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BGSA and GIGSA (Geophysical Institute Graduate Student Association) are jointly hosting a float on the Chena River though Fairbanks!
Date changed to SUNDAY, Aug 22nd!!
All new and returning Biology and Geology graduate students are welcome!!!
Meet fellow grad students in your cohort and department, make friends, and eat food!!
Saturday is forecasted as rainy and cool,
but Sunday should be warm and sunny!!!
Saturday, August 21st
SUNDAY, August 22nd
1-5pm
A rough timeline:
12:30 We will pick up people who need ride at the front of Murie Building!!
1:00 Meet at the The Pumphouse on Chena Pump Rd
Carpooling is encouraged!!
1:30 Get on the river and float down!!!
3:30 Beach the boats (on the island at the mouth of the Chena) and break out the picnic and games!
4:30 re-launch and float to the take-out at Tanana Wayside and Boat Launch (AKA Tanana Landing)
5:00 pack up the boats @ Tanana Landing and shuttle back to The Pumphouse
We will provide boats (canoes and kayaks) and life vests for anyone who RSVPs, so you do not need to bring your own!!
We will also arrange for shuttling people from the take-out back to their cars at the Pump house (though it might take two trips!). (masks will be worn in vehicles as per UAF policy)
We will provide some snacks/food, but welcome others bringing food to share as well!
Anyone who would like to may bring their own boat, but you may have to make your own arrangements for shuttling from the take out.
If you are not vaccinated, a mask will be required at all times!!
Any questions? Email uafbgsa@gmail.com
What to bring on the float:
Water bottle
food/snacks
Rain Jacket
Sun hat/sun screen
Drybag (or plastic bag) with a change of cloths & a sweater
Why are we hosting this event?
Many of us feel there has been a lack of community and connection in the graduate student body, particularly in recent years. Having strong relationships with other grad students is important for improving our academic and research experiences, but more importantly, for improving our mental health and social support systems.
With this trip, and other plans for the year, we are hoping to foster stronger bonds between graduate students in our department and with other departments. We hope this trip will allow new incoming grad students (and ones from 2020 who didn't get to meet anyone!) to begin forging friendships with their cohort and with returning grad students, and allow the returning grad students to expand their friendships and connections!
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