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Bike Fix-It Station - April 20 on the Quad

Get geared up for summer. Off the Chain is offering free simple tune-ups for students. Bring your bike, get advice and learn about volunteering at the city's only bicycle collective. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. outside Cuddy Hall

Nominations open for Staff Make Students Count award

Don't miss the chance to nominate outstanding staff members for the 2022 Staff Make Students Count Award. The nomination period will be open through April 30, 2022.

Thank you, UPD dispatchers!

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. In recognition, we thank the UPD dispatchers for their work keeping campus safe.

Accessibility training for UA staff

The Alaska Quality Initiative invites UA staff to attend free accessibility training. Sessions will be held via Zoom on April 20 and 27 from 10 am to noon. No registration is required.

Next Wellness Workshop scheduled for April 25

Students in the Kinesiology program from HPER will be leading several wellness workshops for the remainder of the Spring 2022 semester after spring break designed for UAA employees. A wellness workshop is a lunch and learn session (BYOL) where students will be discussing a wellness topic or a variety of wellness topics to help improve or maintain your wellness or implement into your day-to-day.

Responsible Employees

April has been nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for over 21 years. Gov. Dunleavy released a proclamation for this month, reflecting the priority for awareness in Alaska. His proclamation can be found at: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Alaska Proclamation.

Congratulations to Faculty Development COW Award winners!

UAA’s Faculty Development and Instructional Support unit (a merger of CAFE, CCEL and AI&e) is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2021-2022 Faculty Development Awards. The success of UAA’s faculty development initiatives and programs is a direct result of the willingness of faculty and staff who share their time and expertise with their colleagues.

Econ Club Guest Speaker: Katie Berry from McKinley Research Group

Economist Katie Berry joined McDowell Group in March 2017. Katie holds Master’s degrees in Economics and Finance from the University of Wyoming. As a Teacher’s Assistant for the Economics and Finance Department, she led discussions for the Financial Markets & Institutions class and supported instruction of the Behavioral Finance and Banking Management & Policy classes.

Alumni of Distinction: Amanda Metivier

Amanda Metivier

Social work alumna and 2021 Alumni Humanitarian Amanda Metivier is the director of the Child Welfare Academy and co-founder of Facing Foster Care in Alaska. Through her advocacy at both organizations, she has led efforts to expand services and support for foster youth across Alaska.

Alumni of Distinction: Kira Apaachuaq Eckenweiler

Kira Apaachuaq Eckenweiler

Music performance alumna and 2021 Alumni Emerging Leader Kira Apaachuaq Eckenweiler serves as the mayor of Unalakleet. Her roles in civil service and music are rooted in a desire to support her community. She most recently secured $30 million in funding to fix the water system for her city.
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