144 Graduates
3 Sitka Students of Distinction
1 Honoree
2022 Commencement — University of Alaska Southeast Sitka Campus
2022 Students of Distinction
Health Information Management Graduate Student of Distinction
Medical Assisting Graduate Student of Distinction
Fisheries Technology Graduate Student of Distinction
Special Honors
![Meritorious Service Award: Dr. Elliot Bruhl](../../images/commencement2022/sitka-speakers/elliot_bruhl.jpeg)
Meritorious Service Award: Dr. Elliot Bruhl
Meritorious Service Awards are awarded for public and volunteer service to the university or a local community. The UA Board of Regents approves candidates who are nominated by local campuses. This year UAS will honor Dr. Elliot Bruhl.
Dr. Elliot Bruhl is a well-respected medical doctor who has served Sitka for many years. He is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and has been a leader in COVID-19 planning and response throughout Southeast Alaska communities.
Commencement Speakers
![Dr. Elliot Bruhl](../../images/commencement2022/sitka-speakers/elliot_bruhl.jpeg)
Dr. Elliot Bruhl
Dr. Elliot Bruhl is a well-respected medical doctor who has served Sitka for many years. He is currently Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and has been a leader in COVID-19 planning and response throughout Southeast Alaska communities. As a member of the COVID response Sitka Unified Command Team, he has provided especially noteworthy service for the community of Sitka. Bruhl and many others have selflessly dedicated themselves to lessening the impact of the pandemic on Sitka and throughout Southeast Alaska.
![Paul Kraft](../../images/commencement2022/sitka-speakers/Paul_Kraft.jpeg)
Paul Kraft
New campus director for the UAS Sitka Campus. Dr. Kraft earned his Doctorate of Education degree in Adult and Higher Education Administration from Montana State University - Bozeman. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Guidance from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology.