2014 Archive

Think Tank with United Way: Solving chronic school absence, March 20

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The Think Tank Series is an interactive community engagement experience. A visiting nonprofit agency will present a challenge or issue, then attendees will brainstorm solutions for the organization. Students, faculty, staff and community members: join us in assisting this agency by contributing your thoughts and ideas to the discussion.

Matanuska-Susitna College professors Cypher and Chang to retire in May

In May, Matanuska-Susitna College (MSC) will see the retirement of two distinguished long-time professors, Jack Cypher, who has served 16 years, and Professor Ping-Tung Chang, who has served 26 years. Read more about their many contributions to MSC.

'American Foreign Policy in Egypt' with Scott Hibbard, March 20

Scott Hibbard will discuss some aspects of religion in the Middle East and America's foreign policies. Hibbard is an associate professor at DePaul University, where he teaches courses on American foreign policy, Middle East politics and international relations.

ASL Bingo Day is March 22

The American Sign Language Club invites you to Bingo Day, featuring prizes, food and fun activities for all. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of ASL level. This is a no-voice, sign-only event.

Spring 2014: 'Women Judges: Are They Making A Difference?' with Chief Justice Dana Fabe

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For this year's Legacy Lecture and as part of the William H. Seward Lecture Series, Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe will talk about women, politics and law.

March 10, 2014: Deadline to apply for UAA Technology Fellows cohort

 

Alumni Spotlight: Brit Szymoniak

The Boardroom

Seeing a need for a co-working space in Anchorage, UAA alumna Brit Szymoniak and M.P.A. grad student Katherine Jernstrom came up with the idea of The Boardroom—a bright, stylish new co-working hub. After just a few months, this successful entrepreneurial duo has nearly reached The Boardroom's capacity and has plans to expand in May.

Want to get into medical school?

Pre Med Students

Getting through four years of medical school takes discipline and sheer will. Getting admitted to medical school takes just as much grit. The Alaska PreMed Summit offers strategies that can help prospective medical doctors realize their dream.

Designing a cheaper, safer roof for Third World environments

Concrete Roof

Engineering professor Scott Hamel and undergraduate civil engineering student Nathaniel Cox are working together to design a lightweight, less expensive and safer roofing system than what's currently being used in most Third World environments.

Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Shein

Melissa Shein

A high school chemistry teacher helped Melissa see she had talent in science and that a fulfilling career in medicine could be hers. She earned a biological sciences degree before succeeding in Alaska WWAMI and becoming a family medicine physician at Southcentral Foundation Anchorage Native Primary Care Center.
2014 Posts Archive