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The University of Alaska Anchorage transforms lives with over 150 academic certificate and degree programs, student-focused support services, and a dedicated and talented faculty.
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From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free tickets to many games.
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UAA is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
December 03, 2021
During the fall semester, the UAA Office of Emergency Management (OEM) conducted federally required annual tests of the university’s emergency plans. More specifically, UAA tested its emergency evacuation capabilities.
The rates for IT Desktop Services and IT Telecommunication Services have been approved for FY22. Billing will begin soon. See below for details including rate amounts and when billing is scheduled to begin.
The Center for Human Development is seeking applications for a Research Professional. This individual will work as part of the Center's research and evaluation team to complete project objectives. Requirements include the ability to organize, plan, and design, research/evaluation activities, analyze and synthesize results, and write project reports.
One of the pillars of northern anthropology and longtime UAA Professor of Anthropology, William B. Workman, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. He was 81.
UAA Risk Management has provided the Consortium Library with Home COVID-19 test kits to distribute to students, staff, and faculty. The kits include two rapid home tests offering results within 15 minutes. These are best used if you are experiencing symptoms. Please come to the Main Circulation Desk to pick up the test kits for you and your family at your earliest convenience.
This semester's Directing I class invites UAA faculty, staff, and students to attend a series of four 10-minute student-directed holiday scenes. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in the Mainstage Theatre in the UAA Fine Arts Building. Admission is free.
December 02, 2021
The Chancellor’s holiday café will be rolling through campus Thursday, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy Kaladi Bros. coffee, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and prizes. The café will be making scheduled stops along the way at the following locations:
Join the UAA Planetarium in anticipation of the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope! We will host a virtual event to bring all the excitement to your screens. Live with experts from NASA, UAA, and our local Solar System Ambassadors, you will get an inside look at why the James Webb Space Telescope is bringing in the next generation of astronomy. Live Q&A and activities as well!
December 01, 2021
ISER turned 60 in 2021 and the Permanent Fund turns 45 this month. To acknowledge both milestones and ISER's work related to the Permanent Fund Dividend, the Institute will present a webinar event, "Permanent Fund Dividend: Past, Present and Future," on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 5:30-7 p.m.
In this session, we will discuss some of the international principles for an age-friendly university (AFU) community that we can embrace in our teaching, research, and service to ensure older learners (aged 50+ years) are included and valued.