October 2018 Archive

Video Story: Cheryl Cox Williams

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After a career in the U.S. Army, Cheryl Cox Williams joined her children in pursuing a degree at UAA. She soon discovered a passion for psychology, which she has put to work as president of UAA’s Black Student Union. She is working to build a more understanding future for Alaskans of all backgrounds.

Slideshow: 2018 Homecoming Shopping Cart Parade

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Each year during Homecoming Week, UAA student clubs and departments use their creativity and artistic prowess to decorate shopping carts like floats and parade them around campus. View a slideshow of photos from this year's event on Oct. 8, 2018.

Congratulations to Lisa Terwilliger, recipient of September Staff Recognition Award

The 2018 September Staff Recognition Award goes to Lisa Terwilliger. Lisa is recognized for going above and beyond, and bringing her best every day.

2018 Disability Awareness Week at UAA

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UAA will celebrate Disability Awareness Week this October with a resource fair and panel discussion. Both events are free and open to the public.

Gubernatorial candidates debate role of PFD in addressing Alaska's fiscal crisis Oct. 15, 2018

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Candidates in this year’s race for Alaska governor are participating in the first true debate-style format of this election. A panel of journalists from the Anchorage Daily News, moderated by Steve Johnson, director of UAA’s Seawolf Debate program, will question each candidate on their respective position about how the PFD should be managed relative to the State of Alaska’s current fiscal woes.

2018 Fall Health Fair

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Visit the Fall Health Fair on Oct. 17, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in RH 101 for giveaways, free coffee, interactive booths, and lots of health resources from both the campus and the community.

Oct. 16, 2018: UAA hosts day of conversation about alcohol and college life

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Join UAA Oct. 16 for conversations about alcohol and college life. Different topics include social norms, recovery and responsibility.

Bakery Cart closed temporarily, re-opens Oct. 31

 

Get 'unstuck' with SHCC - Oct. 16, 2018

 

October events at UAA Bookstore include talks by Tara Ballard amd Steve Konkel

 

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