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Discover �Ӱ�pro lecture series starts June 7

The �Ӱ�pro will host the Discover �Ӱ�pro lecture series starting on June 7. The free series focuses on discovering �Ӱ�pro through the arts.

The lectures are presented by UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning and are open to the public. Lectures will be at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the BP Design Theater, located on the fourth floor of the Usibelli Building on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus. Parking on campus is free after 5 p.m.

The presentations will also be livestreamed and available as recordings online.

Lectures in the Discover �Ӱ�pro series include:

• June 7 – “An Artist’s Journey,” Da-ka-xeen Mehner, professor of Native art
• June 14 – “Nuggets of Whimsy: Adventures in Northern Cartooning,” Jamie Smith, assistant lecturer in drawing
• June 21 – “Far North Quilt Trail Project,” Somer Hahm, adjunct instructor in drawing
• June 28 – “Why Scientists Might Want to Work with Artists,” Kes Woodward, professor emeritus of art
• July 12 – “Contemporary Mixed Media Methods for Beginners,” Madara Mason, visual artist and associate director of teaching and learning for UAF eCampus
• July 19 – “Painting on Location in �Ӱ�pro: Landscapes in the Context of Change,” Klara Maisch, visual artist
• July 26 – “What Is It �Ӱ�pro Art?”, Scott Holladay, adjunct instructor in sculpture
• Aug. 2 – “Denali Through Collodion Photography,” Charles Mason, professor of photography
• Aug. 9 – “Crafting Community: Creative Community-Building In and Through the Arts,” Jess Peña, executive director of Fairbanks Arts Association
• Aug. 16 – “Wood Burning Kilns and the Discovery of Glass,” Jim Brashear, professor of ceramics

For more information, visit the Summer Sessions events page or call 907-474-7021.

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