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Job opening: CoENG Communications Specialist

College of Engineering is seeking a candidate to lead/participate in student recruitment efforts, including organization of events for prospective students, development of materials and presentations, conducting classroom presentations, and representing the college at high schools and college and career fairs. Work with recruitment office to ensure efforts are not being duplicated as well as to pool resources and streamline processes. Develop original digital and print materials for the marketing of College of Engineering.

2021 Rolling Travel Awards

The Alaska NSF EPSCoR Fire & Ice project announces the availability of funding to enable UA faculty, staff and students to present their research, to interact with colleagues and mentors, and/or to obtain training. Grants may be used for travel to, or remote attendance at, conferences, workshops, trainings, or other appropriate academic settings. Awards are for up to $3,500 and cover domestic travel only (remote participation in international events is allowed). Application deadline is rolling through August 31, 2021 and travel or participation must be completed by September 30, 2021.

Job opening: Summer Camp Mentor in Valdez

Prince William Sound College in Valdez is hiring Summer Camp Mentors for the Alaska Tech Learners program. Come join our team for 4 weeks in July (June 30 - July 27)! AK Tech Camp students are engaged in instructional activities during the day and recreational activities in the late afternoon/evenings.

Job opening: Facilities Transportation Services - Fleet Technician (MSW4)

UAA's Fleet Transportation is a fast-paced, integral University service department providing fleet, generator and small equipment maintenance and support to campus partners. Fleet Transportation is currently seeking a Fleet Technician to assist mechanics with a variety of necessary fleet maintenance duties and tasks associated with efficient, safe and friendly service operations.

UAA Vehicle Readiness

Returning to campus soon? Anticipate using your University vehicle for transit needs? Don't get caught off-guard by a vehicle that won't start.

Slideshow: ANSEP summer barbecue with Chancellor Parnell

UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell talks with ANSEP students

View highlights from UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell's visit to the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) summer barbecue on his first full day as chancellor.

Office of the Bursar early closure June 30

The UAA Office of the Bursar will be closing to in-person services at noon on Wednesday, June 30 for fiscal year end processing. All department deposits are due to the Cashiering Office (located in Eugene Short Hall, suite 102) no later than noon on June 30. Student account access through UAOnline will be available until 3 p.m. Regular business hours will resume Thursday, July 1.

Engineering Academies for 3rd-12th graders: Sign up today!

Calling all future engineers! There's still room for more virtual campers in the UAA Summer Engineering Academies. Our camps include 3D Printing and Design, Creative Coding, Minecraft Coding, and LEGO Robotics Junior. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of ConocoPhillips and the MTA Foundation, the weeklong camps cost only $100 and tuition waivers are available for families with financial need.

Now free and available to all learners: Read&Write and EquatIO premium software!

UAA Disability Support Services is proud to announce two new software programs available for all learners. Read&Write is a big confidence booster for anyone who needs a little support with their reading and writing, at school or in the workplace. EquatIO software allows learners to create mathematical equations, formulas (and more!) directly on their computer or device.

NEW VIDEO: Welcome to Disability Support Services (DSS)

Welcome to DSS video screen grab. "Who is a person with a disability?" with illustrated examples.

Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates support services for students who experience disabilities. We also provide support services for the university and the community at large. This brief DSS introductory video, created by UAA graduate Katherine Irwin and the DSS Team, offers insight into what constitutes a disability. The answers may surprise you: an individual can be born with a disability — a disability can also be the result of an illness, accident or even pregnancy.

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