Randy Dowd: APU Alumnus, Outdoor Education Champion
In Randy Dowd’s outdoor education classes everything is a metaphor. When he teaches about navigating through the woods, mountains, rivers and other obstacles, he discusses how that transfers to navigating through life’s obstacles. When the students practice rock climbing, they compare the personal challenges they encounter on the rock wall with the difficult decisions they…
10 Things I Learned While Working on the 2nd Annual Leah J. Peterson Speaker Series
By Karissa Du Pree As students, we know the lack of stability that accompanies the pursuit of higher education – the long nights, the unexpected family problems, keeping up with courses, or the simple things like finding $3 for a cup of coffee! As a result of repetitive motions to stay afloat, coping mechanisms begin…
MAP Student Meda DeWitt Focuses on Traditional Healing
As part of her project demonstrating mastery for her Master of Arts Program (MAP), Meda DeWitt is developing a potential Traditional Healing Program, comprised of university-level curriculum to identify, certify, and support traditional healers. As part of this project, Meda is considering all aspects of educational offerings, including how admissions would have to be prioritized…
Fulbright Scholar Meadhbh Moriarty to work with APU’s FAST Lab
This year, APU’s Fisheries, Aquatic Science, and Technology (FAST) Lab will be hosting a Fulbright scholar, Ph.D. student Meadhbh (pronounced “Maeve”) Moriarty. Meadhbh grew up in Co. Louth, Ireland, and holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Marine Science from the National University in Ireland, Galway, and a M.Sc. in Biodiversity and Conservation from Trinity College Dublin….
Winter 2017 Grads: Rebecca Ervin
Name: Rebecca Ervin Programs completed at APU: Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology Project Title: Weight Loss Surgery and Quality of Life Improvement Hometown: Northway, Alaska Best Classes at APU: Alaska’s History and Mindfulness: Exploring Mind-Body Psych What is your favorite APU memory? My favorite APU memory was when I first started attending APU in…
Winter 2017 Grads: Megan Talley
Programs completed at APU: Master of Arts Program Project Title: Examining the Collaborative Process of Performing Arts as Resistance and Transformation Regarding the Industrial Food System Hometown: Stillwater, Oklahoma Best Classes at APU: Since MAP is an independent study program, I did not take classes in a traditional sense. I worked with a series of…
Five Things We Learned From the Fall 2017 Senior Presentations
Each year, seniors give a presentation on their thesis the week before graduation. As always, this year’s senior projects were varied. Topics included everything from “Alaska Zoo Polar Bears, Lost in Pace” and “Mesoamerican Geography and Student Engagement” to “History of medical Care in Seldovia Alaska” and “Suicide Awareness Training.” Here are just five of…
Winter 2017 Grads: Mallory Wetherington
Name: Mallory Wetherington Programs completed at APU: Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology Project Title: Nurse Related Stressors and Solutions in Alaska. Hometown: Centennial, Colorado Best Classes at APU and why: Adventure Therapy because it encompasses a variety of treatment activities and experiences. What is your favorite APU memory? In April of 2013, as the advisor to…
Winter 2017 Grads: Emerald Hagy
Name: Emerald Hagy Programs completed at APU: Environmental Science Project Title: Consistency of Agency Decisions on Categorical Exclusions of Similar Scope Hometown: Martinez, GA Best Classes at APU: Expedition Alaska and Environmental Policy and Assessment What is your favorite APU memory? During the Physical Geology course with Mike Loso we took a trip to Matanuska Glacier….
Winter 2017 Grads: Deanndra Pimentel
Name: Deanndra Pimentel Program Completed at APU: Doctorate of Counseling Psychology Dissertation Title: The Potential Connection Between Empathy and Technology Use In Children Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Best Classes at APU: Looking back, my favorite class was actually my least favorite at the time. I was so incredibly challenged by my Techniques of Data…