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UA Press releases new anthropology book

The University of Alaska Press has released a new book, "Nunakun-gguq Ciutengqertut/They Say They Have Ears Through the Ground Animal Essays from Southwest Alaska," by Ann Fienup-Riordan.

Chancellor update on fall ’20 Seawolf Athletics

UAA Chancellor Cathy Sandeen

The GNAC CEO Board has voted to suspend all fall athletic competition until at least Nov. 30 due to the ongoing and increasing risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is not a conclusion any of us would choose if not confronted with such a real threat to the collective health of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, fans and supporters.

BOR announces Pat Pitney as UA interim president

UAA Chancellor Cathy Sandeen

On July 14, the Board of Regents named Pat Pitney as interim president for the University of Alaska system. Please join Chancellor Sandeen in congratulating her and committing to support her in her new role, a critically important one for our university and state.

Raymond Weber appointed interim dean of UAA Community & Technical College

Following an internal search process, Dr. Raymond Weber, Aviation Technology faculty member, has agreed to step into the role of interim dean for UAA Community & Technical College. Ray will serve for two years and we will conduct a national search for the permanent dean in academic year 2021-2022.

UA Board of Regents announces a series of meetings to select interim president

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will meet later this week and next week to finalize the selection of an interim president for the University of Alaska System. The board expects that an interim president will be appointed on or about July 15 and will serve in the interim role for up to 18 months.

UAA community loses Dr. Garth N. Jones

Dr. Garth N. Jones died on July 1, 2020, from a stroke at the age of ninety-five. Dr. Jones was the founding dean of the College of Business and Public Policy (1974-1979). He joined the University of Alaska Anchorage in the fall of 1973 as a professor of public administration and political science.

UAA Testing Center is relocating

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The UAA Testing Center is closed for relocation from the University Center to the UAA/APU Consortium Library, July 1 through July 31, 2020. We will reopen to the public in August and will post the dates on our website.

Northern Lights Blvd. closed betwen Lake Otis Pkwy. and UAA Dr. through August

Sinkhole caused by collapsing culvert under Northern Lights Boulevard

Beginning in Jult 5, 2020, both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Northern Lights Boulevard will be closed to traffic near UAA Drive. Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) work crews will be replacing a creek culvert that collapsed under the road. The road will be fully closed so that the creek can be diverted during construction.

Face covering policy update

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As many of you are likely aware, Mayor Berkowitz recently signed Emergency Order EO-13 requiring masks or cloth face coverings be worn indoors in public settings or communal spaces outside the home. Since we have committed to remaining in Phase B and limiting on-campus activities through the fall semester, the implications of this emergency order are minimal for UAA. However, we will adhere to the order and have updated our policy guidance where necessary.

Great jobs and equally great careers serving Alaska's children and families

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Join the Child Welfare Workforce in Alaska and Advance your Professional Development in Child and Family Services. The Alaska Office of Children’s Services (OCS) in partnership with the UAA School of Social Work extends its invitation to students in Social Work, Human Services, and Justice as well as other disciplines to apply for professional positions in child welfare now open in the State of Alaska.

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