May 2013 Archive

Planetarium: 'IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System,' June 14

 

Planetarium: 'Awesome Light' - May 31, 2013

 

Planetarium: 'The Search For Life,' May 31 and July 12

 

Alumni Spotlight: Lisa Vandelac

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On May 5, at the insistence of her daughters, Lisa Vandelac put on her first cap and gown to celebrate a successful second chance. After more than 20 years as a hairdresser and single mom to two girls, she seized her opportunity to write a new chapter in the story of her life. Read the rest of Lisa’s story here.

USUAA meeting, May 22

 

General Support Services and Parking Services closing early May 24, 2013

 

POSTPONED: Annual Retiree Luncheon, May 23

 

Staff Spotlight: Jess Dyrdahl

Jess Dyrdahl, a North Dakota native whose wanderlust landed her in Alaska, was a great fit to lead UAA’s Student Clubs and Greek Life program. It’s a big job nurturing 78 campus clubs and three Greek organizations, but she’s up to the challenge. Read more about Jess’s passion for developing student leaders at UAA.

Multigenerational gift ties family to the sciences and aviation

Liza Gay wanted an enduring way to honor her late son’s memory, so she created a scholarship in his name, John Russell Gay. In August, following a long and brave fight with cancer, Liza passed away. She is survived by her husband, Kirk Gay, and a legacy of UAA student support. Her estate gift of $574K guarantees that hundreds of high-achieving science and aviation students at UAA will spend their time focused on studies rather than making ends meet. Learn more about the John Russell Gay awards.

Summer 2013: iPad mini grant for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Inquiry projects

 
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