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Students attend the Honors College welcome barbecue for the fall 2024 semester.

Honors House to close June 1 in preparation for move to Rasmuson Library

The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Honors College will officially close the Honors House at 1818 Copper Lane on June 1, 2025, as it prepares to move into a new, modern space in the Rasmuson Library later this summer. The move marks the end of a notable chapter in the college's history and the beginning of an exciting new era. Learn more about the upcoming move.


2025 Healthy Living lecture series begins June 3

The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks will host the 15th annual Healthy Living lecture series starting on June 4. The free series offers a variety of presentations by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ medical specialists and experts. Read more about the lecture series topics.


A profusion of lavender and purple blossoms on lilac bushes.

The which, where and why of lilacs is focus of statewide webinar

Join horticulturist Julie Riley for a presentation highlighting lilacs in Southcentral ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and learn which lilacs are best suited for your yard. The adage, "right plant for the right place," holds true when it comes to planting lilacs. Do you want a plant that will stay short or one that you can see blooming out of your second-story window? Do you want deep purple flowers or burgundy fall foliage? Learn more and register.


Learn to make earrings this summer

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Summer Sessions offers a one-day, non-credit beaded earring workshop for adults in June. The workshop is led by local artist Carol Wilbur and meets Saturday, June 14, from noon to 4 p.m., and costs $80. Materials are provided. Spaces are limited. Get more info and register.


A bird with a bright orange breast, black head and back, and yellow bill stands upright on grass.

The American robin returns on time

American robins have returned to northern ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Read more on the American robin.

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2025 Legacy Lecture to feature Tim Doran

The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks 2025 Legacy Lecture will honor Tim Doran at 7 p.m. Monday, June 2, in the BP Design Theater, Room 401 of the Usibelli Building. Read more about the Legacy Lecture.


A group of people work in a lush garden with red farm buildings in the background

Learn gardening skills and more with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Harvest Collaborative

Learn to plant, harvest and compost in the garden, make salves and lip balms, and get hands-on experience with lacto-fermentation in a series of workshops with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Harvest Collaborative in Fairbanks. Get more info and register to attend.


2025 Discover ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ lecture series starts June 4

The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks will host the Discover ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ lecture series starting on June 4. The 2025 series is presented by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning in cooperation with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s College of Indigenous Studies. Learn more about the lecture series lineup.


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