July 28, 2006

Media Advisory: University to Host “㽶Ƶ101” Session for State Candidates

Friday, July 28, 2006

The University of Alaska will host an introduction to the statewide university system for state candidates during a “㽶Ƶ101” session at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus.

The session will be held in Room 106 of the Commons building, Sharon Gagnon Lane, UAA.  Candidates running for public office have been invited to attend. A similar “㽶Ƶ101” session will be held later in August at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.

The purpose of the non-partisan sessions is to educate candidates on the university’s mission, programs and budget. The public and media are invited. 㽶ƵPresident Mark Hamilton will attend.

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For more information, contact Pete Kelly, director, 㽶ƵState Relations, at 907/450-8006.