• Training
  Professional Training CoursesOverview
  - PMP Exam Preparation                     - Managing Project with MS Project
• Feb 27 - Mar 2, 2007
  SAME Regional Conference, Anchorage
• June 2-4, 2007
  24th Annual Pan-Pacific Conference, Dunedin-Queenstown, New Zealand
• Aug 5-9, 2007
  PICMET '07 Conference, Portland, Oregon
• Oct 6-9, 2007
  PMI Global Congress North America 2007, Atlanta ,Georgia
  

Past Events:

• December 1
  ESM 684/PM 685 Presentations at the University Center Rm 150, Anchorage.
• November 17, 2006
  Alaska Air Group Cohort PM 685 Presentations at the University Center Rm 150, Anchorage.
• November 16, 2006
  ESPM Open House. ESPM Group
  Photos 1,   2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• October 21-24
  PMI Global Congress 2006 ; Joyce Douglas - MSPM Student Presentation
  ESPM Department at the Congress, booth 1916. Photo. Insert to newsletter.
• October 16, 2006
  Joyce Douglas - MSPM Student, presentation at PMI Alaska Chapter meeting Photo
• October 15-16, 2006
  4th Korea-Pacific U.S. States Joint Conference. Photo
• September 27-29, 2006
  ProMAC 2006, Sydney, Australia   Photo
• August 23, 2006
  New student orientation at the University Center Rm 150, Anchorage.
• August 23, 2006
  PM 685 presentations at the University Center Rm150, Anchorage. Photo
• August 17, 2006
  MSPM promotion & student orientation, Prince William Sound Community College, Valdez.
• August 10, 2006
  MSPM promotion & student orientation at UAF Center for Distance Education, Fairbanks
• August 5, 2006
  Volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity on 32nd Avenue & Spenard Road, Anchorage
  • Photos
• July31, 2006
  MSPM promotion & student orientation. Baranof Hotel, Juneau, 5-6pm
• July 9-10, 2006
  ESPM Research team visits a North Slope facility
  • Photo 
• May 29-31, 2006
  PPBA, Pan-Pacific Conference XXII PM Seminar at Promat, Korea, May 22, 2006
  Agenda : PM is National Strength 
  • Photo
• Apr 21, 2006
  ESM 684/PM685 Official Oral Presentations Class, UC 150 5pm
  Abigail Welcyng (ESM 684)
  Julian Jensen, Mark Susich & Gordon Howie (PM 685)
• MOU with Habitat for Humanities, April 17, 2006
  • Photo
• December 12, 2005
  Dr. Ra's Presentation at PMI Puget Sound Chapter:
  "Top 10 Strategies to Prevent Project Failures"
  • Photo
• Dec 2, 2005
  Two ESM and three PM students graduated
  Christopher Hodgin & Randy Ribble (ESM 684)
  Max Buck, John Drozdowski & Dori Yelverton (PM 685)
• Nov 17, 2005
  ESPM Open House
  • Photos > 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
  
  The 2nd annual Open House was held at the University Center where sponsors, guests as well as prospective and current students had a chance to "Celebrate Success" of the program. The Lieutenant Governor was one of the distinguished guest speakers at the event which was a resounding success, with at least 15 students intending to join the program in pursuit of a degree.
• Aug 25, 2005
  New MSPM Students Orientation
• Dr. Ra visited PMI Headquarters, July 5, 2005
  • Photo
• Dr. Ra's Lecture at Han-Yang University, June, 2005
  • Photos
• May 2005
  Three PM students graduated
• Dr. Ra's Interview at Han-Yang University, March, 2005
  • Photo & Article Pan-Pacific Conference XXII, May 25-27, 2005
  The e-Global Age, New Economy, and China: A Close Up
  Shanghai, China. View the newsletter here.
  • Photo
• Global Project Management training for a group of Republic of Korea University Administrators, April 23-30, 2005
  MOU | Fireweed Dancers
• Dec 9, 2004
  Five ESM students presented their ESM 684 research projects.
• Dec 8, 2004
  MSPM informational session with graduate students.
  • PhotosMore photos > 1   2   3
  
  The program chair and instructors traveled to Fairbanks and Juneau to conduct information meetings and training. An information meeting was also held in Anchorage on December 8. Fifteen prospective students attended, with over 10 new students enrolling in classes for the spring ’05 semester.
• Dec 6, 2004
  MSPM presentation in Fairbanks to enroll students.
  • Photo
• Dec 2, 2004
  MSPM presentation in Juneau for enrolling students.
• Nov 18, 2004
  MSPM Open House at University Center suite 153
  • PhotosMore photos > 1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23
  
  The MSPM program hosted their first annual Open House. Over 200 people were able to learn about the program and related training, and meet other people interested in project management. Student testimonials were heard, door prizes and scholarships were awarded. Prospective students had a chance to meet with instructors, talk with other students, and enjoy a videos.
• Oct 12-14, 2004
  Dr. Jang W. Ra and Tom I. Sheffrey gave presentations at ProMAC 2004, 2nd International Conference on Project Managementin Tokyo, Japan
• Sept - Oct 2004
  PMP Certification Preparation Course
  
• Dr. Jang W. Ra gave a presentation at 61st Annual Pacific Northwest Purchasing Conference( website), Anchorage, AK on Oct 8, 2004. View the letter of thanks from NAPM.
• The UAA Graduate Engineering, Science and Project Management Program has moved to the University Center, Suite 153
  Aug 6-12, 2004
• ESM organized the Pan Pacific Conference XXIin Anchorage, Alaska- website
  About 200 participants from 20 countries
  May 26-28, 2004
  • Photos
• Introduction to the M.S. in Project Management (MSPM) Program
  Wed, May 12, 2004, Dr. Jang Ra, PMP
  Prince William Sound Community College, Valdez
  • Photos
• Project Management Presentation to Alaska Chapter of Institute for Supply Management( Website)
  May 6, 2004, Anchorage Hilton, Dr. Jang Ra, PMP
• 2004 Annual Project, Engineering, and Science Management Meeting
  April 30, 2004, UA Commons, Room 106
• Project Management atHan Yang University- Website, Ansan Korea
  Mar 23, 2004, Dr. Jang Ra, PMP
• Project Management to State of Alaska- Website
  Mar 17, 2004, Dr. Jang Ra, PMP
• Project Management to First National Bank Alaska- Website
  Mar 11, 2004, Dr. Jang Ra, PMP
• Project Management to Alaska Society of Professional Engineers- Website
  Mar 5, 2004, Dr. Jang Ra, PMP
• PAC COM EXPO2004, Feb 17-18, 2004 - WebsiteDr. Jang Ra, PMP, Professor, and Chair of UAA’s Project, Engineering and Science Management Graduate Program was awarded the 2003 Project of the YearAwardby the Project Management Institute (PMI) Alaska Chapter.
  
  At PMI’s Annual banquet, Friday, January 23rd, 2004; Dr. Ra was presented with the prestigious award ( photo) which recognizes the most outstanding project completed for the year for the development and implementation of the Master of Science in Project Management program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. “Through his efforts Dr. Ra will make a tremendous difference in the State of Alaska and in the lives of hundreds of students and professionals that are now using project management principles in their workplace”, said Tom Sheffrey, President Elect for PMI Alaska Chapter.
• "From PMP to MPM" for PMI Alaska Chapter- Website
  Sept 17, 2003
  Presenters: Dr. Jang Ra, PMP & Pamela McFarland
• MSMP & ESM Open House \ BBQ
  Aug 21, 2003, The Den at the UAA Campus Center
• Primavera Systems, Inc.( Website) Donates $276,000 worth of Software to the Department
  Aug 6, 2003
  
  Donation includes 80 licensed copies of Primavera P3e/c™ for Construction Software to be used for Advanced Project Management (ESM 694B) and other courses
• 2003 ESM External Review Report
• Statewide ESM Growth Meeting
  Mar 7, 2003 PowerPoint Presentation
• Project Management at UA Academy 2003
  Feb 4, 2003, Hotel Captain Cook
  Presenters: ESM Chair, Dr. Jang Ra, and ESM/PM Advisory Board Members David Haugen, Roger Hull, Ken Moss, and Maynard Tapp.
  • Group Photo
• Donations & Support for development of MS Project Management program
  • BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., $10,000
  • USKH, Inc., $10,000 - February 6, 2003
  • APC Natchiq, $10,000 - December 30, 2002 - Photos: 1   2   3   4   5   6
  • UA President Hamilton's Letter- May 21, 2002
• A big “Welcome” to the nine Russian academics, Alexander Korobov, Alexey Kotlovenko, Vladimir Lazarev, Roman Lugovoy, Boris Makinin, Igor Prosanov, Yuliya Soldotova, Ivan Sukhanov, and Liliya Zhilina. These faculty members from Universities in the Russian Far East have come to UAA to earn their ESM degree.
  • Photo
• State of Alaska DOT&PF- Download
  Nov 1, 2002
• Statewide ESM meeting- Download
  Feb 26th, 2002
• State of Alaska DOT&PF- Download
  Feb 1, 2002
• ESM's 40th Anniversary- Download
  • Photos September19, 2006
  ESPM Research team visits a Gas Extraction facility. Photo • September15, 2006
  Visit to ESPM by a Chinese Delegation. Photo •