Oct 20 2008
The application deadline has passed and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out an application and write an essay. The steering committee will announce their selection of the 55 delegates to the 2009 Conference of Young Alaskans on November 18th.
Oct 05 2008
Who knew that a car dealer and mattress salesman were interested in Alaska’s future leaders and the Forum of Young Alaskans? Lo and behold, the video “Cal for Alaskan Youth Forum” proves that businesses in Alaska are supportive of the youth. See it for yourself. Breena Walters introduces us to Cal Worthington of Cal Worthington Ford and through her efforts she won a full semesters tuition waiver to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Congradulations Breena!
Oct 04 2008
The Forum of Young Alaskans on October 4th drew in nearly two hundred young Alaskans from 11 communities across the state. We’ll post photos sent in from Forum sites across the state soon. Participants discussed what it means to be an Alaskan, how Alaska has changed in their lifetime, and where they want to see the state go from this point forward. These discussions will continue within communities and online, as well as at the Conference of Young Alaskans 2009 in Girdwood January 4-6. View the live discussion map to track young Alaskan’s thoughts and ideas by community. To see a word-picture created from each discussion, check out our Wordles. To read more of the day’s conversation, check out the online discussion area, and most important of all, encourage young Alaskans 16 to25 that you know to apply to COYA 2009 [Update: Applications Closed].
Oct 01 2008
Two teen reporters will attend the Forum of Young Alaskans in Anchorage and produce a radio story about it to air on their radio show “In Other News” on KNBA 90.3 FM and on the statewide radio program “AK.” For more information on the Alaska Teen Media Institute, contact Rosey Robards at (907) 272-2864.
Oct 01 2008
Kodiak
Young Alaskans in Kodiak can go to the schoold district conference room in the borough building on Saturday to participate in the Forum of Young Alaskans. Kodiak is our tenth and final site. If you will be participating from Kodiak, please Register Here and Introduce Yourself. If you’re reading this on Saturday, of course you can just show up.
For more information on events in Kodiak or to volunteer, contact Balika Haakanson at 486-5040 or bhaakanson01 (at) bethel.uaf.edu
The Conference and Forum of Young Alaskans are Eight Stars of Gold projects of the University of Alaska with major financial support from AT&T Alascom and Northrim Bank.
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