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A woman walks in front of solar panels at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center. ​​Photo by Jeffrey Fisher, Alaska Center for Energy and Power New report series aims to help Alaska's Arctic decision-making
UA released the first in a series of informational reports designed to aid state leaders as Alaska confronts a rapidly changing Arctic and the increasingly globalized North.

Mary Gower and Andy Harrington discuss outside employment Outside Activity or Employment for UA Employees
Compliance Chat #2 -- It's important that employees be familiar with the guidance that covers the reporting requirements and restrictions on outside employment.

Graphic from UA Foundation strategic plan coverUA Foundation releases new strategic plan
The UA Foundation board of directors recently completed a strategic planning process that resulted in an updated mission, vision, and values for the organization, and four strategic priorities.

Three university mascots promote scholarship applicationsUA Foundation accepting applications for $3.5M in available scholarships
All students studying in the University of Alaska system are eligible to apply for the scholarships managed by the UA Foundation.

field of blooming fireweed under a blue skiyDid you know UA is set to gain hundreds of thousands of acres of land as the result of the recently passed federal spending package?
The new law signed in late December creates an avenue for the university to gain around 360,000 acres of land. We are encouraged that being a land grant university without all its land is finally coming to an end.

president pat pitneySave the Date! 2023 State of the University Address
The 2023 State of the University Address will be February 21, 2023.

Three university mascots promote Giving DayWe Need You to Be a Giving Day Champion
The university system is gearing up for UA Giving Day - 49 Hours for Alaska, taking place February 22 - 23. You are essential to the campaign's success. Learn more about becoming a Champion.

professional development illustrated through a plant growing with sunlight streaming in Staff Alliance offers professional development support
Staff Alliance is offering up to $500 for professional development activities such as professional society memberships, conferences, and webinars. Not applicable to UA class fees.

dollar bills Staff Alliance offers spring semester fee support
Regular staff can apply for $250 to put towards UA class fees if taking classes that contribute to their career or professional development. First come first serve, apply early!

Alaska 529 LogoAlaska's education savings program, a benefit to UA and its employees
The Education Trust of Alaska and Alaska 529 offer unique benefits to the UA system and its employees.

Human Resources News

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2022 W-2s now available via UA Online
The 2022 IRS-compliant Form W-2s are now available from the "Tax Forms" menu in UA Online. Our accounting office will be mailing paper forms by January 31, 2023.

piggy banks with glassesUA HR Classification & Compensation Reminders
For inquiries, your Compensation Team is the main point of contact to answer your questions and inquiries about salary and classification questions.

IT News

two sets of hands with controllers framed by a screenOnline Gaming and Cybersecurity
Gaming isn't just for Millennials or Gen-Z'ers anymore. Today's gaming platforms can rival some pretty decent computing technologies as well. Here are some tools to make gaming fun and secure.

illustration of two hands with smartphones sharing Home Router Tip of the Week - Guest Settings
The next installment of the Home Router guides is to discuss what are guest settings and should you even bother using them?

Personnel News

Luke Fulp Headshot, blue background, man with short hair smiling at cameraAnnouncing Luke Fulp as the Chief Financial Officer for the UA system
Fulp brings 20 years of experience supporting public education systems.

UAS campus on a sunny day with the whale statue in the foregroundThe UAS Chancellor Search Website has been Updated
The University of Southeast Alaska Chancellor Search website now includes CVs and cover letters to learn more about each candidate, a schedule of events, a link for submitting anonymous questions for the candidate presentations, and open forum.
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