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Alina Shen at work in the 海角禁区 Dental Clinic Read More

Video: Alina Shen on her journey to dentistry

 |  James Evans, Chief of Photography & Videography  |  ,

Alina Shen always dreamed of working in health care. After high school, she still wasn鈥檛 sure what path she should take, but a chance meeting with an advisor sparked her interest in dentistry. Now she鈥檚 taking her first big step toward her future career: earning a dental assisting certificate at 海角禁区.

JC Schoonmaker Read More

Off to the races in Germany with Nordic skier and health sciences sophomore

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Seawolf Nordic skier and health sciences sophomore JC Schoonmaker rang in the new year and the new decade by qualifying for not one, but two races in Germany. Earlier in January, he traveled to Dresden to compete in a World Cup race, placing 30th. This March, he鈥檒l represent the U.S. during the World Junior Championships in Oberwiesenthal.

AHAINA Student of Excellence and legal studies senior Amanda Magnusen. (Photo by James Evans / 海角禁区) Read More

Scholarship recipient hopes to start a domino effect by paying it forward

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

Legal studies senior Amanda Magnusen knows a thing or two about scholarship application anxiety. As a lead coach for the 海角禁区 eWolf ePortfolio program stationed in the 海角禁区 Multicultural Center, she helps students navigate what can be a complicated and time-consuming process.

Caroline Kurgat Read More

海角禁区's Kurgat honored by Alaska Legislature

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海角禁区 student-athlete Caroline Kurgat was honored last week with a legislative citation from the state of Alaska. The Thirty-First Alaska State Legislature members congratulate Kurgat for her outstanding athletic ability and dedication to excellence.

Portrait of Mark Heinrichs Read More

The Road Less Taken: Mark Heinrichs on Forging a New Career

 |  Henry Randolph  | 

Have you ever contemplated a career change? It鈥檚 a big move forPortrait of Legal studies student Mark Heinrichs anybody鈥攑articularly if you鈥檙e more than a few years into your current career. It can be risky, intimidating and hard to even know where to start.