2020 Archive

UAA is recruiting internally for the Vice Provost for Research position with a focus on qualified candidates who embrace the broad array of sponsored and unsponsored research and creative activities that comprise research and scholarship at UAA.

The Culinary Arts & Hospitality Administration Department is looking for a hardworking and reliable steward to join our team!

Drought and high temperatures have greatly increased the chances of summer wildfires in Anchorage and the threat to our homes, families, wildlife and businesses. Come join us as a panel of experts shares steps we can take — individually and as a community — to prevent wildfires in Anchorage this coming summer and beyond.

UAA is holding a community listening session focused on UAA’s expedited program review and administrative review on Wednesday, March 11, 6–7:30 p.m. in Lucy Cuddy Hall. A call-in option is now available. Participants will have the opportunity to provide two minutes of testimony. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and the general public are all invited to attend or call in.

The UAA Office of Emergency Management reminds you that on Sunday morning March 8 at 2 a.m. we need turn our clocks forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time begins. It is also a good time to replace batteries in our home smoke detectors, and refresh the water in your emergency kits.

Thirty-five teams of alumni and friends gathered for the annual Nine in the Spine mini-golf tournament on Feb. 26. Teams played on two courses designed by student clubs and university organizations, stretching from the Cuddy Quad to the Alumni Center. A Winterfest tradition, this year's event raised nearly $6,000 for the UAA Alumni General Support Fund.

Program Review Support and Listening Sessions will be offered for faculty and staff beginning the week of Feb. 24.

On March 2, leaders throughout the University of Alaska system had the opportunity to meet with state epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin, who shared the latest information about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

Alina Shen always dreamed of working in health care. After high school, she still wasn’t sure what path she should take, but a chance meeting with an advisor sparked her interest in dentistry. Now she’s taking her first big step toward her future career: earning a dental assisting certificate at UAA.

You're invited to network with business representatives from a variety of career fields to learn about full-time, part-time, internship and volunteer opportunities. This is a great way to learn about the variety of ways you can gain career skills and build your resume.