2020 Archive

Chancellor update on Title IX

As another school year begins, I want to reaffirm my commitment to ensuring UAA is an equitable, inclusive environment where every member of our community feels safe and supported. Please review the following information and updates related to equity and Title IX compliance.

Geofencing the Arctic

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Shawn Butler, assistant professor of computer science and computer systems engineering with the UAA College of Engineering, spent 20 years in the military and is using her knowledge to help protect waters in the Arctic.

September is National Preparedness Month: Make an Emergency Plan

The UAA Office of Emergency Management reminds you to make an emergency plan. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.

Job opening: Enrollment Services Student Experience Designer

Enrollment Services seeks a dynamic individual to serve in an exciting new position focusing on customer service from a student experience design perspective. This position will be responsible for coordinating the first point of contact for individuals interacting with core university functions related to admissions, financial aid, registration, student records and veteran services.

Clean, Quiet Room in East Anchorage

Fully furnished room with utilities included! The house, room, and bathroom are completely remodeled, very clean, and have everything, including a backyard and creek, a grill, a deck, even a bike if you ask nicely!

Title IX and COVID-19 trainings available this week

Beginning Sept. 1, students, staff and faculty will have access to two trainings, the annual Title IX training and a special COVID-19 training designed for the university community.

New COVID-19 protocols website for students living on campus

Do you work with or advise a student living on-campus? Please help us in our efforts to continue educating residents about important information they need to know and comply with around COVID-19. On-Campus Living has created a comprehensive website to assist residents in understanding COVID-19 protocol.

Aug. 31, 2020: Board of Regents public testimony session (new call-in number)

New number for Board of Regents public testimony: 1-866-831-8713

On Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, from 4-6 p.m., Alaskans can offer feedback to the UA Board of Regents on topics of concern or provide input on any issue facing the University of Alaska. Public testimony provides for direct public input in advance of board’s committee meetings Sept. 3-4 and the full board meeting Sept. 10-11.

UAA Fall 2020 semester COVID-19 update

With the start of the fall semester upon us, the UAA Incident Management Team (IMT) wishes to reiterate the processes and procedures in place to safeguard the well-being of our community from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As you are likely aware, we have implemented a number of measures and support resources to help prevent the transmission of the virus and comply with guidance, recommendations and mandates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our state and local governments.

Weeks of Welcome schedule includes virtual game shows and love poem competition

2020 Weeks of Welcome

Celebrate the start of fall semester with a variety of free events, including Disney Bingo, Playlist Bingo, UAA Love Poem Competition and Family Feud.

2020 Posts Archive