Stephen Jewett wins diving lifetime achievement award

Stephen Jewett stands onstage at commencement holding the mace. He is dressed in cap and gown. The other members of the stage party, also in cap and gown, are behind him. A giant Alaska flag hangs in the background.

The award is for those from the scientific diving community who have made a significant contribution in advancing underwater science and technology.

Individual travel card program ends Nov. 1

As part of the transition to the new UA Travel process, the university issued a new UA travel card. The old program ends Nov. 1. Read more

Alaska NASA EPSCoR proposals for RID seed grants

A research initiation grant is designed to give a PI initial funding for a research topic that is relevant to NASA and its strategic objectives. Read more

UA Press book looks at national politics and Alaska Territory

Title of the book above a black and white photo of men dressed in warm clothing standing on and along a railroad track. There is a flatbed rail card with timber piled on it.

The book, by Tom Alton, is the first history to examine this era within the context of Progressive Age American politics. Read more

What's on today

BOR emergency meeting

BLaST One Health speaker series

Deadlines and reminders

Early progress reports due

Solicitations and fundraising

ASUAF budget, consolidation forum (Oct. 8)

INBRE One Health proposals (Nov. 15)

Reminder: BOR, ASUAF meetings this week

The BOR holds an emergency meeting today starting at 8:30 a.m. ASUAF will host a forum on the budget and university structure Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Seminar on ocean health

Johan Bergenäs, senior director for public policy at Vulcan Inc., will present "Five Key Challenges to Ocean Health" at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Read more

Violent intruder response training Oct. 17

Learn what to expect if a violent intruder enters your classroom or workplace, and what tactics you can use to increase your chance of survival. Read more

Rasmuson Library hosting open house at archives

The open house will take place Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Alaska and Polar Regions Collection and Archives. Read more

Online ordering for on-campus catering

Words "carved and crafted catering" are superimposed on a photo of small plates of desserts and a formally set table with flowers.

Ordering is easy, and when you purchase food and beverages from Chartwells a portion of the sale is given back to the university. Read more