Alvah Simon with his wife and travelling companion Diana White-Simon.
McGraw-Hill's web page for
North by the Night
Book excerpt: Chapter 8
Alvah Simon, author of "North to the Night: A Year in the Arctic Ice", barely survived his latest adventure: stranded for months in a boat in the Arctic. Trapped in the ice in total darkness.
Hear how Simon's journey changed his life forever, as he shares lessons learned from his incredible adventure at the:
- Chancellor's Convocation
Wednesday, September 1, 1999
2 p.m.
The Kohl Center
The event, a welcome for freshmen, is free and open to all students and the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. Handicapped accessible seating is available; no special arrangements are necessary.
Sponsored by the Chancellor's Office and the Dean of Students Office.
Alvah Simon's appearance is made possible by the UW Credit Union.