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Fourth annual UA Giving Day reaches new heights

2,000 plus donors contribute during the 49-hour event. The universities saw an incredible show of support with over $1.3 million in funds raised to make a difference in students' lives and support important programs and activities.

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Arctic Encounter Symposium to Spotlight UA Excellence

The University of Alaska is proud to co-host the 10th international Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES) in Anchorage from April 10 to 12. AES is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States and aims to confront the shared interests and concerns of the United States and the global community on current and future Arctic issues.

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Capitol Report April 5, 2024

The House Finance Committee Finalizes Operating Budget Amendments While the Senate Releases Draft Capital Budget.
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Compliance Chat #13 Social Engineering

In this Compliance Chat, we explore social engineering and actions to take to protect ourselves and the university. Mary Gower, Senior Institutional Compliance Liaison, and Josh Craft, UA Security Analyst at the University of Alaska System Office of Information Technology discuss social engineering.

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May is Internal Audit Awareness Month

We are one month early, but we wanted to get ahead of fiscal year-end activities and offer a few awareness activities to celebrate and honor the internal auditing profession.

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Negotiations with Graduate Student Employee Union Making Progress

The UA Bargaining Team is wrapping up 3 days of in-person negotiations with the newly formed Alaska Graduate Workers Association (AGWA) today. UA is optimistic about reaching a mutually beneficial contract for all parties, but there are rumors that work disruptions may occur in the coming weeks.

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Open Enrollment Website and Training Updates

Get ready, Open Enrollment is coming up fast! Are you prepared?

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Professional Development Opportunities

In the 2023 UA Employee Feedback Survey, employees called attention to the need for more professional development opportunities. UA HR's Talent Acquisition and Development team is highlighting training collections monthly, and specific to the employee feedback received.

 
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April TIAA Webinars

April TIAA Webinars.

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Reminder: Staff Performance Reviews due June 30

This is a courtesy reminder that the FY24 staff performance evaluation period is underway.

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UA Careers Site: Supporting Internal Career Advancement

Did you know there is an internal UA Careers site available only to current UA employees?

 

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President's Arctic Professors and Arctic Engagement Awards

The University of Alaska is developing an Arctic Leadership Initiative to help position Alaskans as world leaders in Arctic issues, amplify Alaska Native voices in Arctic policy development, and enhance the reputation of our universities as centers of Arctic expertise.
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Roweena Carlos named Nanook Technology Services chief information officer

This position, reporting to the vice chancellor for administrative services, is part of the updated IT structure, enabling UAF to address university needs and provide innovative campus-centered solutions.
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