Week's events: archaeology, Native dance, cancer health, jazz
July 8, 2016
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 11, The Magical Mondays hands-on learning series will feature “Archaeology
in Alaska” by Scott Shirar, the archaeology collection manager at the University of
Alaska Museum of the North. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building
auditorium and atrium.
• On Tuesday, July 12, the Healthy Living lecture series presents “Cancer, your immune
system, nutrition and immunotherapy” by oncology nurse Hannah Brice Smith. The lecture
will be at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium.
• On Wednesday, July 13, the Discover Alaska series will host “Understanding Alaska
Native dance” by Sean Topkok, a UAF assistant professor of education. The lecture
will be at 7 p.m. at the Murie Building auditorium.
• On Thursday, July 14, the Music in the Garden concert series will feature the Fairbanks
Community Jazz Band. The traditional big band features guest vocalists and soloists,
with a mix of danceable swing-era tunes with Latin, bop and modern music influences.
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.