Liberal Studies
APU Professor Recalls Oil Spill Impact
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…
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…
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…
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…
First Alaskan’s Institute Racial Equity Summit Recap
By Aaron Tooyak On February 1st and 2nd I had the privilege of attending the Racial Equity Summit hosted by First Alaskans Institute (FAI) at the Egan Center. The main room held a wealth of wisdom and knowledge from dedicated leaders of all walks of life and professions in the racial equity movement. The event…
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…
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…
American Bar Association (ABA) Gives Approval for a Satellite Campus of Seattle University School of Law at Alaska Pacific University
The American Bar Association (ABA) has given final approval for a satellite campus of Seattle University School of Law in Anchorage. The satellite campus will be housed at Alaska Pacific University. For the first time ever, law students will be able to take their entire third year of law classes in Alaska, taught by Alaskans,…
Robert Pond Returns To Alaska Pacific University To Direct ‘Night Mother
What would you do if someone you loved calmly told you that they were going to end their life in the next few hours? This is the central question that propels Marsha Norman’s ‘Night Mother, and on November 7th through 16th, Anchorage Community Theatre (ACT) and RKP Productions will present the 1983 Pulitzer Prize winning…
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…
