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June 24: Web Advisory Committee Meeting

Open to the campus community, the Web Advisory Committee will meet Friday, June 24, 11 a.m.-noon via Zoom to discuss our web experiences for students. Non-members are welcome to provide feedback or considerations to the committee during a short open forum portion a the start of the meeting.

June 24: Research-based services for older adults with dementia and their caregivers using occupational therapy

Pease join Emily Byl with Well Haven Occupational Therapy who will discuss research-based services for older adults living with dementia and their family caregivers using occupational therapy. Please help us expand our audience to include research scientists, service providers, and person and their families affected by Alzheimer's disease.

June 23: Building Health Equity and Envisioning a Culture of Change — with Dr. David R. Williams

Join us for the final session of the six part Health Equity Grand Rounds ECHO exploring racism in medicine, health equity, and COVID-19 in Alaska.

Display space available

At Enrollment Services, we have two window displays. We would like to partner with other UAA organizations to promote their areas for 4-6 weeks throughout the year.

Job opportunity: Fiscal Coordinator (Athletics)

UAA Athletics is inviting applications for a full-time Fiscal Coordinator. This position is the purchasing guru and revenue handler for all athletic teams and programs and works closely with coaches and staff.

Emergency manager leaving UAA

UAA Emergency Manager Ron Swartz has announced that he will be leaving the university in early July. Ron started with the University Police Department in 1997, helped create the emergency manager position in 2007, and has been working in that role under Environmental Health & Safety since 2015.

Seawolf Store closed for annual inventory June 27-July 1

The Seawolf Store will be closed for annual inventory June 27 through July 1, 2022. For questions or scheduling an online order pick up, please call 907-786-1194 or email uaa_merchandise@alaska.edu.

UAA gymnastics program permanently reinstated with nearly $900,000 in grassroots donations

UAA gymnasts celebrate (Photo by Skip Hickey)

UAA's gymnastics team reached what is likely a record-breaking achievement in donations to a collegiate gymnastics program – $888,000 in public contributions over two years have officially brought UAA gymnastics back for long-term reinstatement and sustainability. 

Closing a chapter: UAA prepares to say goodbye to Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Bruce Schultz

Bruce Schultz speaks during UAA's Spring 2019 Commencement. (Photo by James Evans / University of Alaska Anchorage)

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bruce Schultz will be retiring next month after 30 years with UAA, serving at virtually every level at the university — all in support of student success.

Passing of Jodi Pfeiffer and memorial service

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of our colleague Jodi Pfeiffer. Jodi was a term Assistant Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant, and she served as the program director for the AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Jodi first started working at UAA as an Adjunct Professor in 2015.
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