We Honor the Past at APU
Many APU buildings and facilities carry the namesake of an individual pivotal in the intellectual growth of this university.
Buildings of APU
Grace Hall
Constructed in 1984 and named in 1989 for Anchorage businessman and philanthropist Volney Grace in 1989. Formerly the home of the University’s administrative offices it is now fully occupied by federal agencies.
Gould Hall
Built in 1960, this former men’s dormitory was named for the founder of Alaska Methodist University, Rev. Gordon Gould. It is currently home to the University’s environmental, marine sciences and outdoor studies programs and the Student Wellness Center.
Grant Hall
Named in recognition of Bishop Raymond Grant, former chairman of the board of trustees of Alaska Methodist University, (1897-1967). The cornerstone was laid in July, 1959, and the building was ready for the first students of AMU in September 1960.
Mlakar President’s House
This home for the University’s presidents was built in 1983 by Frances Mlakar in memory of her husband, John Mlakar. John was a committed board of trustee member and Frances is trustee emeriti.
Moseley Sports Center
Dedicated May 10, 1986 in honor of Homer and Ruth Moseley, the in-laws of trustee Larry Carr. Larry and his wife, Wilma Carr were significant contributors to the construction of the sports center.
Mahaffey Trail System
The University’s trail system was named in 1993 for longtime Nordic ski coach Jim Mahaffey. Jim retired in 1992 and made it his personal project to groom and maintain the trails.
Atwood Building and Fountain
The Robert Atwood Building was constructed in 1965 as the student union building. Atwood was the publisher of the Anchorage Times and a former University trustee. His wife, Evangeline, was the author of a number of books on the history of Anchorage and Alaska. Following Evangeline’s death Robert had a fountain added to the building in 1988.
Waldron Carillon Bell Tower
In the 1950s Arthur Waldron and his wife Edith visited 40 states organizing a fund raising drive to begin the University. In 1972 Arthur gave the carillon to the University in memory of his wife.
Carr Gottstein Academic Center
This building, opened in January 1992, is named for Larry and Wilma Carr and Barney and Rachel Gottstein, successful Anchorage businessmen and philanthropists.
Segelhorst Hall
Philanthropists N.E. “Knobby” and Mary Segelhorst donated funds to build a 24 bed apartment style residence for APU students in 2006.
The Kellogg Campus of Alaska Pacific University
The Kellogg Campus of Alaska Pacific University: The Kellogg Campus is a 900 acre working farm in the Matanuska Valley, 40 miles north of Anchorage and in Palmer. It was given in trust in 1973 to Alaska Methodist University by its owner, V. Louise Kellogg, a Trustee of the University Board of Trustees.
Our Future: The APU CampaignMajor Donors
$10 Million+
Carr Foundation,
Larry and Wilma Carr
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Rasmuson Foundation,
Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson
Laureate
$1,000,000+
Alaska Permanent Capital Management Company
ARCO Alaska Inc.
At-Sea Processors Association
Atwood Foundation
BP
Carr Foundation
Larry and Wilma Carr
Catholic Archdiocese of Anchorage
ConocoPhillips Alaska
Barney and Rachel Gottstein
Volney Grace
V. Louise Kellogg
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
National Bank of Alaska
Northrim Bank
Leah J. Peterson
Rasmuson Foundation
Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson
N.E. “Knobby” and Mary Ellen Segelhorst
State Farm
Lowell and Tay Thomas, Jr.
Summa cum Laude
$500,000 – $999,999
American Seafoods Company
Arctic Storm Incorporated
AT&T Alaska
Elaine Atwood
CIRI
First National Bank Alaska
Glacier Fish Company
The Isenberg Family Charitable Trust
Southcentral Foundation
Starbound LLC
Totem Ocean Trailer Express
Trident Seafoods Corporation
United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education & Ministry
VECO Corporation
Wells Fargo
Magna cum Laude
$100,000 – $499,999
Alaska Communications
Alaska Ocean Seafood
Anchorage Amateur Radio Club
Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage Telephone Utility
Gary and Barbara Baugh
Helen Dittman Beirne
Floyd and Mary Bettis
Richard and Diane Block
Carl and Pam Brady
Mary Lou Briggs
Ruben Call
Joseph Cange
Omer and Carol Carey
Carlile Transportation Systems
Carr Gottstein Properties Inc.
Jacqueline Carr
Chenega Corporation
The Estate of Irene Copeland
Ray and Rita Debenham
Samuel J. Emmanuel
ExxonMobil
Flint Hills Resources
James and Joan Flood
GCI (Global Communications Inc.)
Bob and Mary Lou Gillam
Highland Light Seafoods
James Davis Foundation
Key Bank
Kreielsheimer Foundation
The Estate of Mary Jane Landstrom
Sue Linford
Mapco Alaska Petroleum Inc.
Harry and Pat McDonald
McKinley Capital Management Inc.
Robert B. McMillen
Donald and Susan Mellish
Frances B. Mlakar
New York Life Foundation
Northern Trust Company
Rose Palmquist
Ed and Cathy Rasmuson
Saltchuk
Paul and Ramona Sines
Christine L. Smith
Dorothy G. Stauter
George and Eva Steed
Ruth E. Sutton
Totem Resources Corporation
Mary Louise Weygant
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Williams Alaska Petroleum Incorporated
Donald and Melinda Wilson
Yukon Delta Fisheries
