For Valentine's Day, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ is asking employees, students, alumni and friends to share
stories about how they found love through ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. Did you meet your spouse or partner
at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½? Did you fall in love with your area of study while a student? Did supporting
the Alaska Nanooks spark your love for hockey? Did your time at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ make you fall
in love with this place and decide to raise your family here Visit theÌýShow your LoveÌý website to share your ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ love story.
"The Well" (334 Duckering Building) is now officially open for use by ALL at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ (students,
staff and faculty) for practicing happiness and wellbeing. Access is via swipe card
to anyone with a polar express card. Anyone is welcome to use this peaceful, safe space to practice meditation, yoga, meet
quietly with friends etc.ÌýContactÌýMat WoollerÌýabout using the space by groups wishing to promote happiness and wellbeing. A calendar of reserved time periods and activities is on the Well'sÌý.Ìý
The ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Geophysical Institute presents the 31st annual Science for Alaska lecture
series and events. On Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Schaible Auditorium, Sarah Clement and Joanna Young will present Inspiring Girls Expeditions Alaska: Teaching
science and art with nature’s guidance. To join virtually, register to watch onÌýÌýor join live from the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ or Geophysical Institute Facebook pages.

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The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy at the International Arctic Research
Center is hosting the webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon via . Calum Cunningham, from the University of Washington, will draw a link between seasonal
changes in driving difficulty and moose movements. We can use this knowledge to predict
the times and places where collision risk is highest, and ultimately reduce avoidable
human and animal suffering. To learn more, visit the .

The ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ community is invited to participate in UA Giving Day 2023 on Feb. 22-23. This
online fundraising event is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends
to support ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. This year, we want to increase the number of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ champions to help make a positive
impact on our students' lives. You can help meet this goal by signing up as aÌýÌýfor Giving Day 2023. Other ways to get involved includeÌýÌýand sharing your story with friends and family on social media and other communication
channels. You can also help recruit champions by reaching out to your friends, family
and peers to ask them to join us.
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ has
highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month
articles. BLaST Scholar and ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ biological sciences undergraduate student Christian
Bolton was selected as the February 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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