2013 'Urban in Alaska' Conference

Friday, March 29, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Union, Den

For most people, Alaska conjures up images of wild and vast wilderness; yet more than half of Alaskans actually live in urban areas. The "Urban in Alaska" conference will bring together scholars from the University of Alaska system as well as professionals working in the field for a one-day workshop and conference to present and discuss topics relevant to urban studies in Alaska. Topics will include: architecture, public space and urban design; health, education and food; labor, migration and refugees. The conference is free and open to the public. Audience participation is encouraged.

Click here for a full schedule and here for more background on the conference.

The conference is free and open to the public. Audience participation is encouraged.

For more information, please contact Bree Kessler at bckessler@uaa.alaska.edu.