Live events include faculty, students, guest speakers, panel discussions, & food demonstrations.  Events are held to promote free expression in an informal place where people can share what they care about. 

All UAA Camous Bookstore events are free, open to the public, with free parking in the South Parking Lot--the lot across from the Bookstore.

Please Note: Speakers do not receive any financial compensation from the Bookstore.

If you would like to contact Rachel Epstein, the events co-ordinator, she can be reached at anre@uaa.alaska.edu or (907) 786-4782. 

Monday January 23 from 3:00pm-4:30pm
Canadian Artist Guy Langevin

Please join me for an informal discussion about the convergence of poetry and art, the difference between local and global art scenes, and the sharing of modern and classic art techniques. 

A lovely example of his work can be found at http://www.takachpress.com/gallery/LangevinRememberingYourDance.html
"His work is based on duality between fugitiveness of light and moment, and the perenniality of impressions people, situations and events make in our mind. As this duality, the work rocks between precision and blurry images. Haziness may be, sometimes, the more accurate way to express an idea"

Wednesday January 25 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Occupy Anchorage, U.S. and the World with Dawn Bonfield and Mark Bonfield

Come and learn about the principles behind the Occupy Movement and why it is a global phenomena.    This event is held in honor of Ruth Sheridan and UAA Alaska Civil Rights Month.  

Tuesday February 7 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Cancer Prevention and Recovery Lecture Series with Dr. Lyn Freeman

Circadian and Ultradian Rhythms and Cancer Control:  Special challenges for Alaskans and what to do about it.    

Join Dr. Freeman for this empowering series of lectures and stay ‘ahead of the curve’ by understanding the most current ways to take control of your health outcomes.  Dr. Lyn Freeman is an Alaskan researcher and behavioral medicine provider who just completed six years of National Cancer Institute-funded research on overcoming the side effects of cancer treatments.  The intervention she created and tested produced clinically and statistically significant improvements and is now a model of care for cancer survivors.

February 9 from 5:00pm-6:00pm
Dr. Trita Parsi presents U.S. Diplomacy with Iran

Dr. Trita Parsi is the President of the National Iranian American Council and former Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.   He is the author of the book A Single Roll of the Dice - Obama's Diplomacy with Iran (2012) and the book Treacherous Alliance - The Secret Dealings of Iran, Israel and the United States (2007).

Everyone is encouraged to come and learn about U.S. policies toward Iran from a rare Middle East expert.  This event is co-sponsored with the Alaska World Affairs Council.

Monday February 13 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
North by 2020:  Perspectives on Alaska's Changing Social-Ecological Systems

Dr. Amy Lauren Lovecraft, Dr. Sharman Haley and Dr. Andrew Kliskey come together to discuss research on Alaska's changing social-ecological systems from the International Polar Year. 

Dr. Amy L. Lovecraft (Political Science/UAF)  edited the book North by 2020 which covers the scholarship of over 90 authors from different academic disciplines.  Topics highlighted are the science of modeling change, indigenous contributions to sustainability, freshwater management, Arctic coastal margins,  marine living systems and infrastructure, oil and gas development, the arts and planning for the future.

Joining Dr. Amy L. Lovecraft at this event are Dr. Sharman Haley (ISER/UAA)  whose focus is coastal and off shore oil & gas development and  Dr. Andrew Kliskey (RAM/UAA) whose focus is fresh water in Alaska's communities. 

Wednesday February 22 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
International Passport Series: Afghanistan Romal Safi

Sponsored with the Office of International Student Services 

Thursday February 23 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Climate Changes: Alaska, the Arctic, and our Global Environment

Panelists Raymond Anthony (Philosophy), Walter Parker (with 55 years governing Alaska’s environmental issues) , and Richard Steiner (Environmental Sustainability Consulting/Oasis Earth) discuss  future developments of the Arctic.

Topics to be discussed:

Raymond Anthony- -Food Security and “Wickedness” in Alaska 
Walter Parker-- Directions for the Arctic:  Future Goals and Obstacles
Richard Steiner-- Toward a Sustainable World:  Shifting Geographical Boundaries  

Monday February 27 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
The Social Contract Today

Panelists for this event  include Alan Boraas (Anthropology) , Jason Brandeis (Justice Center), Terrence Kelly (Philosophy), Scott Gavorsky ( History) and acting as moderator Paola Banchero (JPC).  

Where we are today in light of new laws and rulings that challenge the rights and protections of citizens under the U.S. Constitution is the theme of this event.   Such topics as the National Defense Authorization Act, Citizens United, Wiki Leaks trials, and government control of the internet will be noted.