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David Moxley joins UAA as new director of School of Social Work

The College of Health is pleased to welcome Dr. David Moxley to UAA as the new director of the School of Social Work, effective Aug. 1, 2017. Dr. Moxley will be assuming this position following the June 30 retirement of longtime director, Dr. Elizabeth Sirles.

Warning: Be aware of phone phishing/fake technical support

Be advised: Do not accept unsolicited calls offering technical support. UAA IT Services has received reports of recent phone phishing attempts from fake companies.

Selkregg Award mobile foot clinic project helps UAA students reach out to homeless

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WWAMI anatomy instructor Jamie Elswick won the 2017 Selkregg Community Engagement & Learning Award with a mobile foot- and wound-care clinic idea inspired by a service-learning partnership UAA's Dr. Michele Burdette-Taylor launched at Central Lutheran Church. The project will help her students gain valuable “street medicine” expertise while earning credit; volunteer nurses are on hand in case a person at the clinic needs care that is outside a student’s skill set.

Daniel White appointed as new UAF chancellor

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen announced today that he has selected Daniel White to become the eighth chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). White will succeed UAF Interim Chancellor Dana Thomas and will assume his new position on July 1.

Stoklos retires after 33 years as gymnastics coach

Stoklos, who has led the gymnastics program since its founding, leaves UAA after 33 seasons, completing the longest tenure of any coach in Seawolf history.

How to protect your computer from WannaCry ransomware

You’ve no doubt heard about the WannaCry ransomware spreading across the globe. There have been no attacks on UAA systems or computers, but due to the lingering risk, IT Services is taking precautionary steps.

Air Force ROTC commissions four new second lieutenants

The University of Alaska Anchorage’s Air Force ROTC program recently commissioned four Second Lieutenants into the United States Air Force. Lieutenants Franklin Durr, Ambrose Morris, Keith Thompson, and Brenden Wehde all successfully completed the Air Force ROTC program at Detachment 001 after years of dedication to academics, physical fitness, and leadership training.

Congratulations to Craig Mead, winner of the April UAA Staff Recognition Award

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Congratulations to Craig Mead, winner of the April UAA Staff Recognition Award. Craig Mead, transfer recruiter, is a vital member of New Student Recruitment, arguably the glue holding everything together.

The Capitol Report 5/16/17: Update on budget and legislation relating to university

 

Starting June 2017 real ID required to enter U.S. military bases

 

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