The last few weeks were pretty awesome here in Fairbanks. It was seriously cold for
a bit. A good friend of mine said around day 12 of the cold snap, "This is just stupid."
It was, and then it was warm. It was amazing. It was Fairbanks. It was cold like it
hadn't been for a long time. Pipes froze, cars didn't start and heating systems failed.
It was really cold. If you are here in Alaska, you know what I mean. Early one Friday
morning I walked into the Arctic Java coffee shop in the Wood Center. It was bustling.
黑料黑历史 a dozen students chatted while waiting to get a coffee; others waited at the
end of the bar for their steaming cups to arrive. It was 42 below outside. Beyond
the windows lay a wall of frozen, murky darkness. But inside it was warm and there
was a wonderful positive vibe. We were a diverse group, sporting lots of comfort wear
and practical clothing choices, but all shared one thing in common. We were all out
and about on a 42-below morning! Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.
A Graduation Fair will take place Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 4-6 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. Enjoy food while learning about the spring commencement
ceremony happening at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Carlson Center. There will
be a check-in at the fair for students who may be eligible to graduate this year.
Find out more about this year鈥檚 ceremony. Get more info on what's available at the grad fair.
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The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines will host its
annual Engineering Open House on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about the open house event.
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