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Alaska 529 selected as a finalist for Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Gold Pan Awards

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce announced Alaska 529 as one of three finalists for the Gold Pan Award for "Community Service - Small Business."


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Dory Straight recognized with Staff Makes Students Count Award

Staff members lay the foundation for student success and are vital to the operation of our university system. That is why, each year, staff who go above and beyond in service to students are recognized with the Staff Make Students Count Awards.


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Stress Less Challenge

Starting on Monday, we will be beginning our newest challenge: The Stress Less challenge.


Holidays, events and celebrations coming up in October.

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New Concur User Interface

The new experience will apply to Request and Expense; the booking experience (Travel) will remain the same.


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Webinar: Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2022 Kick Off

Please join the UA Security Matters team on October 3rd for their presentation Introduction to Data Privacy, the first in a series of security awareness webinars this October.


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COVID test kits and masks still available for System Office employees

As part of on-going efforts to protect the health and safety of university employees, COVID home test kits as well as masks are stocked and available for System Office employees.


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System Office Staff Council September Meeting Highlights

Highlights and updates from the September 15 System Office Staff Council meeting.

Employee News

Katie Vachris
The Office of Workforce Development is pleased to announce the hiring of Katie Vachris

Katie's role is the Administrative Coordinator. Her duties include supporting the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of projects and initiatives that advance UA's ability to be responsive to emerging and growing workforce needs.


Lily Weed
The Office of Public Affairs is pleased to welcome Lily Weed

Lily began as News and Content Manager on September 12. In this position she will create and share stories highlighting the UA system's community.

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Cost Analysis is pleased to welcome Jasamine Spencer to the team

Jasamine joined the Cost Analysis office as an analyst on August 8. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, she recently moved north from Washington state.


Rebecca Catlin
The Finance Office welcomes Rebecca Catlin

Rebecca began her role as Executive Assistant on August 29. In this position, she assists office visitors, oversees issues in the Butrovich building, and manages the Chief Financial Officer's calendar.