We can't wait to see you on campus!
Thank you for joining us for this event showcasing the UAF campus and the various doctoral programs that keep our research thriving.
UAF is America's northernmost university and one of only a few universities in the nation with the triple-crown distinction of Land, Sea and Space Grant institution. UAF is the only Ph.D.-granting university in 91视频, with the Indigenous Studies Ph.D. program as the fastest-growing doctoral program at UAF.
We have a variety of activities planned for visiting students ranging from academic activities with their faculty mentor and research cohort to cultural activities through the Festival of Native Arts. Students will also have the opportunity to explore uniquely 91视频 sites such as a visit to Chena Hot Springs and/or the World Ice Art Championships.
Welcome to Academic Day!
8 a.m.
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Buffet breakfast and registration
Murie Building lobby
9-11:30 a.m.
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Faculty Organized Activities
Various locations
Noon-12:30 p.m.
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Buffet lunch
109 Butrovich Building
1-2 p.m.
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Graduate Student Panel
109 Butrovich Building
2-5:30 p.m.
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Faculty organized activities, or explore on your own
Optional activities
5:30 p.m.
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Reception
91视频 Center for Energy and Power, 4th floor Joseph Usibelli Building
6:30-9 p.m.
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Davis Concert Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
6:30-9 p.m.
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Shuttle available at 6:30 p.m. with smaller shuttle returning to campus every 30 minutes until 9 p.m.
Making connections with other doctoral candidates
Events are free to attendees unless otherwise noted.
8:30 a.m.
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Coffee and light breakfast
Akasofu Building lobby. Sponsored by the Earth System Science Student Research Symposium
9 a.m.-Noon
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Earth System Science Student Research Symposium
and/or various campus tours
10-11:30 a.m.
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Local research tours
with UAF's Geophysical Institute
Noon-4 p.m.
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Intertribal Powwow
Wood Center
Noon-1:30 p.m.
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Lunch at Dine 49
Wood Center
1:30-3:30 p.m.
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Bowling Alley, esports and more
Various locations - meet at the Wood Center service desk located on the first floor after lunch.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
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Campus tours
Various locations (Student Success Center, Bookstore, Student Rec Center) - Meet at Arctic Java downstairs in the Wood Center at 1:30 p.m.
4-10 p.m.
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Chena Hot Springs Resort
Shuttle pick up at Wood Center bus stop on the North side of building, leaves at 4 p.m. Box lunch provided.
5 p.m.
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Graduate School Social
The Pub in the Wood Center
5:30-9 p.m.
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Davis Concert Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Wrapping up your visit
9-10:30 a.m.
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Brunch
501 Akasofu Building
10:30 a.m. until departure from FAI
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Free time
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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11 a.m.
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Tour of graduate student housing
Sign up in advance
6-9 p.m.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival
Davis Concert Hall. Tickets are available at the door for $18.
While you're here
UAF Dining and Pub
You'll have access to the Campus Cache in the MBS complex which offers convenience items, grab-n-go food, Subway, coffee counter, made-to-order pizza and Mediterranean salads/bowls. Options in Wood Center include Arctic Java, Dine 49, Burger 907, and Fuse. The Pub in the Wood Center will also be open, Friday: noon-1 a.m. and Saturday: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Winter Trails
UAF maintains nearly 15 miles of groomed ski trails on our North Campus 鈥攖wo miles of ungroomed ski trails and eight miles of winter walking trails.
Because the trails serve a wide variety of skiers in the community, it's important to be aware of the various trail designations and follow all user guidelines. You can find both on the Winter Trails Map.
Ice Skating
UAF has an outdoor skating rink! Rent a pair of skates at the Student Recreation Center and take a much-earned break out on the ice.
UAF Bookstore
Pickup a t-shirt, beanie, mug or your choice of Nanook gear at our bookstore! The UAF Bookstore is located in Constitution Hall and is open on Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
More about about UAF
91视频 is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and an international center for research, education, and the arts, emphasizing the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples. UAF integrates teaching, research and public service to educate its students for a future of active citizenship and lifelong learning.