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Amber Cagwin new director of Disability Services

Amber Cagwin
Amber Cagwin has accepted the position of director of Disability Services. Cagwin is currently the director of student conduct and ethical behavior in the Office of the Dean of Students. Read more

Invent Alaska Competition features $7,500 grand prize

Do you have a technology that you would like to commercialize? Enter the Invent Alaska Competition for your chance to win! The competition is open to all UAF and UAS students, staff and faculty. Submit your invention disclosures now through April 27.
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Whistleblower protection

Any employee may in good faith report to or testify before a public body concerning: a violation of federal, state or local law; a danger to public health or safety; gross mismanagement; a substantial waste of funds or clear abuse of authority; or a matter under investigation by the state. “Public body” includes an officer or agency of the University of Alaska. The employee must reasonably believe that the information is or is about to become a matter of public concern.

Employee protections and obligations regarding reports of these matters of public concern are fully stated in Alaska statutes 39.90.100 through 39.90.150. Read online

Ocean initiative director to discuss Alaska's 'blue economy' today

The Alaska Ocean Cluster Initiative's director will discuss opportunities in Alaska's ocean-related economy from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at the BP Design Theater in the Engineering Learning and Innovation Facility at UAF. Read more

Reminder: Budget forum Feb. 6

Join Chancellor Daniel M. White and his leadership team for a forum on the budget landscape at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Wood Center ballroom. The event will be webcast at media.uaf.edu. You can submit questions in advance. Read more

Learn about whales this month at the museum

Learn about whales this month at the museum
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is exploring whales at hands-on programs during February. Read more

Alaska Native corporations seminar offered

The Great Alaskan Accounting People will host a seminar about Alaska Native corporations at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Murie Building auditorium. A social hour with light refreshments will start at
5 p.m. Read more

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