UAA College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement.

CAS Community Lecture Series

Our Shared Journey: Reflections, Insights and Visions

October 2, 2024: On Air: A Life at NPR with Melissa Block (retired NPR host)

October 30, 2024: Caribou and the Arctic on Uncertain Ground with Seth Kantner (author/photographer) and Paddy Sullivan (UAA scientist)

January 30, 2025: The Voyage of The Alaska Union—Adventure, Danger, Scurvy, Romance with Mr. Whitekeys (performer/entrepreneur/historian)

March 20, 2025: Tina: Resilience, Artistry and Fame with Broadway Alaska - Tina (cast/crew member) and College of Arts and Sciences Professors

May 1, 2025: Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz Cheney (former congresswoman and author, Wyoming) 

About the Lecture Series

The CAS Community Lecture Series brings the world to Alaska and Alaska to the world. The series showcases speakers with a broad and diverse range of expertise and a deep well of insight. We’ll spotlight the remarkable contributions of national figures, as well as Alaska-based scholars, artists, and culture bearers to gain a better understanding of our state, nation, and the world around us. Please join us as we celebrate knowledge, inspire curiosity, and strengthen the bonds that make our community unique