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James Campbell

ÐÔÓûÉç student wins award from national chemistry organization

A University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate student researcher has been named one of 20 recipients nationally of a top award from the American Chemical Society. Read more about James Campbell and his research.


Arctic Leadership Initiative funding, research opportunities

The Arctic Leadership Initiative has opened applications for three key programs designed to support faculty, staff, and students in advancing Arctic research and leadership. Learn more and apply for opportunities by the March 24 deadline.


A woman, Glenna Gannon, stands in lush garden holding a large orange squash with several other large squash in the background

Discover which vegetable varieties thrive in AK gardens

A free statewide webinar will offer Alaska gardeners tips on which vegetable varieties are likely to do great each season and which ones have a history of poor productivity. Read more and register for this March 5 webinar.


A bounty of healthy flowers and vegetables grow in a Sitka greenhouse

Gardeners, growers and local food focus of potluck in Sitka

Growers, entrepreneurs and local food enthusiasts are invited to gather, connect and share their experiences of growing food in Sitka over a potluck dinner. Learn more about the March 5 event.


A garlic plant forms a circle

Sitka dinner series focuses on healthy eating

ÐÔÓûÉç Cooperative Extension Service in Sitka is hosting three dinner classes focused on healthy eating during March, which is Nutrition Month. Read more and register for classes.


A woman in holds a bouquet of large, mature Brussels sprouts in a late-summer field

Learn seed-starting techniques for long-season vegetables

Alaska's short growing season means many vegetables need a head start indoors to give them enough time to mature. Learn how to start seeds for these long-season crops in a free statewide webinar led by Glenna Gannon, assistant professor of sustainable food systems for ÐÔÓûÉç Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Learn more and register for the March 12 webinar.


A man in vest and baseball cap, right, works with a group of other men to grade a piece of dimensional lumber

Workshops teach wood science and techniques for drying lumber

Learn tools and techniques for drying lumber in Alaska to maximize yield and quality, while managing loss from warping, splitting and decay in a two-day wood science and lumber-drying workshop. Hosted by ÐÔÓûÉç Cooperative Extension Service, the classes will be taught by Frederik Laleicke, assistant professor and wood products extension specialist from North Carolina State University. Read more and register.


Past Dalton Highway artist-in-residence Kristin Link works on a sketch of Toolik Field Station at Toolik Lake, Alaska in August 2023.

Applications open for 2025 Dalton Highway artist residency

Artists and writers can apply for the 2025 Dalton Highway artist-in-residence position, cohosted by ÐÔÓûÉç' Toolik Field Station and the Bureau of Land Management. Learn more on the residency and where to apply.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders


Squash Mavens Tell All

The Alaska Tribes Extension Program and RurAL CAP are hosting a free online webinar on March 11 from noon to 1 p.m. about growing winter squash. Leslie Tose and Elisabeth Holmgren, the Anchorage winter squash mavens, have learned through trial and error how to grow squash with abundance. Join them as they spill the secrets to growing winter squash in this free webinar. Learn more and register to attend.


Indigenous value systems -- relationships, reciprocity and responsibility -- are fundamental to Indigenous knowledge systems and cultures. A new book explores these value systems through science, poetry and stories.

Book explores Indigenous values through science, poetry and stories

Indigenous value systems – relationships, reciprocity and responsibility – are fundamental to Indigenous knowledge systems and cultures. A new book explores these value systems through science, poetry and stories. Read more on the book and two of its ÐÔÓûÉç authors.


Fatbiking at Creamer's Field

Fatbiking is more than just a great way to commute to class, it is also a fantastic way to explore winter trails. Come join us on Saturday, March 22 for a fun ride through the beautifully groomed Creamer's Field trails. Get more info and register.


A woman and small child work on paper crafts at a table. The child is wearing paper moose antlers.

Museum family programs spotlight moose in March

Family programs at the University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on moose during March. Learn more on the March 7 and 22 events.


Nanooks Hall Of Fame accepting applications

The Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics is now accepting nominations for the Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame Class of 2025. All submissions are due by April 30 to be considered for induction. Read more and submit nominations.


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