Lessons in Risk Taking Movie Series: "Into the Wild"

1764 Tanana Loop,Fairbanks AK 99709

03 March, 2023

Description

Christopher Mccandless leaves a complicated legacy among Alaskans. Some idolize him. Others disregard him as a fool, "just another dead tourist." Regardless of perspective On one hand, he was willfully unprepared and lost his life because of it. Then, following his post-mortuous rise to stardom, others paid the same price. But the spirit of adventure, of risk-taking, of forging one’s own path has always been inside human beings, especially Alaskans. What about this particular story does it say about what it means to be a risk-taker? What is good risk-taking vs. foolheartiness? Can you have one without the other? Come join us for food, drinks, and a screening of the “Into the Wild” film hosted by the Alaska Center ICE. Then, for those with strong feelings both ways, there will be a post-screening discussion of the film at the UAF Pub. When: March 3rd, 2023Where: Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building Atrium Time:Beverages Available: both alcoholic and otherFood: snacks and popcorn providedAges: All ages welcome!