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These courses are offered both in-person and by Zoom concurrently - please register for whichever listing you prefer. If you attend the course in-person, the Zoom link will be given by request only. Please let us know if you won't be able to make it to the in-person meetings!

Additionally, all Hybrid courses run the possibility of being recorded, allowing the benefit of being able to rewatch or catch up in case you may have missed the meeting.

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  • FF-06 Growing Roses in Alaska at UAF-GBG
  • Session II: 3/19/2026 - 4/9/2026
    Days & Times: Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    Number of Meetings: 4
    Building: UPark 158
    Instructor: Janet Matheson Fee: $20.00
    FF-06 (in-person)
    Session II: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9
    Thursdays 2:00 - 3:15 pm
    Growing Roses in Alaska at the UAF-GBG, by the Georgeson Botanical Garden rose crew. Guest speakers planned!
    Instructor Janet Matheson has been a rose grower since 1974 (test panelist for Jackson & Perkins, master gardener, & GBG rose crew since 2014; Millie Peek - rose grower, master gardener, & leader of GBG rose crew).
     
 

  • FF-06-Z Growing Roses in Alaska at UAF-GBG
  • Session II: 3/19/2026 - 4/9/2026
    Days & Times: Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    Number of Meetings: 4
    Building: Distance Delivery via Zoom
    Instructor: Janet Matheson Fee: $20.00
    FF-06-Z (distance-delivered)
    Session II: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9
    Thursdays 2:00 - 3:15 pm
    Growing Roses in Alaska at the UAF-GBG, by the Georgeson Botanical Garden rose crew. Guest speakers planned!
    Instructor Janet Matheson has been a rose grower since 1974 (test panelist for Jackson & Perkins, master gardener, & GBG rose crew since 2014; Millie Peek - rose grower, master gardener, & leader of GBG rose crew). 
 

  • SCI-06 Alaska Earthquake Science Facts
  • Dates: 3/18/2026 - 4/8/2026
    Days & Times: W 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
    Number of Meetings: 4
    Building: UPark 158
    Instructor: Carl Tape
    Fee: $20.00
    THIS COURSE IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

    (IN PERSON SECTION)


    Session II: Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8
    Wednesdays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
    What aspects of earthquake science are globally unique to Alaska? We will contemplate future earthquakes by exploring 26 amazing facts about earthquake science in Alaska. Students wanting a greater appreciation should also enroll in Session I: Alaska Plate Tectonics: Foundations for Alaska Earthquake Science Facts.
    Instructor: Carl Tape (see SCI-02)

 

  • SCI-06-Z Alaska Earthquake Science Facts
  • Session II: 3/18/2026 - 4/8/2026
    Days & Times: W 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
    Number of Meetings: 4
    Building: Distance Delivery via Zoom
    Instructor: Carl Tape Fee: $20.00

    (ZOOM SECTION)


    Session II: Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8
    Wednesdays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
    What aspects of earthquake science are globally unique to Alaska? We will contemplate future earthquakes by exploring 26 amazing facts about earthquake science in Alaska. Students wanting a greater appreciation should also enroll in Session I: Alaska Plate Tectonics: Foundations for Alaska Earthquake Science Facts.
    Instructor: Carl Tape (see SCI-02)

 

  • SCI-09 Adventures of an Alaskan Woman Biologist
  • Session II Add-On: 4/15/2026 - 4/15/2026
    Days & Times W 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
    Number of Meetings: 1
    Building: UPark 158
    Instructor: Margaret Merritt
    Fee: $5.00

    (IN-PERSON SECTION)

    Session II Add-On: Apr. 15
    Wednesday 12:15 - 1:30 pm (one meeting)
    Discover methods used to count, track, and describe wild animals by an early woman biologist as she relates experiences conducting field research across varied landscapes and biologist as she relates experiences conducting field research across varied landscapes and waters of Alaska, collecting information under sometimes harrowing conditions to ensure that conservation measures sustained fish and game for the community's well-being. Research on such animals as sockeye, chum, and Chinook salmon, caribou, moose, and red king crab will be discussed as well as the impacts of a changing climate on these populations.
    Instructor Margaret F. Merritt, Ph.D. is a retired biologist and adjunct assistant professor at UAF, public speaker, and author who resides in Fairbanks, Alaska.

 

  • SCI-09-Z Adventures of an Alaskan Woman Biologist
  • Session II Add-On: 4/15/2026 - 4/15/2026
    Days & Times W 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
    Number of Meetings: 1
    Building: Distance Delivery via Zoom
    Instructor: Margaret Merritt
    Fee: $5.00

    (ZOOM SECTION)

    Session II Add-On: Apr. 15
    Wednesday 12:15 - 1:30 pm (one meeting)
    Discover methods used to count, track, and describe wild animals by an early woman biologist as she relates experiences conducting field research across varied landscapes and biologist as she relates experiences conducting field research across varied landscapes and waters of Alaska, collecting information under sometimes harrowing conditions to ensure that conservation measures sustained fish and game for the community's well-being. Research on such animals as sockeye, chum, and Chinook salmon, caribou, moose, and red king crab will be discussed as well as the impacts of a changing climate on these populations.
    Instructor Margaret F. Merritt, Ph.D. is a retired biologist and adjunct assistant professor at UAF, public speaker, and author who resides in Fairbanks, Alaska.

 

  • SOC-07 Will and Estate Planning: Easier Done Than Said
  • Session II Add-On: 4/13/2026 - 4/15/2026
    Days & Times M Tu W 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
    Number of Meetings: 3
    Building: UPark 156
    Instructor: Miranda Miller
    Fee: $15.00

    Session II Add-On: April 13, 14, 15
    Mon, Tues, Wed 10:30 - 11:45 am (3 consecutive meetings)

    *OLLI membership is not required.
    Learn how easy it is to plan your estate and leave gifts to people and charities that mean the most to your family! Philanthropic advisors for the UA Foundation will discuss giving through your retirement and estate planning and other strategies. All attendees will receive a printed will planning guide. Bring your laptop, and we will show you how to use UA’s FreeWill software. If you’ve never had time to meet with an estate planner or advisor, please feel free to schedule an appointment with Harry, Scott, or Miranda – questions are welcome, but they can give you more in-depth advice during one-on-one appointments.
    Facilitator: Miranda Miller, Development Coordinator, with UAF. Presenters: Harry W. Need, Senior, and Scott Taylor.

 

  • SOC-07-Z Will and Estate Planning: Easier Done Than Said
  • Session II Add-On: 4/13/2026 - 4/15/2026
    Days & Times M Tu W 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
    Number of Meetings: 3
    Building: Distance Delivery via Zoom
    Instructor: Miranda Miller
    Fee: $15.00

    (ZOOM SECTION)

    Session II Add-On: April 13, 14, 15
    Mon, Tues, Wed 10:30 - 11:45 am (3 consecutive meetings)

    *OLLI membership is not required.
    Learn how easy it is to plan your estate and leave gifts to people and charities that mean the most to your family! Philanthropic advisors for the UA Foundation will discuss giving through your retirement and estate planning and other strategies. All attendees will receive a printed will planning guide. Bring your laptop, and we will show you how to use UA’s FreeWill software. If you’ve never had time to meet with an estate planner or advisor, please feel free to schedule an appointment with Harry, Scott, or Miranda – questions are welcome, but they can give you more in-depth advice during one-on-one appointments.
    Facilitator: Miranda Miller, Development Coordinator, with UAF. Presenters: Harry W. Need, Senior, and Scott Taylor.

 

  • SOC-09-Z Guide to Retriement & Psychology of Investing
  • Session II Add-On: 4/16/2026 - 4/17/2026
    Days & Times Th F 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
    Number of Meetings: 2
    Building: Distance Delivery via Zoom
    Instructor: Miranda Miller
    Fee: $10.00

    SOC-09-Z (distance-delivered)
    Session II Add-On: April 16, 17
    Thursday and Friday 10:30 - 11:45 am (2 consecutive meetings)

    *OLLI membership is not required.

    Title: Guide to Retirement

    Presenter: Jordan Hendry, Financial Advisor, MBA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®

    Date: Thursday, April 16

    Course Description:

 

  • SOC-09 Guide to Retriement & Psychology of Investing
  • Session II Add-On: 4/16/2026 - 4/17/2026
    Days & Times Th F 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
    Number of Meetings: 2
    Building: UPark 158
    Instructor: Miranda Miller
    Fee: $10.00

    SOC-09 (in-person)
    Session II Add-On: April 16, 17
    Thursday and Friday 10:30 - 11:45 am (2 consecutive meetings)

    *OLLI membership is not required.

    Title: Guide to Retirement

    Presenter: Jordan Hendry, Financial Advisor, MBA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®

    Date: Thursday, April 16

    Course Description:

     


  • SOC-08 Teaching for OLLI
  • Session II Add-On: 4/13/2026 - 4/13/2026
    Days & Times M 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Number of Meetings: 1
    Building: UPark 156
    Instructor: Mary Burtness
    Fee: $0.00

    Session II Add-On: Apr. 13
    Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 pm (one meeting)

    *OLLI membership is not required. This course is free to attend.
    Do you want to give back to OLLI? Do you have some talent, skills or knowledge to share but are not quite sure how to organize and run a class? This class will take you from your idea all the way to writing and submitting a class proposal. This two hour class will examine some aspects of putting together a great class and time to develop your ideas with the other attendees.
    Instructor Mary Burtness is a retired teacher who loves to teach and help others discover the joy of teaching for OLLI.

 

  • SOC-08-Z Teaching for OLLI
  • Session II Add-On: 4/13/2026 - 4/13/2026
    Days & Times M 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Number of Meetings: 1
    Building: Distance Delivery via Zoom
    Instructor: Mary Burtness
    Fee: $0.00

    (ZOOM SECTION)

    Session II Add-On: Apr. 13
    Mondays 1:00 - 3:00 pm (one meeting)

    *OLLI membership is not required. This course is free to attend.
    Do you want to give back to OLLI? Do you have some talent, skills or knowledge to share but are not quite sure how to organize and run a class? This class will take you from your idea all the way to writing and submitting a class proposal. This two hour class will examine some aspects of putting together a great class and time to develop your ideas with the other attendees.
    Instructor Mary Burtness is a retired teacher who loves to teach and help others discover the joy of teaching for OLLI.

 

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