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Who Takes Care of Our Trails Around Campus

Why Our Trails Exist Dr. Helm has been a quiet and tireless volunteer for both the UAF and UAA campuses near Palmer. She has devoted hundreds of hours to mapping and caring...

MSC Wins 2012 Communicator Award of Distinction

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

We Won! Courtney Brooke Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications at Matanuska-Susitna College, is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of the 2012 Communicator...

2012 High School Portfolio Winners

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Congratulations! Matanuska-Susitna College has recently held their Annual High School Portfolio Scholarship Contest. The competition is based on high school students’...

Ilisagvik College Celebrates Graduation Day

from:Ilisagvik College

Roy “Ernest” Nageak Jr. dancing in celebration of commencement day A group of Associate’s Degree graduates pose for their photo. Front row, from left to...

Ilisagvik Students Honored at AIHEC Conference

from:Ilisagvik College

Lauded for their academic achievements at the conference, Kivvaq and Jackie enjoy the scenery at the Dakota Badlands National Park. Ilisagvik students honored at AIHEC...

Recognition for Growing Enrollment

from:Ilisagvik College

I?isa?vik College Interim President Pearl Brower, students Rochelle Tooyak and Joe Okakok, and Recruiter Janelle Everett proudly display a plaque to commemorate the...

Allied Health Student Success Stories

from:Ilisagvik College

Allied Health Student Success Stories from Ilisagvik College In November and December of 2011, three graduates of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program at Ilisagvik...

New! Cooperative Extension Program

from:Ilisagvik College

Evelyn Rubottom shares a piece of beadwork she is working on. Meeting Community Interests through Cooperative Extension Program at Ilisagvik College! Last month, Ilisagvik...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Department of Corrections Recruiting

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

The Department of Corrections will be here at Mat-Su College on May 3rd to recruit for various positions at the new Goose Creek Corrections Center.

27th Annual Merit Educational Advertising Award

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

We Won! Courtney Brooke Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications at Mat-Su College, is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of the 27th Annual Merit Educational...

Employment Opportunities

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

We are currently recruiting for Student Ambassadors and a Term Assistant Professor of Art. Please visit UAKJobs.com to apply.

Student Showcase 2011-12

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Friday, April 27 from 10am-4pm in JKB 124. Please contact one of the following Instructors for more info: Joan O’Leary 745-9753 Mary Sagal 746-9344 Brenda Forsythe...

Calling All Alumni

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Mat-Su College would like to invite you to participate in the Commencement Ceremony to be held on May 11, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Mat-Su Career and Technical High School. If...

New Sign Is Operational

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Our new sign is up and running! When the weather permits, a river rock base will be installed on each side of the message center. If you’re in the neighborhood, cruise by...

Blood Drive

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

This year’s blood drive was a huge success! Thank you for your work and eﬀort in making the blood drive a possibility. We registered 37 people and collected 34...

College Goal Sunday

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

On Sunday, February 12, 2012 our 7th annual College Goal Sunday event was held from 2-4pm. College Goal Sunday is a program designed to help students clear the paperwork and...

State Officials Visit MSC

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

On Friday, Feb. 9, Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell met with faculty, staﬀ, students and visitors at Matanuska‐Susitna College. Director Talis Colberg presented him with the...

Upcoming Instructional Technology Workshops

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

All sessions will be held in OLB 214, which is on the library’s second floor. Combating plagiarism with Blackboard’s SafeAssign feature March 21 at 10:15 AM and 12 PM...

2012 Women’s History Month Events

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

2012 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Mat-Su College Event Head Out to Mat-Su College Café! Thursday, March 22, 4 – 6 pm Film: “Iron Jawed Angels,” the...

Spring Break Hours

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Spring Break is March 12 – March 17 Campus will be CLOSED – Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. Library Hours Monday – Friday Saturday & Sunday 9:00am...

Employer EXPO

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

On Tuesday, March 13th, Mat-Su College will be hosting the Mat-Su Valley 2012 Employer EXPO! Workshops are available for both job seekers and employers. Bring your resume and...

Allied Health Info Session

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Info Session – Thursday, March 29th from 400pm – 5:00pm in FSM 205 Individual advising appointments available March 29th from 9:30am to 4:00pm Call Student Services @...

Oil Painting – Tony Crocetta of Talkeetna

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Saturday June 2, 2012 – Saturday June 2, 2012 8295 East College Drive Map and Directions | Register Description: Talkeetna artist Tony Crocetto presents a basic...

Tradition of Excellence with Chad Carpenter

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

At 7 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012, the Beta Sigma Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Matanuska-Susitna College will be hosting a silent auction fund-raiser at the Matanuska...

Joy of Water Media – Judi Betts of Baton Rouge

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Saturday June 2, 2012 – Saturday June 2, 2012 8295 East College Drive Map and Directions | Register Description: Judi Betts of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, author and...

Research Paper Workshops

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

The Library and the Learning Center are offering workshops to help you write your research papers! February 22 at noon in FSM 104: How to Organize an Essay February 29 at noon in...

Alaska Civil Rights Lecture

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Our own Talis Colberg will be giving a lecture on Alaska Civil Rights on Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, Thursday, February 16 at 12:00 noon in FSM 202. Refreshments will be served...

Help Us Shape UAAs Brand

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Your voice can help us in this process! Please join us for one of the “UAA brand development” discussion groups: (Please click on the image to find out more)

UAA School of Nursing Visit

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Check out this opportunity with UAA’s School of Nursing Success Facilitator, Tory Volden. March 20 6:00-7:00 p.m. FSM 112A Individual advising...

Mat-Su College Wins 2011 Davey Award

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Courtney Brooke Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications at Mat-Su College, is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of the 7th Annual International Davey...

We Got a New Sign

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Have you seen the construction at the intersection? That’s the new entrance sign for the college being installed! When complete, the sign will feature LED illuminated...

Remembering Our Former Directors

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Mat-Su College lost a friend on Thursday October 13, 2011. Al Okeson was a part of MSC long after he retired. Mr. Okeson first retired as President of Mat-Su Community...

Veteran’s Day Flag Folding Ceremony

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Mat‐Su College has a 15% population of students are veterans or dependents of veterans. This makes Veteran’s Day extra special on our campus. We are hoping you will...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Barrow, Alaska with AmericanTowns Barrow Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over North Slope County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Barrow organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Barrow is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Barrow

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Barrow area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Barrow in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Alaska is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Barrow Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Barrow, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Math Club and Student Government Help Those In Need

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

This year’s Thanksgiving an Christmas Basket Drive was a huge success! Every year the Mat-Su College Math Club and Student Government collect items for those in need during...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alaska

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alaska Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

MetalHedz Juried Art Show

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

The Mat-Su MetalHedz will be showcasing their art work in the Art Gallery, FSM 200, starting December 8th at noon! Stop in and check it out!

Shaping Alaska’s Future

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

In Shaping Alaska’s Future 2017, university leaders will ask students, faculty, staff, business leaders and employers, elected officials, alumni, donors, K-12 partners and...

Sexual Harassment Awareness Workshop

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Presenters from UAA will be here to provide us with an interactive workshop about Sexual Harassment Awareness on Tuesday, Dec. 6th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Mat-Su College Spanish Students Help Fronteras Spanish Immersion School

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Saludos! My name is Jacquelyn Crace-Murray. I am the new Spanish adjunct this year and I would like to share the Libritos de cuentos project and Field Trip we took in October...

Christmas Baskets

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

The Student Government and Math Club are organizing the Annual Christmas Baskets to give families within the community and have for over 15 years. You can participate in the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Welcome Alumni

from:Matanuska-Susitna College

Mat-Su Alumni are making a difference across this state and across the globe. We now serve over 2,000 students in a modern and expanding facility. An energetic and talented...