September 2014 Archive

Cristy Hickel, this year’s Alumni Humanitarian Award recipient, has coached hundreds of Anchorage kids over the past 30 years, and many of them have come to feel like family. She says, “It’s always so much more than Xs and Os.” Cristy will be recognized at the Green & Gold Gala on Sept. 27.

UAA recently concluded an 11-day stretch of festivities to celebrate the grand opening of the Alaska Airlines Center. Enjoy a slideshow of the second week of events, highlighting the Taste of Alaska, Drive-In Movie and Food Truck Rodeo, Alabama Shakes and Howlapalooza.

This management and marketing double major is also developing expertise in helping students feel like they belong here at UAA. As student manager of the Daily Den, he welcomes students to "the living room of campus" for snacks and a chat between classes, Monday-Thursday.

The Faculty Showcase helped mark the opening of the Alaska Airlines Center, with more than 50 faculty members sharing their talent and research with the public. A happy side product was how much professors and instructors enjoyed learning what their colleagues were up to.

As frost and football descend on the nation, most Americans are content enjoying their hard-earned lazy Sundays. But for former cross-country standout Yon Yilma, Sundays are the perfect day for a 22-mile run. Every Sunday. Even when his Seahawks are playing.