
Taran Christen
Majoring in Non Degree-Seeking, Minoring in Marine Biology
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Class of 2025
From Mullica Hill, NJ
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Class of 2025
From Mullica Hill, NJ
Marine Biologist, Historic Reenactor and Musician just trying to scoot by.
Interest in Arctic Marine Mammals (particularly cetaceans) and how they're responding to environmental factors that interfere with feeding and migration patterns. Rehabilitation efforts for marine mammals in long-term captivity.

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Universal Technical Institute
Gloucester County College
Clearview Regional High School
Taran Christen receives degree from University of Alaska Fairbanks
The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2025 during its 103rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. Taran Christen received the following de...
July, 09 2025 - Verified by University of Alaska Fairbanks
Taran Christen named to 2021-2022 honors list
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. The lists recognize students' outstanding ac...
September, 21 2022 - Verified by University of Alaska Fairbanks
Taran Christen was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
Dear Taran,
Congratulations! Due to your hard work during the spring 2025 semester, you have earned the distinction of being honored as a student on the deans list.
The deans list recognizes those students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.89.
As one of UAFs most accomplished students, you should be proud of your excellent work. As your dean, I know that I could not be more delighted!
On behalf of CLAs faculty, instructors and staff, please accept our congratulations on your excellent semester! We wish you continued success in all you do and are so proud of your academic achievements.
Sincerely,
Ellen D. S. Lopez
Dean, UAF College of Liberal Arts
Spring 2025 -
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Taran Christen was recognized for graduating
Major- Arctic and Northern Studies
Minor- Marine Biology
Cum Laude
Spring 2025 -
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Taran Christen was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
Dear Taran,
Congratulations, your academic performance during the spring 2022 semester has placed you on the deans list. This is a significant achievement and is direct evidence of your dedication and determination to do well in your studies here at UAF.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks values scholarly achievement and we offer special recognition for those students who distinguish themselves academically in all of their courses.
The deans list recognizes those students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.89. This accomplishment places you among the very best students in the university. You should be proud of your excellent work and I wish you all the best in your future pursuits.
On behalf of all of us in the College of Liberal Arts, please accept my congratulations on your academic performance.
Sincerely,
Ellen Lopez
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Spring 2022 -
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Taran Christen was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
September 21, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements.
Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor's list, while those receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans' list.
Taran Christen was named to the Fall 2021 chancellor's list and spring 2022 deans' list.
UAF is a Land, Sea and Space Grant institution, and is the leading doctoral degree-granting institution in the state of Alaska. Since it was founded in 1917, UAF has been internationally recognized for research relating to the Arctic and sub-Arctic, in areas such as biology, geophysics, engineering, natural resources and global climate change.
Spring 2022 -
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Taran Christen was recognized for graduating
Marine Mechanics Institute- A Division of Universal Technical Institute
This is to certify that Taran F Christen has satisfactorily completed the Marine Technician Specialist Program and in recognition of this achievement is awarded this diploma. In witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our signatures at Orlando, FL this 7th day of November, 2013
Fall 2013 -
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Grounds Keeper & Cremation tech. at Dignity memorial
March 2021 - December 2021
Assisstant Supervisor - Tours and Education Dept. at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
March 2018 - March 2021
Data Collection Intern at Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center
August 2017 - October 2017
Deck Hand, Social Media Manager at Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center
July 2010 - January 2018