The residents of Fairbanks are just starting to see the
grass again after eight months of winter. The UAF sledding hill is closed for
the season. The ice on the ice wall is starting to detach. Students, excited
about summer, are walking around in shorts and flip-flops. We are waking up to
a mild twenty degrees above and the sun peeking into our windows. Springtime in Fairbanks is a reviving,
awakening time of year.
Spring is your chance to sign up for Summer 2012 courses
offered at UAF. The summer sessions are a great opportunity to take a class you
wouldn’t normally be able to fit into a busy academic schedule during the fall
or spring semesters. In the summer you can complete up to 14 credits in a
variety of fields. Many types of classes are available, from basic general
requirements, to unique one-day classes.
A UAF Summer course may be just the thing to fill your time
between floating the Chena River, hiking in the midnight sun, and taking in a
Goldpanner baseball game. Here are a few
unique classes to consider:
Hands on
Documentary Production, FLM F292: Work with classmates to produce a
documentary film! Learn how to operate a camera, direct, edit and more. This
course is three credits and is part of the MAYmester session, which runs May
14- 25th.
Seminar: The
Horror Film, ENGL F692: Watch and analyze horror films, including Dawn
of the Dead, The Exorcist, and Carrie. Investigate the horror narratives from
different cultures, and analyze how monstrosity is defined. This three credit
class is part of the first six-week session which runs May 29- July 3.
Beginning Field
Painting, ART F233: Spend even more time outside this summer while
learning a new skill- painting! This summer the class is painting in the
Yukon-Charley Rivers and staying at Slaven’s Roadhouse, a historic 1936 mining
camp. Learn about the concepts of space, light, color, composition, and the
elements of landscape painting in one of the most beautiful locations in
Alaska. This class is from July 18- 22 and will earn you one credit.
Alaskan Gourmet,
CAH F025: Learn to cook gourmet, high quality meals with the freshest
Alaskan products! This is a non-credit course that is from 8 am- 5 pm on July
26. Work with Chef Christopher Koetke, who will help you make the most of Alaska’s
bounty.
You can learn more about these and all of the summer courses
UAF offers at www.uaf.edu/summer
The last day of registration is the first day of the class
you are interested in. Register early to have the most choices!
