July 2014 Archive

Farewell reception for outgoing CTC Dean Karen Schmitt scheduled for July 10, 2014

Join us for a farewell reception Thursday, July 10, in honor of UAA Community and Technical College Dean Karen Schmitt. Karen will be leaving UAA in August to join the University of Alaska Southeast as dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and vice provost for Research and Sponsored Programs.

Kenai Peninsula College celebrates 50 years

 

Newly strengthened partnerships connect UAA to Northwest

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Two new initiatives reinforce partnerships in the Pacific Northwest and allow Alaskans greater educational opportunities while minimizing their time away from the 49th state.

Make your voice heard: USUAA candidacy packets due by Oct. 10, 2014

 

Travel Grant deadlines: Sept. 17 and Oct. 22

USUAA Student Travel Scholarships provide financial support for students wishing to attend academic or leadership workshops, conferences or participate in civic-engagement experiences. Read more for application details.

Invasive Weed Pull - July 16, 2014

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Project defense: Beatriz Dietrick, M.S. candidate in nursing science - July 14, 2014

 

Summer 2014: CES offers yard and garden clinics, sewing classes and open hours

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Alumni Spotlight: The Cason Family

I AM UAA: Jackie, Wiley and Drew (on Skype) Cason.

Enough Casons have gone through UAA to field their own volleyball team. Team captain would be Jackie Cason—English professor, coordinator of the composition program, 2001 graduate, and mother of two UAA alumni.

Alumni Spotlight: Amy Meissner

I AM UAA: Amy Meissner

Amy is no stranger to artistic reinvention. This former custom wedding gown maker is also a writer, a children's book illustrator and a textile artist.

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