Finding Strength and Sharing It: Sarah Henton's Journey at the PWSC Health & Fitness Center
PWSC News
Employee Experience Department Visits PWSC
We were excited to welcome Ahmbra Austin, director of employee experience, and Heather Jensen, media and events coordinator, from the UAA Employee Experience Department, to PWSC this week. Their visit was all about meeting us where we are, learning more about our campus, and sharing resources to help employees feel connected and supported.
Copper Basin Field Trip = Career Connections in Action
Our Outdoor Leadership students came back from a field trip to the Copper Basin, where they met professionals from different organizations. These experiences give students insights into careers in outdoor education and natural resources, helping them build skills and connections in the field.
PWSC Students Participate in Invasive Species Field Activity with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Invasive species pose serious risks to Alaska’s ecosystems, and PWSC students had the chance to learn first-hand how experts work to spot them before they spread.
Student Spotlight: Lyle Watson – From Law Enforcement to Life on the Water
By combining his Coast Guard captain’s license with the skills he’s gaining through Prince William Sound College’s Marine Service Technology program, Lyle is charting a second career that keeps him on the water while giving him the knowledge to run a safe, reliable charter business.
Student Reflection: Xavier Garcia’s Lessons from the Alaskan Backcountry
Xavier Garcia, an outdoor leadership student, shares insights from his personal journal after a six-day backpacking trip in the Alaskan backcountry, highlighting the physical challenges and his growth in leadership skills.
From Hatchery to Lab: High School Students Explore Alaska’s Fish & Wildlife
Adjunct instructor Kelsey Stanbro—an ecologist and wildlife and fisheries biologist with the Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission (AITRC)—is teaching BIOL A190 ST: Biota of Alaska: Fish and Wildlife Techniques as a dual-enrollment course for high school students in the Copper River School District (CRSD). This 1-credit course is embedded in the General Biology course offered at CRSD, offering the students the opportunity for college credit while also completing their high school Biology requirement.