Week's events: origami, exercise, bagpipes, clothing science

July 22, 2016

Jeff Richardson

University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and other events this summer. Here is what’s happening during the week ahead:


  • On Monday, July 25, The Magical Mondays hands-on learning series will present Zoe Jones, UAF term assistant professor of art history, leading “Let’s do origami.” The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium and atrium.



  • On Tuesday, July 26, the Healthy Living lecture series features nutrition educator Reina Hasting discussing “Aerobics to Zumba: Finding your active groove.” The lecture will be at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium.



  • On Wednesday, July 27, the Discover Alaska series will present Nicole Moelders, UAF professor of atmospheric sciences, on “Physics of Clothing.” The lecture will be at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium.



  • On Thursday, July 28, the Music in the Garden concert series will host the Fairbanks Red Hackle Pipe Band. For more than 30 years, the band has shared its love of Highland piping, drumming and dance. Music begins at 7 p.m. at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.


For more information, visit www.uaf.edu/summer/events or call 907-474-7021.