PWSC News

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PWSC offers Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) class this spring

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)? Providence Valdez Medical Center promotes CNAs and trainees/students by offering a dynamic healthcare program. Providence offers full tuition reimbursement to students who become PVMC employees, provided that they successfully become certified within 120 days of completing the class. The next PWSC class will occur from January 13 to February 27, 2024.

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PWSC Archery Club Presents the 13th Annual Valdez Turkey Shoot

 |  VickI Heisser  | 

PWSC Archery Club Presents the 13th Annual Valdez Turkey Shoot

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PWSC Valdez Archery Meeting

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

PWSC Valdez Archery Club Meeting on November 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

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Kyra Meyer, a PhD counselor and therapist, discusses mental health with our outdoor leadership students.

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

There are several reasons for PhD counselor and therapist Kyra Meyer to speak with our outdoor leadership students about mental health. Outdoor education involves physical challenges and personal growth, significantly impacting mental well-being.

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Alumni spotlight: Raife Bowman

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Raife Bowman earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Outdoor Leadership from Prince William Sound College and became a certified Wilderness EMT and AIARE Level 1. Raife founded Arctic Field Craft, focusing on outdoor adventures that connect people with nature. As his business grew, he balanced his roles as an entrepreneur, husband, and father, eventually taking an opportunity to work in Antarctica. We recently met with him to learn about his experiences in Antarctica.

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Employee spotlight: Lysette Doran

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Congratulations to Lysette Doran on this exciting new chapter as an adjunct instructor in the Marine Service Technician program from which she graduated!

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Employee spotlight: Spencer Heston

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

We are thrilled to introduce Spencer Heston, our new millwright instructor.

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Welcome to the fourth installment of the Prince William Sound Anthology series, *In a Northern Land Far, Far Away: Fantasy Literature from Prince William Sound, Alaska*.

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Welcome to the fourth installment of the Prince William Sound Anthology series, *In a Northern Land Far, Far Away: Fantasy Literature from Prince William Sound, Alaska*. This collection features fantasy fiction and poetry from local writers, including Dennis Humphrey, Don Bickley, Kerra Apolo, Kyle Walker, and R.R. Anthony.

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Employee spotlight: Dawson Moore

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Catching up with Dawson Moore, a passionate and inspiring educator known for his unwavering commitment to his students. He is the dedicated coordinator of the Valdez Theatre Conference, fostering creativity and collaboration among aspiring artists and performers.

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Employee spotlight: Sam Campbell

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Congratulations to Sam Campbell, assistant professor of English at PWSC. His poem "Echoed" has been accepted for publication in Volume 23, Issue 2 of the Harpur Palate Literary Journal. Sam's poem is scheduled to be published in December 2025, and we all look forward to seeing it in print!