Students who feel frustration from reading should approach the task like a sport with faculty as the coach By RICHARD MCGRAIL Staff Writer, UAS Whalesong There are many reasons why reading can be frustrating, but a big one is focus, namely, being able to understand what a text is saying, instead of just recognizing words on a page. Maria Romfoe, an exchange student from the … Continue reading Frustration: a common side effect from reading
Alexandria Waldschimidt explores California’s coast during National Student Exchange. BY ALEXANDRIA WALDSCHMIDT for the UAS Whalesong During last spring semester I was able to travel around California, be a part of a larger student body, and all while, worked on my UAS degree. I did that by participating in one of UAS’s academic exchange programs – the National Student Exchange (NSE) and spent the semester … Continue reading Study Away: Monterey Bay, California
Sep. 1 students, staff, and community members attend annual event. Continue reading Students get involved at Campus Kickoff 2017
Jesse Miller What position are you running for? Vice President How do you plan to enhance student life at UAS? I’ve been working on being a voice for students so when issues comes up, we can make a direct appeal and work on making changes happen. Why are you running for student government? I’ve seen things that I wanted to change. And if those things … Continue reading UAS Student Government Campaign Week: Meet the Candidates
BY HOLLY FISHER
Staff Writer, UAS Whalesong
In the months following the decision to headquarter the College of Education at the UAS campus, students and staff have expressed concerns regarding how the changes will affect students and their degree programs. Continue reading “College of Ed.: What’s Next for Students?”
BY ERIN LAUGHLIN
For the UAS Whalesong
Public Administration, journalism, and education professionals came together Feb. 23 at “Political Leadership and Civility” to discuss civility in the Last Frontier and their personal experiences in leadership.
UAS School of Management hosted the “Political Leadership and Civility” lecture at 360North as a part of their UAS MPA Lecture series. Those in attendance viewed and participated in the discussion in-person and over live webcasting. Continue reading “Community Leaders Discuss Civility”
BY HOLLY FISHER
Staff Writer, UAS Whalesong
Strategic Pathways Phase 2 is currently in full swing reviewing possible changes to numerous elements within the UA system. Preliminary reports have been submitted for consideration on eight areas, four academic and four administrative.
In this and the next issue, I will endeavor to provide a succinct summary of what is on the table for each of the affected departments. My hope is to keep you informed until such a time as the information is more accessible to students. Continue reading “Strategic Pathways In Brief”
BY KENI CAMPBELL
For the UAS Whalesong
A new Juneau campus shuttle program has launched this semester, providing services between the Auke Lake campus, Anderson Building, Student Housing, and Recreation Center. The shuttle service is designed to improve safety for students, while also improving the ability to move between classes during a short passing period and access to campus services. Continue reading “From the Chancellor’s Office: UAS Juneau Campus Shuttle Improves Safety and Access for Students”
BY KEVIN MYERS
For the UAS Whalesong
Editor’s note:
As we mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001, I thought it might be appropriate to look into the Whalesong’s archives for what UAS was doing and thinking at the time. Dated Sept. 18, 2001, this touching article was written by Kevin Myers (not to be confused with Kevin Maier), who was a student and Whalesong staff member at the time. Continue reading “From the Vaults: “Tuesday’s Tragedy Puts Deadlines on Hold””
Who doesn’t love an old school Grey’s Anatomy reference? In our efforts to help prospective students pick, choose, and love UAS, we’re hosting our first annual EXPLORE SOUTHEAST event on April 1st and 2nd, 2016. This event will bring high school seniors from across the country to UAS to experience life in our little corner of the world. The students will stay overnight in the … Continue reading Explore Southeast: Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me
