Meet the Board & Get Involved
Want to get involved with planning UAF's Nanook Traditions? Email us at traditions@uaf.edu, call us at 474-6029, or come by our weekly meetings in the Wood Center Banner Room, Thursdays at 1:00pm.
2013-2014 Nanook Traditions Board
Juan Cruz
Board Chair
Major: Social Work and Justice
Favorite tradition & why: Starvation Gulch, because it means the snow will be coming soon :)
Why did you join the board: I like to get involved becuase you meet a lot of people.
The ultimate ice cream: Chocolate
What do you do for fun: I like to hang with friends and just have fun!
Katie Griffin
SAO Representative
Major: Anthropology
Favorite Tradition & Why: I love all the traditions on campus, but Springfest is my favorite. It marks the end of the dark winter with a festive atmosphere. There's always great music playing and people enjoying themselves and having fun in the sun. I especially love the rugby match and the field day.
Why did you join the board: I joined the traditions board because I really wanted to be a part of organizing the events that everyone enjoys. I've enjoyed two years of traditions, and now I'd like to be involved and make future tradition events awesome for everyone else!
Ultimate Ice Cream Flavor: Peppermint Candy
Ayla O'Scannell
ASUAF Representative
Major: Political Science
Favorite Tradition & Why: Springfest, because it marks the end of winter and it's a fun break to get outside before finals with so many events over the long weekend.
Why did you join the board: I've had a great time at Tradition events over the years and I'm excited to be a part of the Board that makes it all happen.
The Ultimate Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip
What do you do for fun: I love to travel and hang out with my friends
Sarah Walker
Rural Student Services Representative
Majors: Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development, Yup’ik minor.
Favorite Tradition & Why: My favorite tradition is Starvation Gulch because it’s just awesome.
Why did you join the board: I joined the board because it seemed like it would be a good experience.
The Ultimate ice cream: The ultimate ice cream would be akutaq (Eskimo ice cream), each area has their own recipe for it and they’re all delicious!
What do you do for fun: For fun, I usually hang out with friends.
James Mitchell
APO Representative
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite tradition & why: Starvation Gulch, because I like bonfires and it gets me pumped!
Why did you join the board: I am representing Alpha Phi Omega
The ultimate ice cream: Cake batter with butterfingers
What do you do for fun: I like to play outside, hike, bike, and hang with friends
Lauren Ramirez
LIVE Program Representative
Major: History with a minor in Sociology
Favorite tradition & why: I'm a transfer student from North Carolina, so I don't have a favorite tradition quite yet but I'm pretty sure Starvation Gulch will be my favorite...it promises I'll be get to be a little warmer.
Why did you join the board: I work in the LIVE office and understand the importance of getting involved and really getting the most out of your college experience!
The ultimate ice cream: Salted Caramel Pretzel. If you disagree, you're wrong.
What do you do for fun: I enjoy spending time with my husband, volunteering, travel, and crafting for my home and my sorority!
Walter DiSarro
DRAW Representative
Maria Greene
RA Representative (Lower Campus)
Jared Conrad
Student Organization Representative
Major: Natural Resource management Concentration in Forestry
Favorite tradition & why: Starvation Gulch, because it is huge fires and I got to light them once
Why did you join the board: To help Student Clubs get involved more and closer with UAF Tradition events.
The ultimate ice cream: Vanilla, for it may become any flavor.
What do you do for fun: Drive, fish, shoot, hang out, and work on cars.