2021 Archive

Congratulations, Class of 2021! RSVP for commencement ceremonies.

RSVP now for fall commencement ceremonies! An RSVP is required for all participating graduates. Graduates can attend in person (masked) or watch online based on your comfort level. The ceremonial hooding of master’s and doctoral degree candidates will be included in each commencement.

UAA IT Technical Support Center Thanksgiving holiday hours

The UAA IT Technical Support Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 28. We will resume normal operating hours on Monday, Nov. 29. If you have questions or concerns, please contact IT Services Technical Support Center at 786-4646 or uaa.techsupport@alaska.edu.

Sharing Our Stories: What It's Like Being an Alaska Native Student at UAA

Sharing Our Stories poster

Join us for a panel discussion in the Alaska Native Heritage Month series, hosted by Faculty Senate Diversity Committee and Alaska Native Studies, on Friday, Nov. 19, from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom.

Join us for the CBPP Business Plan Competition Kick-off on Nov. 19

What’s the recipe for cooking up a perfect business plan? Along with essential ingredients, it takes time and practice. UAA students, community members, and Tom Case Leadership Fellows Academy scholars can get that practice during the 2022 College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) Business Plan Competition.

Open forums for Residence Coordinator finalists

Please join us for the open forums for our Residence Coordinator (RC) finalists! Residence Coordinators are live-in, professional employees who play a vital role in welcoming and supporting residential students and providing on-call crisis support.

Nov. 19 and 20: University Jazz Ensemble in concert

University Jazz Ensemble concert poster

University Jazz Ensemble is presenting an evening recital on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the UAA Recital Hall (Fine Arts Building, Room 150). This event will feature jazz standards by renowned American composers and players, from Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock to the great George Gershwin. The concert admission is free for both nights.

VC for University Advancement Megan Olson departing UAA

Please join me in thanking Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Megan Olson for her many years of inspiring service at UAA. Megan has informed me that she will leave her position at the end of the fall semester to spend more time with her family after seventeen years of dedicated university service and leadership.

Marci Suazo is new director of public relations for UAA

Marci Suazo will join the UAA Office of University Advancement as director of public relations in December, leading the university's communications and public relations efforts.

UAA Staff Council's Virtual Gratitude Wall

The UAA Staff Council created a virtual gratitude wall to celebrate all UAA Staff during the month of November. Feel free to post a message of gratitude that highlights the work/efforts/goodness of staff with whom you interact.

Office of the Bursar closed to in-person services Nov. 22-24

The Office of the Bursar will be closed to in-person services Nov. 22, 23 and 24. Staff will be available via email and our call center will remain open during our normal business hours. Student account payments may be made 24/7 via UAOnline, checks may be placed in the Cashiering drop box. Departments may utilize the Cashiering drop box for deposits and should have all deposits delivered to Cashiering no later than noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24.

2021 Posts Archive