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Alyeska Ski Shuttle

February 23, 2013 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Alyeska Resort

Join Outdoor Programs as we venture to Alyeska Resort for a day on the mountain. Tele-ski rentals available from the Outdoor Programs equipment room. Downhill ski and snowboarding equipment rentals

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Intro Skate Ski Clinic

February 23, 2013 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
APU Trails

Join Outdoor Programs as we venture from APU to explore the vast trail system that surrounds APU. No experience or ski equipment required. Meet in the OP equipment room in the basement of the Atwood

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Alaska Expedition: Marine Life Solidarity

February 25, 2013 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
UAA Bookstore

Join Student Activities as we walk to the UAA Bookstore to hear a presentation by James P. Sweeney on his book release of Alaska Expedition, Marine Life Solidarity, an Alaskan treasure. Meet at Grant

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UAA vs APU Boulder Smackdown

March 1, 2013 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
APU Boulder Gym

Come down to the APU boulder wall and compete in the UAA vs APU climbing competition! It is a team based competition. Teams of three will compete against each other for the top cumulative points! Free

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Tickets

March 2, 2013 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wendy Williamson Auditorium

Sign up with Student Activities for a free ticket to attend the 38th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival. The best of the 2012-2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival is on tour bringing short films on

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Personal Finance for College Students

March 6, 2013 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Robert B. McMillen Student Center

An introduction on how to manage your finances. You will discover how to use set finance goals and develop a savings/spending plan. Presented by Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union. Door Prizes

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Alaska’s storied Yukon River is a classroom without walls for new students in 2013

February 11, 2013 1 Comment

Alaska Pacific University has unveiled a first-of-its-kind course that combines active learning and academic excellence with only-in-Alaska backcountry adventure. Starting in September, students … Read On

Octopus Release Statement

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My senior project provides a unique opportunity to keep a potential cryptic species of octopus in the aquarium lab, and to allow Calamity a chance to mature and breed in the wild, while maintaining … Read On

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Scott Fredrickson

Dr. Scott Fredrickson has more than 35 years experience in higher education, the music industry, and as an entrepreneur. Read On

John Butler, Ed.D.

Teaching enables me to work in the realm of learning and to help people realize personal and career goals. In turn I hope my APU students will help their future K–8 students achieve their full potential. Read On

Eeva Latosuo

With a background in ski patrolling and backcountry skiing, Eeva has focused in maintaining and developing a strong snow curriculum at APU. Read On

Renee Georg, MS

As an educator, I hope always to develop caring relationships with students that allow for the safety of taking risks and appearing foolish. I believe that to truly learn, one must be open to new perspectives, be willing to explore alternatives, and be curious about the unknown. Read On

Roman Dial, Ph.D.

For me, the best part of being an academic is when I share in the learning experience. That is, when I learn too. And this happens best with a group of seven to ten students who are adventuresome and eager to discover new ideas, perspectives, and stories—who seek not a dry recitation of facts, but an uncovering of understanding through the direct experience of learning. Read On

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