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"It is with mixed emotions that I announce my intention to retire as vice provost of UA health programs and dean of the UAA College of Health on July 31 of this year," wrote Jeff Jessee in a message to the UAA community. "Serving the University of Alaska for the past four years has been an enormous honor, and stepping away from this role will be bittersweet. I feel it is the right time, though, as I look forward to the new opportunities that retirement will bring."

Get vaccinated against COVID-19 with a single appointment! Johnson and Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine is available for UAA students and employees by appointment on Friday, April 16. Call 907-786-4050 to schedule your appointment.

The College of Health is invested in fostering an environment that embraces and reflects diversity and inclusion. We invite you to join us on Friday, April 16 for the first annual COH Symposium Committing to Racial Equity & Justice, which will offer a framework for understanding racial, social, economic, and cultural factors influencing health and well-being—as well as our commitment to advancing health equity and justice in our state and beyond.

Samantha Van Zandt, a UAA student who took WRTG 111 last summer, submitted her essay on Quentin Tarantino's films Kill Bill Vol. I & II to the undergraduate film journal Film Matters. Not only did the journal agree to publish, but she'll also be the featured article, with the cover dedicated to her piece.

This leadership position is part of Enrollment Services and focuses on achieving enrollment goals aligned with UAA’s current strategic plan. Enrollment Services is part of the larger division of Student Affairs and comprises the Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar, International Student Services, and Military & Veteran Student Services.

We are pleased to announce the finalists for the position and the process for virtual campus visits April 12-16. Our search generated international interest and produced a large set of initial applicants. Please save the dates for the one-hour virtual open forums: April 12, 13, 14 and 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

You are invited to attend open forums for the Student Activities Civic Engagement & Diversity Coordinator. This new position will provide the foundation for ongoing UAA co-curricular programs and work with student staff to provide diverse programming to UAA students and the campus community. The position’s primary responsibility will be to work with the Student Activities engagement team, Green Fee Board, YoUAA Committee, UAAVotes, and the Daily Den.

We miss our grads on campus and know you do too! Be a part of the virtual faculty and staff honor aisles for our spring hooding and commencement ceremonies by submitting a photo or video of yourself congratulating our graduates. We want your photo or video messages from wherever you are – at home, on a walk or hiking in the great Alaska outdoors – letting our students know we miss them and are proud of them.