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Although much of their competitive schedule was thwarted by the pandemic, University of Alaska Anchorage student-athletes continued to excel in the classroom in 2020-21, posting a 3.36 overall grade point average for the academic year.

After more than 25 years of professional dedication, Ginger Mongeau, MPH, will be retiring from her research position in the Office of Institutional Research (IR). Ginger has had a full career at UAA. Over the years, she has advanced from a work study student in the Chancellor's office, to a project manager at the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Services, to her current position in IR. Ginger is appreciative of the many opportunities for educational, professional, and personal growth afforded by UAA. Ginger will be missed as she has built meaningful collaborative relationships at UAA. Ginger's last day will be June 4, 2021.

Alaska NSF EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) has named Dr. Brenda Konar as the new Principal Investigator and Project Director of its “Fire & Ice” research project

Consistent with CDC guidelines, fully vaccinated University of Alaska employees, contractors, students and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks. This change is effective Monday, May 24. People who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear a mask while on university property, at university field sites, and in university vehicles. Unvaccinated individuals do not need to be masked when they are inside a private on-campus residential unit or as allowed by campus-specific exemptions.

Dear UAA Anchorage Campus Employees: I’m following up regarding our plan to return to on-site campus operations this fall. As you know, summer session courses began this week. We continue to follow the same protocols as we did during the spring '21 semester with limited face-to-face courses, about 72 this semester, and restricted access to campus facilities.

A black bear with cubs has been spotted on and around the Anchorage campus, specifically in the area near the Engineering & Industry Building. Although foot traffic on campus is minimal, this is a good time to remind everyone to be aware of surroundings and take safety precautions when venturing outside.

The Dean of Students Office has updated UAA's Alcohol/Drug Policy and seeks feedback from the university community. Please visit the Chancellor's Feedback on Reports, Recommendations, Proposed Policies & Decisions website to review and submit feedback by May 28, 2021.