Funding Student Creativity Outside the Classroom

BY ERIN LAUGHLIN
Staff Writer, UAS Whalesong

Crab hormonal research, psychology, Tlingit place names, plastic waste, and audio production took center stage at the URECA Student Symposium during the 2017 Art Meets Science Week at UAS.

The Undergraduate Research, Experiential & Creative Activities (URECA) program at UAS provides opportunities for UAS-enrolled students to engage in research and creative activities that complement and expand upon traditional classroom learning, according to their UAS webpage. Continue reading “Funding Student Creativity Outside the Classroom”

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Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URECA) Funding Available!

BY ANITA PARRISH
Assistant to the Dean of Arts and Sciences
For the UAS Whalesong

Do you have a research or creative project that you would like to undertake? The Research and Creative Activity Committee has funding of up to $2500 per student to help you design and complete your project with the guidance of a faculty mentor. Continue reading “Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URECA) Funding Available!”

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Funding Available: URECA

BY ANITA PARRISH
For the UAS Whalesong

If you have a research or creative project that you would like to undertake, the Research and Creative Activity Committee (a Faculty Senate subcommittee) has funding of up to $2500 per student to help you design and complete your project with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Since 2011, URECA has funded 47 student projects that have made positive changes on our campus and in our communities. Did you know that the vegetable oil kiln used to fire ceramic projects was created by a URECA grantee? Student Boni Parker with guidance from Jeremy Kane brought that project to fruition, and she has since gone on to graduate work, pursuing her passion. Other creative projects have included play performances, large-scale photography exhibits, and literary collaborations between UAS and the Lemon Creek Correctional Facility. Continue reading “Funding Available: URECA”