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UAA 2020 Virtual Fall Career Fair set for Nov. 18

Join us on Handshake for the UAA 2020 Virtual Fall Career Fair! Why should you attend? Students attending the fair have the opportunity to connect with employers from over 35 companies through group or individual virtual sessions.

Crossing paths: When history and the present collide

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In the UAA/APU Consortium Library, the Alaska Medical Library and the Archives and Special Collections are housed for the state of Alaska. Although the two sections are seemingly separate, the information each holds has been invaluable to researchers and public health officials across the state and globally during COVID-19.

UAA earns accolades as Military Friendly School

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For the 12th year in a row, UAA has been designated a Military Friendly School by Viqtory, which benchmarks and rates colleges nationwide, helping veterans and military families make decisions about education and career opportunities.

Expressing gratitude on Veterans Day

"Today is Veterans Day, and I am reminded of the important contributions veterans make to our city, state and nation each and every day," wrote Chancellor Sandeen in a message to the UAA community. "At UAA, veterans are essential. They are professors, students, staff members and alumni."

Last chance to register for a booth at UAA 2020 Virtual Fall Career Fair — secure your spot today!

Join us on Handshake for the UAA 2020 Virtual Fall Career Fair! UA faculty and staff can request a FREE booth to promote on-campus student employment opportunities, college internship policies and procedures, or career development programming specific to your college or department.

Request for input on interim chancellor selection — survey closes Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

As we begin the expedited process to select UAA's interim Chancellor, we seek your input on the attributes most important for this role at UAA right now. This survey is intended to capture your input anonymously so that it may inform the President's selection process and ultimate decision. This survey also invites you to provide nominations, which will be kept confidential until preliminary vetting occurs and agreement is secured from each candidate to make his/her name public. Please respond ASAP but no later than 2 p.m. Nov. 13.

Job opening: UAA IT Services Senior Service Center Technician

UAA IT services is seeking a Senior Service Center Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone with a solid customer focused technology background who can help our customers with their technology needs. UAA IT Services is a great place to work, with a positive team dedicated to student, faculty and staff success. Review will begin Nov. 13 and applicants can apply until the position is closed.

Student Union holiday hours

For the remainder of the fall semester, the Student Union will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The building will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26–27, for Thanksgiving. The building will also be closed during the break between semesters (Dec. 12, 2020–Jan. 10, 2021).

Associate Vice Chancellor for Research receives Can-Am Civil Engineering Amity Award

UAA Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Aaron Dotson

In early November, the American Society of Civil Engineers honored UAA Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Aaron Dotson with the 2020 Can-Am Civil Engineering Amity Award, commemorating an exemplary academic and research career.

November is National Career Development Month

November is recognized as National Career Development Month by the National Career Development Association (NCDA). In celebration, UAA students, alumni, and community employers are invited to explore, develop, and connect through career development programming, including the UAA 2020 Virtual Fall Career Fair and a variety of workshops and presentations. Visit the Career Services website for a full list of virtual events!

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