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5th-Graders Experience College at UAS
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Last week, fifth-graders from Auke Bay, Mendenhall River, Riverbend, Gastineau, Glacier Valley, Harborview, and Montessori Borealis elementary schools visited the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus for two days of age-appropriate classroom and hands-on activities.
A Trip South: Funky Five get ready to push out
A Trip South: Funky Five get ready to push out
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
On June 1, five Juneau residents, mostly fresh out of college, will launch their kayaks into the Gastineau Channel. They plan to paddle to Vancouver Island then bike to Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina. Seven additional friends will be joining the group - the self-named The Funky Five - on the kayak portion of what they are calling A Trip South.
USD awards degrees at 125th commencement
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
VERMILLION, S.D. - The University of South Dakota awarded degrees to more than 1,250 candidates at the 125th Spring Commencement on May 5 during a ceremony at the DakotaDome.
Southeast features 100 GED grads
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
JUNEAU - More than 100 Southeast residents earned their General Education Degree this past year.
Lecture to focus on the lasting legacy of powering Juneau's mines
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
JUNEAU - Juneau mining historian David Stone has teamed up with Scott Willis of Alaska Electric Light and Power Company to present Then & Now: Powering the Great Mines of Juneau at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21 at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.
Juneau cyclists thrive; Bike Week rolls through
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Juneau may be known as "little San Francisco" or "North Portland" in some circles, but let's face it: Juneau isn't San Francisco or Portland, even if the weather in March transported us to warmer climes for a short time.
Positive Behaviors rise at Riverbend Elementary
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Riverbend students are respectful, responsible, safe and kind. These are known as the Beaver Behaviors to the students, staff, and parents of Riverbend Elementary School. Riverbend is on its fourth year as a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports School.
JAHC awards $14,000 in scholarships
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Board of Trustees of the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council announces the award of 28 scholarships to local students and alumni:
USDA seeks grant apps for rural housing
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
ANCHORAGE - U.S.Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Alaska State Director Jim Nordlund announced applications for grants are being accepted to provide assistance to low and very low income rural residents to repair their homes.
UAS, SEACC host Electric Vehicle Conversion Class
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The University of Alaska Southeast and the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council are partnering to host Juneau's first electric vehicle conversion class from June 1-5 at UAS' technical education center. The five day class will cover the basic principles of electric vehicle propulsion systems and get hands-on experience converting an internal combustion vehicle to run on battery power. The class is designed for individuals wanting to take on their own conversions, automotive technology students/teachers and those interested in learning about electric vehicle technology. There are no prerequisites required for the class. Registration is limited. Sign up for the class by visiting www.uas.alaska.edu. For more information contact angel@seacc.org or call 586-6942.
Murkowski announces summer interns
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, announced the names of her first session summer interns who will work in her Washington, D.C., office next month. Just weeks after graduating from high school, these young Alaskans will observe the operations of a fast-paced Senate office and the legislative process from an up-close view.
USDA offers relief for transportation costs
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Palmer - Danny Consenstein, Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency in Alaska, announced that Alaskan growers, farmers and ranchers who experience high transportation costs are now receiving payments through funding authorized through the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill).
Gunaansti Bill Brady Center has 100th session
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
SITKA - The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Behavioral Health Division will host a 100th course celebration on Friday, May 25, for the Gunaanastí Bill Brady Healing Center adult residential substance abuse treatment program in Sitka.
Correction
web-posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
In the "Will You Be My Friend?" column featuring Elton Engstrom in our May 9 issue, we incorrectly stated the name of the cold storage plant that Engstrom's father ran. The correct name of the plant is the Juneau Cold Storage plant.
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