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Photo courtesy of the Chicago Blackhawks. 23 Spring 2011 He madeHe his NHL in debut January The summerThe that proved followed a busy fruitful but Hendry. In for one make to North it America’s premier ness administration. ness contract. hockey league. After appearing in 40 games, Hendry signed another two-year with the parent a month later club; he ﬁ nished his bachelor’s degree in busi- ﬁ July 2006,July signed he a two-year contract 2008, the sixth former player UAF to www.uaf.edu/aurora/ After UAF, he signed he undraftedAfter UAF, with “It’s a great“It’s hockey program to be season as a senior. play like a professional hockey player,” paced game, and made it ready me to a part learn where you and of, it’s to make the jump to pro.” farm team, in March 2006, and made New Jersey Devils when they and the won in 1995 Dallas Stars when they won in 1999. the Norfolk Admirals, the Blackhawks’ his professional the at debut end the of Hendry says. hockey “College is a fast- of the winning 2010 Chicago Blackhawks team.of the winning 2010 Former Nanook Shawn Chambers skated the for Jordan Hendry became the second hockey UAF player to hoist the Stanley when Cup he was part 2005 – 2006 season. 112 total games,112 including a 14-point

Blackhawk, played he defense efore Jordanefore Hendry was a Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Chicago Cup-winning Stanley Hendry skated the for Nanooks from Hendry appeared in a career-high

The BlackhawksThe to defeat on went That man is a professional now

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builds character” says. “Nothing changes this We year. progression. and Hendry the got chance to hoist the and all that other stuff they that do I around the Fairbanks campus. be He’d don’t want to disappointdon’t We anyone. its starting line last season. really Hendry like didn’t doing,” says. defender signed who a $600,000 con- By Nick SteynBy Nick fourth season with the Blackhawks. He for thefor Alaska Nanooks. Before the fame and riches, did he manual labor career with goals and 11 25 assists in coveted cup high above his head. earned the payday after moving from the team’s seventh in defender to a role the Philadelphia Flyers in six games, the man want you to be.” tract extension in September to play his the ﬁ rst to tell that you all it’s a natural the ﬁ hard to make younger when you you’re year.” want to win Hendry the Stanley Cup,” want to repeat and win the cup every

“Everything (two goals, six(two assists) offense. on 43 games 43 and contributed eight points

2002 – 2006 and fi nished his collegiate 2002 – 2006 and fi B “Everything builds work character. You Hendry has remained a presence at 1940s Mari Høe-Raitto, ’86, and Carol UAF and in the Fairbanks community Kaynor, ’10, reprinted their Bob Snider, ’49, and book, Skijor With Your Dog, for the President’s column throughout the past four years. He Luz Infante were married fourth time. in September 2010. Bob By Randy Pitney, ’72 appears regularly on campus, at the Charissa Niedzwiecki, ’86, dropped out of Capital Supporting UAF is part of our mission rink and in the varsity weight room, University in 1942 to join received a Faculty of the Month statement. It is my pleasure to report and he recently bought a house in town. the Army Air Corps. After award in March 2010 from the World War II he completed his degree at UAF National Residence Hall Honorary Association that UAFAA has continued our “I think it’s great doing events at UAF. while working for the U.S. Weather Bureau in at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where quest to support the university by I get to see all these kids come out here. Fairbanks. He did graduate study at the University she has been teaching for the past 16 years. remaining very active in advocating I sign the autographs and they get big of Chicago and the University of Michigan, and Jeff Roach, ’87, has accepted the position of for UAF to the legislature. Finally, retired in 1989 as Michigan-area manager for after 10 years, UAF will have a Life smiles on their faces. It means a lot. I northern region planning manager with the the National Weather Service. His bride is a Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Sciences Facility on West Ridge. The think it’s important for guys that used retired chemical engineer holding degrees from Facilities. His experience with DOT&PF planning funding is a reality for the facility after la Universidad de San Marcos in Peru and from to play here to stay in touch with the UAF photo by Jamie Foland. includes serving as the northern area planner, the general obligation bond passed Rutgers University. The couple lives in Ann Arbor, the Fairbanks resoundingly last fall. Groundbreaking team and the school they used to play Mich. Metropolitan Area will be this spring because of a very at,” Hendry says. Transportation proactive administration. Spring planner and 1950s 2014 will see researchers move in and Still a Nanook fan most recently the aviation planner. students will start attending classes in Hendry remains a fan of Nanook As the northern the facility that fall. hockey. Hendry greets long-time friends and young fans at a meet-and-greet in Fairbanks. Nanook team region planning The Life Sciences Facility will bene t manager he is “I like following these guys because physician Dr. Cary Keller (left, above) reconstructed Hendry’s knee after he injured it in a game not just UAF but the entire state against UAA in 2004. responsible for the they really are an exciting team,” northern region’s of Alaska. It will greatly impact our ability to recruit and retain not only Hendry says. “I listen to the games on players and the junior hockey players it is in the classroom, on the ice or in capital improvement program for both highways and aviation, and for overseeing special planning world-renowned professors, but also the Internet. When there’s arguments in our locker room, I brag about UAF.” the game of life, Jordan always did studies and regional transportation plans. the most talented students. It most between the former college hockey certainly will add to UAF’s ability to UAF and the Alaska hockey program things the proper way. We are proud to John Smelcer, ’86, ’87, is an award-winning obtain more grant monies too. have good reason to brag about Hendry, call him a Nanook and wish him con- author of more than 40 books published in a too. He’s a prime example for current tinued success in his career.” wide range of interests. Besides his many novels With another winter behind us and “in and poetry collections, he has published books the books,” I know most of you look and future Nanooks of what hard work in history, mythology, anthropology, archaeology forward to the changes spring brings. Jack Townshend, ’55, a long-time USGS and linguistics, as well as anthologies, plays, and dedication on and off the ice can Commencement brings great changes 2010 – 2011 UAF Alumni geophysicist, was honored with the naming of a screenplays and children’s picture books. His short lead to. 46-acre research site on the Fairbanks campus. for our graduates. We congratulate all Association Board of Directors Nick Steyn, a student intern with the Athletics stories, poems, interviews and essays appear in The Jack Townshend College International more than 400 magazines and journals worldwide. of them for following through on their Beyond the glitz and glory of being Department, grew up in New Jersey, where he President Geophysical Observatory is a network of eight Visit his website at www.johnsmelcer.com. dreams and goals. Good job to our Randy Pitney, ’72 ...... [email protected] a professional athlete and a newly developed his sense of style and dance. He has a state-of-the-art facilities that collect geomagnetic, graduates for sticking to their plans Vice President crowned Stanley Cup champion, tattoo of himself punching a grizzly bear in the seismic and geophysical data. and timelines, which at times must Daniel Flodin, ’94, ’97 ...... d. [email protected] 1990s Hendry is an educated, humble and face based on actual events. On quieter days, he have seemed overwhelming with Secretary drinks cheap beer and writes love poetry. 1960s Wayne Don, ’94, ’04, was selected as a 2011 many sacri ces from you and family DeShana York, ’95 ...... [email protected] well-rounded person. In addition to Marshall Memorial Fellow. The MMF program, and friends. Treasurer earning his BBA, he par- Jim McCaslin Brown, ’60, ’63, retired from part of the German Marshall Fund of the United Derek Miller, ’03 ...... [email protected] Alaska Pacifi c University at the end of June 2010 States, educates emerging American and European Change also comes to your alumni ticipated in the Student after being conferred with the title of emeritus Board members leaders on the transatlantic relationship and board as some board members professor of environmental geology. He had Dani Carlson, ’06 [email protected] Investment Fund. encourages them to collaborate on a range of term out, and we welcome their a 50-year career as a geologist, was recently Tania Clucas, ’95, ’08 ...... [email protected] international and domestic policy challenges. “Jordan is a role model advanced to senior fellow of the Geological Society replacements. I am terming out, so Jim Dixon, ’90, ’91 ...... [email protected] American fellows spend 24 days traveling to I thank all of you for a rewarding for all student-athletes,” of America and was awarded the Legion of Honor fi ve cities across Europe, learning about the Sam Enoka, ’95 ...... [email protected] experience serving as your president with the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and institutions and people that drive Europe’s cities, Gail Phillips, ’67 ...... [email protected] says Alaska’s head coach Exploration. regions, countries, and multilateral systems this past year. Again, thanks to all of Kathie Wasserman, ’90...... [email protected] Dallas Ferguson. “He has through meetings with local counterparts. you for your support. Joanna Wassillie, ’98...... [email protected] always conducted him-

UAF photo by Jamie Foland. 1980s Rhonda Widener, ’01 ...... [email protected] Sanjay A. Naidu Kumar Sr., ’91, ’95, received self with such class and Executive Director John Burns, ’82, was named Alaska’s new his MD from the University of Sint Eustatius Joe Hayes, ’97 ...... [email protected] professionalism.” attorney general in December 2010. School of Medicine in New York City in 2010 after “His success comes as no completing his hospital clerkships in Yakima, @ www.uaf.edu/alumni/ John Carter, ’85, was promoted to major within Wash. He has been married for eight years to surprise to me or anyone the Alaska State Defense Force. Radha Naidu Kumar and they have a four-year-old who knows him. Whether son, Sanjay II. While at UAF, “I had a KSUA radio

24 Hendry has remained a presence at 1940s Mari Høe-Raitto, ’86, and Carol UAF and in the Fairbanks community Kaynor, ’10, reprinted their Bob Snider, ’49, and book, Skijor With Your Dog, for the President’s column throughout the past four years. He Luz Infante were married fourth time. in September 2010. Bob By Randy Pitney, ’72 appears regularly on campus, at the Charissa Niedzwiecki, ’86, dropped out of Capital Supporting UAF is part of our mission rink and in the varsity weight room, University in 1942 to join received a Faculty of the Month statement. It is my pleasure to report and he recently bought a house in town. the Army Air Corps. After award in March 2010 from the World War II he completed his degree at UAF National Residence Hall Honorary Association that UAFAA has continued our “I think it’s great doing events at UAF. while working for the U.S. Weather Bureau in at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where quest to support the university by I get to see all these kids come out here. Fairbanks. He did graduate study at the University she has been teaching for the past 16 years. remaining very active in advocating I sign the autographs and they get big of Chicago and the University of Michigan, and Jeff Roach, ’87, has accepted the position of for UAF to the legislature. Finally, retired in 1989 as Michigan-area manager for after 10 years, UAF will have a Life smiles on their faces. It means a lot. I northern region planning manager with the the National Weather Service. His bride is a Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Sciences Facility on West Ridge. The think it’s important for guys that used retired chemical engineer holding degrees from Facilities. His experience with DOT&PF planning funding is a reality for the facility after la Universidad de San Marcos in Peru and from to play here to stay in touch with the UAF photo by Jamie Foland. includes serving as the northern area planner, the general obligation bond passed Rutgers University. The couple lives in Ann Arbor, the Fairbanks resoundingly last fall. Groundbreaking team and the school they used to play Mich. Metropolitan Area will be this spring because of a very at,” Hendry says. Transportation proactive administration. Spring planner and 1950s 2014 will see researchers move in and Still a Nanook fan most recently the aviation planner. students will start attending classes in Hendry remains a fan of Nanook As the northern the facility that fall. hockey. Hendry greets long-time friends and young fans at a meet-and-greet in Fairbanks. Nanook team region planning The Life Sciences Facility will bene t manager he is “I like following these guys because physician Dr. Cary Keller (left, above) reconstructed Hendry’s knee after he injured it in a game not just UAF but the entire state against UAA in 2004. responsible for the they really are an exciting team,” northern region’s of Alaska. It will greatly impact our ability to recruit and retain not only Hendry says. “I listen to the games on players and the junior hockey players it is in the classroom, on the ice or in capital improvement program for both highways and aviation, and for overseeing special planning world-renowned professors, but also the Internet. When there’s arguments in our locker room, I brag about UAF.” the game of life, Jordan always did studies and regional transportation plans. the most talented students. It most between the former college hockey certainly will add to UAF’s ability to UAF and the Alaska hockey program things the proper way. We are proud to John Smelcer, ’86, ’87, is an award-winning obtain more grant monies too. have good reason to brag about Hendry, call him a Nanook and wish him con- author of more than 40 books published in a too. He’s a prime example for current tinued success in his career.” wide range of interests. Besides his many novels With another winter behind us and “in and poetry collections, he has published books the books,” I know most of you look and future Nanooks of what hard work in history, mythology, anthropology, archaeology forward to the changes spring brings. Jack Townshend, ’55, a long-time USGS and linguistics, as well as anthologies, plays, and dedication on and off the ice can Commencement brings great changes 2010 – 2011 UAF Alumni geophysicist, was honored with the naming of a screenplays and children’s picture books. His short lead to. 46-acre research site on the Fairbanks campus. for our graduates. We congratulate all Association Board of Directors Nick Steyn, a student intern with the Athletics stories, poems, interviews and essays appear in The Jack Townshend College International more than 400 magazines and journals worldwide. of them for following through on their Beyond the glitz and glory of being Department, grew up in New Jersey, where he President Geophysical Observatory is a network of eight Visit his website at www.johnsmelcer.com. dreams and goals. Good job to our Randy Pitney, ’72 ...... [email protected] a professional athlete and a newly developed his sense of style and dance. He has a state-of-the-art facilities that collect geomagnetic, graduates for sticking to their plans Vice President crowned Stanley Cup champion, tattoo of himself punching a grizzly bear in the seismic and geophysical data. and timelines, which at times must Daniel Flodin, ’94, ’97 ...... d. [email protected] 1990s Hendry is an educated, humble and face based on actual events. On quieter days, he have seemed overwhelming with Secretary drinks cheap beer and writes love poetry. 1960s Wayne Don, ’94, ’04, was selected as a 2011 many sacri ces from you and family DeShana York, ’95 ...... [email protected] well-rounded person. In addition to Marshall Memorial Fellow. The MMF program, and friends. Treasurer earning his BBA, he par- Jim McCaslin Brown, ’60, ’63, retired from part of the German Marshall Fund of the United Derek Miller, ’03 ...... [email protected] Alaska Paciﬁ c University at the end of June 2010 States, educates emerging American and European Change also comes to your alumni ticipated in the Student after being conferred with the title of emeritus Board members leaders on the transatlantic relationship and board as some board members professor of environmental geology. He had Dani Carlson, ’06 [email protected] Investment Fund. encourages them to collaborate on a range of term out, and we welcome their a 50-year career as a geologist, was recently Tania Clucas, ’95, ’08 ...... [email protected] international and domestic policy challenges. “Jordan is a role model advanced to senior fellow of the Geological Society replacements. I am terming out, so Jim Dixon, ’90, ’91 ...... [email protected] American fellows spend 24 days traveling to I thank all of you for a rewarding for all student-athletes,” of America and was awarded the Legion of Honor ﬁ ve cities across Europe, learning about the Sam Enoka, ’95 ...... [email protected] experience serving as your president with the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and institutions and people that drive Europe’s cities, Gail Phillips, ’67 ...... [email protected] says Alaska’s head coach Exploration. regions, countries, and multilateral systems this past year. Again, thanks to all of Kathie Wasserman, ’90...... [email protected] Dallas Ferguson. “He has through meetings with local counterparts. you for your support. Joanna Wassillie, ’98...... [email protected] always conducted him-

www.uaf.edu/aurora/ Spring 2011 25 building contractors, road and bridge builders, rail proud and excited to be a Jonathan Huff, ’05, owns Alaska Universal Matriculates John M. Haines, ’83 honorary degree, March 2, contractors and heavy/civil contractors. I have an part of the only 24-hours Productions, an audio/visual multimedia company Fairbanks active construction practice in fi ve states, including news station in Central in Interior Alaska. Helga Wilm was honored with the dedication of Bill G. Hand, Matric. Alaska. I was just named Texas. I actually started the park between the Geophysical Institute and the , Nov. 30, 2010, Homer Brad Oleson, ’05, helped his Caja Laboral Vitoria one of Oregon’s 2010 my career in Fairbanks at Arctic Health buildings on West Ridge of the UAF John M. Herring, ’67, Jan. 30, Anchorage ‘Super Lawyers.’ I am still KTVF at the receptionist basketball team win the title in Spain’s ACB League campus as “Helga’s Park.” She retired as executive based in Portland where I desk and worked my way in 2010. offi cer emerita in 2009 after 40 years at UAF. Elaine M. Jacobson, ’57, ’62, Nov. 29, 2010, Fairbanks live with my wife, Kristin. up to morning anchor/ Megan Damario, ’06, received a CASE Rising Kristin is now working reporter. It was at that time Star Award for District VIII in February. The award In memoriam Bernard H. Koebbe II, ’79, Feb. 4, Uncasville, with me as a paralegal at I was given the honor to interview Rosa Parks. It honors individuals with 3 – 5 years’ experience in Conn. Bullivant. I continue to be is the highlight of my career. I am truly blessed the advancement profession of philanthropy. Carl Bradford Brooks, Matric., Nov. 27, 2010, active and interested in to still be doing what I love!” See excerpts from Fairbanks Timothy Earl Krupa, ’84, Nov. 29, 2010, UAF and recently attended Gwen’s Rosa Parks interview at www.youtube. Brian Jones, ’07, is a lead software programmer Fairbanks Melanie A. Burtis, former Northwest Campus the UAFAA’s reception in Oregon, where a number com/user/GwendolynBlackburn/. in a newly formed application tech company near faculty member, Dec. 15, 2010, Nome Ronald D. Newman, Matric. of UAF grads reside. I’m a former board member Osaka, Japan. , Dec. 5, 2010, talk show in 2004, The Sanjay Cam Wohlford, ’97 — “Not to toot my horn, but Spokane, Wash. and president of the association.” Mary K. Carie, ’93, ’96, ’99, Jan. 12, Fairbanks Kumar Show, which also I had the honor of being nominated and being a Lucy Avinnaq Boyd, ’08, is a strategy analyst for Lenora Alene Pepin, Matric., Nov. 27, 2010, aired via the Internet. Some NAIDU Andrew Nicholas, ’93, a researcher in the Solar fi nalist for Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year for the NANA Development Corp. in Lakewood, Colo. Sylvia Mina Carlsson, ’68, Jan. 23, Anchorage memorable guests were then Physics Branch of the Space Sciences Division of entire nation through the International Fire Chiefs Soldotna Jamie Beyerle, ’09, won gold and bronze medals Chancellor Marshall Lind, the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, Association in August. I would like to encourage Selwyn George Carrol, ’70, Dec. 21, 2010, in the World Cup Final in Germany in November Andrea Simone Ruby, ’09, Dec. 21, 2010, the Fairbanks chief of police, D.C., received the 2009 Dr. Delores M. Etter UAF employees and alumni to volunteer whether Hampton, S.C. 2010. Beyerle placed fi rst in smallbore rifl e and Dillingham nurse Erda Fuller of the Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award. in the fi re service or other [organizations].” third in air rifl e. She hopes to participate in the Paul William Caton, ’60, Oct. 24, 2010, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Nicholas earned his master of science degree in Navin K. Sharma, ’79, ’81, Dec. 24, 2010, ENGINEER ENGINEER ENGINEER ENGINEER Newport, Wash. & & & & Peter Dulgar, ’98, received his PhD from the 2012 Olympics. telling of charitable work in CERTIFIED NURSING spaceCERTIFIED physics NURSING in 1993 atCERTIFIED UAF underNURSING the guidanceCERTIFIED NURSING Portland, Ore. University of Otago in New Zealand in August Iraq/Afghanistan, and Mrs. Kowalik2153 (wife BRIDGEWATER of UAF’s DRIVE of2153 John BRIDGEWATER Craven, DRIVE professor2153 BRIDGEWATER emeritus DRIVE of physics2153 atBRIDGEWATER DRIVE Nelson Carpluk, ’09, received the Alyeska Douglas B. Colp, ’40, Dec. 24, 2010, Fairbanks FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-41042010. William G. Stroecker, ’42, Nov. 8, 2010, Zygmunt Kowalik) discussing her plightU.S.A. as a child U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. the Geophysical Institute. Andrew was given the MBA fellowship grant for 2009 – 2010. The Fairbanks in the train as a WWII Holocaust survivor.”E-Mails: E-Mails: E-Mails: E-Mails: Pat Cook, Matric., Dec. 20, 2010, Fairbanks [email protected] [email protected] in July 2010 for [email protected] [email protected] Ryan Tilbury, ’99, ’04, ’10, grant supports Alaska Native students who [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] encountered [email protected] space-fl ight sensor [email protected] appointed to the Alaska pursue their MBA degree. He then applied for Joe M. Doblar, ’69, Oct. 15, 2010, Sioux Falls, John H. Witter, ’74, ’78, Jan. 13, Fairbanks [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] to an NRL announcement,[email protected] Veterans Advisory Council and was accepted into the Alyeska Summer S.D.

UAF photo by Todd Paris. his creative and effective problem solving and in December 2010. He is a Intern Program, working in Anchorage as Kevin Reade Engle, ’87, and GI staff member, leadership “allowed him to conceive and deploy transportation operations a business analyst intern in the summer of Jan. 27, Fairbanks @ Got job changes, family changes, state-of-the-art sensors with high scientifi c return.” offi cer in the U.S. Air Force 2010. Read more at alyeska-pipeline.com/ awards to brag about, or do you want Inthenews/LatestNews/2010/October/Nelson/ Ken Southerland, ’93, is a human resources Reserve and, since 2004, has Laura L. Fenton, former staff member, Feb. 5, to become a member of your alumni NelsonCarpluk.html. manager for SEALASKA Native Corp. worked as a school counselor Fairbanks association? Visit www.uaf.edu/alumni/ to for the Yukon-Koyukuk Ashley Cowger, ’09, won the Autumn House stay connected. Tell us your good news and Mark Myers, ’94, has served as UAF’s vice School District. Dennis Leroy Goff, ’73, Nov. 3, 2010, Waikoloa, Press Fiction Prize for 2010. Her winning we will publish it in the next issue of Aurora ENGINEER chancellorENGINEER for research sinceENGINEER January. PreviouslyENGINEER Hawaii & & & & manuscript, the short story collection Peter Never or the Alumnus newsletter. Send photos, too! CERTIFIED NURSING CERTIFIED NURSING CERTIFIED NURSING CERTIFIED NURSING he worked as the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act Steve W. Hackett, ’77, Feb. 26, Anchorage 2153 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE 2153 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE 2153 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE 2153 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE 2000s Came, will be published in 2011. FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS,coordinator ALASKA 99709-4104 for the stateFAIRBANKS, of Alaska ALASKA 99709-4104 and priorFAIRBANKS, to that ALASKA 99709-4104 U.S.A. he wasU.S.A. the director of the U.S.U.S.A. Geological Survey.U.S.A. Adrienne Tveit, ’01, graduated from Washington James Harris, ’09, in collaboration with Nate E-Mails: E-Mails: E-Mails: E-Mails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] University in 2007 with a doctor of pharmacy Liederbach, had Of a Monster Child: An Anthology Charles Russell, ’92, returned [email protected] a 16-month [email protected] Rice, ’95, ’96 [email protected]— “Not too many [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. After that she attended the pharmacy of Creative Writing Relationships, published by Lost Elaine Woodruff, ’69, Nov. 22, 2010, Golden, Colo. voluntary deployment to Iraq as a [email protected] Provincial [email protected] see a university [email protected] above an NCO’s [email protected] residency program with the Alaska Native Horse Press in February. Reconstruction Team agriculture advisor last and even less expect to see Alaska.” Medical Center, and she currently works at the June. He lives in suburban Columbus, was raised From Joe Hayes, executive director of the UAF Alumni Association: Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage. in Cleveland, and graduated from the University We are sad to inform you we have lost a member of the of Wisconsin-Superior and UAF. While in Iraq, Britt Arnesen, ’02, toured alumni association board of directors and our alumni Charles worked to establish a nongovernmental for her debut CD, Continental organization that is providing farmers with Divide, through Washington family, Kathryn Elaine Woodruff, of Golden, Colo. access to new technologies, equipment and and Montana last summer/fall. low-cost credit. In recognition of his efforts, the Elaine was elected to the alumni board in 2006 and re- ENGINEER ENGINEER ENGINEER ENGINEER U.S. Department of State presented him with& a & & & Mary Kreta, ’03, former elected in 2009. She served half of her second three-year CERTIFIED NURSING CERTIFIED NURSING CERTIFIED NURSING CERTIFIED NURSINGNanook women’s basketball meritorious honor award. 2153 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE 2153 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE 2153 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE 2153 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE term as an at-large board member. She graduated from FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104player, is an admissions counselor at UAF. Jeremy Vermilyea, ’92 — “After three yearsU.S.A. of U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio, earned E-Mails: E-Mails: E-Mails: E-Mails: running my own law offi ce, I [email protected] decided [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Reed, ’03, is an Oregon author of two her MFA from UAF and then received her PhD from the [email protected] [email protected] Terry, ’95 [email protected] [email protected] Paris. Todd by photo UAF to close my business, and I took a [email protected] with [email protected] , was [email protected] as the Seward [email protected] books, with a third book coming out soon. She University of Denver. She was a professor of English at [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bullivant Houser Bailey last year. It’s a good fi t, operations manager for the Alaska Railroad Corp. specializes in helping people “negotiate their Colin Matteson, ’10, led his German Cottbus Colorado Christian University. because I needed more support for my practice, in November 2010. shadows,” such as confl ict, stress, confusion and White Devils team to victory in the championship addiction. and Bullivant needed an attorney with an Gwen Blackburn, ’96, was hired as a producer for game in his rookie pro season. He now plays for She is survived by her husband, Thomas Woodruff, sons established construction-law practice. Bullivant News 8 Austin in November 2010. “I started as the Christopher Johnston, ’04, is a design the Ansett Basketball Club in Australia. David and Robert, Robert’s wife Karla, and grandson is a well-respected West Coast law fi rm with station was going through a major transition (new engineer for the State of Alaska Department of Carlos. more than 150 attorneys in six cities in four look and name). News 8 Austin offi cially became Transportation and Public Facilities. states. My practice is still focused on representing YNN — Your News Now — Jan. 10. I am very commercial construction contractors, including

26 building contractors, road and bridge builders, rail proud and excited to be a Jonathan Huff, ’05, owns Alaska Universal Matriculates John M. Haines, ’83 honorary degree, March 2, contractors and heavy/civil contractors. I have an part of the only 24-hours Productions, an audio/visual multimedia company Fairbanks active construction practice in fi ve states, including news station in Central in Interior Alaska. Helga Wilm was honored with the dedication of Bill G. Hand, Matric. Alaska. I was just named Texas. I actually started the park between the Geophysical Institute and the , Nov. 30, 2010, Homer Brad Oleson, ’05, helped his Caja Laboral Vitoria one of Oregon’s 2010 my career in Fairbanks at Arctic Health buildings on West Ridge of the UAF John M. Herring, ’67, Jan. 30, Anchorage ‘Super Lawyers.’ I am still KTVF at the receptionist basketball team win the title in Spain’s ACB League campus as “Helga’s Park.” She retired as executive based in Portland where I desk and worked my way in 2010. offi cer emerita in 2009 after 40 years at UAF. Elaine M. Jacobson, ’57, ’62, Nov. 29, 2010, Fairbanks live with my wife, Kristin. up to morning anchor/ Megan Damario, ’06, received a CASE Rising Kristin is now working reporter. It was at that time Star Award for District VIII in February. The award In memoriam Bernard H. Koebbe II, ’79, Feb. 4, Uncasville, with me as a paralegal at I was given the honor to interview Rosa Parks. It honors individuals with 3 – 5 years’ experience in Conn. Bullivant. I continue to be is the highlight of my career. I am truly blessed the advancement profession of philanthropy. Carl Bradford Brooks, Matric., Nov. 27, 2010, active and interested in to still be doing what I love!” See excerpts from Fairbanks Timothy Earl Krupa, ’84, Nov. 29, 2010, UAF and recently attended Gwen’s Rosa Parks interview at www.youtube. Brian Jones, ’07, is a lead software programmer Fairbanks Melanie A. Burtis, former Northwest Campus the UAFAA’s reception in Oregon, where a number com/user/GwendolynBlackburn/. in a newly formed application tech company near faculty member, Dec. 15, 2010, Nome Ronald D. Newman, Matric. of UAF grads reside. I’m a former board member Osaka, Japan. , Dec. 5, 2010, talk show in 2004, The Sanjay Cam Wohlford, ’97 — “Not to toot my horn, but Spokane, Wash. and president of the association.” Mary K. Carie, ’93, ’96, ’99, Jan. 12, Fairbanks Kumar Show, which also I had the honor of being nominated and being a Lucy Avinnaq Boyd, ’08, is a strategy analyst for Lenora Alene Pepin, Matric., Nov. 27, 2010, aired via the Internet. Some NAIDU Andrew Nicholas, ’93, a researcher in the Solar fi nalist for Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year for the NANA Development Corp. in Lakewood, Colo. Sylvia Mina Carlsson, ’68, Jan. 23, Anchorage memorable guests were then Physics Branch of the Space Sciences Division of entire nation through the International Fire Chiefs Soldotna Jamie Beyerle, ’09, won gold and bronze medals Chancellor Marshall Lind, the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, Association in August. I would like to encourage Selwyn George Carrol, ’70, Dec. 21, 2010, in the World Cup Final in Germany in November Andrea Simone Ruby, ’09, Dec. 21, 2010, the Fairbanks chief of police, D.C., received the 2009 Dr. Delores M. Etter UAF employees and alumni to volunteer whether Hampton, S.C. 2010. Beyerle placed fi rst in smallbore rifl e and Dillingham nurse Erda Fuller of the Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award. in the fi re service or other [organizations].” third in air rifl e. She hopes to participate in the Paul William Caton, ’60, Oct. 24, 2010, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Nicholas earned his master of science degree in Navin K. Sharma, ’79, ’81, Dec. 24, 2010, ENGINEER ENGINEER ENGINEER ENGINEER Newport, Wash. & & & & Peter Dulgar, ’98, received his PhD from the 2012 Olympics. telling of charitable work in CERTIFIED NURSING spaceCERTIFIED physics NURSING in 1993 atCERTIFIED UAF underNURSING the guidanceCERTIFIED NURSING Portland, Ore. University of Otago in New Zealand in August Iraq/Afghanistan, and Mrs. Kowalik2153 (wife BRIDGEWATER of UAF’s DRIVE of2153 John BRIDGEWATER Craven, DRIVE professor2153 BRIDGEWATER emeritus DRIVE of physics2153 atBRIDGEWATER DRIVE Nelson Carpluk, ’09, received the Alyeska Douglas B. Colp, ’40, Dec. 24, 2010, Fairbanks FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-4104 FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99709-41042010. William G. Stroecker, ’42, Nov. 8, 2010, Zygmunt Kowalik) discussing her plightU.S.A. as a child U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. the Geophysical Institute. Andrew was given the MBA fellowship grant for 2009 – 2010. The Fairbanks in the train as a WWII Holocaust survivor.”E-Mails: E-Mails: E-Mails: E-Mails: Pat Cook, Matric., Dec. 20, 2010, Fairbanks [email protected] [email protected] in July 2010 for [email protected] [email protected] Ryan Tilbury, ’99, ’04, ’10, grant supports Alaska Native students who [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] encountered [email protected] space-fl ight sensor [email protected] appointed to the Alaska pursue their MBA degree. He then applied for Joe M. Doblar, ’69, Oct. 15, 2010, Sioux Falls, John H. Witter, ’74, ’78, Jan. 13, Fairbanks [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] to an NRL announcement,[email protected] Veterans Advisory Council and was accepted into the Alyeska Summer S.D.

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