"North Star to Nanooks"
The Vision and Mission of "North Star to Nanooks"
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) is excited to partner with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) in the “North Star To Nanooks ~ An Early Campus Experience”, a new effort to promote early awareness of college opportunities for elementary students enrolled in the FNSBSD, by providing them with access to our own local university campus. Through this project, 3rd and 4th grade students from local schools will gain exposure to the UAF campus through field trip extensions and targeted tours hosted by UAF Student Ambassadors. This project is a combined effort between UAF and FNSBSD. Our shared goal is to encourage students to dream big and envision themselves on a post-secondary campus, here or anywhere.
Who is it for, and how does it work?
Who: 3rd and 4th grade students.
What: A campus experience to build awareness, familiarity and connections.
When: As an add-on to an already planned field trip to UAF or as a stand alone experience.
Where: At the UAF campus, including access to departments, viewing rooms in a residence hall and the Wood Center.
How: Through a combined effort between FNSBSD and UAF. Title I Schools will have transportation provided. Non-Title I Schools will use their school/field trip funds to support transportation. Complete the Request a Visit Form to start the reservation process.
