2021 Archive

Aug. 6 and 9: Open forums for Career Services director

Please join the virtual “on-campus” open forums for the two finalists for the Career Services Director position. The Career Services Director plays a vital role in workforce development, career education and planning, and student success.

Remember to get your new WolfCard

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Don't forget to get your new "chip" WolfCard if you didn't get one already as you return to campus. You will need it to gain access to your building. You can identify if your card is chip-enabled by looking to see if it has a small, blue "HID" logo on the back in the upper left corner. If you do need a new WolfCard, you can get it at the Cashiering Office in Eugene Short Hall, Suite 102.

DEI@UAA: An Inclusive Meetings Checklist

As we return to a multi-dimensional workplace where employees are in-person, virtual and hybrid, it is important that we update our skills and techniques to run efficient, productive and inclusive meetings. Recent research points out that minoritized employees have experienced ongoing or increased levels of bias in virtual and hybrid work environments.

UAA residential community outreach & welcome

On behalf of the entire residential community, Residence Life staff would like to thank our campus partners for past support and for ensuring successful Fall Move-Ins in our residential community. We are gearing up for another year and are happy to arrange for promotional materials to be passed along to residents on your behalf. With your help, we can ensure a smooth process for getting the word out about UAA campus programs and services.

The Alaska Club offering free memberships to full-time UA employees through Sept. 30

The Alaska Club's Get Healthy program is offering free memberships to select full-time UA employees and their immediate families until Sept. 30, 2021.

Now hiring students: Help lower textbook costs at UAA!

UAA Textbook Affordability seeks several student workers to join us in support of the Alaska Open Education Initiative (AOEI). AOEI is a grant funded by the USDA NIFA that promotes student success and equity at UAA by dramatically reducing the cost of textbooks at UAA, with emphasis on Alaska Native students. Make a real difference in the lives and education of UAA students while honing valuable skills! See job postings for full position descriptions.

Make a nomination for the Alumni of Distinction Awards by Aug. 24

2021 Alumni of Distinction Awards

UAA alumni are doing great things around the world! Chances are you know one who deserves to be recognized for their amazing work. You can celebrate these alumni and honor their important contributions by nominating them for the annual Alumni of Distinction Awards!

Job opening: Tapestry Program Specialist

UAA Center for Human Development Tapestry program is recruiting a Tapestry Program Specialist. This position will assist and support Tapestry Workforce Credential Certificate participants in the classroom and at work experience placement sites to develop pre-employment readiness skills, research career interests, develop a career plan, and complete a work experience internship with community host “employers."

UAA announces new deans

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Recently University of Alaska Anchorage Provost Denise Runge announced the hiring of deans for the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Policy and the College of Engineering.

CoEng Dean Kenrick Mock is excited to create new opportunities for students

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Kenrick Mock was named dean of the College of Engineering. He served as the college's interim dean starting in fall 2018 and as a computer science faculty member since 2000.

2021 Posts Archive