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Territories: Rural Alaska (except UA Scholars), communities along the Parks and Richardson Highways, out-of-state students in the Pacific time zone, Hawaii, and all international students. Brandon came from the high-mountain deserts of western Colorado to embark on his educational adventure in the Far North – an adventure which still hasn't ended. He graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a BA in Linguistics and a minor in Natural Resources Management in 2006, when he was named UAF's Outstanding Graduating Senior Man. He went on to earn a BA in English in 2007. Brandon is a graduate of the UAF Honors Program, and also participated in the National Student Exchange Program. He's had a wide range of experiences at UAF, and is more than happy to share his stories and is excited to hear yours. Both Brandon and his wife Anastasia, a Ph.D. candidate in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, love Fairbanks, and call it home. Feel free to request more information from UAF or e-mail him. He's always excited to welcome new (and returning) students to UAF!! |
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Territories: Anchorage/Palmer/Wasilla/Mat-Su Area, Seward, Homer, out-of-state students in the Eastern time zone, student athletes, and home school students. Carrie was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska and graduated from West Valley High School in 2001. In 2006 she graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Justice. Carrie truly enjoys living in Fairbanks and plans to be here for several more years. In her free time she enjoys going to hockey games, spending time with her friends and family, and playing with her beagles Max and Molly. She also enjoys traveling and recently went on a tour of Europe with her boyfriend Edward in July 2008. Request more information from UAF or contact Carrie Coxon by e-mail. |
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Jessica Bennett Territories: All UA Scholars, all students in southeast Alaska, out-of-state students in the mountain and central time zone, and diversity. Jessica came to UAF in 2001 from Service High School in Anchorage and fell in love with the Fairbanks community. In 2005 Jessica earned her degree in foreign languages (German and Japanese) from UAF and then moved to Orlando, Fla. for a year while her husband finished his degree. In August 2006 Jessica eagerly returned to Fairbanks with her husband and two cats, Nanook and Denali. Recently Jessica has added a new great dane puppy to the family, her name is Sinder. Jessica and her husband love Fairbanks winters and plan to stay in Fairbanks for many more years. During the summer the couple enjoy roller-blading, hiking and camping. Request more information from UAF or contact Jessica Bennett by e-mail. |
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Territories: Fairbanks' local high schools, military students and AHEAD students. While Joe was originally born in Canada, he has spent enough time in Fairbanks to consider himself a native. Joe graduated from Fairbanks' Lathrop High School in 2003 (Go Mutes!), and graduated with a BA in Theatre in 2007 and with a BA in Japanese Studies in 2008. He's starting a MEd in Counseling in the Fall of 2008. Joe's done most everything that UAF has to offer, from living in the dorms to traveling to Japan! He lives here in Fairbanks with his lovely wife Erin and 2 ferrets, Hawkeye and Alfador. Feel free to request more information from UAF or to e-mail Joe. |
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Born and raised in central New England, Lael left her hometown of Keene, New Hampshire in 1996 for college in Burlington, Vermont. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Education in June of 2000, she was hired to work for her alma mater as an admissions counselor and then as the Assistant Director of Admissions. In 2003 she began her graduate work and received her Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs in 2005. Shortly after receiving her Master's degree Lael ventured to Alaska with her partner Mark, who runs the Outdoor Adventures program here at UAF. Lael's first job at UAF was as the Resident Director of Moore Hall which is located in the Moore/Bartlett/Skarland (MBS) complex and houses the residents in the first year EDGE program. Lael and Mark enjoy living in Alaska and love spending time exploring the extensive outdoor opportunities the state provides. Additionally, Lael and Mark appreciate attending all of the events which take place in Fairbanks such as the First Friday art exhibitions, Golden Days parade, Yukon Quest, and the World Ice Art Championships. They recently purchased their first home which is just a stone's throw from the Chena River and downtown Fairbanks. You can request more information from UAF or contact her at lmoldmixon@alaska.edu. |
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