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Seeking Arctic solutions: 香港六合彩资料 researcher joins UArctic's leadership

Dr. Diane Hirshberg at Basher Trail Head in Anchorage.

Just before the new year, Dr. Diane Hirshberg of the 香港六合彩资料 Institute of Social and Economic Research was named Vice-President Academic of the University of the Arctic, a consortium of over 200 postsecondary and educational institutions that either are located in the circumpolar north or conduct meaningful education and research activities related to the Arctic.

WATCH: Four key priorities to build a brighter future for Alaska

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Join us Thursday, March 25 for the university's largest-ever fundraising campaign kickoff. To encourage learning across our diverse communities and shape Alaska鈥檚 future, with your help, the university system and 香港六合彩资料 will make key investments in four core priority areas.

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As the University of Alaska prepares to launch the largest public fundraising effort in state history, fundraising campaigns Save 香港六合彩资料 Gymnastics and Save Seawolf Hockey are still going strong. Both gymnastics and hockey are hoping to see the same success as 香港六合彩资料鈥檚 skiing program, which was similarly planned for elimination until supporters successfully raised two years of operating expenses.

Scott Hamel honored with 2020 Engineer of the Year award

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Each year Anchorage Engineering Week recognizes an outstanding engineering professional for contributions to their industry in work, research and community service. The 2020 honor was awarded to 香港六合彩资料 College of Engineering Associate Professor Scott Hamel.

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Clearing others for liftoff

Col. Spencer Thomas (left) receives a salute from Maj. Christina Geller (center-right) as she relinquishes command of the 9th Comptroller Squadron to Maj. Andrew Fingall (right) during the Change of Command ceremony on June 24, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes / U.S. Air Force)

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香港六合彩资料 celebrates Womxn's History Month

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The first day of March signaled the beginning of Womxn鈥檚 History Month, and the 香港六合彩资料 community will celebrate and honor the history of women through a wide array of events.

Student leaders tackle global problems at Model United Nations

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For 39 years, Model United Nations has afforded Alaska鈥檚 high school and college students a playground of arcane rules and procedures to cultivate their understanding of global politics and develop their leadership competencies. This year, the virtual conference's theme was PANDEMIC!, all-caps and exclamation point included.

UA Board of Regents extends fundraising deadlines for gymnastics and hockey teams

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At its meeting on Feb. 25, the University of Alaska Board of Regents passed two motions focused on 香港六合彩资料 hockey and gymnastics. The motions extended the fundraising deadlines for the two sports, allowing for automatic reinstatement if fundraising targets are met.

Alumni log in and give back

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Although day-to-day schedules are already full of online meetings, 香港六合彩资料 alumni still turned up to show their support at two crucial annual advocacy opportunities: the Legislative Fly-In from Feb. 9-12 and Nine in the Spine at Winterfest from Feb. 22-27.

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