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The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in November and winter closure period in December are just around the corner. I wanted to make employees aware of key dates for recording leave, along with a reminder that any travel you have planned must comply with state mandates and university guidelines.

The Office of Research is seeking to better support, promote, and connect each of you through sharing information about research and creative activities. These activities are core to the UAA mission and are often synergistic with your teaching and service.

UAA Surplus is pleased to offer items to employees to help accommodate work from home needs. More information regarding terms of use and required form are provided on the Surplus website.

Thank you for your feedback on the proposal to create a shared services unit for fiscal management at UAA’s Anchorage campus. I am writing to inform you I have decided to move forward with the implementation of a single, campuswide shared services unit. This decision is consistent with the recommendation of UAA’s Shared Services Task Force and includes university-level human resources, purchasing, and finance and accounting-related activities.

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!

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.

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.

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.