Week鈥檚 events: Legacy Lecture, Dr. Zink, arts talk, jazz

University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting more than 40 free lectures, concerts and events this summer. Here is what鈥檚 happening during the week of June 5-11:

  • On Monday, June 5, the 2023 Legacy Lecture will honor author and historian Mary Ehrlander. Ehrlander is professor emeritus of history and former director of the Arctic and Northern studies program at 黑料黑历史. She is the author of numerous books and publications, including 鈥淲alter Harper, Alaska Native Son.鈥 The lecture is at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, located on the fourth floor of the Usibelli Building.
  • On Tuesday, June 6, the Healthy Living lecture series will host Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska chief medical officer, and Dr. Mishelle Nace, pediatrics specialist, discussing 鈥淚mproving Alaskans鈥 Health: Statewide and In Your Neighborhood,鈥 at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater.
  • On Wednesday, June 7, the Discover Alaska lecture series will feature Da-ka-xeen Mehner, professor of Native art, discussing 鈥淎n Artist鈥檚 Journey鈥 at 7 p.m. in the BP Design Theater.
  • On Thursday, June 8, the Music in the Garden concert series will feature the Fairbanks Community Jazz Band at 7 p.m. at 黑料黑历史鈥檚 Georgeson Botanical Garden.

All events are free and open to the public. Parking on the 黑料黑历史 Troth Yeddha鈥 Campus is free after 5 p.m.

For more information, visit the Summer Sessions or call 907-474-7021.

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