University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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OUR From Tlingit Country to Eskimoland Wien Air takes you there WIEN ' AIR ALASKA When we talk of the University of Alaska we think of a hill in Col- lege near Fairbanks on which there are some buildings. But a closer look at our university will show that it is a vast complex organiza- tion with a campus that extends the breadth of the state. The University of Alaska spreads its influence throughout the state both physically and spirit- ually. We have research centers in agriculture, Arctic research, marine science and other centers which are scattered from Ketchikan in southeastern Alaska to Point Barrow, the northernmost town in the world. The university is a leader in Arctic environment research in the United States. It is vitally interes- ted in the physical and mental problems posed by the difficult and, at times hostile, living conditions that man faces in the far north. This is a vital field of endeavor since Alaska and its vast areas may have the potential to support some of the world ' s teeming popu- lation. The university is also spreading its academic and vocational influ- ence throughout the state. The six community college branches of the university are beginning to expand into fullfledged junior colleges. New buildings are slated to be con- structed in Anchorage, Juneau and Ketchikan. In the near future most young Alaskans will have the

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DFNAIi 1968 Vol. 30 No. 1 M ' What ' s Inside £ A step into the unknown When freshmen enter college it ' s whacky, wonderful, frustrating and... you name it. Why do they come? Our faculty hails from practically every corner of the globe. What brings them here? Poets ' n pilots The flying poets, winged their way south this summer and encountered some tailwinds. Sugar on dill pickles? LSD, grass etc., is the current fad of the college crowd. Here ' s one writer ' s view. Campus big shots It ' s not what you think. These big shots are genuine and can prove it. Spirits riding the night Ever wonder about that big show up in the sky? It ' s scientific, but also splendid. Our man Sackett A young man who very definitely is on his way up answers some very frank questions. Some hirsute history The camera, and the human eye, takes a closer look at our campus beards. One hawk. ..no doves A picture essay on the gentle art of hawk- ing.. .or is it falconry? New look for Nanooks Our cagers face a tough schedule, again. Who knows where they will end up, again. Dramatic enthusiasm Salisbury ' s substitute is lighting up the Northern sky, dramatically speaking. irichard r. arab editor sandy moor ctnif ronn russell assistants 1 harold arab photographer gene donner adviser % Printed by Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas.

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EXPANDING 9 AKTMENTOF j our Nausm ■ opportunity to live at home and attend two years of college before going on to continue their educa- tion. The Extension Services is also expanding its scope in the ur- ban areas in Alaska. The university ' s influence even spreads outside Alaska. The ma- rine science laboratory vessel the Acona, moored in Juneau, makes the whole Pacific Ocean off the coast of our state one vast, practi- most colleges of the world. Aca- cal research area. The floating ice demically it will help the citizens island, T-3 of the Geophysical of our state to become more aware Institute and Arctic Research De- of our rap idly changing world and partment makes the unexplored hopefully help them to make signif- Arctic another laboratory for uni- icant contributions to state, nation, versity scientists. and the wor i d This is only a quick survey of with this in mind we ded icate the vast educational and research this 1968 DENALI yearbook to the facilities of our university. Many of whole spe ctrum of our university. its workings are unknown but to the We hope our efforts throughout this few who are directly involved in yea r will help our students and these projects. those interested in our university This has been accomplished in to better understand the dynamic less than 50 years. Surely the fu- contributions the University of ture holds a bright promise for our Alaska is making not only in Alaska university. In research it has the and the United States but in the capacity to rank among the fore- world. UNIVERSITY