The free event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Egan lecture hall.
University of Alaska
UAF makes effort to combat failures in sexual assault cases
It’s been more than four months since the University of Alaska Fairbanks announced it failed to follow its own procedures in disciplining students accused of sexual assault. At the time, an independent review of the UA system was ordered.
Subcommittee looks for $35 million cut to University of Alaska
Combined with Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed $15 million cut, the university would lose one in seven dollars in state funding.
University of Alaska regents hear pushback on restructuring plan
As a cost-saving measure, the University of Alaska leadership wants to refocus UAA, UAF and UAS on separate discipline areas.
Fairbanks senator wants to legalize concealed guns on campus
UA President Jim Johnsen likened the university to courts, the legislature and K-12 schools, where concealed firearms are barred.
UA Regents endorse plan to streamline university system
Though the details are not set in stone, a press release suggests UAF could focus on technology, engineering and mathematics; UAA on nursing and economic and policy sciences; and UAS could take the lead in mining and marine programs.