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Use your WOLFcard to access campus facilities

Swiping WOLFcard to access campus building

During the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting time on campus is critical to help prevent the virus' spread. Employees should only come to campus with supervisor approval. Students should only come to campus for face-to-face classes or to access essential services such as study areas and distance education technology at the Student Union and UAA/APU Consortium Library.

UAA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

UAA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

UAA is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15–Oct. 15. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and honors five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their independence in mid-September.

Reminder: Face masks required in all university facilities and classrooms

As many of you are likely aware, Mayor Berkowitz recently signed Emergency Order EO-13 requiring masks or cloth face coverings be worn indoors in public settings or communal spaces outside the home. Since we have committed to remaining in Phase B and limiting on-campus activities through the fall semester, the implications of this emergency order are minimal for UAA. However, we will adhere to the order and have updated our policy guidance where necessary.

Growing our university and improving our community through research

UAA Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Aaron Dotson

As UAA’s new associate vice chancellor for research, Aaron Dotson’s role is to support research and creative activity at UAA at all levels — from conception to completion and beyond.

September is National Preparedness Month: Plan for a Disaster

The UAA Office of Emergency Management reminds you to plan for a disaster. Limit the impacts that disasters have on you and your family by knowing the risk of disasters in your area and check your insurance coverage. Learn how to make your home stronger in the face of storms and other common hazards and act fast if you receive a local warning or alert.

2020 Student Diversity Award accepting applications

2020 Student Diversity Award poster

The UAA Diversity Action Council (DAC) is once again sponsoring the Student Diversity Awards, which are awarded to students who have significantly enhanced diversity on a UAA campus by increasing visibility of diverse people, cultures, and/or perspectives; creating a welcoming environment; and/or representing diverse student voices through advocacy and participation in UAA student organizations.

#Safetember - Fighting Flu and Cold Season

Flu and cold season is coming up soon whether we are in the middle of a pandemic or not! It’s always a good idea to be prepared at home with a kit of medical supplies so you can be appropriately prepared. These are items you can purchase at your local drug store that I recommend stocking up on!

Gary J. Turner to retire from Kenai Peninsula College

KPC Director/CEO Gary J. Turner announced his retirement, effective Aug. 12, 2021. Turner brought more than 23 years of leadership, management, communication, university administration, and teaching when he assumed his position July 1, 2002. As Director/CEO he was responsible for KPC’s Kenai River Campus (Soldotna), Kachemak Bay Campus (Homer), Resurrection Bay Extension Site (Seward) and the Anchorage Extension Site.

New resource available: Anti-racism tools

A new resource guide is available from the Chief Diversity Officer. "The Anti-racism: Where to begin" document illustrates ways we can all move toward understanding racism and our role in creating a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Chancellor update on BOR athletics decision

During its full board meeting Sept. 10, the University of Alaska Board of Regents agreed to maintain men’s and women’s nordic (cross-country skiing) programs based on a revised recommendation from UAA Chancellor Cathy Sandeen. The regents approved the elimination of men’s hockey, women’s gymnastics, and men’s and women’s downhill (Alpine) skiing at UAA with the caveat that the board will consider reestablishing the teams if supporters raise enough private money by February 2021.

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