Forensic Science Today with George Taft
Wednesday September 13 from 12:30 - 1:30pm

George Taft, author and noted forensic scientist, will offer a Powerpoint presentation at the UAA Campus Bookstore. His topics will include crime scene investigation, career choices, and what citizens can do to cut down on crime. Book signing to follow.

George Taft has been in the field of forensic science for over forty years. He holds degrees in Chemistry from Alfred University and Anthropology from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He was most recently director of the State of Alaska Crime Laboratory. In addition to touring internationally, he has spoken to numerous secondary school groups with regard to forensic science. He is co-author of the textbook Forensic Science Today. He is a member the International Association for Identification, a Diplomat in the American Board of Criminalistics, has served on the Board of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors and is currently serving on that society’s Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB). He has been described as a truly remarkable man and overly modest about his accomplishments. One of his techniques – using super glue fumes to uncover latent prints – would be familiar to any fan of the CSI television shows. There is even a bronze bust of George Taft displayed at the Trooper Museum.

Please join us for a fascinating afternoon with this special guest.

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Bio partially taken from the website of Lawyers and Judges Publishing Company
(www.lawyersandjudges.com) - George Taft Contributor Biography

Forum on US Immigration and Anchorage
Monday September 18 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Panelists share their views and concerns about current immigration issues and the well-being of Anchorage.

About Our Panelists
Carol Comeau is Superintendent of the Anchorage School District. Lina B. Mariscal is Honorary Consul of Mexico. Robin Bronen is Director of Alaska Immigration Justice Project. Scott Goldsmith is Professor of Economics and researcher at Institute of Social Economic Research, and is the recipient of the 2006 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. Gil Sanchez is a Broadcast Journalist and host of Intercambios, a bilingual radio show which can be heard locally on KSKA-FM. Lawrence Weiss, founder and board president of the Alaska Center for Public Policy and retired UAA Research Professor of Public Health, has agreed to act as moderator.

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Tending Our Garden Book Club
Thursday September 21 from 5:15 - 7pm
The book club highlights popular fiction by African American authors and is hosted by Donna Bozeman. This month’s selection is Mary Monroes’s book, In Sheep’s Clothing. Everyone is invited to come and bring a friend.

Bean's Cafe's Book of Poetry, Personal Stories and Art
Friday September 22 from 1 - 3pm
Join the celebration honoring the publication of Bean’s Café’s Book of Poetry, Personal Stories and Art. A wide variety of readings, speakers, and a photo collage by Daniel Shepard will highlight this event.  Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to Bean's Cafe.

Anchorage Food Choices
Monday September 25 from 1 - 3pm
Amy Pettit (Alaska Grown), Victoria Naegele (Alaska Agriculture in the Classroom), Rick Solberg (Natural Pantry) and Ryan Zinn (Organic Consumer Association) discuss food labeling and healthy foods.