New employee welcome events
New employees working remotely are invited to participate in an hour-long overview
of UAF via Zoom. These events are held monthly. Attendees will receive a branded UAF t-shirt.
The events are tentatively scheduled for the following dates
- Friday, Nov. 22, 2-3 p.m.
Email UAF-welcome-team@alaska.edu if you have questions.
- Friday, Dec. 13—8:30 a.m.-noon (Tentative)
Registration required by Nov. 26
New employees will receive an invitation directly and will need to RSVP a week in
advance to prepare catering. A sample schedule is below.
- 8:15 a.m. — Check in
- 8:30-8:55 a.m. — Coffee and muffins with UAF Chancellor Dan White
- 9-9:30 a.m. — Discover UAF — mission, vision and culture
- 9:30-9:35 a.m. — Break
- 9:35-9:50 a.m. — Perspectives on student success panel
- 10:00-10:30 a.m. — Taking care of each other: A culture of safety and support panel
- 10:45 a.m. — Ride shuttle to West Ridge for a tour of the Alaska Earthquake Center followed by a visit to the UA Museum of the North (on your own)
What employees are saying about this event.
“Thank you for this opportunity. There was so much thought put into this program, and I think all parts were beneficial to the new employee experience.”
“Thanks for the tour and information. I found the event very helpful and inspiring.”
“I can't thank you enough for providing such an inclusive and enriching experience.”