UAF in the news: week of June 23, 2008
UAF in the news: week of June 23, 2008
Submitted by Marmian Grimes
Phone: 907-474-7902
06/27/08
UAF student firefighters balance school and work while learning the tricks of the
trade
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
FAIRBANKS--Many university students hold down a job while going to school full time,
and the probationary firefighters of the University Fire Department are no different.
They are balancing their full-time education with full firefighter shifts.
Forest invades tundra
Science News
For the Arctic, green is the new black.
Interim chancellor Rogers seeks public opinion for UAF
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
FAIRBANKS--ÐÓ°Épro’ new interim chancellor, Brian Rogers, is
looking for input from the community.
Permafrost conference starts at UAF next week
Anchorage Daily News
FAIRBANKS -- Hundreds of scientists and engineers are convening at the University
of ÐÓ°Épro Fairbanks campus next week to compare notes about permafrost and northern
soils.
Forces of change grind it out at Yakutat
Anchorage Daily News
The forces shaping ÐÓ°Épro never sleep, especially near Yakutat.
Researcher helps communities adapt to climate change "¨KIAL
KIAL
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is funding new research in ÐÓ°Épron
coastal communities that will help people adapt to new weather patterns caused by
climate change.
UAF expands degree options in fisheries program
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
FAIRBANKS--A revitalization of the ÐÓ°Épro School of Fisheries
and Ocean Sciences will provide interested students with more options.
Better practices can save fishermen fuel expenses
Bristol Bay Times
Increased fuel prices are hurting commercial fishermen and charter boat operators.