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Upcoming arts events at UAA

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View the complete schedule of performing and fine arts events happening at UAA this month. From jazz to chamber music, mixed media to sculpture, there's something for everyone.

COVID-19: 3/15 Update to UA Travel Policy

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On March 15, the university community received an email from President Johnsen with updated guidance on the University of Alaska’s travel policy in light of the potential spread of COVID-19. According to this revised policy, if you have traveled anywhere outside Alaska within the past 14 days, you must avoid all UA facilities and self-observe until the full 14-day waiting period is complete.

Updated Student Union and Information Desk hours

The Student Union will remain open March 16–20 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, the Information Desk will be operated on limited hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cancelling or modifying a trip in Concur

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Due to COVID-19 many business trips are being cancelled. Please see the UAA Accounts Payable & Travel site for instructions on how to cancel your trip in Concur.

Consortium Library access restricted to UA/APU community

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Due to concern over COVID-19, we are restricting access to the library building to ONLY the UA/APU community by using the card swipe system. You MUST have your UA/APU ID to enter the building.

UPDATE: University asking residential students to remain at permanent residence due to COVID-19

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As the situation continues to unfold, On-Campus Living (OCL) wanted to provide additional information as we move forward with the University of Alaska’s decision to close all residential communities by March 17, 2020. We are asking that all students fill out the COVID-19 University Housing Form.

University asking residential students to stay at permanent residence due to COVID-19

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In light of the university’s decision to close residential campuses across the system, On-Campus Living (OCL) would like to provide you some additional information regarding the process moving forward. The University of Alaska is asking all residential students to move out by March 17, 2020 with some limited exceptions.

Update on UA's COVID-19 response

Screen-capture from Chancellor Sandeen's March 12 video update

While there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alaska, we are implementing preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of our community. Please take a few minutes to watch this video outlining major changes to university operations.

Major updates to UA’s COVID-19 response

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.

On March 12, 2020, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen announced plans to extend spring break, move classes to distance delivery, move students out of campus residence halls and cancel large campus events due to concerns about the worldwide spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) information

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when someone with COVID-19 sneezes, coughs, or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces and other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.

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