In fall 1971, the first Alaska WWAMI Class began its medical education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. 40 years later, we will welcome the 41st class of Alaska WWAMI at the University of Alaska Anchorage. The 40th Anniversary Celebration coincides with the creation of the new UAA College of Health and the opening of a state of the art Health Sciences Building where the entering class of 2011 will begin classes in August.

The 40th Anniversary Celebration Alaska WWAMI is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2011 in Anchorage at the new UAA Health Sciences Building. The celebration will include tours of the new Health Science Building, briefings on the status of medical education in Alaska and an alumni reunion dinner party in a heated tent.

Class captains will play an essential role in helping to connect Alaska WWAMI alumni to celebrate.  The role of a Class Captain includes:

• Inviting classmates back to UAA for the 40th Anniversary Celebration  by sending an invitation letter, e-mail, and/or making phone calls prior to the event.
• Attending the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
• Encouraging classmates to contribute “where are they now” photos for the dinner party.
• Assisting in locating updated contact information of fellow classmates.
• Giving feedback to the Alaska WWAMI office and event coordinators about the celebration.
• Keeping in touch with the Alaska WWAMI office and event coordinators so we can help you be successful!

If you would like to serve in this role for your class or find out more information, please contact:

Tom Nighswander, MD, MPH
Assistant Clinical Dean. Alaska WWAMI
tnighswa@anthc.org

Geri Heiner
Alaska WWAMI Office
anglh@uaa.alaska.edu