Week’s events: Simon Rakower, simulating disaster, mixed media for beginners, acoustic tunes

University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here is what’s happening during the week of July 10-16:

• On Monday, July 10, the Fairbanks Tall Timbers interview series honors Simon Rakower, Fairbanks bicycle expert. The interview is at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located on the fourth floor of the Usibelli Building.
• On Tuesday, July 11, the Healthy Living lecture series will feature Lori Gilbertoni, registered nurse, discussing “The Art of Simulating Health Disasters and the Science of Response.” The lecture is at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater.
• On Wednesday, July 12, the Discover Alaska lecture series will host Madara Mason, visual artist and associate director of teaching and learning for UAF eCampus. She will present “Contemporary Mixed Media Methods for Beginners” at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater.
• On Thursday, July 13, the Music in the Garden concert series will offer an evening of acoustic Americana with Jameson Effect at 7 p.m. at UAF’s Georgeson Botanical Garden.

All events are free and open to the public. Parking on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus is free after 5 p.m.

For more information, visit the Summer Sessions events page, email summer@alaska.edu or call 907-474-7021.

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