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Suez Canal Incident Shines Light on Alaska Shipping Logistics

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The cargo ship that has blocked the Suez Canal for the last week is finally free. While the trade lanes affected by the blockage do not directly affect Alaska, the situation is a stark reminder of choke points and single ports of entry along supply chains, says Darren Prokop, Professor of Logistics in the Department of Management, Marketing, Logistics and Business Analytics.

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The Warm-Glow of Giving Increases Charitable Donations

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Alaska鈥檚 Pick.Click.Give program provides an easy way for residents to give a portion of their Permanent Fund Dividend to non-profits and foundations. It also provides a mechanism for economists to study what messages motivate people to give.

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Webinar: Commercial Fisheries and Local Economies

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On Thursday, March 25 from 12-1 pm, Dr. Brett Watson will present recent research that explores how commercial fishing impacts local economies.

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Finalists Selected for Business Plan Competition

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Four finalists have been selected to compete at Perfect Pitch, the final event in our Business Plan Competition, on Friday, March 26 at 5:30 pm.

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AI Webinar Series Addresses Healthcare on March 17

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快盈v3鈥檚 College of Business and Public Policy continues its AI webinar series on March 17 from 12-1 pm with 鈥淎rtificial Intelligence and healthcare: Improving patient experience and outcomes.鈥