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  College Profiles - Alaska Pacific University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Alaska Pacific University employs an active learning philosophy that transcends the traditional classroom and the conventional format of lecture and examination.
Alaska Pacific students are encouraged to take a high degree of initiative in organizing and participating in campus activities.
Alaska Pacific University's undergraduate curriculum is designed to integrate a comprehensive background in the liberal arts and in-depth study within each major.
www.collegeprofiles.com /alaskapacific.html   (1351 words)

  
 ::ALASKA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE:: - Invitation to Invest
Our College surrounds young people with Christ's hope, His unconditional love, and expressive grace to bring them to wholeness from their past and lead them into a better future.
We hope to see the face of the Alaska Bush changing because students have been educated and prepared to return to make a huge impact on their own people.
To invest in the educational program of ACC is to invest literally in the future of the Alaska Bush villages, one student, then one family, at a time.
www.alaskachristiancollege.org /home/akcc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=71&Itemid=57   (571 words)

  
 Fairbanks, Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The nearby College is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the oldest college in Alaska.
The construction of the Richardson Highway in 1900, the Alaska Railroad in 1923, and the use of riverboats along the Tanana River established Fairbanks as a commercial center for interior Alaska.
The Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines opened its doors in College, near Fairbanks, in 1917.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fairbanks,_Alaska   (1273 words)

  
 Articles - Alaska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Alaska was probably first inhabited by humans who came across the Bering Land Bridge.
Alaska is often characterized as a hybrid Republican state with strong Libertarian leanings.
As of 2003, the population of Alaska was 648,818.
www.centralairconditioners.net /articles/Alaska   (3025 words)

  
 The University of Alaska College Savings Plan
Alaska College Savings Act: AS 14.40.802- 14.40.817, as may be amended from time to time, establishing the Alaska Advance College Tuition Savings Fund and the Alaska Higher Education Savings Trust in the University.
College Savings Program: the post-secondary education savings program, which is operated by the University, as Trustee, in accordance with the Alaska College Savings Act and the Declaration, as such currently exist or may hereafter be amended.
Declaration: the Declaration of Trust for the Education Trust of Alaska (formerly known as the Alaska College Savings Trust), initially effective April 20, 2001, and as amended and restated, January 1, 2002, including appendices, and as may be further amended from time to time.
www.uacollegesavings.com /uaDefaultPage/0,4125,pgid=9427,00.html   (1147 words)

  
 Matanuska-Susitna College - About MSC
Matanuska-Susitna College (MSC) is an extended college of the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA).
Matanuska-Susitna College, an extended college of University of Alaska Anchorage, has two primary missions: first, the college serves the geographically and culturally diverse region of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, and second, as a college within the largest university in Alaska, it serves the people of the state and the nation.
The University of Alaska dates from July 4, 1915, when the Honorable James Wickersham, delegate to Congress from Alaska, laid the cornerstone on land near Fairbanks that was set aside by Congress for the support of a land-grant college.
www.matsu.alaska.edu /aboutMSC   (756 words)

  
 College Internships - Alaska Based
Alaska college student or recent graduate, or be Alaska residents attending college out of state or recent graduate with a minimum GPA 2.5 and major GPA 3.0.
Alaska Natives interested in engineering careers in the oil industry; internships are available through the ANSEP program for students majoring in an engineering program.
Alaska Native tribal members who are either a Bristol Bay Native Corporation shareholder, enrolled tribal member of one of the 31 Bristol Bay villages or is an Alaska Native or descendent.
www.firstalaskans.org /712.cfm   (1332 words)

  
 Alaska
Alaska’s Families Reap Benefits of Deficit Reduction: Public debt is on track to be $2.4 trillion lower in 2000 than was projected in 1993.
Alaska received $5.8 million in 1999 to help 3,430 dislocated workers get the training and reemployment services they need to return to work as quickly as possible.
In Alaska in 1998, 94% of two-year olds received the vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis; 92% received the vaccine for polio; 91% received the vaccine for measles, and 92% received the vaccine for Haemophilus influenzae B, the bacteria causing a form of meningitis.
clinton5.nara.gov /WH/Accomplishments/states/Alaska.html   (2224 words)

  
 University Of Alaska, Stories
They both agreed that it was important that somehow the College initiate a program of archeological and ethnological research in Alaska.
In 1957 the University of Alaska conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Science, and the citation read at the ceremony nicely summarizes his activities: "Otto William Geist, pioneer Alaskan archeologist, paleontologist and naturalist.
Territory and Alaska; has been in charge of the Frick Laboratory collection in Alaska; publisher of the book 'Archaeological Excavations at Kukulik',and of numerous articles; has always been generous in sharing his vast amount of scientific information.
www.alaska.edu /opa/eInfo/index.xml?StoryID=162   (691 words)

  
 College Alaska Real Estate
College is the hub for Alaska’s Interior and Arctic with
College sits under what is called the auroral oval, a ring-shaped region around the North Pole.
Wildlife is one of Alaska’s greatest treasures with many species that inhabit the land, the lakes, rivers and endless sky.
www1.relocate-america.com /states/ak/cities/college.htm   (659 words)

  
 AlaskaONE TV - Alaska College Track
The College Track is a PBS production that explores America's commitment to equal access to higher education through the stories of students struggling to become the first in their families to attend college.
It is co-produced by KTOO-TV and the University of Alaska Southeast.
Alaska College Track is simulcast on Alaska One and ARCS Sundays Nov. 7, 14 and 21 at 5 PM following the PBS-produced The College Track that airs at 4 PM.
www.alaskaone.org /alaskacollege.html   (1031 words)

  
 Southeast Alaska Tribal College Update
During the latter part of 1999 and the first half of 2000, the tribal college coordinator and the interim board of trustees' attention was focused on soliciting tribal support, chartering the college, and outlining the process for electing permanent representatives to the tribal college board of trustees.
Although the college has gone through major changes over the years, including transition from a boy's vocational school to elementary and high school, to junior college and college, and through a near closure in 2000, the Sitka institution continues to emphasize both its Christian mission and its focus on Native education.
The backbone of the Southeast Alaska Tribal College will eventually be an Associate of Arts (AA) degree that is compatible with those offered by UAS and SJC, and which articulates to their bachelor's degree programs, but which features a Native Studies emphasis and maintains a consistent focus on Native and non-Native views of the world.
www.ankn.uaf.edu /NPE/TribalColleges/SEATC/update.html   (3727 words)

  
 Alaska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Alaska was admitted to the United States as the 49th state.
Some of Alaska is connected by roads (and sometimes a tunnel) to the highways of Canada and of the rest of the United States.
Ernest Gruening (1886andndash;1974) was appointed Governor of the Territory of Alaska in 1939
www.baapoo.com /wiki,index,goto,AlaskA.html   (1087 words)

  
 College Outside of Alaska - DMV
by mail provided an Alaska title has been previously issued for that vehicle, and will also remove a lienholder when there is no change to the ownership.
When you purchase a vehicle and you are attending college outside of Alaska, you will need a friend or relative living in the State of Alaska that is willing to go to a DMV on your behalf.
You may obtain a letter from the lienholder stating that the lien release is conditional on placing a new lien on the Alaska title.
www.state.ak.us /admin/dmv/titles/college.htm   (774 words)

  
 Xap Student Center :: campus tours :: Alaska Bible College key facts
Alaska Bible College began in 1966 and grew out of the vision of Vincent J. Joy, Sr.
Alaska Bible College offers a 4-year Bachelor of Arts Degree Program with all students being a Bible major, with the option of choosing a second major in the following areas: Educational Ministries, Missions, Pastoral, or a TESOL Certificate.
Alaska Bible College is an excellent place to experience such growth.
www.xap.com /gotocollege/campustour/undergraduate/1235/alaska_bible_college/alaska_bible_college1.html   (530 words)

  
 PBS - Harriman: Souvenir Album College Fjord
College Fjord, which branches off of Prince William Sound, plunges into the heart of the Chugach Mountains.
Glaciers on the northwest side of College Fjord are generally named after 19th century "women's colleges." Vassar Glacier is located north of Wellesley Glacier and south of Bryn Mawr Glacier.
Dominating the terminus of College Fjord is Harvard Glacier, a tidewater glacier noted for its very active calving.
www.pbs.org /harriman/explog/080101_photos.html   (571 words)

  
 Southeast Alaska Tribal College STEM
The tribal college in Southeast Alaska is developing certificate and degree programs founded on principles of place-based education, inspired by and modeled after traditional Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian ways of knowing.
At the higher education level, the Southeast Alaska Tribal College will use project curriculum to reorient SEATC classes toward a Native and Tlingit perspective, and to train faculty in the development of courses that are more in-line with the mission and worldview that inform all the college's programs.
The charter school would provide a seamless transition to college by helping Native students meet state academic standards, and by ensuring that they complete prerequisites for entry into college programs, particularly those that have proven to be roadblocks for entry into science, technology, engineering and math oriented programs.
www.ankn.uaf.edu /NPE/TribalColleges/SEATC/STEM.html   (2239 words)

  
 ipedia.com: College, Alaska Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
College is a town located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
Geography College is located at 64°50'54" North, 147°49'38" West...
Out of the total people living in poverty, 8.2% are under the age of 18 and 4.8% are 65 or older.
www.ipedia.com /college__alaska.html   (414 words)

  
 College jobs - Alaska jobs - Anchorage jobs - Juneau jobs - Fairbanks jobs - Sitka jobs - Ketchikan jobs - ...
Alaska Airlines is a nationaly recognized source of travel.
Alaska created call centers in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau in 1996 to replace 22 walk-in unemployment offices around the state considered too costly to...
New public employees in Alaska no longer qualify for monthly pension checks upon retirement; the Legislature eliminated that benefit effective last summer....
jobsincollege.com   (437 words)

  
 College, Alaska -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
College, Alaska -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
College is a (Click link for more info and facts about census-designated place) census-designated place located in (Click link for more info and facts about Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska) Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
Out of the total population, 8.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/college,_alaska.htm   (469 words)

  
 Alaska Christian College Readies for Classes - Evangelical Covenant Church
Alaska Christian College (ACC) is readying for its first class in the fall of 2001, said Keith Hamilton, president and founder of the new institution.
He and his wife, Joanna, are currently in Nome, Alaska, where Mark is program director at KICY Radio.
The Alaska Christian College mission is "to prepare young people for whole-life discipleship, which is accomplished through learning, building, and serving," Hamilton said.
www.covchurch.org /cov/news/item1321.html   (417 words)

  
 Alaska Airlines College Relations
Alaska Airlines is committed to finding today's best and brightest students on college campuses throughout the nation.
We want to ensure that today's college graduates understand that Alaska Airlines is a place where they can achieve their career goals.
Alaska will be participating in recruiting events at selected universities around the U.S. throughout the year.
www.alaskasworld.com /Jobs/ASjobs/College.asp   (134 words)

  
 Alaska College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday is a national initiative designed to help students and families, particularly low-income and first generation college goers, clear the paperwork hurdle when applying for college financial aid.
Traditionally held a week or two after Super Bowl Sunday, College Goal Sunday brings together financial aid professionals, state education institutions and school districts to join community volunteers in providing assistance to families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the universally required financial aid application.
CASHE is a unique public/private partnership formed by the Alaska Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Education Consortium, and the University of Alaska, to identify opportunities and implement programs to increase access to higher education for Alaska’s low-income families and their children.
www.alaskacollegegoalsunday.com   (240 words)

  
 SEND International - Christian World Missions - Alaska - Ministry Vision
Alaska Bible College, a ministry of SEND International of Alaska, offers a one-year Bible Certificate, a two-year certificate and Associates Degree, and a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Bible.
The goal of the college is to assist SEND and other ministries by motivating and equipping believers to transform the world through ministries that evangelize, disciple, and meet human needs.
The Northern Light Network’s vision is to assist the church to fulfill its responsibility to evangelize and disciple, through the use of broadcast media.
www.send.org /alaska   (349 words)

  
 College, Alaska AK, profile (Fairbanks North Star Borough) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
College is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, in the Fairbanks metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in College was $23,381, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in College, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $583.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=27931   (489 words)

  
 College, Alaska at AllExperts
College is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States.
This community lies within the city of Fairbanks, Alaska.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks lies within its boundaries and serves as its core.
en.allexperts.com /e/c/co/college,_alaska.htm   (440 words)

  
 netHypo CollegeBoundfund Calculator
According to The College Board's "Trends in College Pricing 2005,” today's average cost of a 4-year education at a private college is $125,000, which includes tuition, fees, books, supplies and room-and-board.
Answer the questions below for an estimate of how much you'll need for college and how much you should be investing each month to reach your college savings goal.
The college costs include tuition, room and board, books and expenses as reported by Peterson's.
www.hypo.com /collegeplanner/cp_10_acm3.asp   (419 words)

  
 Alaska Pacific University
Two star Alaska Pacific University cross-country skiers added major new achievements to their resumes this winter.
edition, an essential tool for students and their parents who are looking for a first-rate college education at an affordable price.
Segelhorst Hall will consist of six, four-bedroom apartments to house 24 APU students, primarily those who are older and prefer apartment-style living to the more traditional dorm environment.
www.alaskapacific.edu /pr   (239 words)

  
 www.ilovealaska.com/
Location: College is located 3 miles northwest of Fairbanks at mile 467.1 of the Alaska Railroad.
History: College was so named because it is the location of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, established in 1915.
Economy: College residents are employed in a variety of positions in the greater Fairbanks area.
www.ilovealaska.com /Alaska/cities.cfm?cityid=65   (192 words)

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