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Meet Dr. Sharon Guenther Lind, Research Associate Professor of Business and Indigenous Studies

APU professor Sharon Lind head shot

What’s your academic background? I received my undergrad in business from a small private school in Portland, Oregon; my master’s in business from UAA, and my Ph.D. in indigenous studies from UAF. I am a born and raised Alaskan and am Unangan (Aleut). Who inspires you? Both of my parents inspired me. They are both…

Student Profiles: Meet Corina and Neil – FAST Lab undergraduate technicians

Student handling halibut samples in lab setting

Undergraduate research technicians provide important project support to research labs while gaining valuable experience in a variety of scientific disciplines. At Alaska Pacific University, these experiences can also lead to junior practica or senior projects. Here, we introduce Corina Cabrera and Neil Walsh, two of the standout undergraduate research technicians from the FAST Lab. Both…

Postcards from Block

photos from various APU school activities.

One of the things that makes APU a unique place to study is our Block class format. These special classes begin the semester with a “block” — four weeks of focused, hands-on learning in the field — followed by 11 weeks of traditional classroom instruction. Blocks provide opportunities for students to learn in new and…

Photobook: Fall 2019 Commencement

APU graduate gives thanks at the APU Fall 2019 Commencement.

Alaska Pacific University is honored to celebrate the graduation of fall class of 2019, associates, undergrad, grad and doctorate earners. The celebration was held at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium on the campus of the University of Alaska, Anchorage on December 14, 2019.

Puppies and Helicopters: Kellogg FIELD School Students Learn From Surprise Guest Instructors

Kellogg Field School student puts a booty on a retired sled dog.

At APU’s Kellogg FIELD school, graduate student instructors strive to make every day a learning adventure for their young pupils — but even by their high standards, one day this fall stood out for students and staff alike! On the final day of their fall studies in mapping, orienteering and wayfinding, 10- and 11-year-olds in…

Meet Lincoln Garrick, Assistant Professor of Business

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What is your academic background? I earned my MBA from APU. I also have quite a few professional certifications in the advertising, marketing, and PR fields — the most notable one is Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). It is like the CPA of PR. Who inspires you? There have…

Meet Janice Littlebear, Director of CO-OP Teacher Certificate Program

Professor Janice Littlebear

What’s your academic background? Bachelor of Arts, APU, 1991; Master of Education, UAA, 1997; Doctor of Philosophy, Cross-Cultural Studies & Education, Interdisciplinary, UAF, 2018; Who inspires you? Maya Angelou What was the best concert you ever attended? ??? Where’s your favorite place in the world? Anywhere family is …..(Geographically totally love Iceland) If you could…

New Relationships in Kuskokwim Bay

M/V Constellation crew deploying water temperature sensors south of Nunivak Island.

In Spring 2019, FAST Lab began designing and implementing a project in the nearshore waters around Kuskokwim Bay, Etolin Strait and Nunivak Island that aims to strengthen a collaboration between a large commercial fishing fleet and Alaskan Native communities, whereby co-produced environmental data will benefit both groups. This project leverages an existing working group composed…

Lecture Spotlight: Big Data with Dr. Dale Lehman

Portrait of Dale Lehman

Are the robots coming for our jobs? Not yet… but artificial intelligence is already revolutionizing the way we work and live. That was the takeaway for students, faculty and community members who gathered at Alaska Pacific University (APU) last month for a lecture by Dr. Dale Lehman, presented by APU’s institutes of Business and Public…

Meet Sheila King, Controller

Thumbnail portrait of APU’s new Controller, Sheila King

What’s your academic background? Bachelors of Science in Accounting from University of Texas at Dallas CPA in Alaska Who inspires you? Ernestine Shepherd What was the best concert you ever attended? ZZ Top Where’s your favorite place in the world? Alaska If you could be any animal, which would you be? My dog What’s the…

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