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UAA Alumna Erin Johnson presents 'Lessons Learned: Practicing Psychology in Rural Alaska' - April 19, 2018

 

Pre-Med Summit helps aspiring doctors set goals, plot a course toward success

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Carolyn Knackstedt talks about what inspired her to pursue a career in medicine, and how attending her first Pre-Med Summit opened a new world of possibilities. This year's Summit takes place Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at UAA’s Rasmuson Hall.

A Q&A with USUAA: President and VP talk advocacy, budget and the Juneau fly-in

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Last month, eight student-leaders headed to Juneau to advocate for their 16,000 classmates in Anchorage. Student Body President Alec Burris and Vice President Geser Bat-Erdene talk about the fly-in, their message to legislators, and the value of student advocacy.

Higher education: Teaching teachers with drones

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Drones can play a major role in education, but someone has to teach the teachers first. Thanks to a partnership with UAA, teachers can study drones and earn professional development credits toward their teaching license thanks to a tailored course from alumni-owned Advanced Aerial Education.

April 6, 2018: Blood drive on campus

Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing is hosting a blood drive outside UAA's Rasmuson Hall on April 6, 2018. Please consider donating. Walk-ins and appointments welcome.

Tree clearing at Alumni and Providence rescheduled for April 7-8, 2018

The right-hand lane of Alumni Drive—closest to the activity—will be closed during this time. The campus community is encouraged to exit east campus at UAA Drive. Pedestrians should be attentive to potential detours.

Whiskey business

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Management alumnus Ylli Ferati '12 combines the books smarts he learned at UAA with the street smarts he gained growing up in the restaurant industry to run Alaska's best whiskey bar, Fiori d'Italia in Spenard.

Did you receive an email about Project Information Literacy survey? Participate for chance to win Amazon gift card

How do UAA students access and assess news? Project Information Literacy's national news study seeks to find out! If you received a PIL email from Wellesley.edu, you have the opportunity to participate in this national news study, and to sign up for a $150 Amazon gift card drawing.

April 9, 2018: Should we be engineering species in order to save them?

Northeast University professor Ronald Sandler will present 'Should we be engineering species in order to save them?' Monday, April 9, 2018, at 6 p.m. in LIB 307.

April 2018: SafeZone Train the Trainer session

Safe Zone is a training program that prepares university community members to advocate and educate on LGBTQ+ issues. As a trainer, you will be able to host training sessions for the community, increasing campus education around LGBTQ+ issues. Become a trainer by attending two-part session April 20 ad 27, 2018.
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