Cama-i Room program highlights for March 28-April 3, 2011
by Kathleen McCoy |
All events in the Cama-i Room, located in the Gorsuch Commons, unless otherwise noted.
These events are free and open to the public.
In conjunction with the Department of Residence Life, the Alaska Native & Rural Outreach
Program (ANROP) is proud to present upcoming program highlights. The Cama-i Room is
a social gathering place and study center for all UAA students. Cama-i Room programs
and activities celebrate Alaska Native, Native American and Alaska cultures. Cama-i
(pronounced Cha-my) is a Yupik and Alutiiq word for "welcome," and "hello," and encompasses
the spirit in which this room was created.
St. Lawrence Island Dance Practice
Tuesday, March 29, 7-9 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons
Join the St. Lawrence Island Dancers by watching or taking part in their dance practice.
Open to all visitors. Meets twice weekly, on Tuesday and Thursdays, through the remainder
of the semester.
Making Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday, March 29, 9-11:30 p.m.
Cama-i Room
Reality of Being a Parent
Tuesday, March 29, 9-10 p.m.
Pick up lessons for the future or learn about what it's like for parents everywhere.
Watch a show that explores what young moms and dads go through during their first
year of parenthood. Meets every Tuesday through the end of the semester.
Wii, Wii, Wii Fun
Wednesday, March 30, 5-9 p.m.
Come and try a variety of Wii Games. Meets every Wednesday through the end of the
semester.
Recycled Soap Making
Wednesday, March 30, 6-9 p.m.
Cama-i Room
Play Wii Just Dance to Win A Great Prize
Wednesday, March 30, 9-11:30 p.m.
Come in and participate in the Wii Just Dance game and you could win an iTunes gift
Card.
Yupik Dance Practice
Wednesday, March 30, 7-9 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons
All are invited to participate in the weekly dance group practice for Ingrimiut: People
of the Mountains. They are a Yupik dance group led by Ossie Kairaiuak. Sponsored by
Residence Life, ANROP, Conference Services and Parking Services. Meets every Wednesday
through the end of the semester.
Sharing Traditions
Thursday, March 31, 5-7 p.m.
Sharing Traditions will be offered each Thursday through the end of the semester.
St. Lawrence Island Dance Practice
Thursday, March 31, 7-9 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons
Join the St. Lawrence Island Dancers by watching or taking part in their dance practice.
Open to all visitors. Meets twice weekly, on Tuesday and Thursdays, through the remainder
of the semester.
Prize Bingo
Friday, April 1, 9:30-11:30 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons
Student Subsistence Summit
Friday, April 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cama-i Room
Free Cleaning Supplies and Tips
Sunday, April 3, 9 p.m.
Cama-i Room
These events are presented by the Department of Residence Life and the Alaska Native
& Rural Outreach Program (ANROP). For more information about this or other ANROP/Cama-i
Room events, please contact the ANROP coordinator, Karla Booth, at (907) 751-7452
or e-mail ankhb@uaa.alaska.edu. You can also visit the Residence Life website at www.uaa.alaska.edu/residencelife.