Gala tickets going fast

January 29, 2018

Tori Tragis

Tickets for the Blue and Gold Gala are going fast! The event — which features fine dining, live music by Young Fangs and a celebration of honorees — will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Carlson Center.

Recipients of the Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards, respectively, are Sarah Fowell, associate professor of geology and director of the GeoFORCE Alaska program; Eugenie Euskirchen, research associate professor of terrestrial ecology; and Erin Pettit, associate professor of geophysics. Letton Hall Group CEO Eric Toskey, a leading oil and gas expert, will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Lt. Paramedic Kurt Koudelka will receive the William R. Cashen Service Award.

Tickets for the gala are $125. Net proceeds will benefit UAF students through the Blue and Gold Scholarship Endowment.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, visit www.uaf.edu/chancellor/gala or call the UAF Development and Alumni Relations Office at 907-474-2619.