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Outdoor Studies Expedition: Sea Kayaking in Glacier Bay
May 16, 2022
The group saw multiple large terrestrial animals like brown and black bears, moose, mountain goats, and wolves, as well as a variety of birds.
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UAS Honors Beth Kerttula with Honorary Doctorate of Laws at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
April 20, 2022
Kerttula will receive her award at the UAS Juneau Commencement Ceremony on May 1
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UAS Honors Dr. Elliot Bruhl of Sitka with Meritorious Service Award
April 11, 2022
Meritorious Service Awards are awarded for public and volunteer service to the university or a local community.
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UAS Honors David Kiffer with Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
April 8, 2022
Honorary degrees are bestowed on individuals who exemplify a significant and lasting contribution to the university, to the State of Alaska, or to the individual’s discipline or profession.
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Dannielle Carlson hired as UAS Alaska Native Student Success Specialist
March 21, 2022
Ms. Carlson brings exceptional experience to this role. “My personal background as a first generation, rural, Alaska Native university student at UAS has greatly contributed to my six years of success in my previous position as the Rural Admissions Counselor.
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University of Alaska Southeast names Dr. Maren Haavig as Provost
March 21, 2022
Following a nationwide search, Dr. Maren Haavig has been appointed Provost and Dean of Research and Sponsored Programs for the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS).
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