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Celebrating Áakʼw Tá Hít, the new hub for environmental science at University of Alaska Southeast

Doors are open, and classes are in session at Áakʼw Tá Hít, University of Alaska Southeast's new 11,200-square-foot facility dedicated to environmental science research and student learning.


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University of Alaska, UNAC make substantial progress on CBA as negotiations continue

The University of Alaska (UA) and United Academics (UNAC) have made substantial progress during in-person collective bargaining this week, TA-ing 12 articles. Negotiation sessions are taking place via Zoom and in-person meetings, and future sessions are scheduled throughout the rest of the year.

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UA DS 'All Access' Free Training Webinars Oct 18 & Nov 12!

Discover the essential standards and best practices for creating inclusive experiences via 'Accessible Events: Accommodation Standards for Individuals with Disabilities' on Oct 18. Think moose and bears are the only animals on campus? Think again! On Nov 12, DS will delve into the diverse roles of service animals, assistance animals, and pets in the academic environment.


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For Alaska Campaign demonstrates how generosity changes lives

Gifts from 21,777 individuals, businesses and foundations over the eight-year campaign have strengthened student experiences and UA's mission of teaching, research and public service.

Human Resources News

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Join the UA HR Team

UA HR announces the opportunity to join the team with three positions recently launched on the career site.


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October Training Spotlight: Inclusiveness & Understanding Bias

The UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team has curated a collection of videos on inclusiveness and diversity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing unconscious bias in our daily interactions and offering practical strategies for enhancing communication.


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Workshop: Time Management Principles, Nov. 14

By following the principles discussed in this workshop, you may still never get everything done, but you should feel more in control of your very busy life.

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Verify your profile is up to date for UA Alerts

At your earliest convenience, please confirm UA Online personal information.


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Employee Benefits Survey - Starts next week!

The survey provides feedback on changes and improvements made to the offerings and guides future decisions.


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October Benefit News

All benefit eligible employees are encouraged to stay up to date on valuable information from the benefits team.


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Did you hear? UA Choice Plans provide hearing benefit

All UA Choice Plans have a hearing benefit. Read this article to learn more or contact TouchCare at 1-866-486-8242 to confirm your benefits and find a provider!

IT News

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It's UA Directory Update Time

Every fall as students and scholars return to campus, university staff are asked to update their directory information in the people.alaska.edu directory.

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Reminder - UA Security Awareness Training

Security Awareness Training is designed to help all UA employees recognize and avoid threats such as phishing, social engineering, and malware.

Personnel News

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UAF Career Services director appointed

April Jaillet has been appointed the new director of UAF Career Services, beginning Sept. 22. Jaillet holds two degrees from UAF (BM 2009, MA 2011).

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The University of Alaska Center for Economic Development staff earn certifications

Two University of Alaska Center for Economic Development staff members, Richelle Johnson and Ian Mills, recently passed their Certified Economic Developer exams.


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University of Alaska Southeast Professor to Receive Governor's Arts and Humanities Award

Dr. X̱'unei Lance Twitchell, Professor of Alaska Native Languages in the Department of Humanities at University of Alaska Southeast, is among nine recipients of the 2024 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities.

 

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