University of Alaska Southeast

10/14/2026

A Showcase of Place-Based Learning at UAS

During their visit to the Juneau Campus, members of the University of Alaska Board of Regents got a closer look at experiential and place-based learning rooted in Indigenous Knowledge and Alaska Native ways of knowing.

Wendy K’ah Skaahkuwaa Todd, Term Assistant Professor of Indigenous Science, shared the importance of bridging Indigenous science and STEM for all students, along with plans for the new CURRENTS occupational endorsement beginning in Fall 2027 and the creation of an Indigenous science lab.

The UAS Showcase also highlighted Indigenous language revitalization with Professor of Alaska Native Languages X̱’unei Lance Twitchell, including the new Master of Arts in Teaching Indigenous Languages program; Northwest Coast Indigenous Arts with Eechdaa Dave Ketah, Assistant Professor of Northwest Coast Indigenous Arts, and Tlingit Master Carver and Adjunct Professor of Northwest Coast Arts Wayne Price; and the Cyril George Indigenous Knowledge Collection.

10/13/2026

UAS Evening at Egan: Climate Change and High-Altitude Agriculture

Dr. Shae Frydenlund, Assistant Professor of Alpine and Arctic Studies within the Outdoor Studies Program, joins us Friday, October 16 for Evening at Egan to present Climate Change and High-Altitude Agriculture: The Work Plants Do.

From Dr. Shae Frydenlund:
“Apple trees are a harbinger of rapid change in the world’s high-altitude and subarctic agrarian communities. Previously inhospitable environments from the Nepal Himalayas to the Alaskan interior are becoming new heartlands of apple production. Why? Scientists cite warming temperatures and changing rainfall patterns as primary drivers of agrarian transition. But what if climate change isn’t the only, or even the most important, factor transforming these landscapes and livelihoods?

“In our study of the apple boom in Mustang, Nepal, coauthor Emily Yeh and I tell a different story of agrarian transition, in which apple trees themselves are the main character. Bringing apple trees from the background to the foreground shows how planty preferences and metabolic work intersect with human desires, hierarchies, and politics to bolster some attempts to capitalize on fruit trees and foil others, reshaping land and life near the ‘roof of the world’ (and possibly Alaska) in the process.”

Evening at Egan lectures are free and open to the public, held at 7 p.m. in the Egan Lecture Hall and streamed live via Zoom. Find the Zoom link and more details at uas.alaska.edu/eganlecture.

10/12/2026

Weekly Job & Internship Round-Up

This week’s featured opportunities:

Somethings Mentor — Somethings
Part-time, become a Certified Peer Specialist to support youth through mental health challenges
📍 Remote in AK
💵 $20/hr
📅 11/29/26

UAS Resident Advisor (RA)
Spring 2027 semester, part-time and on-campus, with benefits such as Housing Credit and $750 Meal Plan credit
📍 Juneau, AK
💵 $14.38/hr
📅 Until Filled

Department of Transportation Internship — Federal Highway Administration
Summer 2027 Internship Program, Full-time with any of the 11 DOT’s operating administrations
📍 Juneau, AK + 70 Other Locations
💵 2-3K/month
📅 Apply by 11/7/26

Political Canvasser — Community Outreach
Full-time, door-to-door canvassing, no experience necessary, short-term (until 11/3/26) .
📍 Juneau, AK
💵 $28/hr
📅 10/21/26

View full job details and find more jobs and internships on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/home

10/12/2026

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Monday, October 12

Join these campus and community events in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day:

🐳 UAS Juneau: Pull With Me, 6–8 PM (Egan Library Lecture Space)
Join Master Carver Wayne Price and UAS Wooch.een Scholar/Artist Markayla Katchatag as they share two short canoe journey films followed by a discussion. Boiled fish (salmon soup) will be served while supplies last. This event is free and family friendly. For more information, contact [email protected].

🐳 UAS Ketchikan: Living in Peace and Harmony, 10:30 AM – 1 PM (UAS Ketchikan Campus Library)
An open house featuring storytellers, artists’ tables, refreshments, and poster sessions by students from the Ketchikan Indian Community’s Tribal Scholars Program.

🐳 Sitka: Sheetʼká Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 5 PM (Harrigan Centennial Hall)
Dance performances by Mt. Edgecumbe High School dance groups and local Tlingit groups. Fish, rice, and fry bread will be served. Please bring a potluck dish to share. All are welcome.

Paddle artwork: “The Water Spirit” by Yaxlaháat Markayla Katchatag.

"It emphasizes that water is its own being that can be so powerful in one's healing journey. I decided to use the shape of a mini paddle because some of my most meaningful healing has happened while on the water, pulling during Canoe Journey." -Markayla Katchatag



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10/11/2026

THIS WEEK AT UAS: Monday, Oct. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 18

MONDAY, OCT. 12
🗓 Traditional Games Club Practice: 5-7 PM (UAS Rec)
🗓 Indigenous Peoples' Day Event: Pull With Me: 6-8 PM (Egan Library Lecture Space)
🗓 Volleyball Court Nights: 7-9:45 PM (UAS Rec)

TUESDAY, OCT. 13
🗓 Racquet Court Time: 5-7 PM (UAS Rec)
🗓 REC Climbing Wall Orientation: 6-9 PM (UAS Rec)
🗓 Basketball Court Nights: 7-9:45 PM (UAS Rec)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14
🗓 Beading Club: 3-5 PM (NRSC)
🗓 Volleyball Court Nights: 7-9:45 PM (UAS Rec)

THURSDAY, OCT. 15
🗓 AAPI Club: 1:15-2:15 PM (NRSC)
🗓 Racquet Court Time: 5-7 PM (UAS Rec)
🗓 Traditional Games Club Practice: 5-7 PM (UAS Rec)
🗓 Creativity on Canvas: 6-8 PM (JPH)
🗓 Basketball Court Nights: 7-9:45 PM (UAS Rec)

FRIDAY, OCT. 16
🗓 Student Government (SGUAS-JC) Meeting: 9:30-10:30 AM (Egan 108)
🗓 Wooch.een Club: 12-1 PM (NRSC & Zoom)
🗓 Math Club: 4-5 PM (The Learning Center)
🗓 Mosaic Club: 6-8 PM (Housing Lodge)
🗓 Evening at Egan with Dr. Shae Frydenlund: 7-8 PM (Egan Lecture Hall)
🗓 Pugh Party 2026: 8-10 PM (JPH)

SATURDAY, OCT. 17
🗓 Game Club: 5 PM - 12 AM (Egan Library)
🗓 Traditional Games Club Practice: 5-7 PM (UAS Rec)

SUNDAY, OCT. 18
🗓 Racquet Court Time: 2-5 PM (UAS Rec)

Find all event details, including links and registration information on UAS Connect: https://connect.uas.alaska.edu/ (Link in bio.)

10/09/2026

Tiny House, Big Construction

UAS Construction Technology students are building a tiny house from the ground up during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

From framing and wiring to drywall and interior finish carpentry, students are gaining hands-on experience in every step of the building process. Once complete, the tiny house will be sold to the public!

Want to be part of the build or launch a career in the trades?
🏠 Scholarships available: Funding is accessible for Construction Technology students through the Justin Fantasia Scholarship.
🛠️ Community partnerships: UAS is actively looking for local partners and sponsors to collaborate on this project.

Learn more about the UAS Construction Technology program: https://uas.alaska.edu/apply/programs/construction.html

10/08/2026

Provost’s-Eye View

Provost Scott Billingsley joined students seine netting starry flounder at Eagle Beach in Professor David Tallmon's BIOL S108 Experiential Learning: Ecology of Southeast Alaska course.

In Experiential Learning: Ecology of Southeast Alaska, students will improve their science communication skills, learning skills, and their knowledge of the ecosystems of Southeast Alaska while interacting with faculty and exploring research techniques.

Explore the UAS Biology program: https://uas.alaska.edu/apply/programs/biology-marine-biology.html

10/07/2026

October looks good on the Juneau Campus. 🍂

10/07/2026

Calling K–12 educators! 📚

Explore fresh ideas and practical strategies for engaging students in reading and writing with two virtual professional learning sessions from the UAS School of Education.

Attend one or both! Details and registration below. 👇

Great teaching starts with great learning!

K–12 educators, are you looking for fresh ways to engage students in reading and writing?

Join the University of Alaska Southeast School of Education this fall for Responsive Literacy Instruction for All Students, a two-part virtual professional learning opportunity designed to bring new ideas and practical strategies into your classroom.

✨ Session 1: Actively Engaging with Literary Texts
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m. – Noon

✨ Session 2: Mentor Texts as a Support for Writing
📅 Saturday, November 7 | 10 a.m. – Noon

💻 Both sessions are offered via Zoom, so you can participate from anywhere!

Attend one session or join us for both. Connect with new ideas and explore ways to make literacy instruction more engaging for all students.

🔗 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7S-DtK1ZrIsQQ5S7F-o20ZAV1t39F_xQlfB-bCBiphg4HqQ/viewform

10/06/2026

That’s a wrap on Introduction to Fly Fishing, Tying, and Casting! 🎣🌲

In this two-week PE/ODS S119 course, students learned the skills of fly fishing, including gear, casting, fly tying, knots, core ethics, and on-the-water tactics.

Alaska fishing license required and fun guaranteed! 🐳