Merritt Helfferich, 83, a longtime supporter of KUAC, passed away May 2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A former associate director of the Geophysical Institute at UAF and project director of the International Arctic Research Center building project, Merritt said in the past, “Public broadcasting is important every day. The information brought to the public by […]
Joel Switzer Estate Boosts KUAC Fundraiser
The spring fundraiser, held April 12-14 at KUAC, got a healthy financial boost, due to a generous contribution from the estate of Joel Switzer. Switzer, who died in a construction-related accident in August 2017, loved KUAC so much that his family decided to make the station a beneficiary of his estate. “We wanted to celebrate […]
The 2019 Spirit of KUAC award goes to Patty Kastelic
“KUAC is a treasure,” said Patty Kastelic, the public broadcasting station’s volunteer of the year. Kastelic, the 2019 Spirit of KUAC awardee, is not only a volunteer, but a staunch advocate and champion for public broadcasting in Interior Alaska. “I immediately fell in love with KUAC; it became my best friend,” she said. Keith Martin, […]
Kes Woodward’s new television program grew from an unexpected place – a five-minute promotional video for KUAC TV!
The Fairbanks artist is at the center of a new locally produced program that began airing on KUAC TV on Sept. 22. “Into the Woods,” featuring Woodward, is an eight-week journey into the meaning of art, with Woodward sharing the path of the artist with three total art novices. This master class focused less on […]
Consider Fred Meyer Rewards for KUAC
Take a couple of simple steps to send “extra” rewards from Fred Meyer to KUAC. This does not affect your personal rewards and brings in a little extra for your favorite public broadcasting stations. Visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards and add KUAC #WX058 as the recipient. Thank you!
