Winter Break Closure
PWSC will be closed for winter break from December 23 to January 1. Regular business hours will resume on January 2 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. AKST).
PWSC News
Student spotlight: Sidney Yazzie
Sidney Yazzie is involved in two research projects: one focused on environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling and preservation methods and the other on monitoring ocean acidification. Both projects are conducted in collaboration with the Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute (APMI).
Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude and appreciate our blessings, relationships, and opportunities. It is a moment to give thanks for the support we receive from others, including family, friends, and community. In this spirit, we also recognize the land on which we gather. Acknowledging this land and its significance fosters respect and awareness of the ongoing legacies of Indigenous communities.
In observance of Thanksgiving, PWSC will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29.
In observance of Thanksgiving, PWSC will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024. Regular operations will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Exciting news!
Free tuition and housing are available for students enrolling in PWSC's OEC in Marine Services Technology program.
Employee spotlight: Katie Bobowski
Congratulations to Katie Bobowski for presenting at the North American Association for Environmental Education 2024 Conference in Pittsburgh, PA!
Employee spotlight: Bryan Vincent
We are excited to welcome Bryan Vincent back as a returning adjunct instructor and college alumnus! With extensive experience in CPR and First Aid, Bryan will enhance our courses and enrich our students' learning experiences.
Celebrating Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Month
As we celebrate Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Month, our community honors the rich traditions, history, and resilience of Alaska Native people. This month provides an opportunity to highlight the voices and stories of Alaska Native students who carry their heritage forward by merging traditional practices with new skills to support and strengthen their communities.
Class spotlight: Sam Campbell's Global Literature and Culture class
Students in Sam Campbell's literature class are thriving as they explore historical, literary, and cultural themes in texts spanning from 2000 BCE through the present. They draw parallels between these stories and modern media through discussions, discovering how themes like love, heroism, and mortality transcend time. The course encourages them to redefine literature while fostering empathy and understanding of diverse cultures by exploring universal concepts across different eras.
Student spotlight: Maddy Yazzie
"Moving from Arizona to Alaska was a significant change, especially since I was unsure about my career path. I enrolled in the OEC in Marine Natural Resource Technician program last semester, which was enjoyable and inspiring, deepening my interest in environmental science." Maddy Yazzie