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Empower Alaska with University of Alaska logo over ocean waterUA launches public awareness campaign
This week the University of Alaska system launched “Empower Alaska,” a campaign to build awareness among Alaskans about the economic and academic impact UA has on the state. The message is simple: the University of Alaska – with its universities and community campuses – empowers Alaska through building its workforce, molding leaders, partnering with industries, spurring research and encouraging innovation.

traditional halibut hook made of woodReminder: Nominations Open for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame
The Alaska State Committee for Research (SCoR) is seeking nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame. Past honorees include ancient and contemporary inventors, tenacious researchers, bold entrepreneurs, and other ingenious Alaskans. Nominations must be submitted no later than December 16, 2022.

a hand writing in marker with the word compliance circledGifting Guidelines for UA Employees
As we are nearing the holidays, in this inaugural Compliance Chat Mary Gower is joined by Andrew Harrington to discuss gifting compliance guidelines. To help make compliance a little more relevant to the everyday, "Compliance Chat" videos are informal conversations where Gower meets with subject matter experts covering frequently asked compliance questions and issues in quick, bite-sized clips.

clip art that reads SURVEYGraduate student organizational development survey
University staff and faculty are invited to participate in an organizational development survey. Graduate student Carla Browning is conducting this research as part of a University of Alaska Southeast Master of Public Administration capstone course, PADM 690-JD1.

Human Resources News

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December news from HR
Catch up with HR: 2023 Alaska minimum wage increase, holiday closure dates reminder, 2023 W-4 federal withholding information, UA HR training & learning opportunities, and faculty time off for fiscal year 2023.

As a reminder, hard closure will be observed from December 23, 2022 - January 2, 2023

Don't forget to adjust your timesheets!

Be sure to check out the UA HR Training and Development and Benefits Upcoming Events calendars that have an assortment of offerings. Register early to guarantee your place.

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Register now for Disrupt Aging Training!
Join UA HR and Melissa Gesing from AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) for an interactive training session on challenging personal biases on aging and ageism in the workplace.

close up of the top of a w-4 form2023 W-4 Federal Withholding Information
If your filing status, dependents, anticipated tax credits or deductions have changed or will change in the next year, please submit a new Form W-4 online.

IT News

a photo of someone using a smart phone to take a photo of a bright red starfish in the sandTips for cybersecurity while on vacation
As you embark upon your holiday adventure, remain cyber safe following some simple practices from National Cybersecurity Alliance to keep your vacation plans free from cybercriminal meddling.

the back of a man working on a laptop with a large wifi symbol on his screenHome Router Tip of the Week: SSID/Router Passwords
The key point here is use good password hygiene even on your router, this is a password that only you and your guests will use so people oftentimes make it memorable to their family.

Personnel News

University of Alaska Southeast sign on campus on a sunny dayUAS chancellor search process December update
The process has entered the interview stage. Campus visits with the finalists will be held in late January and early February. The committee is looking forward to vibrant participation from the university community in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka.

Two people dressed up stand together smiling at the camera with a dark backgroundAlaska 529 Finalist for Anchorage Award
Alaska 529 was recognized as a finalist during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's 65th Annual Gold Pan Awards.