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Budget update: Sept. 9, 2020

— by Dan White Last Friday, the Board of Regents held an Audit Committee meeting from 9 a.m. to noon. During the Audit Committee meeting, the board discussed our internal controls over assets in a pandemic situation, and heard a financial briefing from Interim President Pitney about the state’s budget in general, UA’s budget wrap-up from FY20, FY21 activity to date, and COVID-19 financial impacts and relief. Read more

Leadership changes announced for Bristol Bay Campus

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Director Sarah Andrew will step down from her role Oct. 2. Kimberly Williams has been appointed interim director starting Sept. 27. Read more

Teaching Tip: Protecting academic integrity in online courses

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Solutions are as easy as creating connections with your students, utilizing real-life practices and creating a culture of integrity. Read more

What's on today

CFOS Seminar: STEM teaching in rural Alaska

CFOS Seminar: STEM teaching in rural Alaska

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On Sept. 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Sean Topkok will discuss a research project on teaching STEM in rural areas using Indigenous cultural systems. Read more

Career Services drop-in hours

Drop in to Zoom every Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. for resume, cover letter or CV help! No registration or appointment required. Read more

BOR to meet Sept. 10-11

The board will discuss the university’s budget, UAA athletics and bylaw changes from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 10, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11. Read more

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