In the spirit of providing quality equipment and experiences to our users, Outdoor Adventures has replaced some canoes. We will be doing a sealed-bid auction for the 5 used canoes we replaced. The bidding will begin the week of August 25th in the UAF Wood Center. We are selling four Wenonah canoes (starting bid of $650) and one Old Town canoe (starting bid of $450). Bids will be accepted until 5PM on Friday, August 29th. Essentially, come by the Wood Center, check out the canoes, look over the paperwork, place a bid and we'll contact you if you are the highest bidder. The catch, you won't know what other people have bid. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Outdoor Adventures at 474-6027 or fywild@uaf.edu.
Carol Brown was the Assistant Director to Wood Center until her untimely death in November of 1991. Carol began working as a Student Activities personal secretary at UAF in 1965. Since there was no director at that time, Carol was Student Activities. She carried out all the duties from greeting students to pitching in on special events. Carol received many awards and promotions during her 26 years at UAF. She was deeply committed to her job and she was someone who all students respected and looked up to. Success of students while in school and at work was what Carol cared most about thus it seems fitting to name this program after her.
Awarded by the Director at the end of the academic year to a student that displays a spirit of enthusiasm towards his or her job, shows passion and commitment for what they do and shows an interest in entering the student union or student services profession.
W. Ronald Keyes was the Director of Wood Center from July 1972 to July 2001. Ron was committed to personal and professional growth of staff. He constantly challenged staff to think outside of the box, to provide excellent customer service no matter what, and to believe in themselves.
