2020 Archive

Listen to the first episode of the Seawolf Voices podcast

Wesley Early

In our first episode, KOTZ news director Wesley Early talks about his favorite stories, how UAA prepared him to enter the field and his experience establishing a journalism presence in Kotzebue from the ground up.

Job opening: UAA School of Nursing Skills Lab Assistant

The Nursing Resource Center (NRC) skills labs are supervised by the NRC Coordinator and operate with the assistance of a Skills Lab Assistant and student workers. This position helps to ensure the NRC runs smoothly by leading/directing student workers, setting up and cleaning up scheduled labs, keeping inventory, assisting nursing students during open labs, and various other duties as assigned by the NRC Coordinator.

Job opening: Instructional Designer Position

The College of Health Division of Clinical Health Sciences is seeking applications for an Instruction Designer. The Division of Clinical Health Sciences Instructional Designer supports the division by providing expertise in pedagogy related to teaching and learning with technology, especially in an online environment. The division incorporates instructional, research, and public service activities to advance the quality of life of Alaska and its citizens.

2020 DAC Week Essay Contest — Submissions due Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.

A democracy is always a work in progress. The work of democratic life-solving shared problems, shaping policy, enacting change, making grievances heard--relies on participation of the body politic and healthy interaction between elected leaders and citizens. The body politic relies on people willing to engage in governing.

Mahogany Entertainment Stand For Sale

I am selling this beautiful and sturdy mahogany entertainment stand for $200/OBO. There are a couple of minor scratches as seen in the pictures that I touched up with a wood paint pen to suit my needs. You can make it look just like new!

BOR will meet Sept. 10-11 to discuss FY22 budget, UAA athletics and other topics

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will discuss the university’s budget and financial standing, consider a proposal to restructure and reduce UAA athletics, and review proposed bylaw changes during its Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 meeting.

September is National Preparedness Month: Make a Supply Kit

The UAA Office of Emergency Management reminds you to make a supply kit. Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly. Update your kits and supplies based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control.

Suicide Prevention Week

The Positive Impact Social Media Challenge starts now!

It's National Suicide Prevention Week. Join us on social media to recognize those who have helped you at some point. We all need help sometimes and it's always okay to ask for help. Tag friends on social media this month that have had a positive impact in your life with #mostimpactful and challenge them to tag others that have helped them! Physical distancing during COVID-19 doesn't mean you have to feel alone.

Meet Your Colleagues: Chelsea Avichayil

Chelsea Avichayil

Meet Your Colleagues is a weekly feature highlighting employees who make a positive impact at UAA through their work every day. This week, we're featuring Chelsea Avichayil, alumni outreach specialist, Alumni Relations.

Chancellor focuses on alignment of UAA campuses

I am writing today to announce a new change and leadership group to review and make recommendations about UAA’s structural and mission alignment in relation to our multi-campus environment. This group will be led by Dr. John Stalvey, special assistant to the chancellor, and is charged with optimizing campus relationships across UAA with improved coordination, alignment and organization of UAA’s community campuses.

2020 Posts Archive