March 2020 Archive

The UAA Office of Emergency Management reminds you that on Sunday morning March 8 at 2 a.m. we need turn our clocks forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time begins. It is also a good time to replace batteries in our home smoke detectors, and refresh the water in your emergency kits.

Thirty-five teams of alumni and friends gathered for the annual Nine in the Spine mini-golf tournament on Feb. 26. Teams played on two courses designed by student clubs and university organizations, stretching from the Cuddy Quad to the Alumni Center. A Winterfest tradition, this year's event raised nearly $6,000 for the UAA Alumni General Support Fund.

On March 2, leaders throughout the University of Alaska system had the opportunity to meet with state epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin, who shared the latest information about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

Alina Shen always dreamed of working in health care. After high school, she still wasn’t sure what path she should take, but a chance meeting with an advisor sparked her interest in dentistry. Now she’s taking her first big step toward her future career: earning a dental assisting certificate at UAA.

You're invited to network with business representatives from a variety of career fields to learn about full-time, part-time, internship and volunteer opportunities. This is a great way to learn about the variety of ways you can gain career skills and build your resume.

This notice is compliant with the Clery Act and notification to the community regarding emergency management. On Feb. 28, 2020, the University of Alaska Anchorage, in partnership with university departments and local partners, conducted an emergency management exercise and drill.

This position is responsible for overseeing UAA’s Protection of Minors program and policy, to include all of the University’s community campuses.

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In her four years at UAA, civil engineering senior Kacy Grundhauser has achieved an impressive amount on top of her challenging degree. To top it off, the American Society of Civil Engineers recently recognized her as one of the 2020 New Faces of Civil Engineering – Collegiate Edition.

Spring break is March 9–13, 2020. There will be no classes or Seawolf Shuttle all week. In addition, campus will be closed on Friday, March 13.