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Indigenous Peoples' Day
UA President Pat Pitney recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day

A statement from UA Interim President Pat Pitney recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day and celebrating all that Alaska Native Peoples' have contributed to our university community. 


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Updated remote work regulations approved

UA Human Resources has created a new Remote Work website.

UA Scholars
932 Alaska high school students designated for $12,000 UA Scholars Award

A new group of students from nearly 250 high schools across Alaska have been identified as this year's class of UA Scholars, qualifying each of them for a $12,000 scholarship to use at any University of Alaska campus.


UA BOR
UA Board of Regents to hold public testimony session Nov. 1

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will host a one-hour public testimony session Monday, Nov. 1 from 4-5 p.m.

Human Resources News

Title IX
Oct. 31 Title IX training deadline approaching

All UA employees are required to complete their annual Title IX training by Oct. 31.


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October Human Resources Updates

Each month Human Resources provides an update on systemwide projects currently in process.

COVID-19
COVID-19 Related Leave Update

Since the Federal government did not extend the use of these leave types, the Emergency Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave is no longer available for use after September 30.


remote work
New Remote Work Regulation Training Sessions

Interim President Pitney has approved the updated remote work regulations (R04.01.051.), effective November 1.

IT News

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Alaska Transitioning to 10-Digit Local Call Dialing

By October 24, local in-state calls will require the 3 digit area code + the typical 7 digit phone number for a total of 10-digits.

Online security
Multi-factor Authentication Reminder

Oct. 20th is the target date for all UA accounts to be enrolled in MFA. Enabling Duo MFA on your account is one very important way to protect you and the university from these attacks.

webinar
Upcoming Webinar: Social Engineering

Please join the University of Alaska Office of Information Technology Security Matters team for their webinar "Social Engineering" on Wednesday, October 20th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.

Personnel News

Glenn Juday
Juday awarded George B. Fell Award

Glenn Juday, University of Alaska Fairbanks professor emeritus of forest ecology, has received the George B. Fell Award, the highest award of the national Natural Areas Association and one "reserved for exceptional career achievement."


Linda Curda
UAF Associate Professor Linda Curda inducted into the  Alaska Women's Hall of Fame

Associate Professor Linda Curda will be inducted into the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame during a virtual ceremony on Oct. 19.

Diane Hirshberg
Dr. Diane Hirshberg appointed ISER Interim Director

Dr. Diane Hirshberg, professor of education, has been appointed interim director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER).


Adrienne Stolpe
UA Welcomes New Chief Lands Officer

Earlier this fall, the University of Alaska System Office welcomed Adrienne Stolpe as the new director for the Land Management Office.


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