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 UAS natural sciences building given second name to honor Tlingit heritageThe University of Alaska Southeast's Anderson Building now has a second name: G̱athéeni Tʼaaḵ Hít. The name, given by X̱'unei Lance Twitchell, Ph.D., a UAS professor of Alaska Native languages, means "house beside sockeye stream," for the salmon that return each summer to nearby Auke Creek.  Staff Alliance offers Spring 2026 semester fee supportThe UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2026 Spring Semester, is for up to $250 per employee  University Hiring Practices - In-State Priority GuidanceIn collaboration with UA and university leadership, Human Resources is releasing the University Hiring Practices – In-State Priority Guidance. |
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Staff Unionization Update: Understanding UA's financial realities and the role of
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IT News
 Enhancing Our Defense: Introducing Phishing Simulations and a New Reporting ToolTo combat the recent surge in sophisticated phishing attacks targeting our community, OIT is stepping up our security awareness program. |
 Important Changes to Your Duo Security at UATo protect your University of Alaska (UA) account and university services from increasing security threats, UA is improving its Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system. |
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Human Resources News
 Skill Up, Stress Down: A Workshop Series for Workplace WellbeingParticipants will learn effective methods for navigating a variety of situations and learn how to contribute to a more positive and productive work environment.  November Benefits NewsAll benefit-eligible employees are encouraged to stay up to date on valuable information from the benefits team.  Now Hiring: Jobs Open in UA HRReady for your next adventure? Look into opportunities available within UA HR and visit our Careers Page to explore all the exciting positions across UA!
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 Important Message from the Payroll TeamUA HR Payroll has published timesheet deadlines in advance of the holiday period and winter closure.  Upcoming UA Holiday Closure NotificationIn preparation for the upcoming holiday season, employees should be aware of both holiday and winter closure dates.  Discover the New LinkedIn Learning Career HubLinkedIn Learning has evolved; the same trusted learning platform you know, now enhanced with powerful new tools to help University of Alaska employees grow and thrive. |
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Personnel News
 University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announces May 2026 retirementPresident Pitney intends to retire in May of 2026, capping over 30 years of public and public post-secondary education service.  UAF Interim Chancellor Sfraga holds budget forumInterim Chancellor Sfraga was joined by UA state and federal relations directors, where they discussed the university's budget and federal funding landscape.
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 UAF chancellor search committee partners with national search firmThe UAF chancellor search committee is temporarily pausing its efforts in order to partner with WittKieffer, a nationally recognized executive search firm that is also leading the search for a new UA president.  Lorrie Gax̱.áan.sán Heagy honored at Governor's Arts and Humanities AwardsLorrie G̱áx̱.áan.sán Heagy, Ph.D., an assistant professor of elementary education at the University of Alaska Southeast, has received a 2025 Governor's Arts Award for outstanding contributions as an educator, artist and advocate for language revitalization through music education. |
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