Past
2023 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ LEGACY LECTURE
Honoring Distinguished Alumni
Monday, June 5, 2023 at 7pm
BP Design Theater (401 Usibelli Engineering Building)
Lecture will be livestreamed. Reception to follow.
Mary F. Ehrlander was raised in Fairbanks and graduated from Lathrop High School. She completed a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Northern Studies at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks. Mary continued her education at the University of Virginia, earning a second master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Government. In 2001 she was hired as assistant director of Northern Studies and assistant professor of History at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. She retired in 2020 and is Professor Emeritus of History and Arctic & Northern Studies at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Mary is the author of numerous publications, including the books Walter Harper, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Son, and Equal Educational Opportunity: Brown’s Elusive Mandate. She, along with Hild Peters, currently have a book in press: Hospital and Haven: The Life and Work of Grafton and Clara Burke in Northern ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ (University of Nebraska Press, Fall 2023). She received the Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching Award (2016) and the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñna Award for her book Walter Harper: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Son (2017).
Thanks to a generous contribution from Explore Fairbanks, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Summer Sessions & Lifelong
Learning presents a series featuring stalwart members of our community.
6/12
Barbara Lando was born in New Jersey and earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics at Rutgers
University. She came to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in 1969 when she and her husband both accepted teaching
positions at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Barbara not only taught mathematics but was instrumental in starting
the computer science program at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. She retired in 1990 as a ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Professor of Mathematics
and Computer Science, Emeritus. After retirement, she became the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ State Director
for Elderhostel and became interested in promoting a lifelong learning program in
Fairbanks. Barbara had the vision and was the driving force behind ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's now-established
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Recently, she helped establish Aging at
Home Fairbanks, a membership organization offering support for older adults to live
independently and engaged in their community.
6/19
Bev Byington was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and graduated from
Augustana College. She was a teacher/counselor in Minnesota before coming to Fairbanks
in 1970. She met her first ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn friends, Liz and Bill Berry, when she volunteered
at Techne Art and Craft Coop. She volunteered at Crisis Line and was a school counselor
at Lathrop. Bev taught art, psychology, and sociology at West Valley and received
a sabbatical to research study skills and motivation. She also worked at Ryan, Tanana,
and Howard Luke Academy. She created a school focus program on being a successful
student. Bev has volunteered at the Farmer's Market, Georgeson Botanical Garden, and
the Fairbanks Drama Association. Over the years, she has shared her artistic skills
with the community and, in 2022, helped paint street murals in downtown Fairbanks
as part of a grant-funded initiative overseen by the Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation
(FAST) Planning.
6/26
Theresa Reed is a retired music teacher, performer, theatrical costumer, and strong
advocate for the arts. She and her late husband, Bill, helped found the Fairbanks
Light Opera Theatre. She served on their board of directors at various times and was
the stage director for many productions. Currently, she helps organize the very large
FLOT costume collection, which is available for loan. Theresa was one of the original
founders of Opera Fairbanks and served as the costume designer for most of their productions.
She was on the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival board for 22 years. In 2006 she was
named one of the Farthest North Girl Scout Council’s "Women of Distinction" and has
received the Interior Mayors' Award for the Arts Lifetime Achievement Award twice.
Directing the choir at Christ Lutheran Church, a weekly singalong at the Pioneer Home,
and being a fill-in driver for Meals on Wheels helps fill her days.
7/10
Simon Rakower is Fairbanks' very own bicycle expert! He grew up in New York and studied
philosophy and linguistics at Columbia University. Upon graduation he apprenticed
with frame builder Francisco Cuevas, and returned to Columbia to study Chemistry.
From there he went to Schwinn Mechanics School and later studied Mechanical Engineering
at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks. He became involved with The US Cycling federation
in 1987 when he attended their mechanic certification clinic as well as their coaching
clinic in 1990. Since coming to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, he has been the owner of Frameworks, All
Weather Sports, and Wicked Wheels Fairbanks Technical Bicycle Services. He uses his
technical prowess to develop and run technical support program for Iditabike/Iditasport;
designed and managed technical support programs for three Palotta Teamworks AIDS Vaccine
Rides; developed and coached Junior Racing Cyclist Development Program, and he has
taught bicycle repair clinics for bike shops, schools, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Outdoor program, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Summer
Sessions & Lifelong Learning, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, scout groups and
other youth organizations.
7/17
Terry Reichardt arrived in Fairbanks in 1972 when her husband, Paul, accepted a faculty
position at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Their first child was born a few months after their arrival. In addition
to being a mom of three, homeschooling, and small-scale farming, Terry still found
time to volunteer. She volunteered with the Northern ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Environmental Center (NAEC)
and was the board president and Temporary Acting Director. She was a founding board
member of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Conservation Foundation. After her children started attending
Pearl Creek Elementary School, Terry started Love INC., which she ran for 16 years.
She volunteered at the Literacy Council and developed an adult reading program at
First Presbyterian Church. She has shared her passion for vegetable gardening by teaching
classes through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and the First
Presbyterian Church. She currently enjoys co-leading a small group Bible study with
Paul and occasionally helps him with the weekly meal program he runs at First Presbyterian
Church for anyone wanting fellowship or food.
7/24
Wendell Shiffler is a retired high school science teacher who (with his wife Judy)
moved to Fairbanks in 1968 for what they thought was a two-year commitment. 55 years
later, they still call Fairbanks home. In 1981 he was named the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Biology Teacher
of the Year. Wendy retired from teaching full-time in 1990. He was an adjunct instructor
in the PE Department at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ for 10 years. In 1970, Wendy started volunteering with
the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Arctic Winter Games and was involved in every volunteer role, from making
beds in the athlete village to Chef de Mission for Team ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in 1992. He continued
his involvement with the Arctic Winter Games by serving on the AWG International Committee
for 20 years as Secretary and retired from the AWG International Committee as Vice
President in 2014. Wendy developed the Outdoor Experience Program through the FNSBSD.
He volunteered for the ARCO Jesse Owens Games, the Fairbanks Food Bank, FNSB Trails
Advisory Committee and is a former Presbyterian Hospitality House board member.
7/31
Ron Inouye is a retired University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Rasmuson Library database editor. An
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and Arctic history enthusiast with broad interests, he co-authored ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's
Japanese Pioneers and was the 2013 Contributions to Literacy in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Award recipient.
He is known as an educator, historian, activist, author, and musician and is a board
member of the Tanana-Yukon Historical Society, College Rotary Club, Friends of the
UA Museum of the North, and Golden Heart Community Foundation.
8/7
Tom Bundtzen is a Research Geologist and avid mining historian based in Fairbanks,
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. He graduated with both BS and MS degrees in Geology from the University of
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks. After retiring as Senior Economic Geologist for the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Division
of Geological and Geophysical Survey (ADGGS), Tom formed Pacific Rim Geological Consulting,
Inc. Tom and his staff have worked throughout ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, the Yukon, and the Russian Far
East on a diverse group of geological projects. Tom has been active in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
Miners Association, and in 1997, Tom and others formed the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Mining Hall of Fame
Foundation to honor ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s mining pioneers.
The Fairbanks Tall Timber Lecture Series is made possible by a generous contribution
from Explore Fairbanks.
Pictured: Anne Zink, MD, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Chief Medical Officer
Tuesdays at 7PM. These events will take place at the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus, located at .
All lectures will be recorded and posted to the web following the live presentation.
6/6
Anne Zink, MD, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Chief Medical Officer and Mishelle Nace, MD, Pediatrics Specialist
6/13
Lily Hughes, AUD, Audiologist
6/20
Scott Luper, ND, Naturopathic Physician
6/27
Andrew Cox, MD, Oncologist
7/11
Lori Gilbertoni, RN
7/18
Beth Grey, Project Manager, Aging and Disability Resource Center, Fairbanks Senior
Center
7/25
Vickie Wilson, Former Director, Division of The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Pioneers Homes
8/1
Romel Wrenn, MD, Cardiologist
8/8
Sally Mangum, DO, Internist
8/15
Anthony Bonitatibus, MD, Allergist
Healthy Living Lectures are made possible by the generous contribution from Foundation
Health Partners.
Each week, we see ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ through the eyes of an expert in their field.
All lectures will be recorded and posted to the web following the live presentation.
6/7
Da-ka-xeen Mehner, Professor of Native Art, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
6/14
Jamie Smith, Assistant Lecturer in Drawing, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
6/21
Somer Hahm, Adjunct Instructor in Drawing, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
6/28
Kes Woodward, Professor of Art Emeritus, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
7/12
Contemporary Mixed Media Methods
Madara Mason, Visual Artist and Director of the MIX, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
7/19
Klara Maisch, Visual Artist
7/26
Scott Holladay, Adjunct Instructor in Sculpture, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
8/2
Charles Mason, Professor of Photography, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
8/9
Crafting Community: Creative Community-Building in and Through the Arts
Jess Peña, Executive Director of Fairbanks Arts Association
8/16
Jim Brashear, Professor of Ceramics, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
Thursdays at 7 pm in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Georgeson Botanical Garden
Welcome bands begin at 5:30 pm
Music in the Garden does not cancel due to weather. In case of unhealthy conditions such as smoke, Music in the Garden will be moved to the Regents' Great Hall in the Fine Arts Complex, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus. When raining, Music in the Garden will take place under the covered Rotary pavilion in the garden. Please call Summer Sessions at 907-474-7021 to check.
Parking is limited, attendees are encouraged to use a FREE shuttle that departs from the Nenana Parking Lot, located across from the Patty Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
5/25 Fireweed Fiddle (Welcome band: Steve Brown and the Bailers)
6/1 South Cushman Social Club (Welcome band: Ice Jam)
6/8 Fairbanks Community Jazz Band (Welcome band: Ice Jam)
6/15 Red Hackle Pipe Band (Welcome band: Ice Jam)
6/22 Emily Anderson (Welcome band: Ice Jam)
6/29 Cold Steel Drums (Welcome band: Ice Jam)
7/6 Dry Cabin String Band (Welcome band: Sourdough Rizers)
7/13 Jameson Effect (Welcome band: Badger Street Jazz)
7/20 Kinky Slinky (Welcome band: Michael Stackhouse & Diamond Fuller)
7/27 Serevende (Welcome band: WT Effington)
8/3 Headbolt Heaters (Welcome band: Ice Jam)
8/10 The ET Barnette String Band (Welcome band: Ice Jam)
For more information, or to make an accommodation request at least five days in advance
of this event, please contact the UA HR Accessibility Team at ua-ada-accessibility@alaska.
Music in the Garden Concerts are made possible by the generous contributions of these sponsors: SRS, 529 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, Design ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, College Rotary, Toy Quest, Carpenters local 1243, Denali State Bankand the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7 pm in the Murie Auditorium
Steve Frank has always been a quiet, thoughtful, and effective leader. As a ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ student,
Steve Frank was awarded the Outstanding Student of the Year in Business Administration.
After graduation, Steve began his career as a banker, went into real estate, then
pivoted to politics. He served as a legislative aide in Juneau, then was elected to
the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ State House in 1984. He moved to the Senate 1989-96 where he co-chaired
the Finance Committee and was known for his ability to work across the aisle for the
people he served. In 2003 he was appointed by Gov. Frank Murkowski to the Board of
the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Permanent Fund. He has served on the Fairbanks Convention and Visitor Bureau
Board of Directors, and today he continues to serve on the Fairbanks Community Hospital
Foundation. From 1989 through 2016 he successfully developed, owned and managed the
Rivers Edge RV Park hotel and restaurant with his wife, Linda Anderson. Steve has
been a significant contributor to our community and is widely recognized for his ability
to bring consensus among disparate elements for the welfare of all.
Join us in honoring this distinguished alumna. Lecture will be livestreamed. Reception
to follow.
Thanks to a generous contribution from Explore Fairbanks, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning presents a series featuring stalwart members of our community.
June 13 -
Anna was born and raised in Old Minto alongside five siblings. At age 15 she left
her village for Fairbanks with Richard Frank, and enjoyed a happy marriage until his
death 57 years later. After raising their four children, she worked at creating the
first health education department for Tanana Chiefs Conference in 1975. Recognizing
her listening skills and gentle, common-sense approach with people, TCC trained her
in counseling, and so began a lifetime journey. She grew up in the Episcopal church
and became ordained as a Deacon. Years later she was asked to consider being ordained
as priest. Her extensive counseling training has served her well as the first female
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn Native Episcopal priest. In 2019, Rev. Anna Frank received an honorary Doctor
of Laws degree from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
June 20 -
Jim was born in the Panama Canal Zone and moved to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ a year later. He is the
eldest of eight children. He earned an Associate Degree in Police Administration from
UA Fairbanks and began his working life with the Laborers Local 942. Jim was later
named ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Commissioner of Labor by Gov. Steve Cowper. Grace Schaible convinced
him to run for Borough Mayor and agreed to be his campaign chair twice, successfully.
Gov. Tony Knowles appointed him to the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Permanent Fund Board. In 2003 he took
over presidency of the AFL-CIO for 5 years, representing 50,000 union members statewide.
After a short retirement, he began raising money for the Fairbanks Pipeline Training
Center and served as director until 2016.
June 27 -
As a college student at the University of Wisconsin, Mary came to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ to work with
the Campfire Girls organization and fell in love with the state. After her college
years, she returned to live in a wilderness cabin. Caring for sled dogs was part of
her remote lifestyle, and she made history when she signed up for the race’s second
year, 1974. She became the first woman to finish the grueling race. Ten years later
she ran the inaugural Yukon Quest race between Fairbanks and Whitehorse, not once
but three times, and she finished all three races. Shortly after the breakup of the
USSR, she participated in the Hope Race to Russia. As an author, speaker, and role
model for women, Mary’s greatest joy has been sharing her love of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and her dogs,
her adventures and her Goldstream Valley home with countless visitors.
July 11 -
Born in North Carolina, Bishop McCormick came to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in 1957 with the military
and decided to stay. Over the years he has come to be highly regarded throughout the
state of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and the local communities of Fairbanks and North Pole. He is recognized
as a leader with strong community service ties for his contribution to a multitude
of local organizations. Bishop serves with distinction as founder of the Interdenominational
Ministerial Alliance of Fairbanks (IMAF), as a past president of the J.P. Jones Community
Development Center, as a member of the board of directors of the Fairbanks Rescue
Mission, as President of Fairbanks Kiwanis, and as one of the founding board members
of Love in the Name of Christ (Love, Inc.).
July 18 -
Matt, a Fairbanks native, was always an ardent hockey enthusiast. He played for two
USHL teams, the Rochester Mustangs and the Dubuque Fighting Saints. In 1986, Matt
and two Fairbanks college friends developed a business plan for their summer employment
– small group tours to the Arctic Circle. Northern ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Tour Company was born and
expanded to northern camps for polar bear viewing and even more outhouses and gravel
roads. This summer-only business expanded to year-round when winter trips were added
with aurora viewing. They partnered with Sukakpak Inc. to include remote camps in
Coldfoot, Deadhorse, and along the Yukon River. In 2012 the business expanded with
the purchase of Warbelow Airline for Denali flightseeing tours and more. Today, 35
years later, the award-winning business is thriving as it expands and continues to
make significant contributions to the Fairbanks economy.
July 25 -
In early 1943, Shirley Lewis boarded a steamer headed for Seward, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ to begin
a secretarial job with the Army Corp of Engineers. Onboard she met Bill Gordon with
his newly acquired Bachelor of Divinity degree to serve the Episcopal Church in Seward.
By July they were married and off to Pt. Hope (where she deplaned in high heels) to
minister to kindly people who in turn helped the couple survive and thrive. Shirley
Gordon spent the next 25 years in Fairbanks as wife of the young “Flying Bishop†of
all ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ who was seldom home for long. She was a fine hostess, serving the church
with an open-door policy for overnight guests and mealtimes, while raising their four
children. Following the death of her husband, Shirley returned to Fairbanks where
she continues to be a community treasure.
August 1 -
Born and raised in Fairbanks, June was an owner of a mechanical contracting company
for 15 years. Her passion, however, has always been in the arts which benefited from
her business experience. She coordinated Fairbanks operations for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Repertory
Theatre. At the same time, she worked for Fairbanks Arts Association as a volunteer
and Board member starting in 1981, then as Director for twenty years from 1996-2016.
During the early years she appeared in light opera productions singing, dancing and
costuming. She and her husband Bill Rogers renewed the Sandcastle Band in the early
80’s and have contributed their talents to events in Fairbanks and beyond for 40 years.
June currently serves on the Fairbanks City Council.
August 8 -
Mary Nordate comes from a family with long ties to Fairbanks history. Her grandfather, Anton Nordale, built the Nordale Hotel. Her father Alton served in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Legislature, and her mother Katherine was deputy clerk of the court in Fairbanks. Additionally Mary’s life of service and independence was influenced by the family friend Senator Bob Bartlett. After graduating from college Mary went to Washington D.C. as one of the secretaries in the office of the Senator. She realized she wanted to continue her education and went to George Washington University law school at night, when women were a minority in the classroom. After graduation she returned to Fairbanks as assistant US attorney. As politics changed, she worked as State District Attorney for the Small Business Administration after the 1967 flood in Fairbanks, and as ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ‘s Commissioner of Revenue and in private practice specializing in Business and Mining Law.
These events took place at the BP Design Theater, located in the ELIF building on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus, located at .
Pictured: Anne Zink, MD, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Chief Medical Officer
Join us for up-to-the-minute information presented by experts and specialists on medical issues. In coordination with .
June 7 - - Dr Russ Pierce, MD, Family Medicine
June 14 - - Dr Romel Wrenn, MD, Cardiologist
June 21 - - Dr Don Ives, MD, Family Medicine
June 28 - - Dr Clay Triplehorn, DO, Family Medicine
July 12 - - Dr Kier Fowler, MD and Dr Jordan Ross, MD, Diagnostic Radiologists
July 19 - - Dr Kathleen Carey, DO, Family Medicine
July 26 - - Dr Stan Fuller, MD, Ophthalmologist
August 2 - - Anne Zink, MD, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s Chief Medical Officer
August 9 - - Ivy Hollinrake, RN, Nurse Manager
August 16 - - Beth Grey, Project Manager
These events took place at the BP Design Theater, located in the ELIF building on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus, located at .
Join us for up-to-the-minute information presented by experts and specialists on medical issues. In coordination with .
June 1 - - Allan Katz Ambassador, founder, CEO and Chairman of American Public Square
June 8 - - Angie Ramirez, MD and Anne Zink, MD, AK Department of Health and Human Services
June 15 - - Grayson Westfall, MD, Family Medicine, Tanana Valley Clinic
June 22 - - Romel Wrenn, MD, Cardiologist, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
June 29 - Clay Van Leeuwen, DDS, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Oral and Facial Surgery Center
July 13 - - Pete Dillon, MD, Family Medicine, Tanana Valley Clinic
July 20 - - Mishelle Nace, MD, Pediatrician, Tanana Valley Clinic
July 27- - Tony Bonitatibus, MD, Allergist, Tanana Valley Clinic
August 3 - - Clay Triplehorn, MD, Family Medicine, and Daniel McCulley, MD, Geriatric Medicine
MD, Family Medicine, Tanana Valley Clinic
August 10 - Fairbanks Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and All it has to Offer - Erick Martell, MD, Plastic Surgeon, Tanana Valley Clinic
August 17 - - Jessica Highfill, MD, OB/GYN, Tanana Valley Clinic
These events took place at the BP Design Theater, located in the ELIF building on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus, located at .
Each week, we see ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ through the eyes of an expert in their field.
June 8 - - Vladimir Romanovsky, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Professor emeritus of Geophysics
June 15 - - Angela Linn, Senior Collections Manager, Ethnology & History, UA Museum of the North
June 22 - - Elena Suleimani, Research Analyst and Tsunami Modeler, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Earthquake Center
June 29 - - Don Hampton, Research Associate Professor, Atmospheric and Space Science
July 13 - - Cathy Cahill, Director for the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration
(ACUASI)
July 20 - - Peter Webley, Associate Director of Research
July 27 - - Bill Simpson, Professor of Biochemistry
August 3 - - Dermot Cole, Journalist, Historian, Author
August 10 - - Lenny Kamerling, Professor and Curator of Film Emeritus at the UA Museum of the North
August 17 - - JR Ancheta, Geophysical Institute, Chief Storyteller
These events took place at the BP Design Theater, located in the ELIF building on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus, located at .
Free concerts on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ campus all summer long.
May 5 - Fireweed Fiddle
June 2 - Cold Steel Drums
June 9 - O Tallulah
June 16 - Headbolt Heaters
June 23 - Jameson Effect
June 30 - Kinky Slinky
July 7 - Red Hackle Pipe Band (recently updated)
July 14 - Serevende
July 21 - Emily Anderson
July 28 - Dry Cabin String Band (recently updated)
August 4 - Fairbanks Community Jazz Band
August 11 - The ET Barnette String Band
These events took place on the Thursdays at 7pm on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ campus at Georgeson Botanical
Garden, weather and logicistics permitting. Music in the Garden Concerts are made
possible by the generous contributions of these sponsors: SRS, 529 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, Design
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, College Rotary, Toy Quest, and the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Monday, May 24 at 7 pm in the Davis Concert Hall
Nancy Cook Hanson is a kind, passionate, and altruistic individual who is being recognized
for her selfless dedication and accomplishments as an outstanding educational administrator.
Throughout her life, she has had the uncanny ability to put the right people together
in the right place at the right time with fabulous results for our community. Additionally,
Nancy has the remarkable ability to see people’s pain and suffering and to initiate
healing. She is a tireless worker, a relentless improver, an insightful and caring
individual. She has dedicated her entire adult life to educational excellence and,
as a teacher, principal, and school administrator, has been able to effectively navigate
the challenges of economic booms and busts that have transpired in our community.
Join us in honoring this distinguished alumna. An outdoor reception to follow the
event.
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning has teamed up with the to present a series featuring published authors.
June 7 - - Dermot Cole
June 14 - - Nancy Fresco
June 21 - - Katie Eberhart
June 28 - - Ray Hudson
July 12 - - Sara Ryan
July 19 - - Monica Devine
July 26 - - Jessica Goodfellow
August 2 - Li Bai Rides a Celestial Dolphin Home - Tom Sexton - EVENT CANCELLED
August 9 - - John Schoen
August 16 - - Linda Schandelmeier
August 23 - - Thomas Alton
These events took place at the BP Design Theater, located in the ELIF building on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus, located at .
Join us for up-to-the-minute information presented by experts and specialists on medical issues. In coordination with .
June 1 - - Allan Katz Ambassador, founder, CEO and Chairman of American Public Square
June 8 - - Angie Ramirez, MD and Anne Zink, MD, AK Department of Health and Human Services
June 15 - - Grayson Westfall, MD, Family Medicine, Tanana Valley Clinic
June 22 - - Romel Wrenn, MD, Cardiologist, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
June 29 - Clay Van Leeuwen, DDS, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Oral and Facial Surgery Center
July 13 - - Pete Dillon, MD, Family Medicine, Tanana Valley Clinic
July 20 - - Mishelle Nace, MD, Pediatrician, Tanana Valley Clinic
July 27- - Tony Bonitatibus, MD, Allergist, Tanana Valley Clinic
August 3 - - Clay Triplehorn, MD, Family Medicine, and Daniel McCulley, MD, Geriatric Medicine
MD, Family Medicine, Tanana Valley Clinic
August 10 - Fairbanks Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and All it has to Offer - Erick Martell, MD, Plastic Surgeon, Tanana Valley Clinic
August 17 - - Jessica Highfill, MD, OB/GYN, Tanana Valley Clinic
These events took place at the BP Design Theater, located in the ELIF building on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus, located at .
Each week, we see ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ through the eyes of an expert in their field.
June 2 - - Pete Kelly, CEO, Fairbanks Rescue Mission
June 9 - - Tom Bundtzen, President, Pacific Rim Geological Consulting, Inc.
June 16 - - Nolan Klouda, Executive Director, UAA Center for Economic Development
June 23 - - Andy Seitz, Professor of Fisheries, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences and Affiliate
Researcher, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Hydrokinetic Energy Research Center and the Pacific Marine Energy
Center
June 30 - - Robbie Herrick, Research Professor, Geophysical Institute, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
July 7 - - Mark Johnson, Professor of Oceanography, Department of Oceanography, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ College
of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
July 14 - - Stan Justice, Trails Advocate
July 21 - - Wes Potter, Retired Military Officer
July 28 - - Knut Keilland, Professor of Ecology, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Institute of Arctic Biology
August 4 - - Mike Pollen, Owner/Instructor, NTL ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
These events took place at the BP Design Theater, located in the ELIF building on ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Campus, located at . It will also be livestreamed and recorded.
Free concerts on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ campus all summer long.
May 27 - Jameson Effect
June 3 - Fireweed Fiddle
June 10 - Cold Steel Drums
June 17 - Headbolt Heaters
June 24 - Kinky Slinky
July 1 - Marc Brown & The Blues Crew
July 8 - Emily Anderson
July 15 - Dry Cabin String Band
July 22 - Corvus
July 29 - Red Hackle Pipe Band
August 5 - Fairbanks Community Jazz Band
August 12 - The ET Barnette String Band
These events took place on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ campus at Georgeson Botanical Garden, weather and
logicistics permitting.
**Originally scheduled for June 1--Postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions**
Join us in honoring a distinguished ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ alum. Nancy Cook Hanson is a kind, passionate, and altruistic individual who is being recognized for her selfless dedication and accomplishments as an outstanding educational administrator.
Distinguished emeriti faculty have been invited to share with us their wisdom, their memories, and highlights from their careers at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Click the links below to hear veteran journalist Robert Hannon's stimulating conversation with our guests.
- Director of the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center, 1992—2014
- Professor of Forest Ecology, 1981-2014
- Associate Professor of Linguistics and Anthropology, 1983-2005
- Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics, 1982-2003
- Associate Professor of Library Sciences, 1978-2004
- Associate Professor of Computer Applications, 1975-2001
Join us for up-to-the-minute information presented by experts and specialists on medical issues.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions for live events, 2020's lectures were recorded and aired
on Tuesdays at 7 pm on KUAC TV, channel 9.4 (GCI channel 6). The videos are now on
YouTube and linked here for your enjoyment.
June 2 - - Paula French, RN, MSN, AGNP, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
June 9 - - Kim Huffington, RN,CHPN, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
June 16 - - Tim Foote, MD, Tanana Valley Clinic
June 23 - - Kelly Drew, PhD, University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks
July 7 - - Peter Dillon Jr., MD, TVC 1st Care and Addiction Medicine
July 14 - - Peter Dillon Jr., MD, TVC 1st Care and Addiction Medicine
July 21 - - Romel Wrenn, MD Doctor of Cardiology, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
July 28 - - Laura Brunner, MD, Doctor of Pediatrics, TVC and FMH
August 4 - - Mishelle Nace, MD, TVC and David Bridgman-Packer, MD, MPH, TVC and University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital
August 11 - - Mishelle Nace, MD, TVC and David Bridgman-Packer, MD, MPH, TVC and University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital
Each week, we see ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ through the eyes of an expert in their field.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions for live events, 2020's lectures were recorded and aired on Tuesdays at 7 pm on KUAC TV, channel 9.4 (GCI channel 6). The videos are now on YouTube and linked here for your enjoyment.
June 3 - - Sharon McLeod, Retired Big Game Guide and ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñn Homesteader
June 10 - - Rick Thoman, Climate Specialist, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Center for Climate Assessment and Policy at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
June 17 - - Tim Mowry, Information Officer, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Division of Forestry's Wildland Fire and Aviation Program
June 24 - - Scott McCrea, Director of Tourism, Explore Fairbanks
July 8 - - Joan Skilbred, Local History Buff
July 15 - - Jeff Currey, Northern Region Materials Engineer, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
July 22 - - Aditi Shenoy, Invasive Weeds Specialist, Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation District
July 29 - - Curt Freeman, Former President, Avalon Development Corporation
August 5 - - Ed Murphy, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Emeritus Professor of Biology and Wildlife
August 12 - - Alysha Childs, Complete Count Coordinator, FNSB
Free concerts in the beautiful Georgeson Botanical Gardens.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions for live events, 2020's lectures were recorded and aired on Tuesdays at 7 pm on KUAC TV, channel 9.4 (GCI channel 6). The videos are now on YouTube and linked here for your enjoyment.
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Here Comes the Sun
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2020
Time: 7 PM
Location: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Regents Great Hall
Kinky Slinky
E.T. Barnette
Headbolt Heaters
Dry Cabin String Band
Fairbanks Community Jazz Band
This concert was sponsored by Graphic North printing.
See photos of this groovy concert
July 8 -
It's a safe bet that twin brothers Terrance and Dermot Cole together have written more articles and books on Fairbanks and ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ than any living authors. Together for this year's Legacy Lecture, they muse on their shared history, including their time at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks as well as what lies ahead.
June 3 - - Director, UA Museum of the North, 1993-2009
June 10 - - Professor of Biology and Dean, College of Natural Science and Mathematics, 1977-2009
June 17 - - Professor of Linguistics and Director of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Native Language Center, 1974-2017
June 24 - - Professor of English and Associate Vice Chancellor for Rural and Community Development, 1985-2017
July 22 - - Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dean, College of Engineering and Mines, 1989-2018
July 29 - - Professor of Anthropology and Dean, College of Liberal Arts, 1987-2007
Aug 5 - - Professor of Zoology, College of Natural Science and Mathematics, 1968-1997
May 28 - - Dr. Lily Hughes, Clinical Audiologist
June 4 - - Rachel Campbell and Jake Kretschmar, Physical Therapists
June 11 - - Dr. Joshua Costello, Chiropractic Medicine
June 18 - - Ben Roth, Financial Advisor
June 25 - - Tonya Brown, Licensed Colon Hydrotherapist
July 9 - - Dr. Ashley May, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
July 16 - - Dr. Clay Triplehorn, Osteopathic Medicine
July 23 - - Dr. Michael Mavencamp, Optometrist
July 30 - - Dr. Ron Teel, Retired Dentist
Aug 6 - - Dr. Muhammad Ahmed, Endocrinologist
June 5 - - Derek Sikes, Curator of Insects - University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Museum of the North, Professor of Entomology - Department of Biology and Wildlife
June 12 - - Peter Webley, Associate Director of Research - ACUASI
June 19 - - Mike Taras, Wildlife Education and Outreach Specialist - ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Department of Fish and Game.
June 26 - - Donna Hauser, International Arctic Research Center
July 10 - - Bob Henszey Branch Chief, Conservation Planning Assistance - US Fish & Wildlife Services
July 17 - - Denny Capps, Geologist - Denali National Park and Preserve; and Sierra McLane, National Park Service Director - Murie Science and Learning Center
July 24 - - Katie Spellman PhD, Research Assistant Professor -ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ International Arctic Research Center
July 31 - - Peter Delamere, Professor of Space Physics - University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks
Aug 7 - - Mike Emers, Owner - Rosie Creek Farm
Aug 14 - - Colonel Benjamin W. Bishop, Commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base
May 23 Sourdough Rizers
May 30 Dry Cabin String Band
June 6 O Tallulah
June 13 Cold Steel Drums
June 20 Rock Bottom Stompers
June 27 Headbolt Heaters
July 11 Marc Brown and The Blues Crew
July 18 Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival American roots ensemble
July 25 Red Hackle Pipe Band
Aug 1 Fairbanks Community Jazz Band
Aug 8 E.T. Barnette String Band
July
June 11 - Conversation with Dan Swift, Professor Emeritus, Physics, 1963-1994
June 18 - Conversation with Charles Deehr, Professor of Physics, 1958-1988June 11
June 25 - Conversation with Bob Carlson, Professor of Civil Engineering, 1968-2005
July 9 - Conversation with Barbara Lando, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, 1969-1990 and Clif Lando, Associate Professor of Mathematics, 1969-1999
July 16 - Conversation with Sue McHenry, Academic Advisor, 1972-2008
July 23 - Conversation with Susan Henrichs, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, 1982-2018
July 30 - Conversation with Peggy Shumaker, Professor of English, 1985-1999
August 6 - Conversation with Kes Woodward, Professor of Art, 1981-2000
May 29 - Presented by Mike Bork, Stress Management Consultant and Coach
June 5 - How Osteopathic Medicine can address function and pain to keep you moving Presented by Todd Capistrant, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
June 12 - Presented by Scott Luper, Naturopathic Doctor
June 19 - Presented by Cheryl Sackett, Physical Therapist and Heidi Watkins, Athletic Trainer, Certified PT Assistant
June 26 - Presented by Muhammad Ahmed, MD, Endocrinologist
July 10 - Presented by Jay Butler, MD, Chief Medical Officer, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Dept. of Health and Social Services; Director, Division of Public Health
July 17 - Presented by Karen Miller, R.Ph., Registered Pharmacist
July 24 - Presented by Dennis Rogers, PA-C, Certified Physician Assistant
July 31 - Presented by Denise Jerome, PT, Physical Therapist
August 7 - Presented by Michael Swenson, MD, TVC CMO, and Jim Lynch, FMH CEO
May 30 - Presented by Terry Reichardt, Master Gardener
June 6 - Presented by Mary Erhlander, Director, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Arctic and Northern Studies Program
June 13- Presented by Patrick Druckenmiller, Earth Sciences Curator, University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Museum and Associate Professor, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Department of Geosciences
June 20- Presented by Ken Tape,Ecologist, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Institute of Northern Engineering
June 27- Presented by Nettie LaBelle-Hamer, Deputy Director, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Geophysical Institute
July 11 - Presented by Hajo Eicken, Director, International Arctic Research Center
July 18- Presented by Travis Hyer, Assistant Hatchery Manager, Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery
July 25 - Presented by Dermot Cole, Author and Journalist
August 1 - Presented by Kevin Blanchard, Director, 354th Fighter Wing F-35, Program Integration Office, Eielson Air Force Base
August 8 - Presented by Mitch Osborne, Owner and Katherine Sample, Instructor, Test the Waters
May 24 - Headbolt Heaters
May 31 - Red Hackle Pipe Band
June 7 - Cold Steel Drums
June 14 - O'Tallulah
June 21 - Rock Bottom Stompers
June 28 - Emily Anderson
July 5 - Marc Brown
July 12 -Dry Cabin String Band
July 19 - FSAF American Roots Ensemble
July 26 - FSAF Vocal Jazz
August 2 - Fairbanks Community Jazz Band
August 9 - ET Barnette
June 18 - Conversation with Mark Hamilton, University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ President
June 25 - Conversation with Dana Thomas, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Interim Chancellor and UA Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research
July 23 - Conversation with Wendy Redman, University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Vice President
July 30- Conversation with Marshall Lind, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Chancellor
August 27- Conversation with Brian Rogers, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Chancellor
June 12 - Conversation with Larry Bennett, Professor Emeritus, Engineering Management, 1968–77 and Bill Mendenhall, Professor Emeritus, Civil Engineering, 1955–87
June 19 - Conversation with Rudy Krejci, Professor Emeritus, Philosophy and Humanities, 1960–97
June 26 - Conversation with Carl Benson, Professor Emeritus, Geology and Geophysics, 1960–87 and Will Harrison, Professor Emeritus, Physics, 1972–98
July 10 - Conversation with Bill Brody, Professor Emeritus, Art, 1967–2000
July 17- Conversation with Anne Shinkwin, Professor Emeritus, Anthropology, 1971–91
July 24- Conversation with Paul McCarthy, Professor Emeritus, Library Science, 1964–91
July 31- Conversation with Paul Reichardt, Professor Emeritus, Chemistry, 1972–2007 and Terry Chapin, Distinguised Professor Emeritus, Biology, 1973–2011
August 7- Conversation with Dave Klein, Professor Emeritus, Wildlife Management, 1962–97 and Dan Hawkins, Professor Emeritus, Geology and Chemistry, 1967–90
May 30 - Presented by John Huffer, MD, Urologist
June 6 - Presented by Brooke Walls, DO, Dermatologist
June 13- Presented by Vanessa Venezia, MD, Psychiatrist; Michelle Tirrell, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Bobbi Ross, Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed
June 20- Presented by Jay Butler, MD, Chief Medical Officer, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Dept. of Health and Social Services; Director, Division of Public Health
June 27- Presented by Mike Bork, Director, Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation
July 11- Presented by Anne Hanley, DO, Pediatrician and Mark Simon, MD, Emergency Room Physician
July 18- Presented by Raymond Wilson, MD, Rheumatologist
July 25- Presented by Cheryl Sackett, Physical Therapist and Heidi Watkins, Athletic Trainer Certified and Physical Therapist Assistant
August 1- Presented by Katie Garrity, RDN, LD, Registered and Licensed Dietitian
August 8- Presented by Mike Bork, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
May 31- Presented by Carl Tape, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Associate Professor of Geophysics
June 14- Presented by Doug Schrage,Chief, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fire Department
June 21- Presented by Bradley Moran, Dean, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
June 28- Presented by Greg Dudgeon, Superintendent, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, and Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
July 12- Presented by Don Striker, Superintendent, Denali National Park and Preserve
July 19- Presented by Robert Hannon, Journalist and On-call News Producer, KUAC
July 26- Presented by Dermot Cole, Author and Journalist
August 2- Presented by Dorothy Jones, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Associate Professor, Emeritus
August 9- Presented by Karl Kassel, Mayor, Fairbanks North Star Borough
June 1 - Headbolt Heaters
June 8 - O Tallulah
June 15 - Marc Brown & the Blues Crew
June 22 - Rock Bottom Stompers
June 29 - Cold Steel Drums
July 6 - Emily Anderson
July 13 -Dry Cabin String Band
July 20 - FSAF Celtic Ensemble
July 27 - FSAF Brazilian Ensemble
August 3 - Fairbanks Community Jazz Band
August 10 - ET Barnette String Band
2014 and Lectures are available as a YouTube playlist. Please click the links to view the recordings.
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