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Kaltura Announcement

Kaltura changes are happening on December 21, which will upgrade the LMS integrations for Bb Learn and Canvas as well as upgrade the player to the V7 player. The integration updates provide more robust security.

Student Union Winter Break Services

The Student Union will move to operating hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, from Dec. 18, 2023 to Jan. 14, 2024. Seawolf Grounds, our student-run coffee shop, will be closed throughout the winter break.

Staff Alliance offers Spring 2024 semester fee support

The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2024 spring semester, is for up to $250 per employee.

Duo MFA to get a new look starting Dec. 22, 2023

DUO is moving from their traditional multifactor authentication prompt to a new prompt they are calling DUO Universal Prompt. This change will result in the DUO prompt looking visually different as well as enhancing the security of the DUO MFA service.

Upcoming GSS Closures & Mail Route Adjustments

UAA Surplus & Relocation Services will be unavailable Dec. 22, 2023 - Jan. 8, 2024.

Free Soup and Stress Reduction with Llamas

Seawolf Dining proudly partnered with the UAA Health Promotions Team Fall Free Soup Event, providing stress relief during finals week. Over 300 students enjoyed comforting soup and new this year a unique stress-reduction llama encounter by Last Frontier Trail Llamas.

Basic Needs Initiatives to Support Students

The Health Promotion Team is soliciting donations to combat student's lack of basic needs items on campus. If you or anyone you know in the community feel called to help support these efforts, there are multiple ways to donate- including a convenient Amazon Wishlist!

Data & Communication Recharge Rates for FY24

The rate for IT Data & Communications, formerly telecommunications, has been approved for FY24. The rate methodology was updated in FY23 to be primarily based upon employee headcount rather than telephone line alone.

From Anchorage to the NFL: Last Monday Night Football event at the VSG!

Join us for the final Monday Night Football event at the Varsity Sports Grill! On Monday, Dec. 11, the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans go head-to-head along with the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants!

EPSCoR survey on overcoming barriers at remote universities for NSF GRANTED collaboration

Researchers at the University of Alaska know that undertaking research at a university disconnected from the continental United States poses many unique challenges, such as isolation, lack of resources, and difficulty attracting, cultivating and retaining talent.

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