February 2020 Archive

Mark your calendars: March 4 is UAA Day at Alyeska Resort. Come ready to enter the Seawolf Spirit costume contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card from Alyeska Resort.

The UAA Surplus Sale will be open to the public Friday, March 6. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Departmental selection: Monday, March 2, and Wednesday, March 4, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Both sales at the UAA Warehouse (4111 Ingra Street).

After 38 years of devoted service,Tommy R. Turner is leaving UAA. Tommy came to Alaska in 1974 and began to work at the UAA Campus Bookstore in 1982. He graduated from UAA in 1987 with a degree in Justice and a minor in Sociology. His employment at the McLaughlin Youth Center continued through the decades while he worked at the bookstore — receiving and returning textbooks each semester. No one has touched more textbooks than Tommy Turner.

Meet Your Colleagues highlights a different UAA employee every Friday. This week, we're featuring Joe Selmont, Director, UAA Summer Engineering Academies, College of Engineering.

I'm finishing my postdoc at UAA nad leaving the state, so I need to sell my car. 2014 Toyota Yaris, efficient small car, good condition, 98,500 miles. Contact jsadowska@alaska.edu if you're interested.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Think Tank scheduled to take place this Thursday, Feb. 27 has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. Our next Think Tank will be taking place on March 19, from 1–3 p.m. Stay tuned for more details.

Leadership, in theory, looks different than leadership in practice; when you're in the thick of it, the challenges you face may come as a surprise. The Next Level! Leadership Series is your chance to grow your skills and apply them in your organization, team or community as you walk out the door.

Dash is an important member of the team at the Education Trust of Alaska as the top dog in savings outreach. Dash is often seen representing the Alaska 529 at a variety of community events and activities. He strives to represent the Plan with the same enthusiasm that he has for dog mushing.

The Fiscal Technician reports to the Fiscal Officer and provides support in all areas related to the fiscal operations of the department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other fiscal functions. Previous fiscal experience in a business environment is required and applicants should be highly dependable, detail-oriented, and organized.

Applications are now available for Spring 2020 Commencement or Graduate Hooding Ceremony speaker and Leadership Honors. All applicants must be graduating in Spring 2020 and the deadline to apply is Friday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m.