In April, Teresa Barton completed her Ph.D. at Loyola University Chicago in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies. Her dissertation examined the motivational attributes of adult English language learners enrolled in an English as a second language program.
Prince William Sound College is hosting the Open House Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4, from 11:00 to 2:00 in the parking lot and atrium of the Valdez Campus. Tickets are $20, $10 for twelve-and-under, and include a meal with pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, drinks, and sides. There will also be outdoor games.
Shahmeer Azmat is a nursing student at PWSC. He grew up in Pakistan and was inspired to go into the medical field after volunteering at an emergency department in his home city of 20 million people. During the summers he works as a wilderness therapy guide and he is an avid outdoor recreationist.
Students in Teresa Barton's Small Group Communications class are holding a food drive as a part of a class project.
Jeremiah Sims grew up in Valdez. He took dual-credit classes in high school with George Keeney. George became a mentor of his (along with a few others). Jeremiah is currently in the millwright program and will be graduating this spring.
This year’s ViVA Outstanding Competitor Cup was awarded to David Perry of Wasilla, Alaska.
Therron Rude, a fifteen-year-old archer, won the $1,000 grand prize at the 9th annual Vegas in Valdez Archery Tournament (ViVA) held in Valdez, Alaska, on Sunday.
Shelby Gudgell is a student currently enrolled in the UAA nursing program at PWSC. She grew up in Valdez, Alaska.
PWSC's theatre spring production: Matrin McDonagh's The Pillowman
The former fire chief and emergency manager for Valdez, George Keeney, started as an adjunct instructor teaching emergency medical services (EMS) at PWSC. He is now a full-time faculty member and has been working to expand the EMS programming at PWSC.
