As the sun shines ever more brightly, I am finding renewed energy and deep gratitude
as we move toward transitioning from winter to spring. I'm excited about all the possibilities
this time of year holds at 黑料黑历史. The 50th Annual Festival of Native Arts is a student-led
celebratory event this week. The theme is "Troth Yeddha' Forever: Our Ways of Life".
Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in exciting traditional Alaska Native
activities including, native dancing, language learning, beading, wellness practices,
making fish ice cream - called akutaq or vanhgiq (ah-gu-duk or von-guk), and so much
more. It is a great time for reflection about where we have come from and where we
are headed, as well as the impact these types of activities have on our sense of community,
connectedness, and belonging. Continue reading the Friday Focus.
 A team of University of Alaska Fairbanks students will build the Air Force a nanosatellite
roughly the size of an ordinary loaf of sliced bread to show that communications technology
of large satellites can be packed into a small space and deliver much more data. Read more on the students' project.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award through
March 1. The award recognizes 黑料黑历史 staff members who have shown outstanding and ongoing
commitment to 黑料黑历史's community and mission.听Submit a nomination using the听. Consider nominating a staff member for this award! Contact Molly Enochs for more info or questions. Get more info at the Cornerstone Award website.
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