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Come join the 5th Alaska Food Policy Council Virtual Conference! There is an amazing group of presenters, including Valerie Segrest from the Native American Agriculture Fund, Elise Krohn from Wild Foods & Medicines, Martha Giffin Pearson and Kate Fossman with SEARHC, Danielle Nierenberg from Food Tank, Bren Smith from Greenwave & Thimble Island Ocean Farm, Alaska Chefs Flora Deacon and Amy Foote, and many more. There are scholarships available and opportunities for sponsorship.

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!

We invite you to join UAA Student Success and Native Student Services in screening a 30-minute segment of the highly acclaimed College Behind Bars series on Friday, Nov. 13. The virtual screening will begin at Noon followed by a live question-and-answer session with Sebastian Yoon, Bard Prison Initiative alum. This screening will not only demonstrate the power of education, but it also raises critical questions about prison and educational opportunities that we need to address.

To help people process their responses to the election, UAA will offer structured online drop-in groups for gathering to share feelings, fears, needs and hopes. These groups will not be about arguing for positions or candidates, but rather a chance to share on a more personal level.

We at UAA value every member of our community, including individuals of differing political persuasion, ethnic and racial identity, gender, sexual orientation, ability level, age, military status and more. We respect intellectual and political freedom and promote intellectual and political discourse. We expect our students, faculty, staff and administrators will treat each other with respect and decency, even as we disagree – sometimes intensely – about policies and candidates.

The Center for Human Development is seeking applications for a Health Projects Coordinator. This position requires experience with applied research, project management, and community outreach. We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with experience in health education programs and/or sexual health. We desire someone who has excellent facilitation skills and who can coordinate multiple projects with a variety of university and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has excellent writing and presentation skills, and is experienced in research ethics and protocols.

Are you having trouble staying motivated or taking the time to focus on your wellness? Does accomplishing even the smallest task on your list avoid getting done? This upcoming month, Kinesiology student Alyssa Evanchuck has created a Wellness BINGO Challenge with the UAA Employee Wellness program for everyone to participate in! Join us for Knockout November and accomplish something each day that puts the emphasis on you, your body and mind. One or two tasks completed each day are allowed and will put you on a steady path to win a prize! This awesome memento will be a reminder of the month where you were dedicated to achieving your own needs!

UAA IT Services is seeking the ideal candidate to fill a temporary administrative role. We are looking for someone with a customer-focused background and prior administrative support experience. This is a part time, temporary administrative position, with up to 20 hours per week, from November through the end of February. The position will remain open until filled.

Get the inside edge for the 2021 Business Plan Competition! Sign up for our Oct. 30 virtual kick-off event. UAA students and community members are eligible to compete.

The Office of the Registrar seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join its team as a Transfer Credit Counselor. This professional facilitates the university’s mission by building relationships with prospective transfer students, as well as other higher education institutions, to help attract future Seawolves well-suited to UAA’s programs. The position is responsible for identifying, supporting recruitment of, and motivating students of diverse backgrounds to make well-informed decisions as they navigate the transfer process.