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Alumni spotlight: Rafael Alfaro

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Interview with Rafael Alfaro, a graduate and adjunct instructor in the outdoor leadership program, about his capstone expedition to Denali National Park and Preserve with Dr. Benjamin Rush and Evan Clupper. Rafael plans to attempt Denali again next season, this time with skis instead of snowshoes!

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Student spotlight: Hannah Bogdan

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Outdoor leadership student, Hannah Bogdan, is interning at Awesome Life Academy, a nonprofit organization for adults with special needs. Hannah writes the curriculum and leads education days. She is also involved in running the mentoring program.

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Student spotlight: Frank Schweers

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Frank Schweers is interning with the Lands and Planning Division at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve as part of his degree program requirements in Outdoor Leadership, Associate of Applied Science.

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Student spotlight: Samantha Eleshansky

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Samantha Eleshansky, a high school student from Cordova, is studying Introduction to Oceanography at PWSC, with tuition and housing covered by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development's American Rescue Plan Grant. She thanks her biology teacher, Mr. Westing, for sharing this opportunity with his class.

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Employee spotlight: James Goudreau

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

James Goudreau, an adjunct faculty instructor for Outdoor Leadership, has built his career around recreation and environmental studies.

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Interview with Evan Clupper, an outdoor leadership student, about his capstone trip to Denali National Park and Preserve.

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

PWSC alumnus Rafael Alfaro and student Evan Clupper recently led a capstone trip to Denali National Park and Preserve with Dr. Benjamin Rush, assistant professor of outdoor leadership. For Evan, the experience surpassed his expectations.

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PWSC welcomes Dr. Stanley Herman as the new Museum & Community Engagement Coordinator.

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

We are pleased to introduce Dr. Stanley Herman as the latest addition to our team at PWSC, serving as the Museum & Community Engagement Coordinator. Dr. Herman holds a doctorate and master's degree in Cultural Anthropology and Cultural Resource Management. He will teach courses next spring and wants to spark informed discussions by asking thought-provoking questions and integrating Indigenous knowledge into his teachings.

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Dennis Humphrey, Ph.D., has been selected as the director of Prince William Sound College (PWSC).

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Dennis Humphrey has been appointed our full-time college director.

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Literature of the United States I (ENGL A205) course for Fall 2023

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

This fall, Dr. Dennis Humphrey, associate professor of English, teaches the Literature of the United States I (ENGL A205) course at PWSC. Enrolling in this class provides significant advantages for students. It satisfies academic prerequisites and caters to personal interests while offering opportunities for cultural exploration. Best of all, no textbook is required as all readings are provided for free through the course shell, and most lessons offer an audio version for added convenience.

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Introduction to American Government course for Fall 2023

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

PWSC's Cherise Beatus will be teaching Introduction to American Government this fall. In this three-credit course, students will delve into the history of the U.S. Constitution and explore the structure of the national government, including its three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

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