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Liberal Studies

Writer-in-Residence Helps Students Achieve Myriad Goals

June 21, 2018

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Brooke Hartman hadn’t planned to be a writer — she actually received her Master’s degree in Business Administration from Alaska Pacific University. “Writing gets under your skin and you find yourself needing to write, almost like feeding an addiction,” Hartman said. Hartman just finished serving as APU’s sixth Writer-in-Residence, a position she said, fell almost…

Filed Under: Active Learning, Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies Department

May-Term Mask Making Class Teaches Art and Tradition

June 7, 2018

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Alaska Native elders and renowned artists Joe and Martha Senungetuk taught Alaska Pacific University students about the tradition, folklore, and craftsmanship associated with Alaska Native masks during a May-term art class. The Senungetuk’s were named APU’s inaugural Artists-in-Residence for the heARTS Healing Center and Studio last October. In that role, they’ve held various workshops for…

Filed Under: Active Learning, Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies Department

Honors Assembly Shines Light on Exemplary Students, Staff, Faculty

April 27, 2018

Dr. Onders received a standing ovation from the community after receiving his award.

With the school year winding down, Alaska Pacific University took time last week to recognize it’s exemplary students, staff, and faculty members during the Annual Honors Assembly. Here are the highlights from the April 20th event. Faculty Merit Awards: It is one of the longstanding traditions at APU, that faculty would recommend one another for…

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2018 Retiring Professors Offer Departing Words of Wisdom

April 13, 2018

Beth Sullivan

Carole Lund, Professor of Business Administration How long have you been at APU? What courses did you teach in that time? What other roles did you fill? I began at APU as an adjunct teaching Qualitative Research Methods in 2005 and began teaching part time in the spring of 2006 and full time the fall…

Filed Under: Active Learning, Business Administration and Management, Business Administration Department, Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies Department, World Class

New Elder Artists in Residence Program to Teach Art and Culture

November 2, 2017

Elder poses next to art

Alaska Native elders and renowned artists, Joe and Martha Senungetuk, have been named the inaugural Elder Artists-in-Residence for the heARTS Healing Center and Studio at Alaska Pacific University. From November until June, the couple will use the art room in Atwood Center as their studio and mentoring space for any student, staff, or faculty member…

Filed Under: Active Learning, APU Spotlight, Featured Item, Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies Department

APU Ensemble

April 20, 2016

Students performing at the APU Spring Ensemble.

Last week, several APU students showcased their musical talents in the annual APU Spring Ensemble performance. The ensemble is the culmination of a class taught by Assistant Professor of Music, Eric Redding. It was evident, from their colorful costumes to their enthusiasm for the songs, that the student musicians were having fun, and so was…

Filed Under: Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies Department

Focus ’16 Photography Exhibit

April 8, 2016

One of Tim Remick photographic portraits.

You have until April 18th to visit the photographic works of students taking this semesters Intro to Digital Photography course. This year’s photography exhibit, Focus ’16, is hanging in Grant Hall’s Conoco Phillips Gallery and will remain showcased there until Monday, April 18th. Course instructor Tim Remick, has taught photography as an adjunct professor at…

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APU Professor Recalls Oil Spill Impact

April 5, 2016

mei mei

by Miriam Mezzetti  On March 24th, 1989, over 2 decades ago, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker famously struck a reef and spilled millions of gallons of crude oil into the pristine waters of Prince William Sound. The event made a lasting impression, not only upon the environment, but also upon the humans it impacted. Many…

Filed Under: Liberal Studies, Sustainability Studies

The Gold Rush: A Founding Piece of Alaska’s History

March 30, 2016

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Earlier this month the Anchorage Daily News covered a story that brought us back to a founding piece of Alaska’s history–the Gold Rush! A gold rush era ship which sank off of the Southeast Coast of Alaska, was uncovered and with it remained an impressive amount of gold and artifacts. This enchanting local discovery might…

Filed Under: Environmental Science, Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies Department

7 Tips for Effective Writing

March 15, 2016

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by Miriam Mezzetti Writing a paper can be challenging, but there are some good habits that can help you to write more efficiently and effectively! Start Writing Early. While the pressure of an approaching deadline can be inspiring, it is also very stressful and not conducive to quality writing or good sleeping habits. Give yourself…

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