George Taft, author and noted forensic scientist, will offer a Powerpoint presentation at the UAA Campus Bookstore. His topics will include crime scene investigation, career choices, and what citizens can do to cut down on crime. Book signing to follow.

George Taft has been in the field of forensic science for over forty years. He holds degrees in Chemistry from Alfred University and Anthropology from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He was most recently director of the State of Alaska Crime Laboratory. In addition to touring internationally, he has spoken to numerous secondary school groups with regard to forensic science. He is co-author of the textbook Forensic Science Today. He is a member the International Association for Identification, a Diplomat in the American Board of Criminalistics, has served on the Board of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors and is currently serving on that society’s Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB). He has been described as a truly remarkable man and overly modest about his accomplishments. One of his techniques – using super glue fumes to uncover latent prints – would be familiar to any fan of the CSI television shows. There is even a bronze bust of George Taft displayed at the Trooper Museum.

Please join us for a fascinating afternoon with this special guest.

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Bio partially taken from the website of Lawyers and Judges Publishing Company
(www.lawyersandjudges.com) - George Taft Contributor Biography

Panelists share their views and concerns about current immigration issues and the well-being of Anchorage.

About Our Panelists
Carol Comeau is Superintendent of the Anchorage School District. Lina B. Mariscal is Honorary Consul of Mexico. Robin Bronen is Director of Alaska Immigration Justice Project. Scott Goldsmith is Professor of Economics and researcher at Institute of Social Economic Research, and is the recipient of the 2006 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. Gil Sanchez is a Broadcast Journalist and host of Intercambios, a bilingual radio show which can be heard locally on KSKA-FM. Lawrence Weiss, founder and board president of the Alaska Center for Public Policy and retired UAA Research Professor of Public Health, has agreed to act as moderator.

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Brown University Professor Michael Shapiro, author of My Wife the Metaphysician or Lady Murasaki's Revenge, which speak about American English at the UAA Campus Bookstore. His visit is sponsored by Professor Michael Haley and the UAA English Department. Everyone is welcome to attend and complimentary parking is available in the Bookstore Parking Lot. For more information contact Rachel Epstein at 786-4782

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Join the celebration honoring the publication of Where Light Lives: Voices Without Walls, a publication of Bean's Cafe. This collection of poems, drawings, portraits and personal stories of the homeless in Anchorage was compiled and edited by Alex Johnson. A wide variety of readings, speakers, and a photo collage by Daniel Shepard will highlight this event. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to Bean's Cafe.

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Amy Pettit (Alaska Grown), Victoria Naegele (Alaska Agriculture in the Classroom), Rick Solberg (Natural Pantry) and Ryan Zinn (Organic Consumer Association). Our guests will discuss organic food labeling and healthy foods.

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• UAA Library 302 - Workshops on poetry and self-publishing from 4:30 to 6:30pm
• Arts 150 - Alaska women writers read from their work with book signings and reception from 7:00 to 9:00pm
  
  This event sponsored by the YWCA, ACB, Alaska Women Speak and other. See www.ywcaak.org for details.

Canadian author Michael Adams is co-founder of Environics, a company that tracks social trends and their effect on current business and public policy making. His book, American Backlash: The Untold Story of Social Change in the United States, is a controversial analysis of the American political system which engages many to question Canadian & American stereotypes.

His previous book Fire and Ice: The United States, Canada, Money and the Meaning of Life, received the Donner Prize of public policy literature in Canada.

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Michael Adams' visit is arranged by the UAA Campus Bookstore and made possible by the generous support of the Elizabeth Tower Endowment for Canadian Studies, UAA Canadian Studies, PNWCSC, UAA International Studies and the Consulate of Canada.

An opportunity to clarify what happened on September 11, 2001 and its ramifications today. Featuring UAA Professors of Aviation Technology Michael Buckland and special guest James S. Derry. Both of our guests have intimate knowledge of US security systems. This is a free public event. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Sean Parnell, Ethan Berkowitz and Fay Von Gemmingen will discuss the role of Lt. Governor and why they are running. Fran Ulmer (former Lt. Governor and director of ISER) will act as moderator.

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Dr. Nick Begich will give a presentation on electromagnetic technology.

Everyone is welcome to attend a fascinating presentation by the author of Earth Rising--The Revolution: Toward a Thousand Years of Peace and the book Earth Rising II: The Betrayal of science, Society and the Soul. Dr. Nick Begich will make this rare Anchorage engagement at the UAA Campus Bookstore an eye opening and mind challenging event. For more information, contact Rachel Epstein at 786-4782. Free parking is available.

Dr. Nick Begich serves as Executive Director of The Lay Institute on Technology, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation. He is also the publisher and co-owner of Earthpulse Press Incorporated, an Alaska based organization, see http://www.earthpulse.com. Dr. Begich is the eldest son of the late United States Congressman from Alaska, Nick Begich Sr., and political activist Pegge Begich. He is well known in Alaska for his own political activities. He was twice elected President of both the Alaska Federation of Teachers and the Anchorage Council of Education. He has been pursuing independent research in the sciences and politics for most of his adult life.

Begich received his doctorate in traditional medicine from The Open International University for Complementary Medicines in November 1994. He co-authored with Jeane Manning the book Angels Don't Play This HAARP; Advances in Tesla Technology. Begich has also authored Earth Rising I & II, both with the late James Roderick. He has published articles in science, politics and education and is a well known lecturer, having presented throughout the United States and in nineteen countries. He has been featured as a guest on thousands of radio broadcasts reporting on his research activities including new technologies, health and earth science related issues. He has also appeared on dozens of television documentaries and other programs throughout the world including BBC-TV, CBC-TV, and TeleMundo.

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Dean Konopasek is the author of Medication Fact Sheets: A Behavioral Medication Reference Guide for the Education Professional. It provides an "A-to-Z" reference for common psychiatric medications, designed for teachers, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other "non-medical" professionals who work with children and adults with psychiatric and emotional/behavioral disorders. This is an extremely useful guide for anyone interested in psychiatric medications and their possible side effects.

Dean Konopasek teaches in the College of Education at UAA. He is a term assistant professor in the College of Education Department of Counseling and Special Education (CASE) where he teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in special education. His research interests focus on the use of psychopharmaceuticals in children and adolescents. This event is held in celebration of the 6th Annual UAA Campus Bookstore Faculty Authors Celebration Week.

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Ernestine Hayes will present Blonde Indian: An Alaskan Native Memoir. This event is held in celebration and honor of Alaska Native/American Indian Heritage Month. It is co-sponsored by the Alaska Center for the Book.

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Bonnie Vlasoff is from the Alutiiq tribe and her maiden name is Katelnikoff. She is originally from Ouzinkie, Alaska on Spruce Island. At this event, Bonnie Vlasoff will discuss the lives of her ancestors, historical research and the trials and tribulations of writing a book. Everyone interested in writing and Alaska Native oral history will find Bonnie Vlasoff's work stimulating and refreshing. This event is held in celebration of Alaska Native/American Indian Heritage Month.

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Panelists will include Patricia Wade (Athabaskan), Ms Afshan Mohammad (Islam), Marla Greenstein (Judaism) and Julia Thorsness (Hospice of Anchorage). Regina Boisclair, Ph.D (APU - Religious Studies) will act as moderator.

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Laurel Downing Bill presents Aunt Phil's Trunk: Volume One. This book “offers a stimulating and well-researched journey to Alaska’s past. Compiled and written after decades of research, the tales of the adventurers are as intriguing and fascinating as the rare old photographs” Jan Harper-Haines author of Cold Water Spirits.

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UAF professor George Guthridge presents his book, The Kids From Nowhere: The Story Behind the Arctic Educational Miracle

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Bill Streever, team leader for BP’s Environmental studies Group, presents his book Green Seduction: Money, Business, and the Environment. This event is sponsored by UAA Environmental Studies.

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Professor K. Alkon of the University of Southern California, will give a presentation entitled, "One of Nature's Greatest Princes: Lawrence of Arabia and His Legacy." A reconsideration of T.E. Lawrence, who caught the imagination of a generation in championing the Arab revolt in the desert.
K. Alkon is a Leo, S. Bing Professor of English and American Literature.