Commencement archives
Information about UAF commencement ceremonies is available for these years:
UAF’s celebrated its 101st commencement on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Carlson Center.
The degree candidates for the class of 2023 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2023 commencement program.
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees
- ϳԹ of Business and Security Management
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- Community and Technical ϳԹ
- Division of Interdisciplinary Studies
- School of Education
Information presented in this program is accurate as of 10 a.m. April 25, 2023. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Student Speaker
Tasina Luta Win (Marsha Jean Thomason-Oss)
The 2023 student speaker will be Tasina Luta Win (Marsha Jean Thomason-Oss) who is graduating with an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Student award recipients
The ϳԹ will honor Kalen Moore-Thomas and Riley von Borstel on May 5 as its outstanding undergraduate degree recipients for 2023.
Kalen Moore-Thomas
Moore-Thomas will receive the Joel Wiegert Award, which recognizes an outstanding associate degree candidate. Von Borstel will receive the Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award, which recognizes an outstanding bachelor’s degree candidate.
Moore-Thomas earned an Associate of Arts in December and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in applied management.
“Kalen has worked extremely hard to earn his associate degree and graduate summa cum laude,” wrote Montana Goss, Student Support Services interim associate director, in a nomination letter. “He is a very welcoming and friendly person who, despite hardships growing up, has persevered to become an outstanding member of his community.”
Moore-Thomas volunteers his time to community organizations, including the Fairbanks Community Food Bank and Santa’s Helpers. He is self-employed and owns an entertainment business, 907 Foam Flingers, which caters activities and events for children, adults, the military and corporate team building.
Riley von Borstel
Von Borstel will receive bachelor’s degrees in justice, political science and performing arts, with minors in social work, psychology and creative writing.
“Riley is a shining example of a well-rounded, community-minded, multitalented UAF senior who, I have no doubt, will be a leader in Alaska,” wrote Carrie Baker, associate dean of the ϳԹ of Liberal Arts, in a letter of recommendation.
Von Borstel is a student ambassador and a member of the UAF Honors ϳԹ. She served two years as president of the Associated Students of UAF and on numerous boards and committees at UAF. She has been cast in leading roles in three Theatre UAF mainstage productions and completed internships for three organizations during her college career: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s office, the UAF Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Fairbanks Office of Public Advocacy.
Honorary degree recipients
Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson and Helen (Dick) MacLean will receive honorary doctorates, which recognize recipients’ lasting contributions to the state and nation, and significant achievements in their respective disciplines.
Helen (Dick) MacLean, Doctor of Education
Helen (Dick) MacLean will receive an honorary Doctor of Education degree. She was born in 1945 in a tent at spring camp and grew up in Lime Village, which is located along the Stony River in Southwest Alaska. Elders trained MacLean in the Dena’ina language, and she was charged as a young girl to be a culture bearer. For decades, MacLean has worked with students of all backgrounds, from preschoolers to college students. She is a master instructor of the Dena’ina language and has a long history of working with doctoral students as a mentor and advisor. She was the primary instructor in two films, “Living Dena-ina” and “Dena’ina Birch Baskets.” She has served as an elder advisor to UAF’s rural development seminars and has been vital in developing Dena’ina curriculum for university courses. She is considered the most skilled living Dena’ina first language speaker and is known for her ability to bridge Western pedagogy and Indigenous ways of knowing.
Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson, Doctor of Laws
Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. He is Tlingit from the Kaagwaantaan clan, Eagles Nest house, and a lifelong resident of Southeast Alaska. He grew up in Kasaan, a community on Prince of Wales Island, and became the youngest mayor in Alaska in 1997. He has served as president of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, a federally recognized tribe in Southeast Alaska, since 2014. With a strong background in public service and entrepreneurship, he leads the largest regional tribe in the state with a focus on economic development, tribal sovereignty and community sustainability. His innovative approach to supporting Southeast Alaska communities through the COVID-19 pandemic has been adopted and recognized as a template for best practices in tribal disaster response by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Meritorious Service Awards
Joan Braddock, Carl Benson, Jason Gootee and Ron Inouye will receive Meritorious Service Awards, which recognize service to the university or an Alaska community.
Joan Braddock
Microbiologist and UAF alumna Joan Braddock has been a part of the UAF community for more than four decades. She earned her doctorate in oceanography from UAF in 1989 and joined the faculty the following year. Her scientific research focused on bioremediation of environmental contaminants, especially petroleum. Throughout her career, she served as a professor and then dean of the ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics. She retired with emeritus status in 2009. In addition to being a donor and consistent volunteer at the university, Braddock has returned twice to provide temporary leadership to units with vacancies: once as interim dean of the ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences and another as director of the University of Alaska Press.
Jason Gootee
Alumnus Jason Gootee has remained an active part of UAF since he graduated in 2005. He is a past president of the UAF Alumni Association Board of Directors, currently chairs the UAF Chancellor’s Board of Advisors and serves as a director on the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors. Gootee, who is Moda Health’s vice president for sales and strategic marketing development, lives in Oregon with his wife, Katie, and their four children but returns frequently to Fairbanks. He is an avid hockey fan and, together with his father, established the Gootee Family Hockey Scholarship to support UAF student-athletes.
Ron Inouye
Ron Inouye has served the university for many years as both an employee and an advocate. His university career started in 1970 as an instructor at the Ketchikan Community ϳԹ. Prior to his 17 years at the Rasmuson Library’s Alaska and Polar Regions Collections, he also worked at the UAF Center for Northern Educational Research. At the library, many of his years were dedicated to indexing Alaska’s periodicals. Today, the index is widely used by historians, researchers and students. During his time there, he also served as the interviewer for numerous oral history recordings. Inouye is a philanthropist and volunteer for numerous university and community organizations, serving with the Friends of the University of Alaska Museum of the North and the Rasmuson Library’s Rare Book Endowment Committee.
Carl Benson
Professor emeritus Carl Benson has been associated with UAF for more than 60 years. His career as a researcher and professor of geophysics and geology has been marked by significant contributions to snow and ice science in Alaska, Greenland and Antarctica. He taught and mentored some of today’s leading scientists in the field. He worked at the university from 1960 until 1987, including a three-year term as chairman of the Department of Geology and Geophysics, and has continued his research, teaching and service long after retirement. He continues to give guest lectures and attend graduate student thesis and dissertation defenses. He and his wife, Ruth, are donors, volunteers and participants in the UAF community. Outside UAF, he is active in civic issues, sharing information via public testimony and newspaper columns.
- Dr. Katherine L. Arndt
- Ms. Sandra Boatwright
- Dr. Richard Scott Carr
- Mrs. Cecelia L. Chamberlain
- Mr. William J. Cox
- Ms. Kimberlee S. Davis
- Dr. Cary W. de Wit
- Dr. Peter A. DeCaro
- Dr. Alexandra F. Fitts
- Mr. Phillip Harrington
- Dr. Eric Heyne
- Dr. Santanu Khataniar
- Mr. Richard McDonald
- Ms. Patricia Martinez Meritt
- Dr. Vikas S. Sonwalkar
- Ms. E. Michele Stalder
- Ms. Kimberly Aragon Stewart
- Mr. Mark D. Young
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UAF celebrated commencement on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. To safely celebrate, we held two short, student-centered ceremonies.
The following schools and colleges were celebrated at 11 a.m.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- Community and Technical ϳԹ
- UAA nursing students — with CNSM
The following schools and colleges were celebrated at 4 p.m.
- Division of General Studies/interdisciplinary undergrads
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- School of Education
- ϳԹ of Business and Security Management
The degree candidates for the class of 2022 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2022 commencement program.
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees
- ϳԹ of Business and Security Management
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- Community and Technical ϳԹ
- Division of Interdisciplinary Studies
- School of Education
Information presented in this program is accurate as of 10 a.m. April 13, 2022. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Student speakers
- Austin Laber (11 a.m. ceremony)
- Rodolfo Garcia-Sanchez (4 p.m. ceremony)
Student award recipients
- Logan Nave, Joel Wiegert Award for outstanding associate degree candidate
- Tricia Minnick, Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award for outstanding bachelor’s degree candidate
Meritorious Service Award recipients
Usibelli Award recipients
- Margaret Darrow, Usibelli Distinguished Teaching Award
- Uma Bhatt, Usibelli Distinguished Research Award
- Syndonia Bret-Harte, Usibelli Distinguished Service Award
Honorary degree recipients
- Dermot Cole, Doctor of Humane Letters
- Sarah James, Doctor of Humane Letters
- Michael Williams Sr., Doctor of Laws
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Morning ceremony
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- Community and Technical ϳԹ
- UAA nursing students — with CNSM
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Afternoon ceremony
- Division of General Studies/interdisciplinary undergrads
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- School of Education
- ϳԹ of Business and Security Management
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The ϳԹ honored the Class of 2021 during its 99th commencement at a drive-in ceremony in the Patty Center parking area followed by a virtual ceremony, Saturday, May 1, on Facebook.
The degree candidates for the class of 2021 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2021 commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- Community and Technical ϳԹ
- Division of Interdisciplinary Studies
- School of Education
- ϳԹ of Business and Security Management
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. April 26, 2021. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Commencement student speaker
Marion Frances Boswell Award
Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award
Honorary Degree Recipients
- Daniel T. O’Neill - writer, historian, commentator
- James W. Rooney - engineer, mentor, community volunteer
Meritorious Service Award Winners
- Esther Green - Yup’ik elder, bilingual educator
- Scott Roselius - hockey advocate
- Kesler Woodward - university arts advocate, philanthropist
- Dr. Michael Castellini
- Dr. G. Burns Cooper
- Dr. Kenneth Coyle
- Dr. Mary F. Ehrlander
- Mr. Gary Freitag
- Dr. Christopher Hartman
- Dr. David Koester
- Dr. Thomas B. Kuhn
- Dr. Charles Mayer
- Dr. Paul Metz
- Dr. Nicole Mölders
- Dr. Rainer J. Newberry
- Dr. Brenda Norcross
- Mr. Brian O’Donoghue
- Dr. Robert Perkins
- Dr. Todd Radenbaugh
- Ms. Julie Riley
- Dr. Curt A. L. Szuberla
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The ϳԹ honored the Class of 2020 during its 98th commencement virtual ceremony, Saturday, May 23, on Facebook.
The degree candidates for the class of 2020 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2020 commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- Community and Technical ϳԹ
- Division of Interdisciplinary Studies
- School of Education
- School of Management
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. May 19 , 2020. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Commencement student speaker
Honorary degree recipients
Meritorious Service Award winner
Joel Wiegert Award
Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award
Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award
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The ϳԹ honored the Class of 2019 during its 97th commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 4, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Saturday, May 11, 2019
Chukchi ϳԹ, 1 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2019
Interior Alaska ϳԹ
- Fort Yukon Center, Noon, Thursday, May 16, 2019
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2019
Northwest ϳԹ, 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019
The degree candidates for the class of 2019 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2019 commencement program (PDF).
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines (PDF)
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (PDF)
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts (PDF)
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics (PDF)
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies (PDF)
- School of Education (PDF)
- School of Management (PFD)
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences (PDF)
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees (PDF)
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. April 25, 2019. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Commencement student speaker
- Jessica K. Obermiller
Honorary degree recipients
Meritorious Service Award winner
Read more about the honorary degree recipients and meritorious service award winners in UAF's newsroom.
Joel Wiegert Award
- Jessica Kot, Class of 2019
Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award
- Raymundo Lopez, Class of 2019
Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award
- Michael Bilan, Class of 2019
Read more about the award recipients in UAF's newsroom.
The Fairbanks campus' 96th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 1:20 p.m.
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Saturday, May 12, 2018
Chukchi ϳԹ, Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Interior Alaska ϳԹ
- Tok Center, Friday, May 11, 2018
- Fort Yukon Center, Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, Thursday, May 3, 2018
Northwest ϳԹ, Thursday, May 10, 2018
The degree candidates for the class of 2018 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2018 commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. April 25, 2018. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Commencement student speaker
- Aaron T. Cottle, Class of 2018
Honorary degree recipients
- Jacob Anaġi Adams Sr., honorary doctor of laws
- Antonia Loretta Afraid of Bear-Cook, honorary doctor of humanities
- James Milton Varsos, honorary doctor of fine arts
Meritorious Service Award winner
- Althea St. Martin
Read more about the honorary degree recipients and meritorious service award winners in UAF's newsroom.
Joel Wiegert Award
- Luke Rogers, Class of 2018
Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award
- Bobbie McNeley, Class of 2018
Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award
- Erica Nardella, Class of 2018
Read more about the award recipients in UAF's newsroom.
- Douglas Christensen
- Terrence Cole
- Paula Cullenberg
- Debendra Das
- Roxie Dinstel
- Robert Gieck
- Douglas Goering
- Cynthia Hardy
- Susan Henrichs
- Terry Johnson
- Lawrence Kaplan
- Gary Kofinas
- Gordon Kruse
- Joy Morrison
- Anthony Nakazawa
- Terrance Quinn II
- William Smith
- Joseph Thompson
- Kari van Delden
- Thomas Weingartner
The Fairbanks campus' 95th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 1:20 p.m.
Graduation at the community campuses:
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Saturday, May 13, 2017
Chukchi ϳԹ, Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Interior Alaska ϳԹ
- Tok Center, Friday, May 12, 2017
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, Friday, May 5, 2017
Northwest ϳԹ, Thursday, May 4, 2017
Degree Candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2017 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2017 commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. April 28, 2017. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Honorary Degree Recipients and Speakers
Commencement speaker
- Charles Bettisworth
- Karen Perdue
Commencement student speaker
- Daniel Nero, Class of 2017
Read more about the commencement speakers in UAF's newsroom.
Honorary degree recipients
- Mark Torre Jorgensen, honorary doctor of science
- Charles Bettisworth, honorary doctor of laws
- Karen Perdue, honorary doctor of laws
Meritorious Service Award winner
- Bill Brophy
Read more about the honorary degree recipients and meritorious service award winners in UAF's newsroom.
Award Recipients
Joel Wiegert Award
- Gabriel Cartagena, Class of 2017
Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award
- Emelia Van Wyhe, Class of 2017
Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award
- Katrina Nunemann, Class of 2017
Read more about the award recipients in UAF's newsroom.
The Fairbanks campus' 94th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at 1:20 p.m.
Graduation at the community campuses will be held at:
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Saturday, May 14, 2016
Chukchi ϳԹ, Friday, May 6, 2016
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ
- Tok Center, Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, Monday, May 2, 2016
Northwest ϳԹ, Thursday, May 5, 2016
The degree candidates for the class of 2016 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2016 commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy degrees
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. April 29, 2016. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Honorary Degree Recipients and Speakers
Commencement speaker
- Aaron M. Schutt
Commencement student speaker
- Joseph J. Slocum, Class of 2016
Read more about the commencement speakers in UAF's newsroom.
Honorary degree recipients
- Elizabeth Fleagle, honorary doctor of education
- Trimble Gilbert, honorary doctor of laws
- Jacqueline Richter-Menge, honorary doctor of science
Meritorious Service Award winners
- Gary R. Wilken
- Carolyne Wallace
Read more about the honorary degree recipients and meritorious service award winners in UAF's newsroom.
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- Part 2
UAF's 93rd graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at 1:20 p.m.
Graduation at the community campuses were held at:
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Saturday, May 2, 2015
Chukchi ϳԹ, Friday, May 8, 2015
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ
- Tok Center, Friday, May 15, 2015
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, Friday, May 1, 2015
Northwest ϳԹ, Thursday, May 7, 2015
Degree Candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2015 will be posted on the day of the event.
The degree candidates for the class of 2015 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2015 Commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. May 7, 2015. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Honorary degree recipients and speakers
Commencement speaker
- Ben Grossmann, ϳԹ alumnus and Academy Award winner
Honorary degree recipients
- Thomas R. Marshall Jr., honorary doctor of science
- Gust Bartman, honorary doctor of laws
- Ron Senungetuk, honorary doctor of fine arts
Meritorious Service Award winners
- Tony Gasbarro
- Karen Hansen Parr
Read more about the commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients and meritorious service award winners in UAF's newsroom.
UAF's 92nd graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 11, 2014.
Graduation at the community campuses were held at:
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Saturday, May 3, 2014
Chukchi ϳԹ, Friday, May 9, 2014
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ
- Tok Center, 2 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, Friday, May 2, 2014
Northwest ϳԹ, 7 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014
Degree Candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2014 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2014 Commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. May 7, 2014. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Honorary degree recipients and speakers
Commencement speaker
- Julie Kitka, Alaska Federation of Natives President
Honorary degree recipients
- Julie Kitka, honorary doctor of laws
- Robert Nick, honorary doctor of laws
- Rodney Boertje, honorary doctor of science
Meritorious service award winners
- Glenn Hackney
- William Mendenhall Jr.
Read more about the commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients and meritorious service award winners in UAF's newsroom.
UAF's 91st graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 12, 2013.
Graduation at the community campuses were held at:
Bristol Bay ϳԹ
May 11 at 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ
May 10 at 1 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ
- Tok Center, May 10 at 2 p.m.
- Yukon Flats Center, May 14 at 2 p.m. in Circle
Kuskokwim ϳԹ
May 4 at 1 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ
May 9 at 7 p.m.
Degree Candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2013 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2013 Commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m. May 8, 2013. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Honorary degree recipients and speakers
Commencement speaker
- Matt Emmons, UAF alumnus and Olympic medalist
Honorary degree recipients
- John Sackett, honorary doctor of laws
- George Smith, honorary doctor of letters
Meritorious service award winner
- John Zarling
Read more about the commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients and meritorious service award winners in UAF's newsroom.
UAF's 90th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 13, 2012.
UAF community campus commencement ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Dillingham
May 5 @ 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ, Kotzebue
May 8 @ 1 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ
Tok Center
May 11 @ 2 p.m.
Yukon Flats Center, Fort Yukon
May 19 @ 2 p.m
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, Bethel
May 4 @ 1 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ, Nome
May 10 @ 7 p.m.
Degree candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2012 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2012 Commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Key to abbreviations and honors
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of June 4, 2012 (corrected version). Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates’ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Honorary degree recipients and speakers
Commencement speakers
- National Endowment for the Humanities chairman Jim Leach will give the keynote address.
- Graduating student Jordan Kathleen Culver will be the student speaker. Culver is a degree candidate for a BA in Justice.
Honorary degree recipients
- Jim Leach, honorary doctor of laws degree
- Danny Pierce, honorary doctor of fine arts degree
- H. Robin Samuelson Jr., honorary doctor of laws degree
Meritorious service award winners
- Patty Kastelic
- Bob Uhl
- Carrie Uhl
Read more about the commencement speaker, honorary degree recipients and meritorious service award winners in UAF's newsroom
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional faculty and staff members.
The 2012 emeriti recipients are:
- Ms. Clara R. Anderson, Director of Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ, Emeritus
- Dr. David M. Blurton, Professor of Justice, Emeritus
- Mr. Charles N. Dexter, Professor of Applied Business, Emeritus
- Dr. Ralph Gabrielli, Associate Professor of Rural Development, Emeritus
- Dr. A.J. Gharrett, Professor of Fisheries, Emeritus
- Dr. Thomas R. Jahns, Professor of Extension, Emeritus
- Dr. John W. Keller, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
- Dr. Jeffry Alan Leer, Professor of Alaska Native Languages and Linguistics, Emeritus
- Ms. Debra Moses, Associate Professor of Developmental Mathematics, Emeritus
- Mr. John C. "Jake" Poole, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, Emeritus
- Mr. Larry N. Roberts, Associate Professor of Justice, Emeritus
- Ms. Diane E. Ruess, Associate Professor of Library Science, Emeritus
UAF's 89th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
UAF community campus commencement ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Dillingham
May 7 @ 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ, Kotzebue
May 12 @ 1 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ
Tok Center
May 13 @ 2 p.m.
Yukon Flats Center, Fort Yukon
May 16 @ 1 p.m.
Nenana Center, Tanana
May 17 @ 2 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, Bethel
May 6 @ 1 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ, Nome
May 5 @ 7 p.m.
Degree candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2011 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2011 Commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Key to abbreviations and honors
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m., May 10, 2011. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates‚ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Honorary degree recipients and speakers
Commencement speakers
- Oceanographer, meteorologist and Navy Rear Adm. David William Titley will give the keynote address.
- Graduating student Sitara Chauhan will be the student speaker. Sitara is a degree candidate for a BS in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry.
Honorary degree recipients
- David William Titley, honorary doctor of science degree
- Katie John, honorary doctor of laws degree
- Banarsi Lal, honorary doctor of laws degree
Read more about the commencement speaker and honorary degree recipients in UAF's newsroom.
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional faculty and staff members.
The 2011 emeriti recipients are:
- Dr. Robert B. Arundale, Professor of Communication, Emeritus
- Dr. F. Stuart "Terry" Chapin III, Distinguished Professor of Biology, Emeritus
- Dr. Thomas P. Clausen, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
- Mr. Kenneson G. Dean, Research Professor of Remote Sensing, Emeritus
- Dr. John D. Fox Jr., Associate Professor of Land Resources Management, Emeritus
- Dr. Carol Gold, Professor of History, Emeritus
- Ms. Marjorie L. Illingworth, Associate Professor of Developmental Studies, Emerita
- Dr. Douglas L. Kane, Professor of Civil Engineering, Emeritus
- Dr. John Lehman, Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus
- Dr. Kristine A. Long, Professor of Extension, Emerita
- Dr. David O. Porter, Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus
- Dr. William Schneider, Professor of Library Science, Emeritus
- Mr. Richard D. Seifert, Professor of Engineering Extension, Emeritus
- Dr. Davis D. Sentman, Professor of Physics, Emeritus
- Dr. Roger W. Smith, Professor of Physics and Director, Emeritus
- Dr. Brenton J. Watkins, Professor of Physics, Emeritus
UAF's 88th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 16, 2010.
UAF community campus commencement ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Dillingham
May 8 @ 12:30 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ, Kotzebue
May 11 @ 4 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ
Yukon-Koyukuk Center, Galena (ceremony to be held in Nulato)
May 13 @ 2 p.m.
Tok Center
May 14 @ 2 p.m.
Yukon Flats Center, Fort Yukon
May 7 @ 1 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ, Bethel -- May 7 @ 1 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ, Nome -- May 6 @ 7 p.m.
Degree candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2010 are listed by school or college in the PDFs below. All Ph.D. candidates are listed in one PDF.
Download the entire 2010 Commencement program.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
Key to abbreviations and honors
Information presented in these PDFs is accurate as of 9 a.m., May 11, 2010. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates‚ names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Honorary degree recipients and speakers
Commencement speakers
- ϳԹ alumnus and Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese will give the keynote address
- Graduating student Christina Hardman will be the student speaker. Christina is a degree candidate for a BM in Music Education: K-12.
Honorary degree recipients
- Tom Albanese, honorary doctor of science degree
- Kangrilnguq Paul John, honorary doctor of humane letters degree
- Jerry Brown, honorary doctor of science degree
Read more about the commencement speaker and honorary degree recipients in UAF's newsroom.
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional faculty and staff members. The 2010 emeriti recipients are:
- Dr. Mark A. Box, Professor of English, Emeritus
- Dr. Godwin A. Chukwu, Professor of Petroleum Engineering, Emeritus
- Dr. Joseph A. Dupras, Professor of English, Emeritus
- Ms. Rheba Dupras, Associate Professor of Library Science, Emerita
- Dr. James N. Gladden, Professor of Political Science, Emeritus
- Dr. George M. Happ, Research Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Emeritus
- Dr. William D. Hibler III, Research Professor of Sea Ice Physics, Emeritus
- Mr. Ronald D. Illingworth, Professor of English and Developmental Education, Emeritus
- Mr. Steven A. Jacobson, Professor of Yupik Eskimo, Emeritus
- Dr. Ronald A. Johnson, Professor of Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, Emeritus
- Dr. John J. Kelley, Professor of Marine Science, Emeritus
- Dr. Judith Kleinfeld, Professor of Psychology and Northern Studies, Emerita
- Ms. Tamara Lincoln, Associate Professor of Library Science, Emerita
- Dr. Dirk Lummerzheim, Research Professor of Geophysics, Emeritus
- Dr. Mary Childers Mangusso, Associate Professor of History, Emerita
- Dr. F. Joseph Margraf, Professor of Fisheries, Emeritus
- Dr. Hans Nielsen, Professor of Geophysics, Emeritus
- Dr. Henry Wichmann Jr., Professor of Accounting, Emeritus
UAF's 87th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 10, 2009.
UAF community campus commencement ceremonies
Bristol Bay campus, Dillingham
Saturday, May 2 @ 12:30 p.m.
Chukchi campus, Kotzebue
Tuesday, May 12 @ 4 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians campus
Galena
Thursday, May 7 @ 1 p.m.
Fort Yukon
Friday, May 8 @ 1 p.m.
Tok
Friday, May 15 @ 1 p.m.
Kuskokwim campus, Bethel
Friday, May 8 @ 1 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ, Nome
Thursday, May 7 @ 7 p.m.
Degree candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2009 are listed here. Graduate names are listed by school or college.
Speakers and honorary degree recipients
Honorary degree award recipients
- Annie Cungauyar Blue
- Theodore Owen Stagg
- Michael Anthony Stepovich
Speakers
- The keynote speaker for commencement 2009 is Victor Fischer.
Read more details on the keynote speaker and honorary degree recipients.
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional faculty and staff members. The 2009 emeriti recipients are:
- Dr. Joan F. Braddock, Professor of Biology and Dean, Emerita
- Mr. Jerah Chadwick, Professor of General and Developmental Studies, Emeritus
- Dr. John D. Craven, Professor of Physics, Emeritus
- Ms. Mary E. Earp, Associate Professor of Developmental English, Emerita
- Dr. Aldona Jonaitis, Director, Emerita
- Dr. Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley, Associate Professor of Education, Emeritus
- Dr. Molly Lee, Professor of Anthropology and Curator, Emerita
- Dr. Michael Schuldiner, Professor of English, Emeritus
- Dr. William W. Smoker, Professor of Fisheries, Emeritus
- Ms. Julia H. Triplehorn, Associate Professor of Library Science, Emerita
- Ms. Helga R. Wilm, Executive Officer, Emerita
UAF's 86th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 11, 2008.
UAF Community ϳԹ 2008 Commencement Ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ (Dillingham)
May 3, 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ (Kotzebue)
May 6, 4 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Fort Yukon Center)
May 19, 1 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (McGrath Center)
May 21, 3 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Tok Center)
May 16, 2 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ (Bethel)
May 2, 1 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ (Nome)
May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Tanana Valley ϳԹ (Fairbanks)
May 11, 1:20 p.m.
Degree candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2008 are listed here. Graduate names are listed by school or college.
- ϳԹ of Engineering and Mines
- ϳԹ of Liberal Arts
- ϳԹ of Natural Science and Mathematics
- ϳԹ of Indigenous Studies
- School of Education
- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
Degree candidate information presented on this website is accurate as of 9 a.m., May 8, 2008. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of graduates' names, degrees and other information. We sincerely regret any errors and omissions.
Speakers and honorary degree recipients
Honorary degree award recipients
- Larry Aumiller, Honorary Doctor of Science
- Bill Holm, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
- John Straley, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
- Richard Wien, Honorary Doctor of Laws
Speakers
- The keynote speaker for commencement 2008 is Alaska writer laureate and mystery author John Straley who is also receiving an honorary doctoral degree.
Read more details on the keynote speaker and honorary degree recipients.
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional faculty and staff members. The 2008 emeriti recipients are:
- Dr. Roy K. Bird, Professor of English and Director
- Dr. Lillian Corti, Professor of English
- Mr. Stephen Cysewski, Professor of Computer Applications
- Dr. John C. Eichelberger, Professor of Geology and Geophysics
- Dr. Donald E. Kramer, Professor of Fisheries
- Ms. Sheri Layral, Governance Coordinator and Faculty Senate Secretary
- Dr. Shusun Li, Research Professor of Geophysics
- Ms. Sue McHenry, Academic Advisor
- Dr. Laura M. Milner, Professor of Business Administration
- Dr. Edward C. Murphy, Professor of Biology and Wildlife
- Dr. Mitchell G. Roth, Professor of Computer Science
UAF's 85th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 13, 2007.
Other UAF campus commencement ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ (Dillingham)
May 5, 2007, 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ (Kotzebue)
May 7, 2007, 4 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Fort Yukon Center)
May 15, 2007, 2 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (McGrath Center)
May 25, 2007, 3 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Tok Center)
May 18, 2007, 2 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ (Bethel)
May 11, 2007, 1 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ (Nome)
May 10, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Degree candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2007 are listed here. Graduate names are listed by school or college.
Honorary degree and service award recipients
- Catherine Attla, Honorary Doctor of Laws degree
- The Rev. Edward J. Hartmann, Meritorious Service Award
- General Henry Hugh Shelton, Honorary Doctor of Laws degree
- Dr. Norbert Untersteiner, Honorary Doctor of Science degree
Speakers
- The keynote speaker for commencement 2007 is General Henry Hugh Shelton.
- This year's student speaker is Michael J. Wilkinson.
For more details on the keynote speaker, honorary degree and service award recipients, see the news release in the UAF newsroom.
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional faculty members. The 2007 emeriti recipients are:
- Dr. Syun-Ichi Akasofu, Professor of Physics and Director
- Dr. William Connor, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology
- Dr. Dolores A. Garza, Professor of Fisheries
- Dr. Craig S. Lingle, Research Professor of Geophysics
- Dr. Wanda Martin, Director
- Dr. C. Peter McRoy, Professor of Marine Science
- Dr. Victoria Joan Moessner, Professor of German
- Dr. Phyllis Morrow, Professor of Anthropology and Dean
- Dr. Paul B. Reichardt, Professor of Chemistry and Provost
- Dr. David A. Stech, Professor of Music
- Mr. Arvid Weflen, Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology
UAF's 84th graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 14, 2006.
Other UAF campus commencement ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ (Dillingham)
May 6, 2006 at 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ (Kotzebue)
May 9, 2006 at 6 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Fort Yukon Center)
May 17, 2006 at 1 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (McGrath Center)
May 19, 2006 at 3 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Tok Center)
May 12, 2006 at 2 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ (Bethel)
May 12, 2006 at 1 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ (Nome)
May 11, 2006 at 7 p.m.
Degree candidates
The degree candidates for the class of 2006 are listed here. Graduate names are listed by school or college.
Speakers and honorary degree recipients
The keynote speaker for commencement 2006 was Rutgers University Distinguished Professor and noted biologist Joanna Burger. She is one of two people who received honorary doctoral degrees during UAF’s 84th commencement ceremony. The second honorary degree went to the late Sir Nicholas John Shackleton, an internationally known earth scientist. Honorary degree recipients are chosen both for their lasting contributions to the state and nation and for significant achievements in their respective disciplines.
For more details on Joanna Burger, and Sir Nicholas John Shackleton, see the news release in the UAF newsroom.
This year's student speaker was Finely Bock, Class of 2006.
Meritorious service award recipients
UAF honored Fairbanks Daily News-Miner publisher emeritus Charles Gray with a meritorious service award. Recipients are recognized for outstanding service to the local community.
For more information about Charles Gray, see the news release in the UAF newsroom.
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional faculty members. The 2006 emeriti recipients were:
- Dr. Charlotte S. Basham, Associate Professor of Linguistics and Anthropology
- Dr. Gerald S. Berman, Professor of Social Work and Sociology
- Dr. Karen Erickson, Associate Professor of Political Science
- Dr. Patricia B. Kwachka, Professor of Anthropology and Linguistics
- Dr. Edmond C. Packee, Professor of Forest Management
- Dr. Thomas C. Shirley, Professor of Fisheries
UAF's 83rd graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Sunday, May 15, 2005. The procession began at 1:20 p.m.
Other UAF ϳԹ Commencement Ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ (Dillingham)
May 7, 2005 at 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ (Kotzebue)
May 10, 2005 at 6 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Fairbanks)
May 20, 2005 at 2 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Fort Yukon Center)
May 19, 2005 at 1 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (McGrath Center)
May 12, 2005 at 3 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Nenana Center)
No commencement
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Tok Center)
May 20, 2005 at 2 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ (Yukon-Koyukuk Center)
May 20, 2005 at 7 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ (Bethel)
May 6, 2005 at 2 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ (Nome)
May 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
Degree Candidates
The 2005 degree candidates are now available. Graduate names are listed by school or college:
Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
The keynote speaker for UAF's 83rd commencement ceremony was cultural anthropologist, writer and radio host Richard Nelson. The 2005 class speaker was petroleum engineering bachelor's degree candidate Phillip Tsunemori.
Honorary degree recipients are selected for significant achievements that bring distinction to their academic or professional careers, and for their lasting contributions to the state and the nation. The 2005 recipients were retired Maj. Gen. Jake Lestenkof, Alaska Constitutional Convention delegate and newspaperman George Sundborg, fisheries and wildlife biologist Jim Rearden, and journalist and author Stanton H. Patty.
Learn more about the keynote speaker and honorary degree recipients.
Emeriti Recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional professors and faculty members. The 2005 emeriti recipients were:
- Dr. Vera Alexander
Dean and Professor of Marine Science, Emerita - Dr. Don K. Button
Professor of Marine Science and Biochemistry, Emeritus - Dr. Robert F. Carlson
Professor of Civil Engineering, Emeritus - Dr. Keith A. Echelmeyer
Professor of Geophysics, Emeritus - Dr. Raymond Highsmith
Professor of Marine Science, Emeritus - Dr. David O. Ogbe
Professor of Petroleum Engineering, Emeritus - Mr. E. Thomas Robinson
Professor of Accounting and Information Systems, Emeritus - Ms. Sheryl A. Stanek
Professor of Extension and Home Economics, Emerita - Dr. Richard J. Stolzberg
Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
UAF's 82nd graduation ceremony was held at the Carlson Center on Sunday, May 9, 2004. The procession began at 1:20 p.m.
Other UAF ϳԹ Commencement Ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ
May 8, 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ
May 11, 5:30 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ, Fort Yukon Center
May 20, 2 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ, Nenana Center
May 23, 2 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ, Tok Center
May 21, 2 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ
May 7, 2 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ
May 13, 7:30 p.m.
Degree candidates
The class of 2004 degree candidates are now available. Graduate names are listed by school or college:
Honorary degree recipients are selected for significant achievements that bring distinction to their academic or professional careers, and for their lasting contributions to the state and the nation. The 2004 recipients were former Lt. Gov. Jack Coghill, Alaska Native leader Al Ketzler Sr., and retired U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) research hydrologist Austin Post. Former USS Cole officer and 1998 UAF graduate Rick Heckert is the keynote speaker.
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional professors and faculty members. The following were the 2004 emeriti:
- Dr. D.A. Bartlett, Assistant Professor of English, Emerita
- Dr. Susan Elizabeth Blalock, Associate Professor of English, Emerita
- Dr. R. Terry Bowyer, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Emeritus
- Dr. Donald E. Carling, Professor of Horticulture, Emeritus
- Mr. Jim R. Douglas, Professor of Extension, Emeritus
- Dr. Marshall L. Lind, Chancellor of the ϳԹ, Emeritus
- Dr. Satyanarayan A. Naidu, Professor of Marine Science, Emeritus
- Dr. Colin Leslie Read, Professor of Economics, Emeritus
- Dr. Glenn E. Shaw, Professor of Physics, Emeritus
- Mr. Frank Soos, Professor of Creative Writing, Emeritus
- Mr. Dennis James Stephens, Associate Professor of Library Science, Emeritus
- Dr. Walter Tape, Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus
- Dr. Margaret K. Wood, Director of the Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Emerita
UAF'S 81st graduation ceremony was held on Sunday, May 11, 2003 at the Carlson Center.
Other UAF ϳԹ Commencement Ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ
May 10, time 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ
May 13, 5:30 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ
Tok Center
May 23, 2 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ
May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ
May 9, 2 p.m.
Honorary Degree Recipients and Speakers
Commencement Speaker
Tlingit elder and Native leader Walter A. Soboleff Sr. was the keynote address during the ϳԹ' 81st commencement ceremony Sunday, May 11, 2003.
Honorary degree recipients
Honorary degrees were be awarded during the ceremony to civil engineer Helen Atkinson, airline executive and chemical engineer Ronald F. Cosgrave, ornithologist Johannes Erritzoe and project manager Kenneth "Utuayuk" Toovak.
Emeriti recipients
Every year the university bestows emeritus status on exceptional professors and faculty members. The following are the 2003 emeriti:
UAF'S 80th graduation ceremony was held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday - May 12, 2002 at the Carlson Center.
Other UAF ϳԹ Commencement Ceremonies
Bristol Bay ϳԹ Commencement in Dillingham, May 18 at 2 p.m.
Chukchi ϳԹ Commencement, May 15 at 2 p.m.
Interior-Aleutians ϳԹ Commencement in Tok, May 24 at 2 p.m.
Kuskokwim ϳԹ Commencement, May 10 at 2 p.m.
Northwest ϳԹ Commencement in Nome, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Honorary Degree Recipients and Speakers
Commencement Speaker
National Public Radio newscaster Corey Flintoff will be the keynote speaker for the ϳԹ commencement and is one of four honorary degree recipients to be recognized during the ceremony Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. in the Carlson Center on Second Ave.
Honorary degree recipients
The honorary degree recipients were selected for significant achievements that have brought distinction to their academic or professional careers, and for their lasting contributions to the state and the nation.
Corey Flintoff was selected to receive a Doctor of Humane Letters.
Athabascan elder Rev. David Salmon will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws.
John Burns will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science.