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Video: Building ��appNative and rural leaders

In 1983, the university created the Rural ��appHonors Institute to help ��appNative and rural students adjust academically and socially to college life.

First building for the ��appAgricultural College and School of Mines

Chapter two, 1935-1975, now available!

Explore UAF's history from its beginnings as the ��appAgricultural College and School of Mines through 1975. New chapters will be added in the coming months.

Laying of the cornerstone.

Centennial video

Time flies — 100 years in 5 minutes!

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Big Ideas: Using wildfire as a research tool

A tract of boreal forest became one of the most closely watched wilderness areas in the world in 1999, thanks to a novel plan by UAF researchers. Click to read full story.

Creation of college anniversary

Creation of college anniversary

On May 3, 2017, UAF celebrated its 100th birthday in Centennial Square on the Fairbanks campus.

Program

Welcome

Dana Thomas, UAF chancellor

Guest speakers

Terrence Cole, UAF history professor Jim Johnsen, UA president Lorna Shaw, external affairs manager, Pogo Mine Peter Van Flein, president, UAF Alumni Association Esau Sinnok, UAF student

Re-enactment

Territorial Gov. John Strong signs legislation to create the ��appAgricultural College and School of Mines

Special thanks to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, UAF costume shop, Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum and our actors for their contributions to this event.

Video

Commemorative Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Wrap

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Proclamation

Proclamation

Media coverage

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