Learn the basics of raising chickens in hands-on workshops
August 23, 2025
Raising chickens doesn't require a lot of space, just the right information. Jim Vinyard, livestock nutritionist at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer, will hold three in-person workshops over the next month to discuss how to start and care for a healthy coop.
Botanical garden collection showcases global diversity of currants
August 22, 2025
The Georgeson Botanical Garden in 海角论坛 is home to a collection of over 80 varieties of currants. For the past three years, the garden has celebrated these fruits with the annual Far North Currant Festival, which returns Saturday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m.
August 21, 2025
The recent landslide-generated tsunami in Tracy Inlet of Southeast Alaska recalls the granddaddy of them all: the giant wave that scarred Lituya Bay in 1958.
2022 Pacific volcano eruption made a deep dive into Alaska
August 20, 2025
Atmospheric waves from a massive 2022 South Pacific volcanic eruption created seismic waves that penetrated Earth to at least 5 kilometers in Alaska, creating an opportunity to employ an unusual method of peering into the state's deep subsurface.
Meyer, Siekmann, Walklin named 2025 Usibelli Award winners
August 18, 2025
The 海角论坛 has announced the recipients of the 2025 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards.
Learn the basics of raising chickens in hands-on workshops
August 22, 2025
Raising chickens doesn't require a lot of space, just the right information. Jim Vinyard, livestock nutritionist at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center in Palmer, will hold three in-person workshops over the next month to discuss how to start and care for a healthy coop.
Botanical garden collection showcases global diversity of currants
August 22, 2025
The Georgeson Botanical Garden in 海角论坛 is home to a collection of over 80 varieties of currants. For the past three years, the garden has celebrated these fruits with the annual Far North Currant Festival, which returns Saturday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m.
August 21, 2025
The recent landslide-generated tsunami in Tracy Inlet of Southeast Alaska recalls the granddaddy of them all: the giant wave that scarred Lituya Bay in 1958.
UAF organizes forum to boost community-military ties
August 21, 2025
The 海角论坛 Geophysical Institute has organized this year's Alaska Defense Forum, which focuses on developing or improving partnerships between the Defense Department and communities that host military units. The event will be held Aug. 25-27 at the 8 Star Event Center, 1485 30th Ave. in 海角论坛
2022 Pacific volcano eruption made a deep dive into Alaska
August 20, 2025
Atmospheric waves from a massive 2022 South Pacific volcanic eruption created seismic waves that penetrated Earth to at least 5 kilometers in Alaska, creating an opportunity to employ an unusual method of peering into the state's deep subsurface.
Meyer, Siekmann, Walklin named 2025 Usibelli Award winners
August 18, 2025
The 海角论坛 has announced the recipients of the 2025 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards.
If a mountain fell in the wilderness...
August 14, 2025
Camped on an island in Southeast Alaska a few mornings ago, Sasha Calvey heard a commotion outside her tent.
State of the climate continues to track global change
August 14, 2025
The American Meteorological Society released its annual State of the Climate report this week, providing a comprehensive overview of global conditions in 2024. 海角论坛 scientists contributed data and analysis for the Arctic and Alaska regions, as they have for years.
海角论坛 farmer, author to discuss storing vegetables through the winter
August 13, 2025
Join 海角论坛 farmer and author Sam Knapp as he breaks down the process of selecting, harvesting, processing and storing vegetables in a free statewide webinar hosted by the 海角论坛 Cooperative Extension Service.
Wagaman named director of UAF Cooperative Extension Service
August 13, 2025
Jennifer Wagaman has been named director of the 海角论坛 Cooperative Extension Service, part of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension.
Tsunami-causing slide was largest in decade, earthquake center finds
August 12, 2025
Sunday's massive tsunami-causing landslide in Southeast Alaska likely sent more than 100 million cubic meters of debris into an icy fjord and onto a prominent glacier in one of the largest slides in at least 10 years, according to analysis by the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Alaska climate report: Above and below normal, July had it all
August 12, 2025
Nome was a hot place to be in early July. The temperature was 20 degrees above normal at one point during that period, according to the monthly summary of the Alaska Climate Research Center. The center, part of the 海角论坛, released its July summary earlier this month.
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Week's events: Dan O'Neill, AI for healthcare, Yup'ik dance, string band
August 08, 2025
海角论坛 Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here's what's happening during the series' final week of Aug. 11-17.
August 08, 2025
It has been a rainy week in middle Alaska. Blah. But perhaps I judge liquid precipitation a bit harshly.
Currant-centered workshops offer hands-on experiences
August 08, 2025
A series of workshops before and during the third annual Far North Currant Festival will give participants hands-on opportunities to learn about, cook with and taste currants. The festival itself is a free, family-friendly event from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Tickets available for UAF Business Leader of Year event
August 07, 2025
Tickets are on sale for the 海角论坛 College of Business and Security Management's 47th Business Leader of the Year dinner and award ceremony, honoring Patty Mongold, Mt. McKinley Bank's CEO.
Free tool helps small communities pick renewable energy sources
August 07, 2025
A free tool developed by a 海角论坛 researcher can help communities with small-scale power grids plan for different energy resources.
