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The Capitol Report 1/26/18: Alaska State Legislature now in session

The Capitol Report, written by Miles Baker, UA Associate Vice President for Government Relations, is designed to keep the University of Alaska community informed about the current legislative session, particularly its impact on the university budget. Read the January 26, 2018 report here.

UAA honors 2018 INNOVATE Award winners and Patent Wall of Fame inductees

 

Stay safe during and after an earthquake

The recent earthquake serves as a good reminder that there are things we can do to be safe. During an earthquake, remember to drop, cover, and hold on! After an earthquake, if you're in a coastal area, don't wait for a tsunami warning siren but instead immediately go to higher ground.

Parking Services blog is your insider guide to parking and transportation on UAA's campus

The blog serves as an opportunity for the UAA community to keep up-to-date with and learn a little more about parking and transportation on UAA's campus.

UAA Spanish professor Rebeca Maseda publishes co-edited book, 'Gender and Violence in Spanish Culture'

"Gender and Violence in Spanish Culture: From Vulnerability to Accountability" presents groundbreaking investigations in the realm of politics, activism, and cultural production that offer both a complex picture of the agents involved in its transformation and a nuanced panorama of initiatives that subvert the normative framework of recognition of victims of gender violence.

Internship/independent study opportunity for two students to help develop Municipality of Anchorage Climate Action Plan

Now recruiting two students to work together as a team in Spring 2018 to further develop the Municipality of Anchorage Climate Action Plan and address related goals.

UAA welcomes Karen Markel as new dean of UAA College of Business and Public Policy

Dr. Karen Markel has been named the new dean of the UAA College of Business and Public Policy following a nationwide search. She will join CBPP this coming June 2018, succeeding Dr. Bogdan Hoanca, who has served as the college’s interim dean since March 2017.

Phi Theta Kappa appoints CTC Dean Denise Runge to presidential advisory board

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has named Dr. Denise K. Runge, dean of UAA's Community & Technical College, to its Presidential Advisory Board. She joins 39 other college presidents from across the nation on the board and will provide input into the organization’s strategic plan, priorities and direction.

Help prevent the spread of mumps

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On Dec. 28, 2017, the State of Alaska issued a Public Health Advisory related to the Anchorage mumps outbreak that started during the summer of 2017. This outbreak continues to spread. Vaccination with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine remains the best way to prevent infection with the mumps virus.

Welcome back to campus

 

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