University of Alaska Southeast students practice Traditional Games to prepare for the Kick-Off Event on Nov. 19. “Traditional Native Games were games that were to keep our hunters in the upper northern areas of Alaska fit and in shape,” said Kyle Abbott, President of the Traditional Games Club and an 18-year-old UAS freshman. According to…
Category: Student Life
Valdez was Nuts: Overcoming Fear and Fast Water
When I think back on the conference trip to Valdez with 10 other outdoor enthusiasts from UAS, the moment that stood out to me was white water rafting. I had never been on a river raft before, and we were all dressed up and ready, me in my men’s large drysuit, to take on the…
An Update on Student Government
University of Alaska Southeast Student Government is the voice of UAS students and advocates for students in matters that may affect them. University of Alaska Southeast’s Student Government (SGUAS-JC) represents UAS students on and off campus. Student government works with the Coalition of Student Leaders, an assembly of student government officials within the University of…
Counseling Corner: Getting Good Sleep
We’re half-way through the semester! Wellness Wednesday (6:30 to 7:30 pm on Zoom and in Egan 211) has covered How Sleep Helps Our Bodies and Why it is the First Thing We Give Up, which included understanding the stages of sleep, how sleep deprivation affects a person, recommendations for a sleep hygiene routine, and the…
Wildlife Corner: Whistle Pigs in the Hills
If you’re a frequent visitor to the alpine meadows of Juneau’s mountaintops, you’ve likely heard a shrill whistle from the rocks around you. Closer inspection will often reveal a furry face looking back at you, as the hoary marmot is warning their friends of your presence. Marmots are rodents and the largest members of the…
Making Connections at Egan Library
Students are back on campus and with them comes great energy and so many opportunities to build new relationships and make new connections. Last month, I made a wonderful connection that I want to share. As a librarian, it’s my goal to build relevant collections that reflect the interests of students and support academic programs…
In the Aftermath of Typhoon Merbok
It may be months before the clean up is complete in the Western Alaska coastal communities that bore the brunt of a severe Sept. 16 storm that grew from the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said more than 1,000 miles of coastline were hit. The unprecedented weather…
“Mountain Mohawks!” UAS Students Capture Sunday’s Aurora in Stunning Photos
The Aurora Borealis lit up the horizon across Auke Lake on Sunday night, prompting a flock of UAS students to gather and take photos on the dock. The show lasted about 2 hours, resulting in some spectacular low-exposure photos. Students got in front of the cameras to snap group photos and portraits with the aurora…
Keeping It Moving at the Student Rec Center
IRONMAN Brings Cash to Campus The 2022 Ironman Alaska triathlon was held in Juneau on Aug. 7, the first time the international event has been held in the state. The UAS campus served as the start and finish lines, as well as all transition points and the Ironman village. The Student Recreation Center was the…
UAS Welcomes New Students
UAS Juneau was bustling on the morning of Aug. 27, as faculty and staff welcomed new students to the University of Alaska Southeast. These new undergraduates comprise the largest enrollment group UAS has seen in a long time. As of Sept. 15, UAS had 479 new undergraduate students, compared to 457 last year, according to…