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 class 3+ rapids. I was slightly terrified. I crave adventure … Continue reading Valdez was Nuts: Overcoming Fear and Fast Water
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 Alaska system. The coalition advocates for all students, and fosters … Continue reading An Update on Student Government
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 challenges college students face in getting good sleep. According to … Continue reading Counseling Corner: Getting Good Sleep
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 squirrel family. They’re vegetarians who forage on alpine plants to … Continue reading Wildlife Corner: Whistle Pigs in the Hills
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 at UAS. Occasionally I get to witness moments in which … Continue reading Making Connections at Egan Library
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 event caused flooding and high winds, including storm surges of … Continue reading In the Aftermath of Typhoon Merbok
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 in the background. Students Liz Fruechtnicht and Alyson Kenney brought … Continue reading “Mountain Mohawks!” UAS Students Capture Sunday’s Aurora in Stunning Photos
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 base of operations for the race, according to Dave Klein, … Continue reading Keeping It Moving at the Student Rec Center
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 Kristen Handley, Director of Institutional Effectiveness. Almost 72 percent, or … Continue reading UAS Welcomes New Students
Welcome to Fall Semester! During the last three weeks, the Wellness Wednesday group (6:30 to 7:30 pm on Zoom and in Egan 211) has covered the following topics: Connecting during the First Week of Classes, Caring for Yourself While Caring for Someone Else, and Time Management Techniques. These topics are important because many folks may be trying to connect the first week of classes, may … Continue reading Counseling Corner: September 2022
