International Studies students awarded 2009 Export Council of Alaska Scholarship

Four UAA students majoring in International Studies have been awarded the Export Council of Alaska Scholarship. The qualifying students are Alaska residents who plan to pursue a degree in International Studies and plan to bring those skills back to Alaska. Each student received $1,500.

Jacquelynn Engebretson (major in International Studies, Europe track and minor in Women's Studies), Melanie Parrett (major in International Studies, Northeast Asia track), Erick Romig (double major in International Studies, Europe track and Spanish) and Rosalyn Thompson (major in International Studies, Russia track) were awarded the 2009 Export Council of Alaska Award.

Congratulations to Jacquelynn, Melanie, Erick and Rosalyn! The students were recognized at the Export Council Luncheon on May 20 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Jacquelynn Engebretson was represented at the luncheon by her father, John, at the far left of the photograph from the banquet.

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