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The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors has named Dr. Tod A. Burnett as president of the University of Alaska Foundation and chief development officer of the University of Alaska. Dr. Burnett, was previously the executive vice chancellor for advancement at Brandman University, Irvine, CA, has extensive experience in higher education philanthropy and non-profit leadership. Dr. Burnett succeeds Susan Foley who retired in August and will begin his presidency on November 8, 2020.

In addition to its usual counseling services for adolescents and adults, the UAA Psychological Services Center (PSC) is offering free telehealth COVID-19 Coping Sessions for people struggling with sadness, loneliness, anxiety, trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, or other behavioral health concerns while dealing with these trying times. The COVID-19 Coping Session is a free single, one-hour session with a mental health clinician that will be conducted via Zoom or phone. Call 786-1795 to schedule your COVID-19 Coping Session.

The Change and Leadership Group on Academic Alignment had an initial meeting with Chancellor Sandeen to review the group’s charge and introductory materials and ask questions. The group requested the addition of several members and the chancellor agreed.

Oct. 12 is Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to celebrate Alaska Native people and communities. UAA recognizes and values the diversity of our unique location in Southcentral Alaska, the ancestral homelands of the Dena’ina, Ahtna Dene, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Chugachmiut and Eyak peoples.

The Student Union is excited to share the following operational updates: Virtual Information Desk - The Information Desk for the Student Union is now available online! Students, faculty/staff, and the community can enter a live chat with one of our knowledgeable staff Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Have questions about our services, we’ve got answers! Visit us online at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/union/ Gear Room Returns - The Student Union Gear Room is open for the Fall 2020 semester. A rental request can be filled out on the UAA Student Union website. Gear can be picked up on Thursdays from 9am - 4pm and returned on Mondays from 9am - 4pm. Building Hours - The Student Union remains open for the Fall 2020 semester. Building hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All study spaces are designed to meet social distancing regulations and cleaning supplies are available in each room to wipe-in and wipe-out. Students and faculty/staff will need to use a Wolfcard to enter the building from the South Parking Lot (nearest Enrollment Services Center / old Bookstore).

The Homecoming Committee is excited to announce the winners of Homecoming Royalty, the Student Organization Scavenger Hunt and the Staff & Faculty Lip Sync Battle. Read on for more information!

The UAA Campus Community is proud to present UAAVotes! A non-partisan campus collaboration, UAAVotes aims to elevate civic engagement at UAA through education, engagement and events! Get ready for Election Day 2020 and enjoy events spanning national debate watch parties with USUAA, ballot measure debates with Seawolf Debate and ADN, online performances with local musicians and Concert Board and UAA in the Community discounts for showing your "I Voted" sticker on Election Day.

YWCA Alaska recently announced the 2020 Women of Achievement, including three women affiliated with UAA: Paola Banchero; Renee Carter-Chapman; and Panigkaq Agatha John-Shields. This year marks 31 years that YWCA Alaska has been recognizing and acknowledging the leadership and valuable contributions of women in shaping and strengthening the State of Alaska. Quoting the famous words of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, “women should be in all places where decisions are being made.” The value of women’s voice and perspective enriches every conversation and positively impacts the lives and well-being of Alaskans.

The Great Alaska Shakeout earthquake exercise will take place next Thursday- 10/15 at 10:15. Organizations and schools across Alaska will participate as part of a nationwide effort to get everyone to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” as practice for a damaging earthquake. The UAA Office of Emergency Management (OEM) asks that you take the exercise seriously, since actually dropping to the floor and taking cover under a sturdy piece of furniture make help you remember to do so when a real seismic event happens. For those working on campus during the exercise, you may see an alert pop up on your University computer announcing the exercise. The alert can be acknowledged with a single keystroke. Contact OEM with any questions at 786.1149 or emergencymanager@alaska.edu