Friday, Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 207

Come learn how to make traditional Chinese dumpling and wonton appetizers. There will be snacks. All fellow students are welcomed.

Information Technology Services is excited to announce UAA’s new online survey tool available to all UAA students, staff and faculty. UAA is using Qualtrics online survey software to provide this survey tool. Features included in this new software are access to unlimited surveys and responses, data analysis and reporting, survey collaboration, and the ability to distribute surveys or polls from a Web site, blog or Blackboard.

Find the new survey tool at www.uaa.alaska.edu/surveys/ and login with your UAA username and password. To learn more about the features of this software you can find video tutorials at Qualtrics U.

Interested in food issues at UAA? Concerned about access, prices, food venues or other problems with campus dining? Help USUAA re-activate the Dining Advisory Committee this year to get our student voice heard on food issues.

Contact USUAA President Michaela Hernandez at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for more information on how you can help create better food options on campus.

Chris Thompson came to UAA to build a better life for himself, his fiance and their 18-month-old daughter. After graduating from Seward High School in 1999, he worked many different jobs, eventually landing a gig in the construction field. "Finally, I found a job that was more to me than just a paycheck," Thompson said. "I found something that I really enjoyed."

But in January 2005, Chris fell off a roof while on a job and was badly injured. He broke both of his wrists and feet, and injured several vertebrae. The incident put him in the hospital for three months, but that was just the beginning of his recovery.

USUAA, your student government, is seeking a motivated student interested in advocacy, policy implementation and mediation to serve as the Student Ombudsman. The Student Ombudsman is appointed by the USUAA President to serve as a neutral party to confidentially address student concerns and assist students in resolving their University-related complaints. The Student Ombudsman may assist students in preparing documentation, understanding University policy, and/or coordinating mediations and meetings.

The Student Ombudsman works closely with the USUAA Advisor, Assistant Director for Judicial Services, and Dean of Students to develop resources and provide support services to UAA on the issues named above. The Student Ombudsman will receive training from these staff members before meeting with students. The Student Ombudsman is volunteer position.

Eligibility

Students interested in this position must have completed at least 30 credits, hold a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5, be actively enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at the UAA Anchorage campus, and be in good disciplinary standing. This position may require between 2 and 5 hours of work each week.

Please contact the USUAA President at (907) 786-1206 or at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for additional information.

USUAA is looking for students who want to serve on Election Board. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved on campus. Election Board workers help organize and run the very elections that UAA uses for student feedback as well as electing students to positions throughout the university. If students are interested, they should contact USUAA President Michaela Hernandez at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Eagle Alldredge moved to Alaska as a young boy. He remembers thinking as he grew up that his dream job would just drop in his lap and he would get carried around the world to do his great work. That's just not reality, though, and Alldredge learned how difficult life can be as he struggled through some tough times. He said, "There wasn't a whole lot I could do without a college education and still get to enjoy what I do." Thankfully, he had a couple of great guides in his dad and brothers who showed him that he could make it through whatever life threw at him. His oldest brother especially set a good example and taught him that there is more out there, particularly if he pursued higher education.

Alldredge learned he could become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with a 45-day course and was struck with how he could do so much for people after so short a training period. Alldredge said, "It's neat how you can really get out of yourself, forget about yourself for an hour while working as an EMT. CPR is one of the scariest but coolest things I've ever done." After a couple of years, however, he realized he would need to continue his training to advance in the profession.

Friday, Nov. 20, 3-6 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons, Cama-i Room 106

Coalition for Alaska Native Student Success information session and talking circle. This event is part of Alaska Native/Native American Heritage Month. For more information, contact Karla Booth at (907) 751-7452 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4-7 p.m.
UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307

This event is part of the Alaska Native/Native American Heritage Month. Light Refreshments served. For more information, contact the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence at 786-4605.