PWSC News

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Adjunct Spotlight - August Franzen

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

August's love of climbing is one that he wants to share with others, and teaching is his way of doing so. As an experienced climber, he understands the risks and has experienced loss, but he also knows the exhilaration and life-changing experience of the climb.

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New Natural Resource Technician Program at PWSC

 |  Vicki Heisser

PWSC is proud to offer the Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Natural Resources Technician program.

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Intro. to Geographic Information Systems (GIS A101) course for Fall 2022

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

This coming fall, Valdez’s GIS (Geographic Information System) Data Manager, Jim Pomplun, will be teaching Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (76904 - GIS A101 – 101) at PWSC.

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Biota of Alaska (BIOL A124) course for Fall 2022

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

This fall PWSC is offering BIOL A124 - Biota of Alaska taught by Dr. Amanda Glazier, Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science.

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Business Foundations (BA A151) course for Fall 2022

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

This fall PWSC will be offering BA A151 - Business Foundations, a business course that allows students to explore opportunities in several areas of business.

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Alumni Spotlight - Samuel Walker, Marine Service Technician

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

This past spring, Samuel Walker graduated from PWSC with his OEC (Occupational Endorsement Certificate) in Marine Service Technician.

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PWSC Celebrates Partnership with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company

 |  Shannon Stites  | 

PWSC Celebrates Partnership with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company on 45th Anniversary of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Operations

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Alumni Spotlight: Jared Humphrey, Millwright

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Having graduated from PWSC’s Millwright program in May 2021, Jared Humphrey is now working for Hecla Greens Creek Mine in Juneau, AK.

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For Teachers Summer Professional Development

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

Over 65 teachers from across the state attended PWSC's “For Teachers" courses in Valdez and Cordova.

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30th Annual Valdez Theatre Conference Held on June 11-18

 |  Vicki Heisser  | 

This year, there will be 55 developmental Play Lab readings. The authors are in attendance, and afterward, they receive feedback from a panel of professionals. There are also three 8 p.m. performances at the Valdez Civic Center, free and open to the public.