Alaska Archives, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow with Arlene Schmuland, Gwen Higgins, Veronica Denison
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UAA Archives & Special Collections staff Arlene Schmuland, Veronica Denison and Gwen Higgins discuss the makeup of the archive collections, a treasure chest of community stories and Alaska History. Selected stories and material from 1917-2018 are featured. Everyone is encouraged to come and find out how learning about Anchorage can be fun for all Anchoragites. This event is sponsored with UAA/APU Consortium Library.
In honor of the 150 anniversary of Gandhi’s birth Hugh Gunner Deery III discusses Gandhi’s life, activism and historical footprint. A leader committed to nonviolent protest through civil disobedience, Gandhi’s relevance today is explored.
Hugh Gunner Deery III teaches Intro to Philosophy,...
Published 10/02/19
Journey for Justice, The Life of Larry Itliong is the first nonfiction illustrated Filipino American history book for children. It tells the story of labor leader Larry Itliong who was co-founder of the United Farm Workers. At this event, explored is his lifelong fight for a farmworkers union,...
Published 09/27/19
Chad Briggs presents his book Disaster Security: Using Intelligence and Military Planning for Energy and Environmental Risks. Chad Briggs is professor of Public Policy at UAA the new Director of Graduate Public Policy and Administration Programs. Much of his research focuses on post-conflict...
Published 09/16/19