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Learn Outside the Box: Introduction to Environmental Education

 |  V. Heisser  | 

If you are passionate about learning in and about the natural world and want to inspire others to do the same, EDFN A190 ST: Introduction to Environmental Education is the perfect starting point.

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Discover the Power of Ideas in Introduction to Humanities II

 |  V. Heisser  | 

Explore the big ideas, inspiring art, and powerful stories that have shaped cultures around the world!

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Ashley Nova Gains Hands-On Experience as a Mechanic Helper This Summer

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PWSC and Valdez High Students Head to SkillsUSA Nationals!

 |  V. Heisser  | 

Congrats to PWSC and Valdez High students for earning top spots at the 2025 SkillsUSA Alaska State Conference! They headed to Atlanta, Georgia, for nationals at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference—the nation’s most extensive career and technical education event!

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The Mountain Within

 |  Jane Churchill and V. Heisser  | 

Before the summit attempts or glacier hauls, Jane Churchill began her Denali expedition with a journal—part of her capstone at Prince William Sound College, where mindset mattered as much as mileage.

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Course Spotlight: Cultural Anthropology – Exploring What Makes Us Human

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This summer, students in Dr. Stan Herman’s Cultural Anthropology course are exploring the hidden frameworks that shape human life. Dr. Herman brings enthusiasm and depth to the class, encouraging students to challenge their assumptions about culture. Photo: Early anthropologist recording oral histories. (Library of Congress)

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Instructor Dr. Stan Herman Q&A: Teaching Alaska Native Cultures Online

 |  V Heisser  | 

This summer, students enrolled in Alaska Native Cultures have the opportunity to learn about the rich and diverse histories, traditions, and contemporary experiences of Alaska's Indigenous peoples.

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Join us at the 2025 Valdez Theatre Conference!

 |  Dawson Moore  | 

We have been eagerly anticipating this! The Valdez Theatre Conference features performances on the main stage of the Civic Center, and they are free for the public to attend.

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Employee Spotlight: Cami Zifko – Bridging Alaska’s Past and Present

 |  V. Heisser  | 

Cami Zifko’s passion for Indigenous histories and archaeology fuels her work at the Maxine and Jesse Whitney Museum.

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PWSC’s Third Annual Environmental Sciences Symposium was a great success!

 |  V. Heisser  | 

The event showcased independent, student-led research projects developed throughout the academic year, focusing on vital environmental science topics rooted in our local ecosystems.