Alaska Pacific University
  • Academics
  • Admissions & Costs
  • Student Life & Activities
  • About APU
  • Virtual Campus Tour
  • DONATE
  • Request Info
  • Apply
  • 1 (800) 252 7528
  • myAPU
  • Directory
  • Library
  • Courses
  • Catalog
  • Blackboard
  • (907) 564-8362
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • myAPU
  • Directory
  • Library
  • Courses
  • Catalog
  • Blackboard
  • (907) 564-8362
  • DONATE
  • Request Info
  • Apply
  • 1 (800) 252 7528
Alaska Pacific University

Discover Active Learning

  • Academics
  • Admissions & Costs
  • Student Life & Activities
  • About APU
  • Virtual Campus Tour
  • DONATE
  • Request Info
  • Apply
  • 1 (800) 252 7528
  • myAPU
  • Directory
  • Library
  • Courses
  • Catalog
  • Blackboard
  • (907) 564-8362

Stirring The Pot

by Tracy Stewart

David Wilson

Photo Credit: Bill Roth Alaska Dispatch News

Alaska State Senator-Elect David Wilson (’04 & ’08) is not a man who shies away from service, or from speaking up. While at APU he earned an AA in Education and a BA in Psychology in 2004 and an MBA in Health Service Administration in 2008.  He was elected to many roles at APU including: Freshman Representative, Vice Chair and Chair of the Associated Students of Alaska Pacific University. Between and after his degrees he worked for North Star Hospital, Southcentral Foundation Behavioral Health Clinic, The Alaska Primary Care Association and Alaska Family Services; where he is currently the Director of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs.

“I think why I get involved in doing what I will do because there is a voice not being heard… that is why I ran for City Council in Wasilla.” Being a “voice of the people may not change the outcome but folks are more aware of actions and consequences. I often get in trouble for pot stirring but I tell people you can’t see what is on the bottom unless you stir it up.”  Although David was recently re-elected to the Wasilla City Council he will be resigning from his seat to move to the State Senate.

When asked about APU’s impact he noted, “I think that whole phrase “Active Learning” is what gave me the skills to go out and do something.  On the job learning – it is what I enjoyed about APU.”  Not a huge fan of traditional education (his words were “I truly, truly, truly hate school”) he acknowledged it was not about earning the degree but what you do with it; “APU teaches you what to do with the piece of paper.”

 

Primary Sidebar

Recent Stories

Photobook: Spring 2023 commencement

Alaska Pacific University’s LPN Program Receives Full Accreditation

Kellogg Campus new agricultural classroom has its first educational program!

APU competes at the Juneau Traditional Games/Native Youth Olympics (NYO)

Blue & Gold Benefit and Auction for the APU Foundation

You Are Here: Home / Stories / Stirring The Pot

Footer

Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive • Anchorage, Alaska 99508
  • Careers
  • Donate
  • Conferencing Services
  • Campus Store
  • Transcripts

© 2023 Alaska Pacific University · All Rights Reserved · Notice Regarding Web Accessibility · Privacy Policy · Website Credits