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Vic Fischer, UAA’s prominent first director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), died Sunday, Oct. 22, at the age of 99. Under his vision, Fischer helped build ISER into the highly regarded research institution it is today.

In this episode of Seawolf Voices, journalism and public communications alumni Shayne Nuesca and Pearl-Grace Pantaleone talk about the Mana Filipino elder archive project, the surprising benefits of talking to strangers, and the importance of preserving our histories.

Past president of NAACP Alaska chapter, honorary doctorate and Homecoming keynote speaker Cal Williams reflects on lifetime of professional and political achievement.

Founder and CEO of Greatland Studios, business alumnus and Homecoming guest speaker Brad Hillwig shares own story of professional and educational development.

In this episode of Seawolf Voices, English alumna and Seawolf volleyball head coach Stacie Meisner talks about stepping into the shoes of her mentor, some of her favorite matches as an athlete and as a coach, and how her coaching philosophy builds better people out of players.

Dimond High School science teacher Catherine Walker will compete for National Teacher of the Year next spring during a ceremony at the White House. Additionally, this October she will travel to New Zealand as part of the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship made possible by Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic.

James Evans, UAA’s chief of photography and videography, has been capturing university culture, students, faculty and staff for nearly a decade. He steps out from behind the lens to discuss how his love of photography sent him around the world with the Navy, ultimately leading him home to Alaska.

On May 19, NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract to design its Blue Moon lunar lander for the Artemis V mission. Working on the project is electrical engineering alumna Lindsey Bohnert, who is helping develop the communication systems on the lander.

A capstone event is a culminating activity or milestone that marks the completion of a journey. We had the opportunity to interview Dr. Benjamin Rush, assistant professor in the outdoor leadership (OL) program, about his recent capstone expedition to Denali with alumnus Rafael Alfaro and student Evan Clupper.

The Longuevan family, mother Sandra, daughter Katherine and son Joseph, all accepted economics degrees during the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony in May.