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The UAA Biological Sciences Seminar presents Dr. Meg Howard, who will be speaking about SARS-CoV-2 emergence, shift from localized pandemic to global event and a discussion of pandemic response and how this will inform the next Disease X. Dr. Meg Howard is a principal investigator with broad expertise in molecular virology, EID, biological surveillance and applied biological research. Experience leading CONUS/OCONUS research and surveillance programs, basic research and OpEx programs for various USG funding agencies (DARPA, NIH, NSF, DTRA, USFS, EPA, etc.). Expertise in Coronavirus, Influenza, Measles and other emerging infectious diseases.

After 17 years at the University Center, UAA Financial Services (Cashiering, Accounts Payable, Bursar's Office, Wolfcard & Financial Systems) and the Budget Office are moving back to campus! We'll be moving to ESH (Eugene Short Hall) the week of Dec. 7. We will have limited phone and email availability during that week, so please be patient when contacting us. We hope to be back up and operating on Monday, Dec. 14.

UAA Faculty Development and Instructional Support is seeking applications for an Associate Director of the Center for Community Engagement & Learning (CCEL), the primary entity responsible for promoting and supporting service ­learning and community ­engagement at UAA and its affiliated community campuses. Established as a Center by the University of Alaska Board of Regents in 2000, CCEL enables the university to effectively carry out its community engagement mission while connecting faculty, courses, and academic programs with community needs. The Center advocates for and supports the use of scholarship and action for the mutual benefit of the University, the State, its communities, and its diverse peoples.

The University of Alaska Human Resources is pleased to announce the Supervising for Success training series. There are three modules, each scheduled for 1.5 hours. Topics include effective employee management and supervisor responsibilities, overview of pertinent policies and regulations, workplace safety and accommodation, basic compensation, recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, performance management, and professional development. Detailed information is available in the myUA Learning Library.

If you haven’t already done so, now is a great time to begin the staff performance evaluation process. Performance evaluations are designed to engage supervisors and employees about performance expectations and to provide coaching and support to align with both individual and departmental goals in concert with the University of Alaska (UA) mission.

UA Interim President Pat Pitney announced two finalists for UAA interim chancellor: Christi Bell, Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director Business Enterprise Institute (BEI). Christi leads the university’s economic development programs and is responsible for managing the institute’s personnel and budgets; and Bruce Schultz, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Bruce leads UAA’s student affairs administrative unit devoted to student and campus services, and manages all aspects of the student experience at UAA. All UAA community members are invited to attend town hall meetings on Thursday, Dec. 3 to meet and engage with Christi (4–5 p.m.) and Bruce (noon–1 p.m.).

Lucy's Restaurant will be closed for the remainder of this week — Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5.

This week, we've got discounted tickets to Zoo Lights and Bright Up the Night, free food (Uncle Joe's Pizza and Alaska Cake Studio), free winter apparel giveaways, and Winter Music Trivia Night! Get more information below.

My retired cousin and her husband will be coming to Alaska this summer to explore and are looking for a house or apartment to rent from May 1st to sometime in October.