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The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School recently published a key policy paper that proposes a framework for curbing global marine plastic pollution, "Policy and Action on Plastics in the Arctic Ocean." Among several research and policy recommendations, the report advances UAA's Rhizoform LLC as a positive example of how innovators and industry can work together to solve the plastic pollution problem

Chancellor Sandeen is proud to announce the winners of two award programs, Chancellor's Awards for Excellence and UAA/APU Consortium Library's Affordable Course Materials Award, for their outstanding work in support of student success and institutional excellence.

The UAA Department of Human Services is offering an array of upper-level course electives over mental health and substance abuse including a Human Trafficking course and virtual conference this summer. The Human Trafficking elective is a hybrid course and conference available to both students and community members and can be taken as a full UAA summer course or through the conference option only.

I want to wish you all a great summer. This year has brought many challenges, and I am grateful to all our faculty, staff and students for your flexibility. We are currently making plans for the fall 2020 semester. We know it will look a little different from past fall semesters due to the COVID-19 situation.

The UAA Budget Office seeks a talented fiscal professional as its next Budget Analyst. The Analyst is responsible the daily review, approval, and processing of essential fiscal activities, such as labor reallocations and budget revisions. This position manages the authorized position control numbers for all UAA campuses and works with HR on position maintenance.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen has named Matthew Cooper as the university’s next General Counsel. Cooper’s appointment will follow the retirement of UA’s current General Counsel Michael Hostina in June. The General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer to the Board of Regents, statewide administration and all campuses throughout the university system.

OIT’s Video Conferencing Services announces synchronous Zoom training sessions, May 7-15. Sessions will cover the basics of using Zoom, security best practices, how to be an excellent host, along with an overview of special features like file sharing, screen sharing and breakout rooms. Useful and timely information for any Zoom user! Each session will be one-hour long, followed by a 30-minute Q-and-A.