"UAF is the Center for Life Advancement. This is where students discover their passions and apply their knowledge and skills to enhance their lives and the lives of those around them” -Maya Salganek, Theatre & Film.
A liberal arts education sharpens critical thinking and comprehension skills necessary
to navigate life and the workforce; unleashes creative passions, provides opportunities
to hone and practice knowledge and talents, and provides a conduit to experience a
more fulfilling life.
The world is interconnected. Ideas, concepts, theories, policies, governments, organizations
and organisms both big and small live exist in a web of connections. A liberal arts
degree is about those connections and a liberal arts curriculum engages students to
explore those connections for deeper meaning and understanding when thinking about
problems and solutions.
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Invitation to join Arts, Humanities and STEMM Integration Working Group
September 16, 2021
This expanding group of UAF faculty, students, staff, researchers and administrators works to advance the integration of arts, humanities and STEMM at UAF.
Read articlePhD thesis: 'Northern Dene Astronomical and Sky-Related Knowledge'
September 17, 2021
Chris M. Cannon will present his dissertation defense, "Northern Dene Astronomical and Sky-Related Knowledge," on Friday, Sept. 17, from 9-11 a.m.
Read articleMidnight Sun Visiting Writing Series presents Nicole Stellon O'Donnell
September 24, 2021
Nicole Stellon O'Donnell will give an online poetry reading Friday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. as part of the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series.
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Sarah Manriquez
UAF College of Liberal Arts Public Information Officer
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My expertise is in digital marketing and social media management. I am a jill of all trades and bring photography, videography, and graphic design to my position as the CLA PIO.
If you belong to the CLA family as a student, faculty, staff, alumni, or otherwise and have an event, fundraiser, accolade, or story you want to share with the public- I'm your first stop!
I oversee the UAF College of Liberal Arts social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and CLA's Digital Sign. I am also the contact person for Cornerstone submissions in CLA.
Do you need updated photos for your website? Do you need graphics for your social media campaign for that upcoming event you're working on? Do you want to make a video about how awesome your class is? I can help with that and so much more.
Let's schedule a meeting and make a plan!
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