2020 Archive

The following policy change to the UA system Accounting and Administrative Manual

For UAA’s student population, COVID-19 hit hard. Transitioning from the classroom to alternative learning was hard enough already without the financial burden of worrying about how to make ends meet. For more than 340 UAA students, the Student Support Fund offered financial relief and peace of mind.

Thanks to a generous donation from Northrim Bank, UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy was able to distribute iPads to students at Anchorage’s Clark Middle School who graduated from the Tom Case Leadership Fellows Junior program.

Dear UA Staff, Faculty & Students, Acting President Michelle Rizk and I write to advise you that President Jim Johnsen has resigned as UA System president, a decision that was mutual and made after considerable reflection by the Board. The Board of Regents accepted his resignation this afternoon, authorized me to implement the details of his resignation, and appoint an acting president. President Johnsen will be available to assist with the transition until July 1 when his resignation goes into effect.

We are seeking public comment on the FY21-25 Alaska State Plan for Brain Injury. The public comment period is open June 8–29, 2020. This plan was developed by the UAA Center for Human Development (CHD) and the Statewide Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury (TABI) Advisory Council. The plan outlines goals and activities across five priority areas to increase capacity in Alaska to provide a continuum of care for individuals with brain injury and their families. Priority areas include: 1) Prevention; 2) Awareness; 3) Resources; 4) Data; and 5) Infrastructure.

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 Alex Komar, development coordinator, University Advancement.

UAA will honor the celebration of Juneteeth with virtual trivia and a watch party of "Just Mercy" followed by a panel discussion examining the film’s themes on Friday, June 19, starting at 6 p.m.

Our brain affects how we interact and relate to others. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) regulates body systems. It gives us wisdom, mind sight, and empathy. Ultimately, it is the part of our brain that makes us human. This seminar explores cutting-edge research around interpersonal neurobiology.

The UAA Diversity Action Council awards the Student Diversity Award Scholarship, up to $1,000, every year to students who contribute to enhancing diversity at UAA.

As we celebrate diversity on our campus, June provides two very important opportunities to elevate conversations surrounding race, sexual orientation and gender identity.