AUUF Podcasts

Dwaine Schuldt is a modern day explorer. He has taught outdoor education and has led expeditions to Antarctica, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic. Dwaine became interested in the Lt. Allen Expedition and undertook the substantial job of getting it reprinted with historical accuracy including many drawings and maps. His current day job is manager of the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage.

Gary Holthaus has served as the Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship called minister since 2012. Originally ordained as a Methodist minister, Gary has also made a living as a poet, author, educator and non-profit administrator, and has been involved in environmental and social issues for 60 years. He arrived in Alaska in 1964. He earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Sacred Theology from Boston University. He has published numerous books of poetry and non-fiction, including "The Unauthorized Bible".

Dr. Bruno Kappes is a 37-year tenured professor of psychology and health science at UAA and is also a licensed psychologist with 30 years in private practice, a certified biofeedback therapist, and a certified medical psychotherapist. He holds a BA and MA from the University of Missouri and a PhD from Kansas State University, He pioneered distance delivery instruction via teleconferencing, live televised courses statewide, as well as video, DVD and Internet. He currently teaches eLearning courses to 900 students each year and actively promotes University wide ePortfolio initiatives

Gary Holthaus has served as the Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship called minister since 2012. Originally ordained as a Methodist minister, Gary has also made a living as a poet, author, educator and non-profit administrator, and has been involved in environmental and social issues for 60 years. He arrived in Alaska in 1964. He earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Sacred Theology from Boston University. He has published numerous books of poetry and non-fiction, including "The Unauthorized Bible".

Candace Bell has a Masters in Pastoral Studies through Seattle University and has taught in parishes, diaconate programs and Holy Spirit Center for the Archdiocese of Anchorage.  She had the privilege of being the Assistant to the Cardinal Newman Chair of Theology at APU for 5 years.  Though Candace still attends Mass she finds herself at odds with aspects of Catholic doctrine including their teaching surrounding LGBTQ people.  Accordingly, she worked hard toward the passage of Prop 5 and endured the “Summer of Hate.”  That experience led her to commit to actively and openly support LGBTQ rights.  Candace is currently on the board of directors of Identity and Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association where she has been both secretary and president.  In addition, Candace is on the steering committee of Christians for Equality and the Community Advisory Committee of Fair Anchorage. She has also been on the boards of The Interfaith Council of Anchorage and Holy Spirit Center.

Gary Holthaus is a poet, author, and minister. For the past three years, he's served as the called minister of the Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Originally ordained as a Methodist minister, Holthaus has also made a living as an educator and non-profit administrator. 

He's the author -- most recently -- of "Learning Native Wisdom: What Traditional Cultures Teach Us about Subsistence, Sustainability, and Spirituality" and "From the Farm to the Table: What All Americans Need to Know about Agriculture." In this latter work, through interviews with men and women who try to make a living farming in southeastern Minnesota, Holthaus examined the stark downside of international free-trade agreements that maximize multinational corporate profits at the expense of American farmers, wage-earners, and the environment.

Mary Katzke graduated magna cum laude in 1992 from New York University Tisch School of the Arts with a MFA in writing and directing film. With 30 film credits to her name, she has used documentary film to tell her own stories and those of her fellow Alaskans.

Berta Gardner has represented Midtown Anchorage District I in the Alaska State Senate since 2012. Reflecting her Fellowship values, she has always been active in volunteering in schools, community councils, and neighborhood groups. This eventually led to her serving in the Alaska State House from 2004 until her election to the State Senate. She now serves as the leader of Senate Minority Caucus.

Bill P. Wielechowski is a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate representing District H. District H is located in Anchorage, Alaska and includes Spenard and the University of Alaska at Anchorage.[1] Prior to the 2012 redistricting process, he represented District J from 2007-2013.

Berta Gardner has represented Midtown Anchorage District I in the Alaska State Senate since 2012. Reflecting her Fellowship values, she has always been active in volunteering in schools, community councils, and neighborhood groups. This eventually led to her serving in the Alaska State House from 2004 until her election to the State Senate. She now serves as the leader of Senate Minority Caucus.

Andy Josephson is a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 17. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Josephson served on the following committees: • Labor & Commerce • Resources. At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Josephson served on the following committees: • Labor & Commerce • Energy • Legislative Budget and Audit • Legislative Ethics.

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