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Fish business course available on TV and the Web
Helping Alaska's commercial fishermen become business savvy is the aim of a new eleven-week course called The Business of Fish, offered by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program.

KUAC TV temporarily shuts off analog signal to prepare for DTV transition
To help prepare viewers for the shutdown of analog TV service in February, KUAC is conducting a soft test Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6:25 to 6:28 p.m. KUAC will cease analog programming for three minutes to help viewers determine if they are ready for the DTV transition.

Meteorologist to discuss climate variability
National Weather Service meteorologist Rick Thoman will discuss climate variability during a statewide teleconference Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.

Student rocket flies with success
University of Alaska Fairbanks students watched eagerly as their rocket project launched successfully from Poker Flat Research Range on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009.

UAF in the news: week of Jan. 5, 2009
Selected news clips for the week of Jan 5, 2009

Busy rocket season to launch at Poker Flat Research Range
A total of eight National Aeronautics and Space Administration sounding rockets will launch from Poker Flat Research Range in 2009.

The rigors of research in the cold
Rod Boertje knew it was getting cold when the National Park Service took the dogs inside

Museum offers training for volunteer docents
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is looking for volunteer docents for its school tour programs this semester.

UAF remains open despite the cold weather
UAF will reopen for regular business as scheduled Jan. 5 despite the cold weather.

Fertilizing crops: UAF seeking solution to urea shortage
University of Alaska Fairbanks agriculture experts are stepping up to help farmers across the state find solutions to a recent 300- to 400-percent increase in fertilizer prices.

TVC paramedic academy first accredited program in Alaska
The UAF Tanana Valley Campus paramedic program recently became the first and only nationally accredited paramedic program in Alaska.

Three UAF scientists named AAAS fellows
Three University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers are among 486 nationwide to be named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Museum reaccredited by national association
The University of Alaska Museum of the North has been reaccredited by the American Association of Museums. Accreditation is the highest national recognition for a museum.

Alaska college students sought for national marine policy fellowship
Hoping to extend their winning streak to a third year, the Alaska Sea Grant College Program is looking for a few good men and women currently enrolled in higher education to apply for a paid Washington, D.C., fellowship in marine policy

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