Summer and fall registration open now

Public registration for summer and fall semesters open now

After giving current KPC degree-seeking students priority to register for the upcoming fall semester, registration is now available to the general public. The first day of classes will be August 29.

To peruse the course offerings, access KPC’s searchable schedule online at.kpc.alaska.edu/academics/schedule, choose fall 2016 semester from the drop down menu and hit enter to access the entire list of course offerings. After choosing classes, registration is available online at uaonline.alaska.edu.

For students who want to keep on track toward earning a certificate or degree, the summer semester condensed format offers a fast track to earning credits. The summer semester offers many courses that meet general education requirements and to allow maximum flexibility, are delivered online.

For more information or help with the registration process, contact KRC Student Services at 262-0330 or email iyinfo@kpc.alaska.edu.

Grand opening of KRC’s new 3-D Art Studio

It’s been a long time coming, but according to Cam Choy, KRC associate professor of art, the new studio will be a great addition to KRC’s art department.

“The new facility will broaden the range of artistic expression for students. Sculpture and ceramics require a dedicated space for material manipulation which the new space provides for.

Thanks to the efforts of my predecessor Celia Anderson, there’s an established program for painting and surface design.

Students now have the opportunity to explore their creative potential in the third dimension and can take advantage of my experience as a sculptor,” Choy said.

The new studio will be the center of activity for the future of our arts program! Courses and workshops will open new doors for visual expression for those who sign up.

As the space becomes established, I believe the work created in it will make an important impact on the local and regional art scene.”

The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the new studio from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 22 in KRC Ward Building room 104. Professor Choy is looking forward to showing off the state-of-the-art studio and he invites everyone to come enjoy refreshments and celebrate the new facility.

Choy has already engaged his sculpture prowess in the community with the partnership he has forged with Central Peninsula Hospital.

“I am very excited that I have been commissioned to create an outdoor sculpture garden to be viewed from patient suites. The project will be constructed in our facility this summer. This project will lead the way for student service learning projects in the semesters to follow. The new studio will serve as a platform for community outreach and engagement which will enhance student learning and enrich the community at large,” Choy said.

For more information grand opening or future sculpture courses, contact Choy by emailing cchoy2@kpc.alaska.edu.

Upcoming KRC Surplus Sale with auction starts next week

The public is invited to attend a surplus auction of equipment, furniture, office-related equipment, tools and other miscellaneous items.

Auction items can be previewed from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22 and from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, April 23 in the Facilities Maintenance department located on the north end of the Ward Building.

The auction will begin promptly at 10 a.m. on April 23 at the same location. To view a list of auction items, see the news section on the homepage of the KPC website.

For more information, contact KRC Facilities at 262-0325 or email pjmiller@kpc.alaska.edu.

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