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Small changes can lead to big impacts: Meet USUAA President Luis Sanchez-Ulloa Jr.

Luis Sanchez-Ulloa Jr.

Union of Students of the University of Alaska Anchorage (USUAA) President Luis Sanchez-Ulloa Jr. believes small changes make the biggest impact when it comes to enacting visible change.

Speaking from the heart

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Community has been at the heart of Tuan Graziano’s undergraduate career at UAA. The spring 2023 student commencement speaker has been volunteering in various capacities since high school, and once at UAA, his sense of serving his community and advocating for his fellow students grew.

Call for Art! My Little Black Dress Doesn't Mean Yes Logo Submission Deadline EXTENDED!

The UAA Health Promotion Team and USUAA are collecting logo submissions for the 2023 My Little Black Dress Doesn't Mean Yes event in February. The winner will have their logo featured as the official 2023 logo for the event, on promotional material and more.

From the army to student government, passion for service fuels Esther Dale

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When Esther Dale joined USUAA, she was looking for an opportunity to get involved in the UAA campus community. She had no idea that the opportunity to serve as vice president would not only be academically relevant, but the overall experience would be so rewarding.

USUAA Winter Gear Drive helps homeless in our community

Dropbox for USUAA winter gear drive in the Student Union

Food insecurity and homelessness are ongoing issues within the university and Anchorage communities. USUAA has partnered with local nonprofit organizations to address the problem one donation at a time.

Student commencement speaker Rose Kruger on the importance of putting in the effort

2019 Fall Commencement Speaker Rose Kruger.

Through her work with USUAA, Rose Kruger hopes to keep UAA open access and affordable to other nontraditional students like herself, which she credits with bringing her back to Alaska after taking her own break from school.

Taking the lead

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When the university community was shaken by a potential $136 million cut to higher education in the state, UAA political science senior Alex Jorgensen knew he needed to take action.

Ask Me Anything! Chat with Chancellor Sandeen and USUAA - March 5, 2019

Join Chancellor Cathy Sandeen and USUAA Student Government for a chat Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 2–3 p.m. in the Student Union Den.

2018 Thanksgiving Feast at UAA

Join USUAA for their 2018 Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, Nov. 22, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the UAA Gorsuch Commons. Donations welcome, but not required.

Free coats for UAA students - November 2018

USUAA is accepting donations of new or gently used adult coats now through Nov. 16, 2018. The collection sites include both the USUAA Student Government Office (Student Union, Room 201) and the Dean of Students Office (Rasmuson Hall, Room 122).
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