A popular exercise program for midlife and older adults is looking for people to lead classes in Alaska communities. A workshop sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will train prospective community leaders in all aspects of leading StrongPeople/StrongBodies, an effective and safe resistance exercise program for midlife or older adults. Research […]
A $1.9 million federal grant will allow the University of Alaska Fairbanks to expand its suicide prevention research by partnering with the Alaska National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard. UAF’s Military Health and Readiness Consortium researches ways to improve protection against suicide while supporting an installation’s ability to execute its respective missions. The consortium is part of […]
The Yukon River village of Galena and the University of Alaska Fairbanks will investigate whether in-river turbines can provide electricity to the community. The UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power and the nonprofit Sustainable Energy for Galena Alaska will explore the idea. Their project has received a $9.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The project […]
University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent Sarah Lewis will offer in-person food preservation classes over four days in Cordova. On Thursday, March 14, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lewis will discuss the regulations and best practices to start a cottage foods business. The event is free. From 7-8 p.m., she will lead a class on […]