A&E

Upcoming events

UAA event list for Wednesday, April 24, to Tuesday, April 30.

UAA Jazz Ensemble promotional poster. Graphic courtesy of UAA Department of Music.

Events happening throughout the week:

Native Youth Olympics

According to the event description, “NYO celebrates indigenous culture through traditional contests that mirror the skills essential for ancestral survival. It's a platform where athletes, coaches, and volunteers come together to honor heritage, prioritize personal development, and foster a spirit of collaboration.”

Alaska Airlines Center

Thursday, April 25, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 25

William H. Seward Lecture

Join UAA’s Women and Gender Studies program and the Department of Political Science for a lecture from Alaska State Representative Genevieve Mina.

Zoom

8  - 9 p.m.

Friday, April 26

Spring Deadline to Apply for Graduation and Walk in the Commencement Ceremony

Spring Deadline to Apply for Summer 2024 Reinstatement

According to UAA’s academic policies, “An academically disqualified student may submit a request for reinstatement after not attending UAA for one academic (fall or spring) semester. The student should complete a form for reinstatement that includes a plan for academic success. This form must be reviewed by an academic advisor.”

CCEL Annual Student Community Engagement Forum

According to the event description, “This year’s forum will include updates on community-engaged faculty projects and research, an update from the 2023 Selkregg Award winner, and an announcement of the 2024 Selkregg Community Engagement & Service Learning Award winner.” Student research assistants will also have posters on display at this event. All students, staff and community members are welcome.

Consortium Library, Room 307

2:30 - 4 p.m.

Public Planetarium Show: Black Holes

Students can enjoy an educational video on black holes narrated by Liam Neeson. Admission is $5 for students.

ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Room 220

6 - 9:30 p.m.

University Guitar Ensemble in Concert

Join UAA’s guitar ensemble for a night of strummed tunes.

Fine Arts Building, Room 150

7:30 - 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 27

Understory 2024 Launch

Join the Department of English for a celebration of the release of Understory, the “annual anthology of excellent student creative work and scholarship in English Studies.”

Consortium Library, Room 307

2 - 3 p.m.

Japan Fest

According to the event description, students can watch a kimono fashion show, listen to Japanese music and enjoy a rendition of a ninja fight. Admission is $10.

Dimond High School, Auditorium

4 - 6 p.m.

University Jazz Ensemble in Concert

Students can enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz at this concert put on by the Department of Music. Admission is $10 for students.

Fine Arts Building, Room 150

7:30 - 9 p.m.