Bruce Bustamante, Princess Tours' vice president of community and public affairs, with SFOS Dean Denis Wiesenburg at a reception held in Anchorage on February 6.
Dean's Events: 2009
Princess Tours Reception (February 6)
The University of Alaska hosted a reception on February 6 in Anchorage to announce a $100,000 gift from Princess Tours. SFOS Development Officer Teresa Thompson organized the reception that was held at our Marine Advisory Program offices. UA President Mark Hamilton and UAF Interim Chancellor Brian Rogers thanked Bruce Bustamante, Vice President of Community and Public Affairs for Princess Tours, for this generous gift that will support our Marine Advisory Program faculty. Read more...
Tsunami Bowl (February 6-8)
This regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl contest tests high school students' knowledge of marine science. My role was science judge for the Fairbanks volunteer officials team. SFOS hosts the Tsunami Bowl... Read more...
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin spoke at a dedication ceremony held in Juneau for the new Lena Point fisheries facility on April 28, 2009.
Lena Point Dedication (April 28)
We dedicated the Lena Point Fisheries Building on April 28 under clear sunny skies. The weather could not have been better and spirits were high as Governor Sarah Palin, Representative Beth Kerttula, UA President Mark Hamilton, UAF Interim Chancellor Brian Rogers and others spoke at the dedication.
Both Governor Palin and Representative Kerttula described Alaska's fisheries management practices as among the best in the world and noted that the new building would educate the leaders who would continue that tradition. Read more...