Liberal Studies
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 More
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 More
The Gold Rush: A Founding Piece of Alaska’s History
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 More
7 Tips for Effective Writing
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 More
Native Poetry Symposium
Throughout the weekend you will have a chance to experience and learn about Native literature and poetry through discussion and readings in the Carr-Gottstein building, room 102. On Saturday March 12th the symposium will begin at 7pm and is open to the public, the event will continue into Sunday evening. Along with many other prized More
Is this a great country or what?
Whereas on September 17, 1787, delegates of the United States to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution and sent it to the states for ratification; Whereas the states, in the collective wisdom of their citizens, insisted on appending a Bill of Rights to the Constitution; Whereas the U.S. Congress in 1952 designated September 17 as More
All Aboard Expedition Alaska!
By Miriam Mezzetti Expedition Alaska, our 10 day course rafting the Yukon River, began last week! Students prepared academically by learning about the geology, botany, and marine life of the Yukon. They also prepared practically for braving the Alaska wild, through learning wilderness survival and camping skills. Much of the grade for the course is More
Join Liberal Studies to discuss the 26th Amendment on Constitution Day
Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17 in commemoration of September 17, 1784, when delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign what would become the U.S. Constitution. At APU, we encourage everyone to reflect on the importance of the Constitution. Join us at 1:00pm in the Liberal Studies Department, Grant Hall More
APU’s Spring 2014 Writer-in-Residence Announced
Anchorage author, Martha Amore, has been chosen as APU’s Spring 2014 Writer-in-Residence. Established in 2012, this honor goes annually to an Alaskan who has excelled in the field of creative writing. Martha achieved her Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction from UAA, and currently resides in Anchorage with her husband and three daughters. She has More
New Course Offering on “St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans” for Fall 2013
Considered among the most influential texts in the New Testament, St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is the topic of a University course offered Aug. 27-Sept. 19 by Jerusalem-based scholar Gregory T. Tatum, O.P. Holder of a doctorate in New Testament and Christian Origins from Duke University, Tatum is a professor since 2006 at the More
