2015 Archive

Why do we disagree with so many things we don't understand?

Research-cognitive-psychology

Yasuhiru Ozuru, a professor of cognitive psychology, grew curious about the difference between "I disagree" and "I don't understand." He found that humans have a tendency to disagree with statements they don't understand. This does not bode well for maintaining an open mind, and may have implications for teaching and learning.

UAA volunteers organize homelessness forum at Loussac Library

homeless

A handful of UAA faculty and students pulled together a public forum on homelessness in the north. A group of Karluk Manor residents joined the discussion, offering insight on why they were once homeless and what helped them get off the street.

Postcards Home: Trevor carries two bills for Sen. Lesil McGuire

Trevor Gutierrez

UAA student Trevor Gutierrez is settling in nicely in his legislative internship with Sen. Lesil McGuire. In this edition of Postcards Home, Trevor tells us about his assignment to carry two pieces of legislation—one relating to the Arctic and the other juvenile justice. He admits, "I definitely underestimated how much work goes into getting legislation passed."

Think Tank: How can organizations create gender-neutral workplaces that promote pay equity and opportunity? April 2

 

Duo Montagnard, March 16

 

Blood drive at the UAA Campus Bookstore - March 26, 2015

 

'Kitchens in Crisis: Food, Enemies and Globalization,' March 19

 

'A New Concept of Chinese Music: Merging Traditional Songs with Pop Trends' demonstration, practice and workshop – March 24

 

March 25, 2015: Wine tasting at Varsity Sports Grill

 

2015 Chancellor's Awards call for nominations

 
2015 Posts Archive