JUNE
Monday June 2 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Desiree Simeon and Karen Mitchell present "Traditional Food Guide for Alaska Native Cancer Survivors"
Traditional Food Guide was created for Alaska Native cancer survivors and provides protein analysis for wild Alaska Native diets as well as the vitamin content of numerous subsistence plants. With cancer being the leading cause of death among Alaska Natives in Alaska, as it is for all Alaskans, used correctly, the guide can be a life saving treasure. The publication also offers updated health information, advice, and cooking recipes. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event and meet Karen Mitchell, program administrator for the Office of Native Health Research at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Desiree Simeon who will teach Survey of Alaska Native Nutrition, DN 155 sect 801 at UAA in the Fall.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Robert J. Serling presents Character & Characters: The Spirit of Alaska Airlines
Robert J. Serling presents his new book. Character & Characters The Spirit of Alaska Airlines According to Bonnie J. Dunbar, Ph.D., NAE President and CEO, The Museum of Flight, and former NASA astronaut: "Character & Characters captures aviation history in Alaska for those who love the flying machines, and, more importantly, it captures the spirit of Alaska airlines for those who admire the people. History is made by individuals who are inspired to change their world. This they did--with courage, vision, dogged commitment, and compassion". Everyone is invited to attend this event and congratulate Robert J. Serling on the publication of Character & Characters. This event is sponsored by UAA Logistics Dept and UAA Campus Bookstore.
Note, the UAA Campus Bookstore will have special hours today.
MAY
Friday, May 2 from 1:00- 3:00pm
Professors Jerry McBeath and Matthew Berman present The Political Economy of Oil in Alaska: Multinationals vs. the State
Jerry McBeath and Matthew Berman discuss their new book, The Political Economy of Oil in Alaska: Multinationals vs. the State. Their conclusions focusing on Alaska and other oil-producing regions of the world, Alaska's dependant relationship with the oil industry, and the relevance of Alaska's situation for other oil producing regions will be highlighted.
Dr. Jerry McBeath is professor of Political Science at University of Alaska Fairbanks. His areas of research include Alaska state and local government, the Alaska Constitution, Alaska Native politics and environmental politics.
Dr. Matthew Berman is professor of Economics at Institute of Social & Economic Research/UAA. His primary areas of study are economic organization and socio-ecological systems.
Thursday May 22, 4:30PM-6:00PM
The Climate of Alaska
An updated climatologic illustrating the diverse range of this vast state.
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Wednesday May 28, 12:00PM-1:00PM
Sarah, How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down
Kaylene Johnson discusses her new book and the unexpected life of Alaskan Governor, Sarah Palin.
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APRIL
Wednesday April 2, 5:00PM-8:00PM
Tom Sexton: Poets and Their Time and Place
UAA Professor Emeritus of English and former Alaska Pet Laureate, Tom Sexton, will discuss the poet's role in society from Tu Fu to Cavafy and beyond.
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Tuesday April 15, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Andrew Yarrow Presents, Forgive Us Our Debt: America's Public Debt Crisis and How It Affects All Americans
Andrew Yarrow brings the sometimes eye-glazing discussion of national debt down to earth.
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Wednesday April 23, 4:00PM-6:00PM
Ambiguity in Shakespeare and Cervantes
Cervantes and Shakespeare: the Parallel Lives of Two Great Masters, with UAA professors Robert Crosman (English Dept) and Ted Kassier (Languages Dept)
