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TODAY: Show your Seawolf pride during UA Giving Day!

Today marks the beginning of University of Alaska Giving Day, an opportunity for us to come together to show UAA students we believe in them and support their goals and education. Celebrate the spirit of generosity during 49 hours of online giving for Alaska.

Nov. 9: Wildfire & Wine Science Pub

Alaska NSF EPSCoR Fire & Ice program and Telesomm present: A Science Pub chat with Zav Grabinski on wildfire science drivers in Alaska, and Kaitlin Kolarik on the effect of wildfire in wine-growing regions of the US, on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 4:30 p.m.

Alaska Native studies associate program celebrates first graduate

Cammie Wickline, retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and the first graduate of the Associate of Arts in Alaska Native Studies at UAA

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Cammie Wickline became the first graduate of the Associate of Arts in Alaska Native Studies at UAA. Founded in 2020, the program was established to provide students a critical perspective on Alaska Native cultures, histories, politics and organizations.

Building a FIREWALL: A more holistic solution to wildfires

Mohammad Heidari, FIREWALL principal investigator and an assistant professor of electrical engineering with the UAA College of Engineering

To say that Alaska has a wildfire problem would be putting it mildly. The bad news is the problem is expected to worsen due to the effects of rising global temperatures. However, there’s also good news: several Alaska organizations are coming together on a new project to think about the problem more holistically and work toward solutions.

Nov. 11: Meteor Showers: what, why, where, when?

Meteors: What, why, where when? UAA Planetarium virtual presentation. Thursday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. on Facebook Live and via Zoom.

Long dark night skies have set in. Now is the season to look up. You may notice some little lights with strange motions across the sky. Some fast, some slow, some streaking across the whole sky and lighting up the landscape. You can see these shooting stars almost every night if you look long enough.

Guided Conversations

Navigating new opportunities or conflict at work can be challenging. HR would like to invite you to the upcoming “Guided Conversation” sessions to help connect you to your largest work resource, your peers! These participant-led sessions are held to offer employees an avenue to share in your successes and collaborate in areas of opportunity with your co-workers.

Startup Week is happening now through Nov. 12!

Startup Week is a statewide celebration of all things entrepreneurship, with over 50 panels, workshops, and networking events hosted by experts and successful business owners. Students, staff, and other UAA affiliates are invited to participate in the many free events offered at: alaska.startupweek.co. See you there!

Job opening: Medical Receptionist (temporary)

We are looking for applicants with medical office experience who are interested in working to support student health. Applications accepted through Nov. 10, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Campus weather closure guidelines

As winter approaches and road conditions worsen, I am providing an update about our policies surrounding inclement weather and campus closures. Please note that we have established new policies in response to questions about how weather-related closures affect those who can work remotely.

Job opening: Administrative Assistant to Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services

The Administrative Assistant to the Vice Chancellor performs administrative duties of the highest level of responsibility, confidentiality, and sensitivity for the University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor and co-coordinates the operations of the office. Come join our team of professionals!
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