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Passion for Spanish, mentoring motivates Fulbright winner

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As a baby, Nicole listened to her step-grandmother speaking Spanish to relatives back home. Now, the UAA English-and-economics alumna is an adult whose passion for the language will soon bring her to Asturias, Spain, as a Fulbright English teaching assistant.

Johnsen responds to staff governance compensation requests

 

WOLFcard gives you a free ride

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UAA students, staff and faculty can ride any People Mover or Valley Mover bus for free by swiping their active WOLFcard. Visit the U-Pass page for more information.

David Moxley joins UAA as new director of School of Social Work

The College of Health is pleased to welcome Dr. David Moxley to UAA as the new director of the School of Social Work, effective Aug. 1, 2017. Dr. Moxley will be assuming this position following the June 30 retirement of longtime director, Dr. Elizabeth Sirles.

June 5–9, 2017: Meet the candidates for Student Conduct Administrator

 

Multi-family yard sale in South Anchorage this Saturday, June 3

 

Temporary changes to Seawolf Shuttle service June 5–9, 2017

Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9, the Seawolf Shuttle will operate on a slightly reduced schedule. Shuttle service will start at 8:45 a.m. at the Gorsuch Commons (half-hour later than usual) and will cease with a final drop-off at 4:15 p.m. at the Gorsuch Commons (half-hour earlier than usual).

NSF fellow: ‘I intend to educate and inspire others to better their communities’

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Physics and math have fascinated Nathaniel Cox since his days at East High. Science and math led him to engineering and a research effort that the newly minted National Science Foundation fellow hopes will enhance the lives of people in areas affected by climate change.

Warning: Be aware of phone phishing/fake technical support

Be advised: Do not accept unsolicited calls offering technical support. UAA IT Services has received reports of recent phone phishing attempts from fake companies.

Board of Regents to discuss university budget, Strategic Pathways and enrollment at June 2017 meeting

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will address the university’s FY18 budget at its June 1-2 meeting in Fairbanks. In addition, the regents will hear plans for increasing UA enrollment, recommendations and a progress report on the Strategic Pathways process and a presentation from national experts on effective state university structures.

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