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Mrs. Catherine Brooks

Associate Professor of Rural Development, Emeritus

WHEREAS Mrs. Catherine Brooks served the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø in teaching, research and service from 1993 to 1996 and from 2009 to 2024; and

WHEREAS Mrs. Brooks joined the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development faculty in 2012; and her students rated her highly for her inclusive approach and recognized her as the Associated Students of 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø 2013-2014 outstanding faculty member; and

WHEREAS Mrs. Brooks’ interest and immersion in the Alaska Native community has led to unique research, including the investigation of relationships between Alaska Native people and sled dogs, that has expanded the understanding of rural development and influenced numerous scholars in the field; and 

WHEREAS Mrs. Brooks served the university not only by participating on numerous committees and departmental initiatives but also through her personal guidance to students, staff and faculty members; and she served the broader Alaska community through volunteer activities, most notably her tireless contributions to the annual Festival of Native Arts;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø expresses its deep appreciation to Mrs. Catherine Brooks for her extensive contributions to the state of Alaska and to the university; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø, in further recognition of the invaluable services rendered by Mrs. Brooks and as evidence of the university’s desire that her identification with the university be maintained, hereby salutes the appointment of Mrs. Catherine Brooks as associate professor of rural development, emeritus; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be appropriately engrossed and signed by the chancellor of the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø as further evidence of the esteem and respect in which he holds Mrs. Catherine Brooks, and conveyed to Mrs. Brooks on this third day of May, 2024.