Category: Informania Interviews

This week on Informania, Deb the Librarian interviews professor Pierce Bateman about his research on Alaska history and UAA’s History degrees and courses.

Deb the Librarian interviews Kate Quick, Organizing Manager for the faculty union, United Academics (UNAC), about UA unions, her move from teaching to this position, and the structure and collective bargaining process at the University of Alaska.

Deb the Librarian interviews Writing Professor and published poet Shannon Gramse about his new book, Lost Last Poems, and his inspiration from Alaska to Vietnam.

On Thursday, October 2, on UAA’s KRUA radio station, Deb the Librarian interviews Matthew Burgoon, Events and Communications Coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences at UAA, and a stand-up comedian!

Michelle Scaman and Sarah Smith join Deb the Librarian on Informania this week, 9/24, to share their experience, inspiration, and the opportunities to learn and earn a degree in Communication at UAA.

Informania theme song is Information, by Dredg.

This week on Informania Deb the Librarian interviews Dr. Amanda Glazier, a professor of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies at the Prince William Sound campus about her experience, research and learning opportunities for students!

The opening song is Information by Dredg.

Deb the Librarian interviews UAA Political Science Professor Forrest Nabors about the Political Science program and how the results from this election may impact universities.

During the October 17, 2024 episode of Informania, Deb the Librarian interviews UAF Justice professor, Jerry Babcock about his 31+ years in law enforcement and security; his accomplishments as a as a Chief Master Sergeant from the Air National Guard; and his work as a Professor at UAF participating in United Academics Union negotiations with UA Administration.

Deb the Librarian interviews Trina Carter in this first episode of Informania from September 2012. Trina shares insight about book and music censorship.

On Thursday, October 3 from 4pm-5pm on kruaradio.org and 88.1FM, Deb the Librarian interviews Writing Professor Shannon Gramse about his experience teaching in Vietnam, and the cultural and educational bridge that has developed between UAA and the Houses of Wisdom (thanks to Professor Gramse!)!