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First-Generation Week, Nov. 9-13, celebrates all students who come from families where neither parent has completed a bachelor's degree, making them First-Generation college students!

Interim President Pat Pitney will hold a virtual conversation with the UAA community at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 via Zoom. During the one-hour event, Pitney will discuss her vision and key messages, FY22 budget planning, and process for interim and permanent UAA chancellor selection. She also will take questions.

Knockout November is a series of activities designed by Kinesiology students from HPER to keep the community active and staying healthy during the end of the semester! Physical activity has been proven to have many health benefits and we know the winter can be a hard time to find that motivation to stay physically active, but we have you covered! All you have to do is "Zoom" in and try your best!

The University of Alaska Board of Regents set a high priority on UA’s commitment to racial diversity, equity and inclusion during its Nov. 6 meeting. The board unanimously adopted a motion that directs the university president to take the steps necessary to understand the university climate and academic programming, and identify the barriers, challenges and opportunities to improve participation and outcomes for Alaska Native and Indigenous students, faculty, and staff.

A graduation application must be submitted in UAOnline by Nov. 13, 2020 to participate in UAA’s virtual commencement ceremony on Dec. 13, 2020. We've teamed with MarchingOrder to give UAA’s 2020 graduates the opportunity to create a personal slide including a photo and quote, and to pre-record the pronunciation of their name to be read aloud during the ceremony. Graduates who apply for graduation by Nov. 13 will receive details by email within three business days.

November is National Career Development Month and Career Services is celebrating with a variety of virtual events! Students and alumni will have the opportunity to connect with employers during the Career Connections Series, or during the UAA 2020 Virtual Fall Career Fair. Engage in professional development workshops such as virtual interviewing, digital networking, or how to leverage Handshake. No matter your career development needs, Career Services has you covered. See a full list of a events and resources at uaa.alaska.edu/CareerDevelopmentMonth.

New Student Orientation is now open for students starting in the spring semester (2021)! We will be hosting (7) Howl Days sessions starting Nov. 17, 2020 through Jan. 7, 2021. Similar to summer, we will host all sessions online via Zoom with an option to participate in a self-guided orientation to allow for the most flexibility as well. Students can register on the New Student Orientation website.

COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease with complex immunological and physiological manifestations, with high impact in aged and vulnerable populations with underlying conditions. COVID-19 is a global pandemic with almost 8 million confirmed cases and 216,025 deaths in the US (CDC), and 10,323 cases, 348 hospitalizations, and 65 deaths in Alaska. Join us Friday, Nov 6, 3:30 p.m. on Zoom to hear from Eric Bortz, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences, whose research group at UAA studies emerging viruses.

The UAA Student Health and Counseling Center (3416 Seawolf Drive) is taking appointments for flu vaccine. Call us at 907-786-4050 to make yours today. Stay safe!

The College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at UAA is seeking an energetic, positive, and detail-oriented individual as a temporary, part-time, Faculty Support Specialist. This position provides administrative support to the faculty of the CBPP. Assist with and implement day to day academic policy and general office management which includes document tracking and maintenance of electronic files.