Week’s events: Henrichs interview, travel health, Alaska history, vocal jazz

July 20, 2018

University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and other events this summer. Here is what’s happening during the week ahead:

On Monday, July 23, the Down Memory Lane interview series will include a discussion with Provost Susan Henrichs, who is retiring this summer after 36 years at UAF. Veteran journalist Robert Hannon will conduct the interview, which will be at 7 p.m. at the Elvey Building auditorium.

On Tuesday, July 24, the Healthy Living lecture series will feature physician assistant Dennis Rogers on “Travel and Global Health: How to Stay Healthy and Alive When Traveling and Not Become a Victim or a Public Health Concern When Returning Home.” The lecture will be at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium.

On Wednesday, July 25, the Discover Alaska lecture series will present author and journalist Dermot Cole discussing "Alaska at a Crossroads: How the Struggle over the Permanent Fund Dividend Divides and Unites Alaskans." The lecture will be at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium.

On Thursday, July 26, the Music in the Garden concert series will host Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival vocal jazz performers. Music begins at 7 p.m. at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.

For more information, visit www.uaf.edu/summer/events/ or call 907-474-7021.