College of Business and Public Policy Showcase
5-7:30 pm
Enjoy an engaging tour of UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy at the Showcase. Learn about programs that help our students become leaders in a rapidly changing world.
- Explore all three floors of Rasmuson Hall, CBPP’s home on campus.
- Visit tasting stations with drinks and delicious finger foods.
- Experience AI through interactive demos and try out virtual reality in the new artificial intelligence lab.
- Test your skills with experimental economics.
- Find out how our accounting students fight fraud.
- Talk policy, the Arctic, and social sciences with researchers from the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER).
- Celebrate the launch of our new Seawolf Stock Ticker.
- Bid on select items in our silent auction.
- Much more!
$50 per person when you register by July 31st, $75 per person after July 31st.
¹ CBPP Alumni Showcase Tickets are $25 per person.
Sessions
Faculty from each CBPP academic department and the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) have developed 14 short, interactive sessions to highlight our programs, research, and quality education. Choose from a variety of presentations and learn something new about opportunities for students and how CBPP is making an impact in our community and the state.
Session 1 (5:45 PM - 6:00 PM)
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Quality Online Education: An Inside ViewTeresa StephensonRH 101
A demonstration of an online lecture and a description of how one online class works week-to-week, followed by a question and answer period so you can learn how online education works.
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Learn about the OEC in Alaska Native Business ManagementZachery DunlapRH 110
Do you plan to live and work in Alaska? Then you need to understand how Alaska Native Corporations work. Our OEC covers the history, culture and management of ANCs, providing a distinctive certification for Alaska Natives and non-Natives. Learn about the OEC in ANBM.
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Kiviq – A Market Trading GameJim Murphy, Lance HoweRH 204
Participate in a market trading game designed by UAA faculty to teach students about the fundamentals of supply and demand. Offered during all sessions.
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Making Alaska More CybersecureGuruprasad GadgilRH 215
Hackers and cyber terrorists regularly prey on individuals, government organizations, small businesses, and major corporations—including in Alaska. Learn how we are exploring an OEC in cybersecurity to develop professionals who can help keep Alaska secure from cyber threats.
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Have a Great Idea? Learn How to Turn it Into a BusinessHelena WisniewskiRH 303
This is an exciting time to start a business! CBPP students learn essential skills for starting a company or growing an enterprise into an organization through our OEC and minor in entrepreneurship. Learn about these and our exciting CBPP Business Plan Competition, which is open to the public.
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Where Research & Learning Meet Policymaking at UAADiane Hirshberg, Jen Schmidt, Bob LoefflerRH 316
Hear about ISER’s public policy research on topics such as Alaska’s economy, the threat fires pose to urban Alaska and our work in the Arctic on education and health. Plus: find out how you can become a policy researcher or administrator through our MPP or MPA programs. Offered during all sessions.
Session 2 (6:15 PM - 6:30 PM)
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Cooking the Books & the Justice for Fraud Victims ProjectSoren Orley, Pat Berry, Brandon ClarkRH 101
Suddenly cash won’t cover expenses. Your books indicate everything is fine. You wonder, why is cash so tight, and why does the CFO have so many new cars? That’s where UAA’s Justice for Fraud Victims Project (JFVP) comes in. Learn how the students of JFVP and their CFE mentors solve this mystery.
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Developing the Next Generation of Alaska LeadersJohn NofsingerRH 110
CBPP relies on close collaboration with Alaska’s business community. Tell us the characteristics you think the next generation of Alaska leaders need. Share your thoughts during a discussion with CBPP Dean Nofsinger. Learn how the College is working to prepare leaders for a rapidly changing world.
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REAL Opportunities. REAL Connections. REAL Careers.Terry Fields, Julie WrigleyRH 111
The Weidner Property Management and Real Estate (WPM+RE) Program offers students educational and experiential opportunities in real estate management, brokerage, investment, and more. Nationally-unique, the WPM+RE Program prepares students and connects them with careers in Alaska and beyond.
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Kiviq – A Market Trading GameJim Murphy, Lance HoweRH 204
Participate in a market trading game designed by UAA faculty to teach students about the fundamentals of supply and demand. Offered during all sessions.
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MBA and MSGM – Taking Alaska’s Talent to the Next LevelKori CallisonRH 303
Are your workers prepared to tackle a challenging and changing environment? Is your career trajectory keeping pace with organizational demands/needs? Learn about CBPP’s graduate offerings and how they can be a critical piece of the training/leadership development puzzle.
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Where Research & Learning Meet Policymaking at UAADiane Hirshberg, Jen Schmidt, Bob LoefflerRH 316
Hear about ISER’s public policy research on topics such as Alaska’s economy, the threat fires pose to urban Alaska and our work in the Arctic on education and health. Plus: find out how you can become a policy researcher or administrator through our MPP or MPA programs. Offered during all sessions.
Session 3 (6:45 PM - 7:00 PM)
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Adopting the New CPA Exam: Accounting AnalyticsJuergen SidgmanRH 101
With the newly introduced changes to the CPA exam, the accounting curriculum at UAA is adapting. The 2022 Fall semester has a new offering: Fundamentals of Accounting Analytics. Come to learn how this course provides accounting students with data and technology skills they need to succeed.
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Do Your Employees Need New Skills? CBPP has the Answer.Terry NelsonRH 110
Skill gaps are more apparent with the shift to remote work in a digitally focused world. COVID-19 amplified the need to upskill/reskill the workforce. CBPP offers bookkeeping, leadership, data analytics certificates, and more that your employees can complete in 12-18 months to sharpen their skills.
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Kiviq – A Market Trading GameJim Murphy, Lance HoweRH 204
Participate in a market trading game designed by UAA faculty to teach students about the fundamentals of supply and demand. Offered during all sessions.
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Discover Hospitality at CBPPAmy GreenRH 303
Explore new opportunities in Hospitality Administration at CPBB. Find career enhancement opportunities with a minor or certificate program in hospitality. Learn more about newly developed curriculum and courses that focus on the skills needed to be successful in hospitality management.
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Become a Part of the AI TransformationHelena Wisniewski, Kenrick MockRH 313
AI is transforming our lives in multiple ways. Science fiction themes are now scientific facts. Experience virtual reality and other interactive demonstrations in the new Alaska Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (ADSAIL), and learn how to benefit by continuing your interaction with ADSAIL.
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Where Research & Learning Meet Policymaking at UAADiane Hirshberg, Jen Schmidt, Bob LoefflerRH 316
Hear about ISER’s research on topics such as Alaska’s economy, the threat fires pose to urban Alaska and our work in the Arctic on education and health. Plus: find out how you can become a policy researcher or administrator through our MPP or MPA programs. Offered during all sessions.
Showcase Silent Auction Items
We are excited about the varied silent auction items our team has pulled together for guests to bid on during the CBPP Showcase. There’s something here for everyone! Bidding will take place on the first floor of Rasmuson Hall from 5-7 pm. Proceeds will support the College of Business & Public Policy student programs and scholarships.
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Seawolf Experience Package
Celebrate your inner Seawolf with season tickets to sporting events, apparel, planetarium tickets, 30 minutes on our Redbird Flight Simulator, gift certificate to Lucy’s Restaurant and a fall semester pass to campus facilities like the pool, gym, and ice rink. Plus one year of free campus parking!
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Alaska Airlines Tickets for 2
New York? Palm Springs? Maui? Costa Rica? Los Cabos? Plan a special getaway starting with two Alaska Airlines tickets anywhere Alaska flies! (Restrictions apply).
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Wine Dinner with the Chancellor
Special Italian Wine Dinner with Chancellor Sean and Sandy Parnell and certified wine specialists Norm and Kathy Wilder. (Norm is one of just 400 certified wine educators in the world!) It’s all dinner with a view at the Wilder’s hillside home. Dates to be arranged during fall 2022.
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Personal Tour: Port of AlaskaBehind-the-scenes tour for four of the Port of Alaska operations led by Port Director Steve Ribuffo. Leave with a clear understanding of what this important Alaska supply chain connection means to the state and the nation. Ends with a hosted lunch.
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Lunch with CBPP’s Dean Nofsinger
Join John Nofsinger for lunch at Lucy’s Restaurant, UAA campus fine dining.Talk teaching, higher ed, finance (he’s the author of 15 books), or even fitness (he’s a 5-time Ironman finisher!)
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AEDC Alaska Economic Forecast Luncheon - Table for 10
Be the first to have your table for ten reserved for the January 25, 2023 luncheon!
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Thank You for Bidding!
You'll be able to find full descriptions/limitations and bid sheets on the first floor of Rasmuson Hall the night of the event. Proceeds will support the College of Business & Public Policy student programs and scholarships.
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Teri Lindseth Fine Art
Our very own alum, Teri Lindseth, is a celebrated Alaska artist who painted a special fine art acrylic piece (24” x 36”)just for the Showcase! Perfect for any home or office.
Many thanks to our auction donors: Alaska Airlines; Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (Bill Popp); Municipality of Anchorage Port of Alaska (Steve Ribuffo); Chancellor Sean Parnell; Norm and Kathy Wilder; Teri Lindseth; Dean John Nofsinger; and UAA Departments and Programs: Aviation Technology, Bookstore/Seawolf Store, Culinary & Hospitality, Parking & Transportation, Planetarium, Seawolf Athletics, and Student Engagement.
Advisory Board Co-Hosts
We are grateful for their ongoing support for the success of this event.- Bruce Bustamante² (BBA ‘99)
- Cameron Carlson
- Lori Davey² (MBA ‘99)
- Bob Doehl
- Brian Franklin² (BBA ‘12)
- Rick Goodfellow
- Martin Martensen
- Debra Mason
- Sophie Minich² (BBA ‘89)
- Kathy Moffitt
- Kara Moriarty
- Skye Nevada² (BBA ‘16)
- Sarah Oates
- Rebecca Parker
- Bill Popp
- Carin Silkaitis
- Andrea Story² (BBA ‘95)
- Beth Stuart² (BBA ‘94)
- Greg Wolf
- Chris Yelverton² (BBA ‘05)
- Joe Zimmermann, Chair² (BT ‘79)
Partners
Proceeds of this event and a portion of ticket sales will support the College of Business & Public Policy student programs and scholarships. Donations will be receipted by the University of Alaska Foundation.