UAA Campus Bookstore events - Oct. 8-12, 2012

Here is what is coming next week at the UAA Campus Bookstore. These events are free and open to the public, with free parking in the South Lot, the lot just across from the bookstore. (And please do not put any messages on parking machines.) For more information on any of these events, contact Rachel Epstein at repstein2@uaa.alaska.edu or (907) 786-4782.

"From Past to Future, the Marriage of Alaska Native Teachings and Anthropology" with Eleanor Hadden, Gordon Pullar and Phyllis Fast Monday, Oct. 8, 5-7 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore

How the field of anthropology translates, protects and enhances Alaska Native teachings and the difficulties arising from colliding worldviews are the themes of this event.

Some examples of contrary perspectives are: Family and social identity/DNA research; oral teachings and lineage/video and sound recordings; subsistence lifestyle/individual quota systems; ceremonial traditions/tourism; sacred objects/forensic analysis; cultural and intellectual property/museum exhibitions.

UAA alum Lawrence Todd Wood presents his new novel, Currency Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5-7 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore

How can a background in the Air Force, engineering management and investment banking fit together? As a writer, of course! Join us as UAA alumnus and novelist Lawrence Todd Wood, M.S. Engineering Management '91, returns to UAA to discuss his exciting thriller Currency.

Here's what the critics are saying:

"Currency is not just a story about the role of gold as a store of value, monetary wealth and medium of exchange. It's a story of adventure, history, pirates, intrigue, treasure, espionage, international finance, world politics, global economics, national security and modern day warfare."

"What makes the storyline especially compelling is that it speaks to the financial issues that threaten to undermine our nation's economic security today."

For more on Todd, check out his "I Am UAA" profile or website.

"The Alaska Constitutional Convention: Round 2?" with John Havelock Wednesday, Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore

At this event, former Alaska Attorney General John Havelock discusses his provocative book, "Let's Do it Right:  Why We Need an Alaska Constitutional Convention." Everyone is encouraged to attend and listen to a lively discussion.

The Medieval Roots of Tolkien's Philosophical Ideas with Author Matthew Dickerson Thursday, Oct. 11, 5-6:30 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore

Matthew Dickerson is the author of several books about J.R.R. Tolkien including "Following Gandalf: Epic Battles and Moral Victory in The Lord of the Rings" (2004), "Ents, Elves and Eriador: the Environmental Vision of J.R.R.Tolkien" (2006), "From Homer to Harry Potter: A Handbook of Myth and Fantasy" (2006) and his newest book, "A Hobbit Journey: Discovering the Enchantment of J.R.R.Tolkien's Middle-earth" (2012).

Matthew Dickerson is a professor of computer science at Middlebury College in Vermont, a member of the Environmental Studies Program and also director of the New England Young Writers' Conference at Bread Loaf. Everyone is encouraged to attend this event and become enchanted by the Tolkien world.

Melt the Ice with Five Alaska Romance Writers Friday, Oct. 12, 1-3 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore

In celebration of Alaska Book Week, Alaska romance authors come together to discuss their books, writing and romance. Everyone is invited to come and meet authors Tam Linsey, Jennifer Bernard, Jackie Ivie, Boone Brux and Lizbeth Selwig.

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