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Last year, UAA hockey was in a precarious place. But now, the team has a brand new head coach, history alumnus Matt Shasby, who played as a Seawolf from 1999 to 2003 before going pro with the Alaska Aces. In this episode of Seawolf Voices, Matt talks about his trajectory as a player, what he’s learned from his hockey head coach predecessors, and how his experiences as a teacher influences his approach to coaching.

Former tenured professor of political science Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough was recently awarded the 2022 International Arctic Science Committee Medal for her long-standing leadership in advocating Indigenous rights, service to Arctic communities and influence in public policy as a political scientist.

Jennifer Booz answers questions about Women’s History Month and discusses how women’s history interests with ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion work at UAA and beyond.

In October 2021, engineering alumna Michele Yatchmeneff accepted the role of executive director of Alaska Native education and outreach at UAA. In this episode of Seawolf Voices, Michele talks about her journey toward earning her doctorate, how impactful it can be to see someone with a similar background as you hold a leadership position, and how programs like the Alaska Native Success Initiative can be scaled up to benefit entire communities.

UAA alumnus Jan van den Top, M.S. Engineering ’73, has generously endowed the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Lab that now bears his name. This is his latest investment in UAA and is an example of a philosophy that has been one of his guiding principles.

Representing the U.S. on the Nordic Ski Team is current Seawolf JC Schoonmaker and former Seawolf Hailey Swirbul. Physical education alumna Casey Wright will ski for Australia, and natural sciences alumnus Mat Robinson will play hockey for Canada.

It is with sadness we recognize the passing of Carolyn Floyd, the first president of Kodiak College. Carolyn was a visionary leader for higher education and was instrumental in creating Kodiak Community College. On behalf of the entire UAA community, we offer our condolences to the Floyd family and the Kodiak community as we mourn this tremendous loss.

Tanya Charoonsophonsak, a first-generation Alaskan and UAA’s fall 2021 commencement speaker, is encouraging her class to continue making transformational changes that will not only impact them now but for generations to come.

Civil engineering and project management alumnus Cody Kapotak will serve as student speaker for the fall 2021 graduate degree hooding ceremony before starting his Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering, which the former ANSEP student and marine lance corporal hopes to use to mitigate the effects of climate change in rural Alaska.

Seawolf Nation mourns the tremendous loss of Director of Athletics Greg Myford. A leader, colleague and friend, Greg will be remembered for his positive attitude and his unwavering support of student-athletes.