STRICTLY STRICKLAND Aug 3, 2008
Last month he held auditions at Alaska Pacific University and the Palmer Moose Lodge, getting less than a warm response. I think I sat there for three hours until someone showed up at the Moose Lodge, Strickland said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Biologist describes orca attack on gray whale Jul 26, 2008
" He won $35,000 to buy the tools to invent the sled. Sept. 1 is the application deadline, and you can read more about the competition on the . *** New 100-page handbook will counter stereotyping of Native people. reports on a new project spearheaded by academicians from UAA and Alaska Pacific University with help from Native leaders. A catalyst for the handbook is a sense that students and professors at the university are misinformed about Alaska's indigenous people, leading to stereotyping. "I... (Anchorage Daily News)
Believe it or not, Alaska's one of nation's least religious states Jul 14, 2008
Greg Kimura, head of the Alaska Humanities Forum and professor of religion and ethics at Alaska Pacific University, said the survey results might be surprising to some, especially in Anchorage, where it sometimes seems you can't go a block without running into a church. Alaska may be conservative, but it doesn't come from religion. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cedar Bourgois wins fifth women's title Jul 5, 2008
"This year was different because I knew about Holly," Bourgeois said of Holly Brooks, an Alaska Pacific University nordic ski coach who won the uphill-only Bird Ridge and Government Peak races earlier this season. "That was exciting for me.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Educators launch balloon research program Jun 10, 2008
The space grant program is a NASA-funded consortium of the three main University of Alaska campuses, Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage's Imaginarium science museum, and Kenai's Challenger Learning Center. The balloon research program is a joint project of the space grant program and the Fairbanks-based Arctic Amateur Radio Club, which provides key logistics support to track flights and payloads recovery. (Juneau Empire)
Letters to the Editor (5/24/08) May 25, 2008
I would like to take this opportunity to applaud Alaska Pacific University for leading our community in the fight against global warming ... Thank you, Alaska Pacific University. (Anchorage Daily News)
Trailblazing Alaska artist Combs dead at 88 May 24, 2008
A show of his art, both past and recent, took place at Alaska Pacific University in August 2007. It was his last show in Anchorage. (Anchorage Daily News)
New blood bests field in eight-mile race May 22, 2008
Brooks, 26, a coach at the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center, is best known for her skiing -- she won the prestigious 50-kilometer freestyle crown in the Tour of Anchorage in March. But she also generated a couple of strong results in mountain races last summer. (Anchorage Daily News)
Nature's bounty May 12, 2008
(Weaver once measured a tree with 3 percent sugar while tapping at Alaska Pacific University. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Sea kayakers have lots of options for dipping into sport May 5, 2008
Next week that Seward session, which morphed into the annual Alaska Sea Kayaking Symposium at Alaska Pacific University, will mark its 20th anniversary, and less than a quarter of that number will be enrolled. A pastime losing favor. (Anchorage Daily News)
Solo paddler May 4, 2008
As one of Alaska's most accomplished coastal kayakers, Eagan returns to the state this week to take part in the annual Alaska Sea Kayaking Symposium at Alaska Pacific University, which brings together paddling enthusiasts from around the state. Eagan is the keynote speaker, and he will talk about his 10-year solo quest to paddle the waters from Sitka to Kodiak, retracing the steps of early kayak -- or baidarka -- travelers at the end of the 17th century. (Anchorage Daily News)
Another blood clot sends ski champ back to hospital Apr 17, 2008
This time shes hoping for a faster recovery, said Randall, whos due to get married in May to Alaska Pacific University teammate Jeff Ellis. On Monday she was relieved to hear her hematologist say that she may need to remain on blood-thinning Coumadin medication for only six months. (Anchorage Daily News)
APU Map Store moving to different building Apr 6, 2008
The Map Store @ USGS is moving to a new location on the Alaska Pacific University campus and will be closed April 2-18 for the move, said Jane Darden, branch manager. The store has been located in Grace Hall. (Anchorage Daily News)
Together (3/31/08) Apr 1, 2008
She received a bachelor's degree in outdoor studies from Alaska Pacific University in 2003 and teaching certification in 2005 during her graduate studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Jennifer is a teacher for the Anchorage School District. (Anchorage Daily News)
Candidate profile: Pat Flynn Mar 27, 2008
Flynn has a masters degree in business administration from Alaska Pacific University. He is assistant vice president for markets, sales and services at the Alaska Railroad Corp. He is also part owner of Snow City Caf. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rival Assembly candidates agree Knik bridge not yet needed Mar 26, 2008
After working for Berkowitz, Flynn became spokesman for the Alaska Railroad and received a master's degree in business administration from Alaska Pacific University ... Education: West High School; bachelor's from Claremont McKenna College; master's in business from Alaska Pacific University. (Anchorage Daily News)
APU honored for fitness program Mar 23, 2008
Alaska Pacific University has received a Best Practices honor from the American Psychological Association. APU was recognized for its "Fridays Out and About" program, which allows time on Friday afternoons for employees and staff to set aside their work and leave the office to get active. (Anchorage Daily News)
NEW DAWN FOR MUSEUM Mar 23, 2008
Armstrup, a graduate student at Alaska Pacific University working on her master s degree in outdoor and environmental education, moved to Alaska from North Dakota in 2006. As part of her senior thesis project, she approached the Musk Ox Farm about renovating its dilapidated museum, especially its aged displays and signage. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Outdoors hot line Mar 16, 2008
WHERE: Alaska Pacific University. DETAILS: 20th gathering of sea kayakers, aimed at beginner and intermediate paddlers, includes 25 hours of instruction as well as pool and lake sessions. (Anchorage Daily News)
In brief: Matters of Faith Mar 16, 2008
EASTER SUNRISE: Alaska Pacific University, Atwood Center, 4101 University Drive, will have an Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. All are welcome. CHURCHES HONORED: Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St., will focus on the Seward Peninsula Lutheran Ministries of Nome, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales and Shishmaref at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. March 30 with music, hymns, prayers and speakers. (Anchorage Daily News)
Drained lake tells a tale of warming Mar 10, 2008
Villa later told Mike Loso, a Kennicott resident part of the year and now a professor at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage. Loso flew to the lake the next summer with Bob Anderson and Dan Doak, scientists who also live in McCarthy for part of the year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dogged determination Mar 10, 2008
It was 1977, and the Grant Hall theater at Alaska Pacific University had a new revolving stage, ideal for a production of "Carousel." What no one anticipated was that as each actor hopped off the carousel, the set piece got lighter, which caused the carousel to spin faster. And faster. (Anchorage Daily News)
Local farmers are foundation of Alaska's food system Mar 6, 2008
Kim Sollien studied sustainable development at Alaska Pacific University. She is passionate about working toward food security and rejuvenating the Alaska food system. (Anchorage Daily News)
Southam on top at home Mar 4, 2008
The Tour of Anchorage hadn't been quite as kind to the Dimond High and Alaska Pacific University graduate. For whatever reason, Southam could never put it all together for Anchorage's showcase nordic skiing event, and one unlucky thing or another kept him from success on his hometown's biggest stage. (Anchorage Daily News)
ACLU sues over church property tax exemption(6/13/06) Mar 1, 2008
Sinz said teacher housing at nonreligious schools do not have a similar tax exemption, although the formerly church-affiliated Alaska Pacific University was mistakenly granted an property tax exemption for several years after it became a secular institution. The provision was first brought forward in the Legislature by Senate President Ben Stevens, R-Anchorage. (Anchorage Daily News)
ACLU wants religious tax break thrown out Mar 1, 2008
The state gave the judge affidavits saying the private, formerly Methodist and now secular Alaska Pacific University also gets a city tax exemption for its teacher housing ... A major question in court Thursday was whether the exemption for Alaska Pacific University teacher housing undercuts the ACLU argument that it's a benefit only to religious groups. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kincaid classic Feb 22, 2008
Johnston, who skis with the Alaska Pacific University ski team as part of an early-admissions program, said he was pleased with his showing, an improvement of four spots over last year. I didn t have much kick through most of the race, but it worked out in the end, Johnston said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Ignorance a calculated tool for bigots Feb 20, 2008
Anchorage writer Rosanne Pagano teaches at Alaska Pacific University, sponsor of Reza Aslan's talk Wednesday. Views here are her own. (Anchorage Daily News)
Randall, Valaas edged from World Cup finals Feb 19, 2008
Alaska Pacific University teammates Kikkan Randall and Laura Valaas narrowly missed out on advancing to the finals of the World Cup team sprint in Liberec, Czech Republic, on Sunday. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
A Little Su slog Feb 18, 2008
Bearle, a masters skier with the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center, said he and wife Janice Koval checked out the trail and saw that it was soft and punchy. Near-blizzard conditions at the start also swayed him to ditch his bike for skis. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Unknown' more intriguing than 'Discoveries' at APU Feb 18, 2008
Two divergent Alaska artists are showing current work at Alaska Pacific University this month: potter James J. Brashear in Grant Hall and printmaker Denis Keogh in the Carr-Gottstein building ... RECENT DISCOVERIES, a show of pottery by James J. Brashear, continues through February in Alaska Pacific University's Grant Hall. (Anchorage Daily News)
Head Toward the Light Feb 16, 2008
As a not so much established artist, Girard has found an audience with group and solo shows, hanging exhibit pieces at Alaska Pacific University, Decker Morris Gallery, Stephan Fine Arts Gallery and the Artique Gallery in Anchorage. For the past 13 years he has resided in Palmer with his wife and two boys, where he tends to paint the familiar and dramatic landscapes that surround his quaint home. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
This trek has no limits Feb 13, 2008
Higman describes their thin-ice crossing of the Copper River Delta as "sketchy,'' and McKittrick says a detour from Valdez into the Interior to follow the Matanuska River back to saltwater forced them, at one point, to their hands and knees to crawl across glare ice. But they are now more than halfway through a grand adventure by foot and paddle that isn't supposed to end before they reach Unimak Island at the start of the Aleutian Islands sometime this summer. Epic doesn't begin to describe... (Anchorage Daily News)
Dressed to thrill Feb 5, 2008
Holly Brooks, a ski coach for Alaska Pacific University, spent the day being chased by others. In the classical race, she was the lead dog on a 16-member sled dog team. (Anchorage Daily News)
Going with the flow Jan 28, 2008
Alaska Pacific University Outdoors program offers ice-climbing classes and gear rentals. Rentals are available to the public, as well as students and staff. (Anchorage Daily News)
Randall places eighth in sprint Jan 28, 2008
Laura Valaas and Kate Arduser, teammates of Randall's at Alaska Pacific University, failed to get out of the qualifying round. Valaas was 44th, Arduser 55th. (Anchorage Daily News)
Randall fails to get past qualifying round Jan 25, 2008
Her Alaska Pacific University teammates Laura Valaas and Kate Arduser finished 41st and 51st. In the men's race, Anchorage's Lars Flora was 53rd in qualifying and did not advance. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaskan shows eclectic works Jan 14, 2008
Alaska Methodist University is now Alaska Pacific University, where Conaway's current Grant Hall exhibition showcases the vision of this talented artist through his manipulated photographs and drawings ... WORKS BY GERALD CONAWAY will remain on display through the month in Alaska Pacific University's Grant Hall. (Anchorage Daily News)
Multiethnic but single-minded Jan 13, 2008
Young Professional Jose Rodriguez, 24, just graduated from Alaska Pacific University with a degree in business management. He's Dominican, and moved to Anchorage from New Jersey. (Anchorage Daily News)
Flora second in team sprint; Randall, Valaas third Jan 7, 2008
In the women's team sprint, Alaska Pacific University teammates Kikkan Randall and Laura Valaas posted the fastest time in the semifinals, but finished a distant third in the final. LindseyDehlin and Lindsay Williams won with a time of 21:24. (Anchorage Daily News)
Randall claims another national championship Jan 6, 2008
"The tip of her ski got caught in the powder," Alaska Pacific University ski coach Holly Brooks said in a cell phone interview from Houghton, Mich ... Randall's Alaska Pacific University teammate Laura Valaas also had a good day in the sprint, finishing second in qualifying and the A final, 2. (Anchorage Daily News)
Plenty to cheer about in '07 sports Dec 31, 2007
Tazlina Mannix wins Europa Cup ski race, two titles at U.S. Cross-Country Ski Championships -- Talkeetna's Mannix, who trains with the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center, had her best season by far, winning a 15-kilometer Europa Cup skate race in Slovenia in February, followed two months later by national titles in the 30-K marathon and the pursuit. A U.S. Ski Team member, Mannix has her sights set on the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. (Anchorage Daily News)
Korthauer takes second Besh Cup Dec 25, 2007
UAF's Marius Korthauer beat out 2006 Olympian James Southam of the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Club by 6. 5 seconds to capture the men's 15-kilometer race in Besh Cup No. 2 at Kincaid Park on Sunday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Technical talent nicely displayed in two APU exhibits Dec 24, 2007
Her show of 19 pastel pieces, "Animal, Mineral and Vegetation," shares space with work by Connie Tarbox at Alaska Pacific University this month ... WORKS BY MELISSA HESSELBACH AND CONNIE TARBOX are on display in the Carr-Gottstein Gallery at Alaska Pacific University through Dec. 30. (Anchorage Daily News)
Randall's win could make her a household name Dec 20, 2007
Randall's victory last weekend capped a long road from when she chose cross country over running as her main sport, then joined a local club -- Alaska Pacific University Nordic -- which started her on a training regimen that could produce a champion. Increased and improved coaching from clubs like APU Nordic along with more resources from U.S. Skiing have produced this renaissance in cross country skiing in America. (Anchorage Daily News)
Commitment pays off big for Kikkan Randall Dec 18, 2007
Randall, who skis for Alaska Pacific University and the U.S. Ski Team, became the first U.S. woman and second American to win a World Cup cross country race Dec. 16, 2007, when she defeated world sprint champion Astrid Jacobsen of Norway. SLIDE SHOW. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ring your bells Dec 14, 2007
"That Christmasy Feeling" runs at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Grant Hall at Alaska Pacific University ... Look no further than Katherine Coons' "Bali Notebook" show at Alaska Pacific University's Grant Hall. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spine-crunching ski crash wasn't in her game plan Nov 19, 2007
They come to offer condolences to the Alaska Pacific University psychology instructor or gently tease her about the accident, which was, she said, sort of boneheaded. "I learned a huge lesson," Nora said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Aztec history Nov 16, 2007
A slab of wood between two rocks, a stone split in two, still another on a metal stand: These formal, often abstract constructs delve into the transformative power of nature in a show of drawings and sculptures by Darleen Masiak in Grant Hall at Alaska Pacific University. Masiak explores juxtapositions, relationships and "energy contained and released" in "Metamorphosis" by carving, welding, polishing, cutting, drawing and composing organic shapes and forms. (Anchorage Daily News)
Warmth has skiers hungry for snow Nov 5, 2007
A lone skier, dressed in Alaska Pacific University ski gear, descended the slope. The wide grin on his face could be seen from a distance, and as he slowed to a stop near the end, he wished us happy trails. (Anchorage Daily News)
Grooming guys Nov 5, 2007
All this month, on chilly mornings, members of the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center have made the trek from Anchorage to ski on fresh-groomed trail set the night before. UAA ski team members as well as high school skiers from around Southcentral have been training there too. (Anchorage Daily News)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Alaska Pacific University. Alcorn State University. (USA Today)
Park Service veteran leaves sun, swamps Oct 29, 2007
I came back in 1973 and attended Alaska Methodist University (now Alaska Pacific University) for a semester, learned to cross-country ski, kayaked the Kenai Peninsula, drove the Alcan back to the Lower 48. I returned in the summer of 1974 and taught tennis at AMU, earning money to fund grad work the following year. (Anchorage Daily News)
In brief: Family Dates Oct 26, 2007
Alaska Pacific University Gear Swap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, in the Atwood Building. Free. (Anchorage Daily News)
Musical treats Oct 26, 2007
"Jekyll and Hyde" opens tonight and continues with multiple public performances at Grant Hall at Alaska Pacific University through Halloween: 7 p.m. today; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; and 7 and 10 p.m. on Halloween. Tickets are $7 for general admission, $5 for students/ seniors/military (677-7529, , ). (Anchorage Daily News)
Needleworkers share Bioneer spirit Oct 24, 2007
I witnessed this wonderful, warm spirit of caring during the Bioneers conference at Alaska Pacific University last weekend. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Change at the museum helm: Farewell Oct 22, 2007
" Wolf soaked up art and anthropology at Alaska Methodist University (now Alaska Pacific University), where professor Saradell Ard triggered Wolf's lifelong love affair with Alaska Native art. Wolf also expanded her volunteer role at the museum. In 1973 she helped coordinate the museum's first major temporary exhibit, "The Far North," from the Smithsonian Institution. Ard recommended Wolf for a Rockefeller fellowship in museum education and community programs in San Francisco, followed by an... (Anchorage Daily News)
Scholars dig into Muslim culture Oct 8, 2007
A new Alaska Pacific University project is giving Alaskans an opportunity to study and discuss Muslim culture ... Here's how you can participate in "Engaging Muslims: Religion, Cultures, Politics" at Alaska Pacific University. (Anchorage Daily News)
Keep 'em open Oct 5, 2007
Both Alaska Pacific University and UAA have pools with public hours. His memo said a city our size can't sustain one pool per 18,000 people. (Anchorage Daily News)
Letters to the Editor Oct 1, 2007
The Alaska Pacific University and University of Alaska Anchorage pools are geared mainly to serve the needs of the academic community. H2Oasis is a water park, not a conventional pool. (Anchorage Daily News)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Fly by Night Potters, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20, Alaska Pacific University, Carr Gottstein Building. Shop for handmade pottery and sculpture by Toni Maury, Barbara Holman, Paul Dungan and Peter Brondz. (Anchorage Daily News)
Native leader Alex of Eklutna dies Sep 16, 2007
He was also a member of the State of Alaska Commission on Federal Land Areas; president of Alaska Native Land Managers Association for 11 years; cultural adviser for the Alaska Native Harbor Seal Commission; board member of Alaska Pacific University for 27 years; project coordinator for the Cook Inlet Marine Mammal Commission; member of the State of Alaska Commission on Federal Land Areas; commissioner of Cook Inlet Housing Authority and Cook Inlet Housing Development Authority; board member of... (Anchorage Daily News)
'Into the Wild' premieres in Fairbanks Sep 5, 2007
Roman Dial, a professor at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, took Krakauer on a mountain bike trip to the bus site in 1993 to help the writer research the book. The movie crew used Dials pictures to re-create the bus for the movie. (Anchorage Daily News)
Inside Alaska business Aug 30, 2007
Alaska Pacific University appears on 'Best College' list Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage is ranked No. 54 among master's level universities in the West in the 2008 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News Report, APU said. This is the fourth year Alaska Pacific has been ranked, the university said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Close the loop Aug 26, 2007
The major property owners are the city, Providence Hospital, the University of Alaska Anchorage and Alaska Pacific University. The two universities did not want to lock into routes that might get in the way of future buildings on their campuses, said Gillette. (Anchorage Daily News)
