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Prokop talks Logistics with High School Students Dr. Darren Prokop hosted a group of Alaska high school students as part of UAA Fall Preview Day (October 23, 2009). The class was entitled, “Where’s My Stuff? Logistics has the Answer!” Dr. Prokop discussed the geographic and operational advantages Alaska enjoys; how goods are tracked using RFID technology; and how great circle routes are used in transportation planning. Twenty-five students were in attendance, representing high schools in Anchorage, Eagle River, Eielson Air Force Base, North Pole, Palmer, Salcha, and Wasilla. Posted: 11/06/09

Dr. Prokop High School Students Discussing the LOG Website Going "Global"

Price and Prokop Speak at Purchasing Conference The National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM-Alaska) hosted the 66th Annual Pacific Northwest Purchasing Conference in Anchorage at the Captain Cook Hotel on October 12-14, 2009. Dr. Philip Price ran a breakout session entitled “Purchasing and Personality”; and Dr. Darren Prokop’s session was entitled “A Strategy for Procurement in a Time of Recession”. Each timely session saw a healthy dialogue with the attendees. We thank Mr. Ben Milam (Director of Education; NAPM-Alaska; and MS-GSCM 2008) for inviting Drs. Price and Prokop to contribute their expertise to this annual event. Posted: 10/22/09

Dr. Price Attendees Dr. Prokop Attendees

Meet the 2009-10 UAA GLA Board The UAA Global Logistics Association (a.k.a., the UAA Logistics Students’ Club) met on September 17, 2009 to elect its new set of leaders to take the club through the 2009-10 academic year. After all the electioneering dust settled the new board members are (from left to right in the photo): Gretchen Rickard (Event Coordinator); Shana Ottum (Club Representative); Katherine Munson (Treasurer); Logan Newby (President); Anastasia Degtyarenko (Secretary); and Irina Avtushko (Vice President). The Log Dept. congratulates the winners as well as all the other LOG students who put in the time and effort to run for these UAA GLA positions. Have a great year! Posted: 9/30/09

UAA GLA Board

LOG Dept. does Campus Kick-Off Fair The Department of Logistics joined with the UAA Global Logistics Association (a.k.a., the LOG Students’ Club) to run two booths as part of the 2009 UAA Campus Kick-Off Fair (August 22, 2009). Over 2,000 students, staff, faculty, family and friends made the rounds in the Cuddy Quad to learn all about UAA’s range of programs. Drs. Darren Prokop and Philip Price represented the department while Mr. Sean King (BBA-GLSCM student) represented the students’ club. In addition to snapping up our colorful department brochures and club sign-up sheets, visitors to our booths were treated to bags of, without a doubt, the tastiest popcorn on campus that day. Thanks to all those who stopped by to learn more, or just say hi. Posted: 9/5/09

LtoR: Drs. Price & Prokop Campus Kick-Off Some Visitors Sean King Some Pipers Our Booths