The Historic "Quad" to become a triad.

Efforts are underway to subdivide the Armstrong Building and Stevenson Hall from the rest of the campus. Stevenson is currently part of the quadrangle that includes North Pacific Hall, Whitmore Hall, and Fraser Hall, and is part of the historic landmark designation. Nancy Yaw Davis recently wrote a letter to the editor which noted that the change can take place without public input.

SJ(C?) given another year to pay off debt

A Sitka Sentinel article dated January 14, 2010 reports that Alaska Growth Capital has decided to hold off on foreclosure action for an additional year. Court documents state that SJ(C?) owes AGC at least $4.5 million plus 5% interest. A status hearing has been set for January of 2011.

AGC loaned SJ(C?) $4.7 million in June of 2006. SJ(C?) owes AGC $4.5 million now.

Dubuque doesn't need a Dean of Students

With the Dubuque visit to Sitka having just past, it seems that they have no use for Dean of Students (at least not this one) in their new plan for SJ(C?). Could it be my spotty employment history? =)

Reportedly, Dubuque visited the campus and spoke with interested folks who filled out a survey on the city's webpage. Present company excluded. Ahem.

I'll post info once the Sentinel or Raven Radio publishes anything new.

U of Dubuque to visit again

According to the January 5th addition of the Daily Sitka Sentinel officials from the University of Dubuque will be in Sitka the rest of this week and next to perform due diligence. U of Dubuque Vice President John Stewart will be accompanied by two faculty members, an architect and a building director. The condition of the campus buildings will be assed and faculty will be meeting with various Sitka residents who responded to the survey to determine how many academically qualified people might be interested in teaching. They will also be visiting the Sitka Sound Science Center in the Sage Building and will be meeting with the staff and board of that facility

Chris Bryner interview and extended audio at KCAW - Raven Radio

Following Raven Radio's interview with Dr. Dobler, it was my turn. Extended audio is here. There's is hope that an interview with Jeffrey Bullock, President of the University of Dubuque, will be available in the near future as well.