July 2020 Archive

Rasmuson Foundation honors seven UAA alumni with artist awards

Rasmuson Foundation 2020 Individual Artist Awards

Thirty-six Alaska artists have been named recipients of the 2020 Individual Artist Awards. An annual initiative managed by the Rasmuson Foundation, this year’s awardees include seven UAA alumni — two receiving $18,000 fellowships and five winning $7,500 project awards.

HR Topic Series launches with 'How To See Into Your Biggest Blind Spot' Aug. 21

UA Human Resources Labor and Employee Engagement will be hosting a new Topic Series, which is meant to be a platform for provoking thoughtful and meaningful discussions between UA employees. It operates similar to a book club. You can view topics and sign up for each monthly discussion through the UA Human Resources Training and Development Calendar.

Room for rent in bright Turnagain/Spenard area condo

Room available in a bright split-level 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in Turnagain/Spenard. Condo is fully furnished aside from the available bedroom. There are big windows, spacious kitchen and common areas, washer/dryer, lawn, and a balcony. Quiet area with great neighbors (only 4 units in the building). No smoking/drugs/parties. Ideally looking for graduate/PhD student. $700 (plus half of electric, gas, and internet). Available for move-in anytime between Aug 1st and Sept 1st.

Save the date: UAA Chancellor’s Virtual Faculty and Staff Welcome

Let's welcome the fall 2020 semester together with our first UAA Chancellor's Virtual Faculty and Staff Welcome! We are excited to welcome you back for the new academic year and to celebrate the #UAAmazing work you do in support of our students, institution and community.

July 23: UAA Cultural Heritage Month Celebration Planning Meeting

The UAA Cultural Heritage Month Steering Committee requests your help planning Fall 2020 cultural celebration months! Students, staff and faculty are invited to join our campus-wide planning meeting.

Congratulations to Bill Rose Memorial Award 2020 recipients

Please join us in congratulating the Bill Rose Memorial Award Recipients for 2020, Joe Kelley and Patrick Wilcox.

Summer's greetings from UAA!

UAA's Lucy Cuddy Hall with sunflowers in the foreground (Photo by James Evans / UAA)

Happy #AlaskaSummer, Seawolves! Explore scenes from UAA's main campus and across the state in this montage that captures the beauty of an Alaska summer, from landscapes and wildlife to outdoor adventures.

We're open: UAA's library is available in person or online for campus community

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While much of UAA's campus pivoted quickly to alternate course delivery and working remotely, the UAA/APU Consortium Library remains open to all UAA students, faculty and staff who can access the library with their WOLFcard.

Co-founder and President of Signature Land Services Jennifer Schrage honored with UAA alumni award

Jennifer Schrage

UAA named Jennifer Schrage as the recipient of this year's Journalism and Public Communications Alumni Award. A lifelong Alaskan with deep roots in the Anchorage community, Schrage is also the co-founder of Signature Land Services.

Save the Alaska SeaLife Center Fundraiser

Help save the Alaska SeaLife Center, which is in jeopardy of closing due to a 70% decrease in visitors, mostly brought on by cruise ships no longer coming because of COVID-19.
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