September 2017 Archive

Denali National Park: Three stories, 100 years

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Denali National Park and Preserve celebrates its centennial this year, but you don't have to trek to the park to relive its 100-year history. Here are three ways to experience Denali through the stories of three Alaskans, courtesy of Archives and Special Collections at UAA.

Get to know Interim Chancellor Sam Gingerich

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Sam Gingerich has risen through the ranks of higher education, beginning as a chemistry professor and now in the highest echelons of university administration. Here, he gets candid about his dairy farm roots, love of chemistry and what he’s currently reading on his iPad.

Learn about opportunities with Green Fee Board at next meeting Sept. 20, 2017

 

Volunteer at second annual UAA STEM Day - Oct. 7, 2017

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We are looking for faculty, staff, and students to volunteer at UAA STEM Day on Oct. 7, 2017. Help educate and excite students and about STEM fields and opportunities.

Provide feedback on new Alaska Area Health Education Centers Scholars program

Alaska Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) seeks input from faculty, staff and students in the development of the new AHEC Scholars program. Sign up today to participate in a focus group or survey.

Sept. 22, 2017: Free informational workshop on burning wood for heat, electricity and biochar

Join Art Nash for a free workshop, Burning Wood for Heat, Electricity and Biochar, this Friday, Sept. 22, 5–9 p.m. at the BP Energy Center in Anchorage.

Apply to join Ocean Technology Innovation Sprint by Sept. 26, 2017

Interested in using your creative and/or technical expertise to grow Alaska's ocean economy? Apply by Sept. 26, 2017 to join the Ocean Technology Innovation Sprint.

UAA Volleyball home schedule for Sept. 21–23, 2017

 

Autumn Alumni Concert is Sept. 24, 2017

UAA Music alumni return to campus Sept. 24, 2017 to perform American vocal and piano works by George Gershwin, Jule Styne, Frederick Loewe and more! Free and open to the public.

Building a better path for student success

Tier 1 GER courses will shift from the College of Arts and Sciences to the Community & Technical College (CTC), effective fall 2018. You're invited to attend a special Chat with the Chancellor on this topic, Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10–11 a.m., in the Learning Commons, Sally Monserud Hall.

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