"From Earth to the Universe" poster. Courtesy of European Southern Observatory.
Events happening throughout the week:
Midnight Sun Theatre Presents: “Leave Your Fears Here”
According to the event description, this is a one-man play that “is a tale of losing a language and learning a new one, of a child teaching the parent, and the power of hope in the darkest of times.” Tickets start at $20.
Fine Arts Building, Room 129
Thursday, Sept. 12, 7–9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13, 7–9 p.m.
Saturday. Sept. 14, 7–9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 15, 7–9 p.m.
Sitka Music Festival Autumn Classics
Students and community members are invited to a weekend of classical music brought to Anchorage by the Sitka Music Festival. Various artists are scheduled to perform throughout the weekend. Tickets start at $40.
Fine Arts Building, Room 150
Fri. Sept. 13, 7–9 p.m.
Sat. Sept. 14, 7–9 p.m.
Sun. Sept. 15, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
Noon Music
UAA Concert Board is putting on a weekly concert showcasing Alaskan music. This week’s artist is yet to be announced. For more information, visit the Concert Board’s Facebook page.
Student Union cafeteria
Noon - 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 12
School of Nursing Information Session
According to the event description, students can “join the UAA School of Nursing for a program informational session about associate and bachelor's degrees around the state. The program will present a program overview, admission requirements, due dates, and compliance requirements and answer general questions about the programs.”
Noon - 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13
Public Show: From Earth to the Universe
According to the event description, “From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of a myriad galaxies.” The show will be followed by a presentation from UAA planetarium technician Sera Shaughnessy.
ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Planetarium, Room 220
6:30–7:30 p.m.
8–9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Skinny Raven Oktoberfest 5k & 10k
According to the event description, this is a “celebration of German culture that'll leave you hopping with joy. From scrumptious pretzels & cheese, savory sausages, and even Turkish doner kebab.” Tickets start at $47 and include a commemorative t-shirt and a $10 voucher for use at 49th State Brewing.
49th State Brewing, 717 W. Third Avenue, Anchorage
Starts at 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 16
Tuition and student fees must be paid by this date or students will incur a $125 late fee and an account hold. Payments can be made at UAOnline and payment plans are available.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
20th Annual Constitution Day Chartwell Lecture
The Department of Political Science is putting on the annual Constitution Day Chartwell Lecture. This lecture will focus on the Constitution and relevant political science topics.
ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Room 120
6–9:30 p.m.
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