When Mr. Bovid Meets Mr. Cervid by Accident
I wasn’t on campus yesterday when one of our younger bull elk jumped an eight foot perimeter fence surrounding his enclosure. He found himself face to face with a muskox. The muskox was in his own paddock with his caprine herd-mates looking on.
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Phenomenal Alaska Inspires Artist Gretchen Sagan
Gretchen Sagan is the featured artist for November and December 2011 at the Alaska Native Arts Foundation in downtown Anchorage. Her show titled “Migration” explores the phenomenon of animal migration, "a phenomenon that is intrinsic to our land and cultures and extremely important to our life in the North," Sagan said.
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The Great Game: Afghanistan
Cyrano's Theatre Company, in partnership with the Alaska World Affairs Council, proudly presents a reading from The Great Game: Afghanistanon Thursday, November 17th at 7 PM at Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse.
It is the hope of this reading that audiences will learn more about how the policy has evolved and how lessons from the past could be used for more informed action in the future and to give audiences a better understanding of the culture and history of a country that remains high-up on the global news agenda.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: November 15, 2011
Judge Gleason Confirmed by Senate, Several Clinics Transforming into ‘Medical Homes’, Cleanup Continues in Sitka’s Eliason Harbor, Potentially Explosive Containers Cause Unalaska Shipyard Shut Down, Project Will Replace Pipe at Aging Pump Stations, Group Calls for Protection of Prince of Wales Island Flying Squirrels, Coast Gurd Cutter’s Experience in the Storm, Talkeetna Students Try for World Record
National Philanthropy Day
In order to grow philanthropy in Alaska, we need to have a true understanding of what Alaskans and our communities across the state need to be successful.
One way we work to help build community is by providing opportunities for community members and our fund advisors to have open conversations about community issues. Over the past year we have hosted dozens of “Conversations about causes that matter.” The topics we have discussed range from childhood hunger to healthcare to family philanthropy.
Read more. Soul to Soul: November 12, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the November 12, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All...
Alaska News Nightly: November 14, 2011
Young Faces Criticism for Voting Absence, State Decides Not Apply for ‘No Child Left Behind’ Waivers Yet, Audit Claims Air Force Wind Projects Poorly Planned, Costly, Storm Claims Boats, House in Western Alaska, Government Sending Crews to Survey Storm Damage, Project Will Replace Pipes at Aging Pump Stations, Sutton Residents Protest Controversial Wishbone Hill Project, Patients, Family Gather at St. Elias Specialty Hospital
Traveling Music: November 13, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Soul to Soul: November 6, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the November 6, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All...
Night Music: November 12, 2011
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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The Queen’s...
Algo Nuevo: November 13, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday November 13, 2011 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you...
Ola Borten Moe
Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe's talk on "Energy in Norway - Moving Northward" was recorded at the Alaska World Affairs Council on November 4, 2011.
Discovering a New Dinosaur in Northern Alaska
There's a new kind of dinosaur out there, and it lived in Alaska.
Its bones, long turned to stone, are part of a cliff in northern Alaska. That's where dinosaur-hunter Tony Fiorillo brushed dirt away from a portion of its massive skull something that most of us would mistake for a rock.
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UAA Health Sciences Simulation Lab in Action
UAA has recently consolidated all its medical programs into the College of Health, a statewide health university.
The UAA Health Sciences Building is all about new sophisticated simulation labs so that health professionals with varying expertise can practice together in simulation, rather than in the real ER. Here's a video of a simulation in action.
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Alaska News Nightly: November 11, 2011
Young Pushing ‘Alaska Energy for American Jobs Act’, Senators Honor Vets, Help Pass Job Legislation, Alaska VA Spreading Word of Tribal Veteran Representative Program, Southwest Alaska Readies for Strong Storm, Community Leaders Gather for Local Government Conference, Effort May Help Get Homeless Fairbanks Youth Off the Street, AK: Renovating Hilltop’s Ski Jump, 300 Villages: Two Rivers
History on the Run: Corruption, Stevens and Palin
Books are beginning to come out about the extraordinary events of Alaska’s last few years. A small town mayor from Alaska became a national celebrity and a new political force, while some of Alaska’s most influential politicians went on trial for corruption.
KSKA: Tuesday, 11/15 @ 10:00am
Western Alaska’s Big Storm; and Mayor Sullivan’s Sidewalk Law
The stories up for discussion this week are: Western Alaska’s big storm; investigation into Ted Stevens’ prosecution wrapping up; Escopeta’s big discovery; five-year drilling plan for Alaska; Goose Bay prison scheduled to open; Port of Anchorage renovation; Mayor Sullivan’s sidewalk law; Sen. Murkowski’s tough words for Presidential hopeful Herman Cain; President Obama’s bill for veteran jobs; attempt to ban Frankenfish.
KSKA: Saturday, 11/12 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 11/11 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 11/12 @ 5:00pm
AK: Renovating Hilltop’s Ski Jump
Anchorage has always been known for its cross country skiing. Now a group of volunteers are hoping to revive interest in another snow sport in the city- ski jumping. The 40 meter jump at Hilltop Ski Area had fallen into disrepair over the years. But after a flurry of activity this fall- it’s ready for a new generation of jumpers to begin taking flight.
Alaska News Nightly: November 10, 2011
Teller Man Missing After Storm, Communities Relieved As Storm Subsides, Shaktoolik Returning to Normal, New Storm Heading for Southwest Alaska, Politics of Climate Change Subject of Conference, Shay Charged With 81 Additional Child Pornography Counts, Escopeta Oil Claims Early Success in Cook Inlet, New Natural Gas Find May Mean Cheaper, Cleaner Energy for Fairbanks, NCAI Passes Variety of Initiatives, Mallot Says ANCSA Work in Progress, Cook Inlet Vessel Traffic Study Glimpses into Waterway’s Future
Tobacco Prevention and Policy in Alaska
It is no wonder that throughout Alaska and the country, health organizations and clinics are developing tobacco cessation programs in increasing numbers.
According to a 2004 report, Tobacco in the Great Land: A Portrait of Alaska’s Leading Cause of Death, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Alaska. Tobacco use was responsible for approximately one in every five deaths in Alaska in 2001.
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