UAA Institutional Research (UAAIR) is beginning the process of revising the current IR dashboards to be more in alignment with the needs of UAA 2027 and the planning that supports the strategic plan, such as Strategic Enrollment Management planning; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion planning; Community Engagement planning; and Research and Public Service planning.

This year's evacuation drills will take place during the week of Sept. 19-22. Faculty and staff should let the Office of Emergency Management know by the end of the day this Friday, Sept. 15 whether there are any large events or VIP visits that we should avoid.

Dr. Eric Murphy (Psychology) and Dr. Tracey Burke (Social Work and NIH student development programs BUILD EXITO and Biomed U-RISE) are offering a mentor training using the curriculum developed by the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) and the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research.

The UA Foundation’s Fund & Gift Services Team wants to take this opportunity to remind you of the services and resources available to you through the UA Foundation. Please see the linked memo.

The Atwood Chair of Journalism, John Sharify, shares his insights about the power of storytelling and journalism and the impact of stories in local communities. The lecture will be held from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM in Fine Arts Recital Hall, with a short Q&A session, followed by a reception in the Fine Arts Building First Floor Lobby.

Help the UAA School of Education spotlight censorship this Banned Books Week! Join us in the UAA Literacy Lounge (PSB 102) from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 2-6 to hear campus community members read from their favorite banned books.

Join Career Services for the Grand Opening of the Seawolf Career Closet on Friday, Sept. 8 from 1 - 3:30 p.m. The Seawolf Career Closet is a new resource on campus for students to find new and gently used professional attire for free!

Are you a current UAA student who is social-media savvy? Do you enjoy creating content and are passionate about helping Alaskans through healthcare?

Workshop Series, Sept. 11- 15, each night at 7 p.m. in Kimura Gallery, UAA Fine Arts Building. The workshops all center on introducing artists/students to the basics of generative AI in the context of visual art, music and open source software.

Address Employee Performance Issues in a Supportive Way Training provided by ComPsych your EAP Provider Friday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. To register for this training and more information please visit MyUA.