Alaskan master wood carver uses art to heal addiction
Master wood carver Wayne Price overcame addiction through his art and now shares its healing powers at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau.
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Spike the Whale, a UAS Tradition
Did you know Spike wasn't always Spike? In 1980, the University of Alaska Juneau selected a humpback whale to be their mascot. But it wasn't until 1987 that students decided on the name "Spike"! Spike has had a few early versions over the years until their final, some say iconic, incarnation.
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UAS in the News
Mud pies and ‘Molly of Denali’ could strengthen STEM education in rural Alaska
“The children are already stewards of the environment, right? They already see themselves that way,” said Lunda, who is Lingít and teaches at the University of Alaska Southeast. “And that really is what defines us as Indigenous people.”
Lunda and Green’s research — known as the Molly Community Science Project — focuses on strengthening STEM programming in rural Alaska schools.
Read moreBest Colleges for Film in Alaska 2024
When it comes to pursuing a career in the film industry, selecting the right college is of utmost importance.
Although it may not be the most obvious choice, Alaska has a range of exceptional film schools that are perfect for budding filmmakers.
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