Community Building Activities at the AK AFS Meeting in Ketchikan
Please join us for one or more of the following events in Ketchikan- all of which are intended to increase a sense of community and belonging within the AK Chapter!
Mentorship Mixer
Time, Date, and Location: TBD
Coffee and refreshments provided (Registration required)
This coffee break event co-hosted with the CFOS student group. Informal conversations may center around professional development, issues related to career advancement, and personal identity and belonging in STEM. If you would like to become an official mentor for the Fisheries and Marine Sciences Mentorship Program, complete the following form here.
For more information, see the following flyer here.
Women in Fisheries Luncheon
Attention women in fisheries!
Back by popular demand, we are planning a Women in Fisheries Luncheon during the Ketchikan meeting to offer a wider time slot to discuss challenges, solutions, and accomplishments unique to this community.
Can’t make it, but still want to show you backing for this group? Please consider donating to support another woman in fisheries.
Hope to see you there!
Time, Date, and Location: TBD
Women in Fisheries Luncheon Registration (Participants will be asked to pay for their lunch at a later date. Individuals will have an option to donate to another members lunch for those who want to attend who may not be able to pay)
Affinity Groups
Affinity groups provide safe spaces for people who identify with underrepresented and/or historically marginalized groups to gather, build community, and bolster a sense of belonging. There are in-person coffee break events in Seward. Time slots and location will be updated soon. Note: You must identify as a member of any affinity group that you intend to join.
- BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
- LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-spirit +)
- People with Disabilities (including physical conditions, neurodivergence, mood disorders, and chronic illness)
- First Generation College Students (Past & Present)
- Dependent Caregivers
You do not have to RSVP to attend a group, but registering will help us get an estimated head count for participation – Affinity Group Registration