UAA and the Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission

The University of Alaska is working hand-in-glove with the Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission to host and promote several important anniversary events. One of the largest events in which UAA is deeply involved is the three-day Alaska Historical Society Conference, "Alaska Visionaries: Seekers, Leaders and Dreamers." The conference, at the Z.J. Loussac Library (Oct. 16) and on the campus (Oct. 17-18), features a civic conversation about "Alaska 2058: The Next 50 Years"; the annual Alaska Day Lecture, which is part of the Polaris Lecture Series; and many unique paper and panel presentations highlighting 50 years of ordinary Alaskans accomplishing the extraordinary.