Flipping the switch

August 30, 2018

Tori Tragis

UAF photo by JR Ancheta.
UAF photo by JR Ancheta.


University employees and supporters prepare to throw a ceremonial switch celebrating completion of the Combined Heat and Power Plant on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Pictured are UA President Jim Johnsen; Chilkoot Ward, from Facilities Services; Joe Usibelli Jr., president of Usibelli Coal Mine; state Sen. Pete Kelly; Chancellor Dan White; Doug Smith, from contractor Haskell Davis; and Mike Ruckhaus, of Facilities Services.