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University of Alaska's 49-Hour Giving Day on November 9-10 engages statewide community

The University of Alaska's three universities will host UA Giving Day - 49 Hours for Alaska - an online fundraising event November 9 through November 10. During that time, everyone is encouraged to give to the areas of UAA, UAF, and UAS that are most meaningful to them. Donations of all amounts are welcome.


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Vaccination requirement related to federal contracts

It has become increasingly clear that to remain eligible for federal contracts, we must implement a vaccination requirement for subsets of UA employees, including student employees.


UA research activity is economic driver for the state

In a July 2021 report, Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi explored the “University of Alaska Economic Research Enterprise.” He looked at the amount of external funding University of Alaska researchers bring to the state, the number of jobs their research creates, and the overall impact to the state economy.

Nominations open for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame

The Alaska State Committee for Research (SCoR) invites interested persons to nominate outstanding science, engineering and technology innovators to be inducted into the SCoR Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame. Nominations must be submitted no later than Dec. 15, 2021.


Federal Research Related Vaccine Requirement Notice

The University of Alaska is instituting a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for a number of university employees, most of them at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This requirement is necessary to comply with federal regulations.


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Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence nominations open

The nomination period for the Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence is now open through December 1.


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UA Board of Regents to meet November 11-12

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hold a full board meeting Nov. 11-12.

Human Resources News

Salary Public Records release

This is a semi-annual notification that certain information about your employment with the University of Alaska is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act.


'Guided Conversations' to connect with peers

HR invites you to "Guided Conversation" sessions to help connect you to your largest work resource -- your peers.

Holiday and Winter Closure Dates 2021

In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, here are some holiday and winter closure dates to be aware of.


HR launches HRC Training Program

UA HR has just launched the second season of the Human Resources Coordinator training program.

The 2021-2022 program is offered the second Wednesday of each month from 2-3 p.m.

IT News

Time to update your UA directory information

When the clocks change for daylight saving it's a great time to remember to update your directory information.

10-digit dialing changes

Phone dialing from on-campus locations has recently changed. Be sure to update call forwarding and other systems affected by the changes.

Personnel News

Cassandra Stalzer
Cassandra Stalzer to lead strategic communications

Cassandra Stalzer, APR, CAP® will join the University of Alaska Foundation as manager of public relations on December 6 where she will lead strategic communications and community outreach. Cassandra also will work with the system Office of Public Affairs promoting UA and contributing to the system's overall communications efforts.

Morgan Dulian
Morgan Dulian is new development director for UAF

Morgan Dulian has accepted the position of UAF development director. She has served as interim development director since May 2021.

Dulian has been with UAF since 2015, including having served as the lead major gift officer in the Department of Development and Alumni Relations.