2023 Archive

Lifetimes of helping

Cass Pook

Describing herself as always having been a helper, fall 2023 graduate student commencement speaker Cass Pook was inspired to return to school by her mother and her social worker sister, who passed away in 2011. With her Master of Social Work, she will continue serving her community through her ongoing work with the State of Alaska Department of Family and Community Services.

Podcast: Embodying Santa Claus and the transition from plane to sleigh

Santa Dan Bale

In this episode of Seawolf Voices, professional piloting alumnus and professional Santa Claus Dan Bale talks about his childhood watching planes take off from the New Orleans airport runway, why you need a strong poker face when playing with children, and recounts a lovely Christmas story that perfectly encapsulates his roles as a pilot and as Santa.

Giving back through community

UAA Fall 2023 commencement speaker Bay Alabdulbaqi.

For Bay Alabdulbaqi, student commencement speaker for UAA's fall Class of 2023, college has been a journey of discovery and transformation. She sees the speaker opportunity as a way to "express gratitude and be a mentor for other students" — the perfect culmination for her undergraduate experience.

UAA students support community through Warm Wear Bags project

Members of UAA's Health Professions Student Organization (HPSO) pack warm wear bags in UAA's Administration and Humanities Building.

In mid-November, UAA students with the Warm Wear Bags project donated 400 tote bags full of winter gear and personal essentials to Brother Francis Shelter and Clare House.

Data & Communication Recharge Rates for FY24

The rate for IT Data & Communications, formerly telecommunications, has been approved for FY24. The rate methodology was updated in FY23 to be primarily based upon employee headcount rather than telephone line alone.

From Anchorage to the NFL: Last Monday Night Football event at the VSG!

Join us for the final Monday Night Football event at the Varsity Sports Grill! On Monday, Dec. 11, the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans go head-to-head along with the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants!

Molecular Gastonomy Class: Saturday, Dec. 16

A fun class diving into cooking with chemical modifiers and new technology to arrive at new and delicious places.

EPSCoR survey on overcoming barriers at remote universities for NSF GRANTED collaboration

Researchers at the University of Alaska know that undertaking research at a university disconnected from the continental United States poses many unique challenges, such as isolation, lack of resources, and difficulty attracting, cultivating and retaining talent.

GSS Rescheduled Open House: Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

Save the date! The General Support Services has rescheduled their Open House for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. More information to come!

Elisa Mattison's Retirement

Come celebrate Elisa Mattison's wonderful career at UAA and wish her well upon her retirement.
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