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July newsletter schedule adjustment

To accommodate the July 4 holiday, the schedule of the employee newsletter will shift slightly for July.


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Annual Ethics Act Compliance Reminder - June 30 deadline

All University employees (including regular, term, temporary, student and full and part-time faculty and staff) are responsible for complying with the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.


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U.S. Supreme Court justice to speak at UAF

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will speak at a free event Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m. at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the Davis Concert Hall.

 

update with finger and arrowsUniversity of Alaska and CAUSE begin negotiations toward a first contract

Initial bargaining sessions are scheduled this summer as the University of Alaska and its new staff union prepare to come to the table.


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Did you know UAF is building a new model for journalism education in the Arctic?

UAF's new Science & Environmental Journalism Department is teaches students how think like a scientist. Their first graduate is now in the field.


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Notice: UA salaries are public data

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 and will be released when public records requests are made.

Human Resources News

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June benefits updates

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


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Now available: UA Search Committee self-guided learning resource

Gain an understanding of the important role committee members play.

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Mark your calendars for upcoming UA Holidays

The university observes twelve holidays annually, with the upcoming one coinciding with Independence Day, followed by Labor Day.


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CHRO announces final reminder: 2026 staff performance reviews

Please submit performance reviews by June 30.

 

IT News

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Duo MFA: updating your authentication method

As previously announced, the "Phone Call" method for Duo multi-factor authentication has been officially retired to ensure compliance with modern security standards, provide better reliability for users, and meet current liability requirements.

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UA Zoom instructions

Logging into Zoom is easy, all you have to do is click on the SSO option and sign in with your UAUsername and Password.

Personnel News

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Kristen Majocha to serve as dean of the School of Career Education for the University of Alaska Southeast

On June 15, Kristen Majocha, Ph.D., joined UAS as dean of the School of Career Education. Majocha most recently served as dean of students and Title IX coordinator at Iḷisaġvik College.


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UAF CTC building named for Michele Stalder

The University of Alaska Board of Regents this spring approved a request to name the UAF Community and Technical College building in downtown Fairbanks for CTC Dean Emeritus Michele Stalder.

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Kenai Peninsula College announces new director

UAA Provost Denise Runge recently announced Karen Davis O'Hara as the new Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) director.


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UAS Chancellor Aparna Palmer appointed to WICHE Commission

Palmer will represent Alaska on regional commission to expand educational access and excellence.