take place under the covered Rotary pavilion in the garden. Please call Summer Sessions at 907-474-7021 to check. Parking is limited - attendees are encouraged to use a FREE shuttle that departs from the Nenana Parking Lot, located across from the Patty Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The schedule of performances include: May 22, 6 p.m. - Steve Brown and the Bailors, 7:30 p.m. - Fireweed Fiddle   May 29, 6 p.m. - Carl Addington, 7:30 p.m. - Badger Street Jazz Band, June 5, 6 p.m. - Headbolt Heaters, 7:30 p.m. - Marc Brown and the Blues Crew  June 12, 6 p.m. - UAF Summer Music Academy, … Categories: Arts and entertainment calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured, Music calendar. Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Science for Alaska Summer Series

The Geophysical Institute Public Information team is partnering again with Explore Fairbanks and the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center for the 2nd annual Science for Alaska Summer Series. This Science for Alaska extension series furthers the GI’s investment in public outreach and engagement beyond the long-running Winter Series to reach summer visitors in an off-campus location. This year, there will be a presentation every second Saturday from June through September starting at 11:30 a.m. The talks will be about 30 minutes long with extended time for Q&A. Summer Series 2025 schedule: June 14: Mount Spurr Volcano, David Fee , July 12: Seismology in Alaska and on Venus, Bryant Chow , August 9: Alaska Wildfire Monitoring, Jen Delamere , September 13: Aurora Season Kickoff, Don Hampton , Download flyer for printing. Organization: Geophysical Institute. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (August 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Healthy Living Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and learn from local medical professionals this summer. The Healthy Living lecture series takes place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop. The Healthy Living Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution from Foundation Health Partners and is coordinated andhosted by Mike Powers. All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 3  Normal Aging or Early Dementia? Ron Martino, MD, June 10, Meds and Life in Balance, Karen Miller, RPh, Director of Denali Pharmacy, Jane LeBlond, D, BCPS, BCCP, June 17, Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Faster Recovery and Better Outcomes, Abe Tsigonis, MD, June 24  FHP’s Blueprint for Services, Dr. Stephen Heffington, MD, Chief Medical Director, Kari… Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Geophysical Institute Free Summer Tours

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is offering free public tours from late May to early September. , Visitors on the Elvey Building tour can learn about Alaska’s largest research institute, its history and its future, and about the institute’s seven research groups and over 20 facilities. Typical stops include the Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Earthquake Center, Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. Visitors will also meet graduate student researchers and have the opportunity to ask questions. , The tour takes about 90 minutes and is offered Wednesdays from May 28 through Aug. 27. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building entrance lobby on UAF’s West Ridge, 2156 N Koyukuk Drive in Fairbanks. No registration is required, but please call 907-474-5229 in advance if bringing a large group. , Persons under the age of 18 who are attending a tour should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their time at the… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. CT Elvey Globe Room.

Orientation Listening Session

Join us and learn more about New Student Orientation. Each week, we’ll explore a different day of the in-person orientation schedule (Aug. 21–24) and review a new module from our online orientation platform. Sessions will be offered twice each week to accommodate varying schedules. These meetings are also a space for staff to ask questions and provide feedback as we continue to improve the orientation experience. Whether you're new to orientation or just need a refresher, these sessions are a great way to stay informed and support our incoming Nanooks! Link to join the meeting: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82599762951?pwd=NttSzDEHLAOHn8pEjtzCyhnJHPDV74.1. Categories: Featured, Academic public events calendar. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF.

2025 Discover Alaska Lecture Series

Join UAF Summer Sessions and the UAF College of Indigenous Studies for the Discover Alaska lecture series this summer. This lecture series takes place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, 1764 Tanana Loop.  All presentations are in-person, webcast, and recorded to be posted to the Summer Sessions website within two weeks of the live event. Visit https://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/upcoming.php for more information and to join via Zoom. June 4, The Little Known History of Colonization, Indigenous Land Claims, and Sovereignty in Alaska     Kevin M. Illingworth, JD, Prof. of Tribal Governance, June 11    Cultivating Wellness Through Traditional Healing     Teisha Simmons, MA, Interim Dean of College of Indigenous Studies, June 18    The Importance of Sharing Knowledge for Alaska Native Elders’ Ability to Age Well  Jordan P. Lewis, PhD, MSW, Director of Research for College of Indigenous Studies and the Center for One Health… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 401A BP Design Theater.

Music in the Garden

Music in the Garden takes place every Thursday at the UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden from May 22 through Aug. 14. The first band begins at 6 p.m.; the second at 7:30 p.m. Music in the Garden does not cancel due to weather. In case of unhealthy conditions such as smoke, Music in the Garden will be moved to the Regents' Great Hall in the Fine Arts Complex on the UAF Campus. When raining, Music in the Garden will take place under the covered Rotary pavilion in the garden. Please call Summer Sessions at 907-474-7021 to check. Parking is limited - attendees are encouraged to use a FREE shuttle that departs from the Nenana Parking Lot, located across from the Patty Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The schedule of performances include: May 22, 6 p.m. - Steve Brown and the Bailors, 7:30 p.m. - Fireweed Fiddle   May 29, 6 p.m. - Carl Addington, 7:30 p.m. - Badger Street Jazz Band, June 5, 6 p.m. - Headbolt Heaters, 7:30 p.m. - Marc Brown and the Blues Crew  June 12, 6 p.m. - UAF Summer Music Academy, … Categories: Arts and entertainment calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured, Music calendar. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

CTC Summer Graduation Ceremony

Join us for a special ceremony honoring the accomplishments of CTC students who are completing their degree or program this summer. Following the ceremony, please join us for a reception in the Great Hall to celebrate their success. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, Featured, Community and Technical College calendar. Friday, August 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Fine Arts Complex Theatre Wing Regents' Great Hall.

Geophysical Institute Free Summer Tours

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is offering free public tours from late May to early September. , Visitors on the Elvey Building tour can learn about Alaska’s largest research institute, its history and its future, and about the institute’s seven research groups and over 20 facilities. Typical stops include the Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Earthquake Center, Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. Visitors will also meet graduate student researchers and have the opportunity to ask questions. , The tour takes about 90 minutes and is offered Wednesdays from May 28 through Aug. 27. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building entrance lobby on UAF’s West Ridge, 2156 N Koyukuk Drive in Fairbanks. No registration is required, but please call 907-474-5229 in advance if bringing a large group. , Persons under the age of 18 who are attending a tour should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their time at the… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. CT Elvey Globe Room.

SBA Road Tour

Date: Aug. 21, 2025, Target Audience: Researchers, Local innovators (startups), Projected/desired attendance: 100 people, Event Schedule: Keynote and panels in auditorium , 1-on-1 meetings happening simultaneously in classroom (1 to 2 large rooms) , Table fair in atrium / open area. Organization: University Relations. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Thursday, August 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building 301/305 Genral Use Classroom, Joseph E. Usibelli Building, Druska Schaible Auditorium, Joseph E. Usibelli Building, Druska Schaible Auditorium Lobby.

Mushrooms of Alaska talk

Mushrooms of Alaska is part of the Fairbanks Fungi Festival, celebrating the diversity of fungi in Interior Alaska! Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Friday, August 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.

Alaska Defense Forum

The Alaska Defense Forum addresses the key challenges facing military installations, military families and the communities they call home. Over the course of two days, defense community leaders and ADF members will gather to hear from senior military officials, key members of our government and the nation’s top defense policy and budget experts, and have the opportunity to engage in conversations that will help define the future of our nation’s national security. Organization: University Relations. Categories: Conferences calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Monday, August 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 8 Star Event Center.

Alaska Defense Forum

The Alaska Defense Forum addresses the key challenges facing military installations, military families and the communities they call home. Over the course of two days, defense community leaders and ADF members will gather to hear from senior military officials, key members of our government and the nation’s top defense policy and budget experts, and have the opportunity to engage in conversations that will help define the future of our nation’s national security. Organization: University Relations. Categories: Conferences calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 8 Star Event Center.

Alaska Defense Forum

The Alaska Defense Forum addresses the key challenges facing military installations, military families and the communities they call home. Over the course of two days, defense community leaders and ADF members will gather to hear from senior military officials, key members of our government and the nation’s top defense policy and budget experts, and have the opportunity to engage in conversations that will help define the future of our nation’s national security. Organization: University Relations. Categories: Conferences calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 8 Star Event Center.

Geophysical Institute Free Summer Tours

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is offering free public tours from late May to early September. , Visitors on the Elvey Building tour can learn about Alaska’s largest research institute, its history and its future, and about the institute’s seven research groups and over 20 facilities. Typical stops include the Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Earthquake Center, Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. Visitors will also meet graduate student researchers and have the opportunity to ask questions. , The tour takes about 90 minutes and is offered Wednesdays from May 28 through Aug. 27. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Elvey Building entrance lobby on UAF’s West Ridge, 2156 N Koyukuk Drive in Fairbanks. No registration is required, but please call 907-474-5229 in advance if bringing a large group. , Persons under the age of 18 who are attending a tour should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their time at the… Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Geophysical Institute calendar, Featured. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. CT Elvey Globe Room.

Party in the Park

Party in the Park. Categories: Student activities calendar, Featured, Academic public events calendar. Thursday, August 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Wood Center 209 Carol Brown Ballroom, Wood Center 204 Conference Room CD, Wood Center 151 Arctic Java, Wood Center 205 Conference Room EF, Wood Center 199 eSports Multi Purpose, Wood Center MALL Mall Area, Wood Center OUTS South Patio and Stairs, Wood…

Life Science Seminar

Weekly Life Science Seminar. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Friday, August 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.

Life Science Seminar

Weekly Life Science Seminar. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Friday, September 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.

LARS Locals' Day!

Celebrate the end of the summer season at the Large Animal Research Station!  Donate three non-perishable goods for the food bank for admission and enjoy seeing muskox and reindeer while uplifting our community.  Discounts available in the gift shop!  More details to come. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Large Animal Research Station (LARS) Lawn Area.

Convocation 2025

Convocation is hosted by the chancellor every fall semester. The event welcomes faculty, staff and students back to UAF for a new academic year, and is a celebration of UAF’s people and accomplishments over the past year. Organization: University Relations. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, Featured. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Fine Arts Complex Music Wing Davis Concert Hall Auditorium, Fine Arts Complex Theatre Wing Regents' Great Hall, Fine Arts Complex Music Wing Davis Concert Hall Stage.

Info Session on Applying to Law School and Careers in Law

Join Attorney Carol Gray, UAF Assistant Professor of Public Law, for a session on careers in law and applying to law school. Sponsored by the UAF Department of Political Science and the Pre-Law Club, this event offers valuable insights from Professor Gray, a former public defender with extensive experience in law and advocacy. A Zoom option is available for those who cannot attend in person. Organization: College of Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Dept of, Pre-Law Society, PS. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, College of Liberal Arts calendar, Featured. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Ernest Gruening 503H CLA Dean' Office Conference Room.

Irving-Scholander Public Lecture

Irving-Scholander Public Lecture: Dr. Erika Eliason. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Research calendar, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Thursday, September 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.

Life Science Seminar

Weekly Life Science Seminar. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Friday, September 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.

Science for Alaska Summer Series

The Geophysical Institute Public Information team is partnering again with Explore Fairbanks and the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center for the 2nd annual Science for Alaska Summer Series. This Science for Alaska extension series furthers the GI’s investment in public outreach and engagement beyond the long-running Winter Series to reach summer visitors in an off-campus location. This year, there will be a presentation every second Saturday from June through September starting at 11:30 a.m. The talks will be about 30 minutes long with extended time for Q&A. Summer Series 2025 schedule: June 14: Mount Spurr Volcano, David Fee , July 12: Seismology in Alaska and on Venus, Bryant Chow , August 9: Alaska Wildfire Monitoring, Jen Delamere , September 13: Aurora Season Kickoff, Don Hampton , Download flyer for printing. Organization: Geophysical Institute. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center.

Pre-Law Immersion in Juneau Information Session

Learn about a four-day, all-expenses-paid pre-law immersion program in Juneau, a collaboration between UAF, UAS, and UAA. Participants will observe legislative sessions, attend Alaska Supreme Court arguments, tour the state capitol, and meet with political leaders and the Chief Justice. Join this info session to find out more and see if you’d like to apply. Applications are due Sept. 30, and space is limited. A Zoom option is available for those who cannot attend in person. Organization: College of Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Dept of, Pre-Law Society, PS. Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, College of Liberal Arts calendar, Featured. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Ernest Gruening 503H CLA Dean' Office Conference Room.

Stop the Bull Campaign "Swipe Right on Safety" Presentation

Wednesday's Stop the Bull Presentation is: Swipe Right on Safety -- a presentation on cyber-safety in the modern era from experts Chief Max Becker, from UAF’s Police Department, and Professor Sean McGee, from UAF’S HSEM program. This presentation is open to all students, staff and faculty. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, Featured. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. MBS Hess Recreation Center 122.

Stop the Bull Prevention Presentation by Priceless--"Trafficking in Plain Sight & Online Exploitation"

Join ORCA as we host Love Alaska and Priceless for a "Stop the Bull" Campaign-Tech-Facilitated Harm Prevention Presentation. Join us for a UAF community-wide training/discussion around the landscape of sex trafficking in Alaska and the role the internet plays in this injustice.  Objectives: Identify what human trafficking looks like in urban and rural Alaska , What to do if you suspect trafficking , Recognize and avoid online threats , Smart social media habits , Impact of digital footprints  , This free training is designed for communities to build awareness around human trafficking and online exploitation.  Two training sessions are being offered on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 11-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Same topic, different times for convenience. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Student activities calendar, Featured. Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. MBS Hess Recreation Center 122.

Life Science Seminar

Weekly Life Science Seminar. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Friday, September 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.

Alaska Nanooks Hockey 100 Year Documentary Viewing Event

You're invited to celebrate Nanooks Hockey's 100th anniversary with the FREE public viewing of the team's documentary, In the Trenches: 100 Years of Alaska Hockey. This is your one time to see this documentary in person, meet with the 2025-26 team, and get a close-up preview of the FIVE brand NEW jerseys celebrating Hockey's 100 years of history. Whether you're a hockey fan or just want to know more about UAF, this is the event for you. Categories: Alaska Nanooks calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Featured. Friday, September 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Joseph E. Usibelli Building, Druska Schaible Auditorium, Joseph E. Usibelli Building, Druska Schaible Auditorium Lobby.

Graduate Recital: Michael Austin, violin

The UAF Department of Music presents Michael Austin, violin, in a graduate degree recital. Livestream link for those unable to attend in person. Categories: Arts and entertainment calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, College of Liberal Arts calendar, Featured, Music calendar. Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Fine Arts Complex Music Wing Davis Concert Hall Stage, Fine Arts Complex Music Wing 232 Concert Hall Box Office.

Life Science Seminar

Weekly Life Science Seminar. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Friday, September 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.

Life Science Seminar

Weekly Life Science Seminar. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Friday, October 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.

Life Science Seminar

Weekly Life Science Seminar. Categories: Lectures and workshops calendar, Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology calendar, Featured. Friday, October 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Margaret Murie Life Sciences Auditorium Classroom.