News and Press Releases 2014

Vickie Williams Appointed Dean of School of Management

“Dean Williams brings to this leadership position a wealth of experience and exceptional dedication to student success,” said UAS Provost Rick Caulfield.

Rethinking Racism in Juneau: Reflection and Discussion

The final Evening at Egan of the 2014 lecture season marked a turning point in the Juneau community’s on-going dialogue on racism.

UAS to host "Empty Chair" Performance and Film: October 17-18 at the Egan Lecture Hall

For the Friday Evening at Egan presentation, Seattle-based arts group Living Voices presents “Within the Silence”, the story of Juneau teenager John Tanaka’s internment experience. Saturday night is a special screening of "The Empty Chair" produced by Juneau filmmaker Greg Chaney.

Steinbeck and Ricketts scholar Dr. Katherine Rodger to visit Juneau October 7-10

Rodger will visit UAS classes, participate in a community reception and present the lecture, “Discovering Science and Finding the Story: Steinbeck and Ricketts explore the Sea of Cortez and Alaska's Outer Shores” on Friday night as part of the Evening at Egan series.

New Leadership in UAS Programs

Dr. Karen Schmitt will be the new Dean of Arts & Sciences beginning in August; Vickie Williams will become the new Interim Dean of the School of Management; and Pete Traxler will expand his role as Associate Dean for Juneau Programs within the School of Career Education.

UAS Celebrates Commencement This Weekend

UAS is honoring graduates from Summer and Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 and expects another record breaking year. Six hundred and eighty-five UAS students have already graduated or applied to receive 787 occupational endorsements, certificates, degrees, or licensures. In 2013, UAS conferred 625 awards to 557 students.

UAS Spring Honors Symposium on "Pacific Peoples – Translocal Identities and Cultural Connections"March 5-12

with presentations by New York based Ma-Yi Theater Artistic Director and playwright Ralph Peña, University of Washington Anthropology Professor and author Miriam Khan and Rutgers University Honors college dean and author Matt Masuda

Fall 2014 Student Housing Application Period Opens Monday, February 3rd

Construction of the new freshman residence hall is well underway on the Auke Lake campus and slated to open in time for the fall 2014 semester at the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus.

The UAS Honors Program Presents: Translocal Muslim Identities around the World - YES Students in Alaska

As part of the 2013-14 Honors Seminar, "Pacific Peoples: Translocal Identities and Cultural Connections," three students from the YES Program from Juneau and Haines high schools will be delivering presentations.