Upcoming events

UAA event list for Wednesday, April 17, to Tuesday, April 23.

Anchorage Home Show promotional Poster. Courtesy of Anchorage Home Builders Association.

Events happening throughout the week:

19th Annual Undergraduate Philosophy Conference: An Ethics Ecosystem for AI and Big Data

According to the event listing, the “conference features student papers, panels, and keynote speaker John Basl, Ph.D. (Northeastern University) on a wide variety of philosophical issues.”

Friday, April 19, Consortium Library, Room 307, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 20, ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building, Room 120, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

UAA Opera Ensemble and Singers Present “Candide”

According to the event listing, “The UAA Opera Ensemble performs this award-winning musical/operetta featuring the brightest voices of the Voice Division. Based on Voltaire's novella, the fast-moving and comical plots entertains, and Berstein's score amazes audiences.” Tickets are $10 for students and can be purchased on the CenterTix website.

Fine Arts Building, Room 150

Friday, April 19, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 20, 4 - 6 p.m. and 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 21, 4 - 6 p.m.

Anchorage Home Show

According to the event listing, “The Anchorage Home Show is a one-stop shop for all your housing needs! Don't miss Alaska's biggest home show event of the year. More than 100 local exhibitors will be in attendance.”

Alaska Airlines Center

Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17

Celebrate CAS Student Resource Fair

According to the event description, this fair is for students to learn about jobs and resources available within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Social Sciences Building, Lobby

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

UAA Veteran Affairs Round Table Event

According to the event listing, attendees will have the chance “to discuss VR&E Chapter 31 benefits and the Veteran Success on Campus program at UAA.”

12 - 2 p.m.

Online

Friday, April 19

AI for Healthcare and Biomedicine Seminar

The UAA College of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Department “welcomes faculty, staff, students and community members to join them for The Computational Research Leadership Council (CRLC) Seminar Series at UAA.” This seminar will focus on artificial intelligence in the healthcare field. Registration is required and can be done on the College of Engineering website.

Engineering and Industry Building, Room 211

9 - 10:30 a.m.

Mission Moments Workshop: Innovation and Creative & Critical Thinking

According to the event listing, this workshop will explore “the themes of the UAA mission, vision, aspirations, and core learning competencies. By engaging in dialogue centered around these themes, participants will be able to connect with the values of our community and our mission of transforming lives.”

Social Sciences Building, Room 258

1 - 2:30 p.m.

UAA Accounting Club Spring Social

Join UAA’s Accounting Club as well as several firms for this networking event. A silent auction and gift card drawing will be taking place. There is no dress code, however students are encouraged to dress in business casual. Admission and a catered dinner are free for students.

Student Union, The Den

6 - 9 p.m.

Build a Remote Control Car Workshop

Students are invited to join the UAA College of Engineering Robotics Club for a workshop meant to teach anyone – beginners included – how to build a remote control car. Registration is required and can be done at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18LdjyHq5I00HqnDXlCAEysOUsL_MSdkHt7arID6J5BI/edit#gid=0.

Engineering and Industry Building, Room 401

3 - 5 p.m.