February 2015 Archive

Renovation shines a light on McDonald Hall

Beatrice McDonald Hall

Prior to its recent renovation, Beatrice McDonald Hall was a dimly lit outpost on the original campus quad. Now, it’s positively glowing—the walls, the art and even the furniture are illuminated. Coupled with a signature sun-soaked three-story atrium, the new McDonald Hall is a testament to the powers of renovation.

Get your winter(fest) survival kit right here

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Snow or no snow, winter demands our attention. UAA offers plenty of February fun with Winterfest, all over campus, and the second Winter Design Project, all over the Cuddy Quad. So step up and get yourself some hygge.

Talent spotted by TRiO at East High School

Desiree Rodriguez

Desiree's family moved from the Dominican Republic to Alaska when she was 10. She got her first taste of classroom-learning when enrolled in the Anchorage School District. She caught up quickly and realized, "I just wanted to continue without stopping."

'I lose my keys, like, once a day'

Diego Barros

Diego Barros doesn't shy away from new experiences—he's immersed himself in art, a variety of sciences, writing, snowboarding, travel. He won Sigma Sigma Sigma's "Mr. UAA" honor in October and now is off to a new adventure.

UA Board of Regents will meet in Anchorage - Feb. 19-20, 2015

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will meet in Anchorage Feb. 19-20 in the Gorsuch Commons on the UAA campus. Public testimony will be at 9 a.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday. Read more for an overview of the agenda and to access a live video-stream of the meeting.

Complex Systems: 'Stakeholder Analysis of the Kenai River Fishery: Who's Who in the Race For Fish' - Feb. 20, 2015

 

Spring 2015: Upcoming Continuing Education classes focus on professional development, culinary skills and more

 

Justice faculty Troy Payne publishes book review in 'Security Journal'

 

London School of Economics highlights UAA sociological research  

 

UA Press releases inaugural selection for 'Permafrost' Book Prize: 'Plash and Levitation' by Adam Tavel

 

February Archive