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UA Scholars
937 Alaska students will graduate with the UA Scholars Award distinction

Alaska's graduating high school class of 2022 includes 937 students designated for the prestigious UA Scholars Award.


Pat Pitney
Please join the Systemwide Town Hall with President Pitney May 4

All staff, students and faculty across the University of Alaska system are invited to a virtual Town Hall with UA President Pat Pitney on Wednesday, May 4


You're Invited to Staff Development Day May 5, 2022

UAF and UAA are hosting virtual events open to all UA staff.


Navigating UA's Life Insurance Options

Open Enrollment is a great time to explore the various life insurance options that UA offers employees.



Open Enrollment Meetings - Hosted by TouchCare

Does open enrollment have your head spinning? Let TouchCare lend you a helping hand to beat the Open Enrollment blues! 

Diverse people
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion video training series

Earlier this month, President Pat Pitney introduced to System Office staff a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion video training series. The timeframe for completing the training has been extended to September 1.


Don't miss the nomination period for Staff Make Students Count award

The nomination period for the Staff Make Students Count Award will be open through April 30, 2022.


LinkedIn Learning for staff professional development

UAF Staff Council is offering LinkedIn Learning licenses for professional development needs for staff at all campuses.


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Capitol Report April 29, 2022

Lawmakers amend the FY23 Capital Budget and the Governor visits UAF

April SOSC Highlights

The System Office Staff Council held a regular business meeting on Monday April 11, these are the highlights.

Employee News

President Pat Pitney
Celebrating System Office Longevity and Outstanding Employee Awards

The annual System Office Longevity and Outstanding Employee Awards were held last Friday, April 22, 2022. The award ceremony included trivia and information about each honoree.


UA Foundation welcomes Kandace Welch

Kandace Welch has joined the UA Foundation as a Gift Manager with Fund and Gift Services. She is located in Fairbanks, and helps to coordinate gift processing for all university gifts donated locally.

Pearl Brower
Dr. Pearl Brower Appointed President of UIC

The Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) has appointed Dr. Pearl Brower, our Senior Advisor for Alaska Native Success, Institutional Diversity and Student Engagement, as its new president.


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System Office Staff Council (SOSC) Nominations Open

A reminder that nominations are open for System Office Staff Council, through the end of the day today Friday, April 29th. If you've ever considered participating before, now is the time!