Campus Highlights
University of Alaska Museum of the North
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction as well as a vital component of UAF’s research and education facilities.
The museum recently completed a new wing, doubling the size of the facility. Visible from vantage points around town, the dramatic architecture of the museum’s new wing is certain to become one of Alaska’s signature landmarks. The Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery, the centerpiece of the museum’s new wing, features 2,000 years of Alaskan art—from ancient ivory carvings to contemporary paintings and sculptures. The Gallery of Alaska exhibit highlights include the state’s largest gold display, extensive displays of Alaska Native art and artifacts, and Blue Babe, a 36,000-year-old mummified steppe bison.
In addition to the exhibits, the museum presents artists’ residencies, lectures and family programs on a variety of topics throughout the year.
Behind the scenes, the museum holds more than 1.4 million artifacts and specimens representing millions of years of biodiversity and more than 11,000 years of cultural traditions in the North. These artifacts are used by faculty curators, university students and researchers around the world to study issues unique to Alaska and the circumpolar north.
Admission costs range from $5 to $10 and is free for museum members and UAF students with a current PolarExpress card. Parking is available behind the museum.
May 15–September 15
9 a.m.–9 p.m. Daily
UA Museum of the North
907 Yukon Drive
(907) 474-7505
museum@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/museum/
Outdoor Adventures
Explore Alaska on an Outdoor Adventures trip. Adventures are inexpensive and provide a great opportunity to see Alaska while learning outdoor skills.
Equipment rentals are available including mountain bikes, canoes, sea kayaks, bear-resistant food containers, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, crampons, and more.
For more information on event schedules and equipment rentals contact Outdoor Adventures in the Wood Center or online.
Intermediate Sea Kayaking In Seward, Alaska, May 24–30.
Come build skills and experience the
wild, dynamic environment of the Alaskan coast. This class will cover rescues, paddling techniques,
expedition kayaking, and maybe even ROLLING! If you want to learn to handle the waves, navigate,
and get out of the duck pond this is a trip for you! Experience required. Contact Outdoor Adventures
for details.
Not ready for this trip yet? Check out introductory kayaking ( RECR F140Y-F01 ).
Gulkana Raft, June 10– 13.
Always wanted to see an Alaskan river from the unique vantage point
of a raft? You can find wildlife and wild views on this wild river! This float trip is an excellent
introduction to the sport of expedition rafting, and once you’re hooked, you won’t be able to
wait until you can do it again.
Brooks Range Trek, July 2–8.
Interior Alaska at its best! Join us for a backpacking trip on the
north side of the Brooks Range. You can cross rivers, scramble up scree slopes, and then be rewarded
by breathtaking scenery. For a first class off-trail expedition, come with us to the Brooks Range.
Kesugi Ridge, August 15–18.
This classic trek takes you into the awesome wilderness
of Denali State Park. This tundra ridge gives you excellent views of the rugged Alaskan wilderness.
The wildlife along this trail is widely known and you have an excellent chance of seeing one
of Alaska’s most famous wild creatures, the grizzly bear.
Advanced booking is required for these trips. Book early as spots will go fast. For pricing, to book a trip, or if you have questions contact Outdoor Adventures.
Outdoor Adventures
907-474-6027
fywild@uaf.edu
www.alaska.edu/woodcenter/outdoor/
Fairbanks Flutists
Sunday, May 25
4:00pm
Davis Concert Hall
The Fairbanks Flutists, a nationally recognized local ensemble of 12 to 17 flutists, will hold their 27th annual Spring concert Sunday, May 25, 4:00 PM at the Davis Concert Hall. Admission is free. For more information, call 479-6701.
Image Credit: Barry McWayne
Out To Lunch
Join us in the Wood Center outdoor plaza every Thursday from 12–2 p.m. for sunshine, live music, an ice cream social, and fun! Bring your own lunch or enjoy a meal from the Wood Center Food Court.
College of Fellows
This UAF ambassador organization sponsors the following summer event.
Campus Flower Planting—The 14th annual flower planting will be Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Join College of Fellows members and other community volunteers for an hour or two of fun planting on the UAF main campus. Bring gloves and gardening tools (trowels will be available) and we will provide the flowers and refreshments. The sign-in table will be at Constitution Hall.
For more information please call Judy Kelliher at (907) 474-0021 or Jim Matthews at (907) 457-3537.
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
July 13–27
“Participate in 2008” by including Festival in your summer studies! Choose classes from 90 master teachers and join 900 registrants for the 28th annual Festival. This study-performance festival is complete with rehearsals, performances, concerts and instruction in the following: Music ~ Dance ~ Shakespeare ~ Opera and Musical Theatre ~ World Music ~ Creative Writing ~ Healing Arts ~ Visual Arts ~ Ice Skating. Though the Festival is primarily for adults and high school graduates, there are classes for youth in dance, ice skating and harp. Festival is produced in partnership with the UAF Art, Music, and Theatre Departments through Summer Sessions.
The 2008 catalog with registration form will be online in late March. Check for class and concert updates at www.fsaf.org.
UAF credit is available for teachers needing personal development classes for renewal of their teaching certificate. The 595 level classes are for educator’s professional development only and are not applicable to degree programs.
UAF Credit Courses:
- ART/ED 595P –Applied Art
- ED 595P –Introduction to Shakespeare
- ED 595P –Shakespeare from the Director’s Chair
- ED 595P –What High School Teachers Need to Know About Shakespeare
- ED/MUS 595P –Applied Music
- ENGL 195P / ENGL 495P / ENGL 695P –Creative Writing
- RECR 130D –Dance
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
PO Box 82510
Fairbanks, AK 99708-2510
(907) 474-8869
festival@alaska.net
www.fsaf.org
Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre
July 3–July 20
Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 pm.
Preview at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2
Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre proudly presents The Taming of the Shrew. William Shakespeare’s irresistible romp is a riotous, passionate, and tender tale that turns the battle of the sexes into rip-roaring good fun. It is sure to scream, fight, and woo its way into your heart. Tickets are $18 Adults, $15 Military/Seniors/UAF Students, and Under 18 Free.
Fairbanks Shakespeare’s 2008 Groundlings’ production is Twelfth Night with performances on June 20 & 21 at 7:30 P.M. and on June 22 at 2:00 P.M.
Shakespeare Family Renaissance Faire
June 28
Noon–8 P.M.
Come one, come all, to the Shakespeare Family Renaissance Faire! Join the fun and frivolity as we take you back in time with games, jugglers, pantomimes, old world music, costume contests and more. Harps, maypoles, tumblers, and gypsy dancers are sure to please as you hobnob with the knights, ladies, and peasants at the Shakespeare Family Renaissance Faire.
Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre
(907) 457-7638 (POET)
www.fstalaska.org
Opera Fairbanks
Friday, August 22
Sunday, August 24
Opera Fairbanks will present Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” August 22 and 24, 2008 in UAF’s Salisbury Theatre. Maestro Gregory Buchalter, Opera Fairbanks’ Music Director and Assistant Conductor of the Metropolitan Opera, will conduct the opera. Tickets will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to the performance. For more information, visit www.operafairbanks.org or call (907) 457-2780.
Beluga Nights
Click here for more information about this free summer concert series.
Georgeson Botanical Garden
Summer 'Fun-Raisers'
High Tea Party
Sunday, June 29
1-4pm
Golden Days dress, catered tea and pastries, Victorian arts and demonstrations. $25 RSVP tickets.
Garden Fair
Saturday, July 19
11am-7pm
Artists and music, family fun activities, quilt show, arts and crafts for sale. $5 individual, $25 family tickets.
For more information please email vld@acsalaska.net or visit the Georgeson Botanical Garden website at: www.uaf.edu/snras/gbg/.
Fairbanks Summer Community Events
June 21
Many events are held on the solstice including the Midnight Sun Festival,
and the 102nd Midnight Sun Baseball Classic (played at midnight without artificial light).
June 21
Midnight Sun Run starts at 10 p.m. on the UAF campus.
June 21–22
Yukon 800 boat race on the Chena, Tanana, and Yukon Rivers.
July 4
Community celebrations on Independence Day include picnics and parades.
July 16–20
Golden Days events commemorate the discovery of gold near Fairbanks in 1902. Includes
a street fair and a parade.
July 11–13
Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow. Events include drumming, dancing, talking circles,
elder storytelling, and other honored traditions.
August 1–9
Tanana Valley State Fair. Agricultural displays, midway, performances, commercial
and competitive exhibits.
August 22–24
Sandhill Crane Festival. Observe Sandhill cranes at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl
Refuge. Guest speakers, bird watching, nature walks and workshops.
For a complete events list
contact:
Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau
550 First Avenue
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
(907) 456-5774
(800) 327-5774
www.explorefairbanks.com