PWSC News

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Meet our talented team of outdoor leadership instructors and assistants.

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Our outdoor leadership program has recently brought on board a team of highly talented adjunct instructors and teaching assistants with a wealth of knowledge, practical experience, and educational backgrounds.

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Welcome, Spring 2024 students!

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Welcome, Spring 2024 students! Today, we held an orientation to help new students get acquainted with campus life and academic and community resources. Throughout the semester, they will have the opportunity to meet other students, make new friends, and form connections that will last a lifetime.

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Employee spotlight: Teshina Dorsey

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

PWSC is excited to announce the addition of Teshina Dorsey to our team.

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New year, new opportunities! Internship alert for college students!

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

New year, new opportunities! Internship alert for college students! As we usher in the new year, we're thrilled to announce exciting internship opportunities for passionate and dynamic college students looking to kickstart their professional journey.

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Campus closure for winter break

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

The PWSC main campus will be closed for winter break from December 23-January 2, 2024

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Student spotlight: Kyle Bradshaw

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Kyle Bradshaw will graduate with three Occupational Endorsement Certificates this May and is excited about exploring his career options.

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Sugarloaf Hall now known as Suacit Hall

 |  written by Vicki Heisser - posted by Jessica Young  | 

Prince William Sound College recently held a renaming ceremony for Sugarloaf Hall, now known as Suacit Hall. The new name honors the history of the land and the resilience of the Chugach Sugpiat people.

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Employee spotlight: Eduardo (Eddie) Estrada

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Eddie, whose full name is Eduardo Estrada, spent his childhood in the warm desert state of Arizona. At 12, he moved to Alaska, where he discovered his passion for commercial fishing, shaping his career and life.

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Students can gain an understanding of the diverse benefits of recreation by examining it from various perspectives.

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Meeting with staff from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Athna Incorporated, and Bureau of Land Management informed students about recreation benefits from federal and Native Corporation perspectives.

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Explore human cultures with anthropology at PWSC

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Explore human cultures with anthropology at PWSC. ANTH A101 introduces four subfields and basic ideas. ANTH A202 covers cultural concepts and cross-cultural comparisons. It is recommended for non-majors and majors.