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Friday Focus: Reflections and looking ahead

Fall classes are completed, grades are submitted, earth system researchers and grad students have returned from AGU, staff are finalizing year-end projects, and campus is feeling a lot like the holidays. In this period of transition before the end of the year, I am reflecting on everything that has happened at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ in the past 12 months. It's been a busy year! Thank you to everyone who spent another year dedicated to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s mission. It takes a million little things to go right every day to keep ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ running, and it takes all of you to keep it running well. Thank you. Continue reading the Friday Focus.

NWS Climate Outlook Briefing: December

On Friday, Dec. 20 at noon, Rick Thoman will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for January 2025 and the winter season. JoinÌýthe gathering online to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate. Learn more and register.

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ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ to host New Year's Eve Sparktacular fireworks

ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions' 35th annual Sparktacular celebration on Sunday, Dec. 31. Fireworks will be launched from ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s West Ridge starting at 8 p.m. Read more about the annual event.

ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ in the News

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Alaska Nanooks Gold Rush

The Alaska Nanooks Gold Rush presented by Usibelli Coal Mine is a fundraising event like no other. Join your Nanooks and celebrate the 2024-25 athletic season at 6 p.m. on March 22 in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium at the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Patty Center. Read more on the event and tickets.

What's happening

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Alaska INBRE 2025 Student Awards

The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence is accepting applications for two student awards: the Summer 2025 UA Undergraduate Research Assistantship Scholar Award, and the Graduate - Undergraduate Research Pair Summer Support 2025 program. Learn more and encourage eligible students to apply.

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Ancient beavers, sea floor bumps, thick air

It's time to start emptying the notebook following the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, where more than 25,000 scientists shared their work during five days. Read more highlights from AGU.

Testing services upgrades for 2025

We’ve heard your feedback and are excited to announce significant improvements to testing services for spring 2025. These updates will simplify faculty exam uploads, give faculty more control over settings, and enhance both student usability and security. Learn more about the upcoming updates.

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