Cama-i Room program highlights for April 4-11, 2011

All events are 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, April 5, 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.

Game Fun
Wednesday, April 6, 5-9 p.m.
Come and try a variety of different games. Meets every Wednesday through the end of the semester.

Yupik Dance Practice
Wednesday, April 6, 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, April 7, 5-7 p.m.
Sharing Traditions will be offered each Thursday through the end of the semester.

St. Lawrence Island Dance Practice
Thursday, April 7, 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.

Karaoke
Friday, April 8, 9:30-11:30 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons

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 email ankhb@uaa.alaska.edu. You can also visit the Residence Life website.