The UAS on DVD Collection
 | Elections for Kosovo by Jonathan Anderson Dr. Jonathan Anderson analyzes the politico-economic development in the region of Kosovo, Yugoslavia after the armed conflict in 1999. He observes the historical and religious reasons of the conflict and brings a report of his mission in the region as an international observer at the free elections held in Kosovo in 2002. Recorded November 14th, 2002 Sponsored by: The University of Alaska Southeast Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2002 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 1 minute |
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 | Three Way River by David Hunsacker Three Way River combines myths from Tlingit, Appalachian, and Russian cultures into an original play in the tradition of Beauty and the Beast. The play was performed in the outdoor pavilion on the UAS campus against the backdrop of Auke Lake and Mendenhall Glacier. Recorded July 26th, 2003 Sponsored by: The University of Alaska Southeast Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2003 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes |
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 | Human Rights and the Survival of the Spirit in Tibet by Palden Gyatso Tibetan Monk Palden Gyatso spent 33 years in and out of prisons and labor camps for peacefully protesting the invasion and occupation of his homeland by the Chinese government. Released in 1992 at the age of 61, Gyatso said his will to survive the torture and imprisonment came from the older captives who implored him to survive so he could tell their story. Amnesty International sponsored Palden’s lecture at UAS. Recorded November 19th, 2003 Sponsored by: The Juneau World Affairs Council Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2003 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 39 minutes |
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 | From Gaza to Al-Jazeera by Ramzy Baroud Palestinian journalist Ramzy Baroud examines the conflict between Israel and Palestine and explains the perspective which growing up in a war-torn country has given him. The perceived international bias in coverage of this conflict and the historical injustices done to Palestine are also covered. Recorded December 9th, 2003 Sponsored by: The Juneau People for Peace and Justice Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2003 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 46 minutes |
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 | Role of the U.S. in the Global Community by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D) Ohio Democratic Presidential Candidate Representative Dennis Kucinich, Ohio Congressman and the last remaining challenger to Massachusetts Senatro John Kerry for the 2004 Democratic nomination for president, speaks at the University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau. Recorded March 18th, 2004 Sponsored by: UAS Global Connections Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2004 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 29 minutes |
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 | An Unembedded Reporter's View of the Current Situation in Iraq by Dahr Jarmail Independent journalist, Dahr Jarmail, returns to the UAS campus to give an update of the current situation in Iraq. Jarmail provides an unembeded reporter's view of the state of medical services and everyday life in Iraq, and lectures on the importance of going outside the mainstream media for non-bias war coverage. Warning: This program contains graphic wartime images, which may not be suitable for all viewers. Recorded March 15th, 2005 Sponsored by: Juneau People for Peace and Justice Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2005 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 32 minutes |
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 | Readings from "Entering the Stone: On Caves and Feeling Through the Dark" by Barbara Hurd Award winning nature writer, Barbara Hurd, visits the UAS campus to read from her 2003 book, "Entering the Stone: On Caves and Feeling Through the Dark." Recorded April 4th, 2005 Sponsored by: UAS & BP Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2005 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 45 minutes |
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 | The Musical Illuminati: Mozart, Masons, Requiem by Kyle Wiley Pickett and Robin Walz Juneau Symphony Conductor, Kyle Wiley Pickett, and Associate Professor of History, Robin Walz, join forces to discuss Mozart and his final masterpiece. Mozart's "Requiem" is best-known for, and often overshadowed by, the mysterious circumstances surrounding its composition. In this lecture, Pickett and Walz shed light on some of these issues. Recorded April 4th, 2005 Sponsored by: University of Alaska Southeast Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2005 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 29 minutes |
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 | Readings From "Riffs and Reciprocities: Prose Pairs" and Other Books of Poetry by Stephen Dunn Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Stephen Dunn, visits the UAS campus to read from his award winning book, "Riffs and Reciprocities: Prose Pairs," as well as from his other books of poetry. Recorded April 5th, 2005 Sponsored by: UAS & BP Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2005 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 44 minutes |
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 | Introduction to the Middle Way by Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche Khentrul Lodrö Thayé Rinpoche comes to UAS to give an introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice from a Tibetan perspective. This presentation is sponsored by the UAS student Global Connections Club, and the Chagdud Gonpa Foundation. Recorded October 4th, 2005 Sponsored by: UAS GCC & Chagdud Gonpa Foundation Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2005 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 2 hour, 15 minutes |
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 | Scary Stories on a Dark Evening (2005) by The UAS Oral Interpretation Class Stories and explorations into the nature of fear from the works of Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain, D.H. Lawrence, W.W. Jacobs, Shirley Jackson, Raymond Carver, and Roald Dahl. Performed by The UAS Oral Interpretation class and guest artists from Perseverance Theatre. Recorded October 26th, 2005 Sponsored by: UAS Humanities Department Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2005 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes |
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 | How Science is Searching for Extraterrestrial Life (SETI) by Dr. Seth Shostak Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute in Mountain View, California explains how SETI uses science to seek for evidence of intelligent communicating life in the universe by looking for some signature of its technology. The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe. Recorded November 14th, 2005 Sponsored by: Steven Wright/UAS Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2005 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 22 minutes |
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 | Expression, Repression, and Compassion by Palden Gyatso Venerable Buddhist monk and auther Palden Gyatso returns to Juneau and speaks to UAS on his experiences as a prisoner of conscience in Tibet, his commitment to fostering religious freedom for the Tibetan people, and his practice of Buddhist compassion during the long time he was incarcerated. Recorded November 16, 2005 Sponsored by: UAS and the Juneau World Affairs Council Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2005 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 32 minutes |
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 | Charles Darwin in Private: The Secret Notebooks, the Big Idea by David Quammen Celebrated science and nature writer, David Quammen, presents the crucial, yet obscure period in Charles Darwin's life, immediately following the Beagle voyage, during which he developed his theory of evolution. Quammen draws on facts and thoughts from his forthcoming book, The Reluctant Mr. Darwin, which will hit bookshelves in July 2006. Recorded Febuary 10th, 2006 Sponsored by: University of Alaska Southeast Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2007 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 57 minutes |
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 | Franz Schubert's Winterreise An Open Rehearsal by John d'Armand Dr. John d'Armand, Adjunct Professor of Music at UAS, presents the lecture side of this open rehearsal of Franz Schubert's Winterreise. Together with pianist Sue Kazama, and baritone, Philippe Damerval, d'Armand leads the audience through Schubert's cycle of 24 songs on poems by Wilhelm Müller. Recorded February 24th, 2006 Sponsored by: UAS, JLO & Holland America Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2006 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 48 minutes |
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 | Creating Alaska: Framers of the Alaska Constitution by Katie Hurley, George Sundborg, Sr., Victor Fischer, Jack B. Coghill, and George Rogers In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Constitutional Convention, former convention delegates Victor Fischer, George Sundborg, Sr. and Jack B. Coghill join convention economic consultant and temporary Secretary George Rogers and Chief Clerk Katie Hurley in looking at the Constitution as a living document and asking whether it has fulfilled their intensions. Recorded April 21, 2006 Sponsored by: University of Alaska Southeast Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2006 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes |
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 | A Land Gone Lonesome by Dan O'Neill Dan O’Neill, Alaskan historian and author, gives a presentation on his latest book, A Land Gone Lonesome. The book follows O’Neill’s 10-day solo trip along the Yukon River in 2001 and flashes back to similar trips he’d taken in 1991 and the 1970s. Recordetd July 21st, 2006 Sponsored by: The Research Experience for Undergraduates Program Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2006 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 23 minutes |
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 | The Nature of the Sense of Smell by Luca Turin Dr. Luca Turin talks about his theory that the smell of substances is based upon the frequencies of vibration of their molecules. Turin developed this theory of the sense of smell and provided scientific support. He discusses his studies from both the practical and theoretical points of view. Recorded August 24th, 2006 Sponsored by: University of Alaska Southeast Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2006 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 12 minutes |
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 | Together in Concert by Steve Tada and Alexander Tutunov Steve Tada, the youngest pupil of Danes Zsigmondy; and Alexander Tutunov, Belarusian piano virtuoso; present an unforgettable musical experience and invite you to spend an evening in the company of Brahms, Mozart and Ravel. W. A. Mozart: Violin Sonata in A Major, K. 526 Intermission Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118, No. 2 Maurice Ravel: Tzigane Recorded March 23rd, 2007 Sponsored by: Arts and Humanities Department Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2007 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes |
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 | On the Front Lines of Climate Change: From the North Pole to the White House by Andrew Revkin Mr. Revkin is a prize-winning author whose lecture charts the science and significance of global warming. He has been reporting on the environment for The Times since 1995, a job that has taken him to the Arctic three times in three years. In 2003, he became the first Times reporter to file stories and photos from the sea ice around the Pole. His lecture draws on nearly twenty years of covering climate research and politics in magazines, two books, and more than 300 climate stories for The Times. Mr. Revkin has spent nearly a quarter century covering subjects ranging from Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami, to the assault on theAmazon and the strained relationship of science and politics. Recorded September 18, 2007 Sponsored by: University of Alaska Southeast Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2007 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes |
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 | The Firecracker Boys by Dan O'Neill In 1958, Father of the H-bomb, Edward Teller, unveiled his plan to create an instant harbor on the coast of Alaska by exploding a string of nuclear bombs. Instead, he accidentally helped launch the environmental movement. With accompanying slides, O’Neill tells the story of Project Chariot—how a small Eskimo village, along with a handful of Alaska scientists and conservationists, thwarted Teller’s scheme and sparked a new era of environmental awareness. Recorded July 16th, 2008 Produced by: UAS Video Production Services © 2008 University of Alaska Southeast Running Time: 1 Hour, 6 Minutes |
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