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"I continue to be proud of UAA’s contributions to support the municipality and state’s COVID-19 response. As the pandemic continues to evolve, I want to update you on two items for general awareness, as well as clarity surrounding our procedures," wrote Chancellor Sandeen in a message to the UAA community.

After 17 years at the University Center, UAA Financial Services (Cashiering, Accounts Payable, Bursar's Office, Wolfcard & Financial Systems) and the Budget Office are moving back to campus! We'll be moving to ESH (Eugene Short Hall) the week of Dec. 7. We will have limited phone and email availability during that week, so please be patient when contacting us. We hope to be back up and operating on Monday, Dec. 14.

Last Wednesday, Nov. 25, Acting Mayor Quinn-Davidson announced Emergency Order EO-16, which goes into effect tomorrow, Dec. 1, and continues through the end of December. The new emergency order stresses the necessity to limit outings and physical contact with those outside our households but also places specific restrictions on certain businesses and activities, mainly those that occur indoors and cannot accommodate face coverings and strict social distancing.

Starting on Dec. 31, 2020, Adobe will no longer distribute or update Adobe Flash Player, and web browsers (Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera, etc.) will no longer support the Adobe Flash Plugin. As a result, UAA computers will no longer be able to run any Flash-based websites or applications. Adobe Flash has long been a source of security vulnerabilities that allow attackers to install malware, execute commands, and takeover of computers when visiting malicious websites.

The Student Health and Counseling Center (3416 Seawolf Drive) is taking appointments for flu vaccine. Call us at 907-786-4050 to make yours today. Stay safe!

Earlier today, the University of Alaska COVID-19 Incident Management Team amended the COVID-19 information website to note how statewide guidance on travel, campus entry and student testing has been updated to reflect new health orders implemented by the state of Alaska. I encourage you to review the changes outlined in this UA statewide communication to remain informed about how the university system is aligning with state guidance.

Don't miss your chance to apply for FREE MONEY! The 2021-2022 FAFSA opens on Oct. 1, 2020! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step towards receiving federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Some scholarships like the AK Performance Scholarship require you to file a FAFSA every year. * Ready to file on your own? Visit Federal Student Aid's website at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and choose the 2021-2022 FAFSA. *Need some one-on-one help and want to set up an appointment during one of our FAFSA Friday events? Complete our FAFSA Friday Appointment Request Form at https://forms.gle/XJ5ccc9AB8fMm8KKA If you require an assistive technology accommodation to fully participate in the appointment, please contact our office at least 1 business day prior to your scheduled appointment: uaa_financial.aid@uaa.alaska.edu

"Today, it is with a heavy heart, I inform you I have made the decision UAA Athletics will not compete in any indoor winter sports during the 2020-21 season," wrote Chancellor Sandeen in a message to the UAA community. "This decision affects women’s and men’s basketball, men’s hockey, women’s gymnastics and women’s  and men’s indoor track. Because the Seawolf ski team, which includes both Nordic and Alpine student-athletes, is a non-contact sport that practices and competes outdoors, it will begin competition later this month. UAA has not yet announced decisions about GNAC spring ’21 competition for volleyball, cross country running and outdoor track and field."

Please take a moment to watch this Q&A video on the UAA Shared Services Implementation Project, where I share details about why UAA is moving in this direction and what the process looks like. You may visit the UAA Shared Services Implementation Project website for the latest information.

Congratulations, fall Class of 2020! Please make note of these key deadlines for graduation, and plan to join us virtually for Commencement on Dec. 13 and Graduate Degree Hooding on Dec. 12.