Liberal Studies
APU launches innovative course on Indigenous stewardship of public lands
Through a unique partnership, Alaska Pacific University (APU) along with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Northern Latitudes Partnership (NLP), and Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) have launched an innovative course in APU’s professional development series that blends modern and ancient methodologies to increase collaboration in land management. The 11-week course, titled “Indigenous Land Stewardship: Creating…
Alaska Pacific University announces three new academic programs
Alaska Pacific University (APU) will offer three new academic programs, ranging from an undergraduate certificate to a graduate degree. The programs were approved by the APU Board of Trustees in December and received accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education in April. The new program offerings…
Writer-in-Residence Helps Students Achieve Myriad Goals
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…
May-Term Mask Making Class Teaches Art and Tradition
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…
Honors Assembly Shines Light on Exemplary Students, Staff, Faculty
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…
2018 Retiring Professors Offer Departing Words of Wisdom
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…
Block Course Teaches Climate Change Through the Lens of Hollywood
The January Block often has unique courses. One course saw students cruising down Mount Alyeska on skis or snowboards. Other courses had students either building kayaks in Anchorage or rowing kayaks in the Bahamas. Past courses have take students to far-flung destinations. And one course this year had students asking, “What does Dwayne ‘The Rock’…
New Elder Artists in Residence Program to Teach Art and Culture
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…
APU 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…
Focus ’16 Photography Exhibit
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…
