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UA Makes a Mark at Arctic Encounter Symposium

Last week, University of Alaska President Pat Pitney, along with several other representatives of our three universities, attended the Arctic Encounter Symposium.

President Pitney delivered an address to the 400-member delegation, highlighting the many accomplishments the UA system has made in Arctic research, economic development and workforce training. 


System Office
Draft System Office mission statements shared for system wide feedback

The survey is open to stakeholders across the system from April 14 to April 22. Comments and feedback on each of the statements will be used by the working team to help finalize a mission statement for the University of Alaska System Office.

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Alaska House passes FY23 state operating budget with encouraging support for the UA System

Last weekend, the House passed the state operating budget, which includes strong support for the University of Alaska.


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Alaska 529 launches two of the most generous education savings incentive programs in the country

The state's education savings plan, Alaska 529, has launched two new incentive programs.


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Nominations for Staff Make Students Count award

The nomination period will be open through April 30, 2022.

Human Resources News

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Open Enrollment Has Begun, Here's What to Know

Open Enrollment began this week and to help you navigate the process, we've created this decision guide to walk you through some questions to help you discover if you even need to complete a form this year.


Conversation
April Human Resources Updates

Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process. The details of these projects are still being worked on and communication will also be sent to those directly impacted prior to the effective date of the change.

Wellness
Reminder: Less Than 80 Days Left in This Year's UA Wellness Program

Don't forget! The UA Wellness Program ends June 30 of this year and now is the time to check your points balance and see what you need to complete in order to be eligible for your wellness rebate.


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Adjunct employee contract dates for Academic Year 2022-2023

At the direction of the Board of Regents, the University of Alaska system implemented a common academic calendar several years ago. Due to the nature of our semester length, there is a periodic reset in the start date of the fall semester in which classes begin a week later than "usual." 

IT News

Google Drive
What's the difference between MyDrive and Google Drive?

Google share drives were announced two years ago as an easy, no-cost way of managing shared files. In the time since then, departments have come to better understand how it matters that content can be managed by multiple people, particularly in terms of continuity.

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Online Security Matters!

University of Alaska Office of Information Technology has a series of informational training videos to up your game when it comes to online security.

Personnel News

Arliss Sturgulewski
Remembering Arliss

On April 7, the University of Alaska Foundation lost one of its longest serving board members when Arliss Sturgulewski died in Anchorage at the age of 94.

Tom Hough
Hough to lead UAF Military and Veteran Services

Tom Hough has been selected as the new director of UAF Military and Veteran Services.

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UAS plans to recognize Honorary Degrees and Meritorious Service Award at 2022 Commencement

Three individuals have been selected to receive either honorary degrees or meritorious service awards from University of Alaska Southeast at the upcoming 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony.