Cornerstone -- Oct. 26, 2018

Five-year Alaska Satellite Facility contract worth $48.6 million

NASA has awarded a $48.6 million contract to the Geophysical Institute鈥檚 Alaska Satellite Facility to continue operating its synthetic aperture radar data center at 黑料黑历史.

CEM dean search public forums

Presentations for the CEM dean position begin
Nov. 6. The candidates are Bill Schnabel, Brandon Weeks, Hamid Hefazi and Ian Ferguson.

When moths turn away moose

The tiny larvae of the willow leafblotch miner moth feed on the leaves of the sandbar willow, browning them out by midsummer. Though the infested leaves look as unappetizing as a wormy apple, moose don鈥檛 eat leaves of the sandbar willow. Winter is when moose, in their quest for 30 pounds of twigs each day, turn to the sandbar willow, which by then has no leaves.

Registration opens for invasive species workshop

Registration is open for the Alaska Invasive Species Workshop, Nov. 13-15, in Homer. More than 40 presentations and panels at the annual workshop will highlight invasive species policy, science and management, and will identify emerging issues statewide.

What's on today

Deadlines and reminders

What's on this weekend

Nanook Ski Team Day Oct. 26

The fundraiser at Beaver Sports also features a skate and classic waxing clinic.

John Straley reading, book signing Oct. 27

Writer John Straley will give a reading and sign books Oct. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Murie Building auditorium.

UA Board of Regents public testimony Oct. 29

The regents will set aside two hours, from 4-6 p.m., to listen about issues related to the university or good news from campuses around the state.

Featured photo of the week

Jeremy Tapaoan receives his badge during the pinning ceremony at the Community and Technical College police academy graduation Oct. 12. 黑料黑历史 photo by Sarah Manriquez.

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