2020 Archive

UAA General Support Services & Parking Services are recruiting for a temporary Fiscal Technician 2 to support both units. UAA General Support Services includes the Copy & Print Center, Mailroom/Central Receiving, Surplus & Relocation, Property/Inventory and Recycling functions.

Don't miss your chance to apply for FREE MONEY! The 2021-2022 FAFSA opens on Oct. 1, 2020! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step towards receiving federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Some scholarships like the AK Performance Scholarship require you to file a FAFSA every year. * Ready to file on your own? Visit Federal Student Aid's website at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and choose the 2021-2022 FAFSA. *Need some one-on-one help and want to set up an appointment during one of our FAFSA Friday events? Complete our FAFSA Friday Appointment Request Form at https://forms.gle/XJ5ccc9AB8fMm8KKA If you require an assistive technology accommodation to fully participate in the appointment, please contact our office at least 1 business day prior to your scheduled appointment: uaa_financial.aid@uaa.alaska.edu

The University of Alaska Anchorage announced today the Seawolves’ indoor winter sports teams will not compete during their respective 2020-21 seasons due to the ongoing health risks and increasing protocol restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Today, it is with a heavy heart, I inform you I have made the decision UAA Athletics will not compete in any indoor winter sports during the 2020-21 season," wrote Chancellor Sandeen in a message to the UAA community. "This decision affects women’s and men’s basketball, men’s hockey, women’s gymnastics and women’s  and men’s indoor track. Because the Seawolf ski team, which includes both Nordic and Alpine student-athletes, is a non-contact sport that practices and competes outdoors, it will begin competition later this month. UAA has not yet announced decisions about GNAC spring ’21 competition for volleyball, cross country running and outdoor track and field."

Please take a moment to watch this Q&A video on the UAA Shared Services Implementation Project, where I share details about why UAA is moving in this direction and what the process looks like. You may visit the UAA Shared Services Implementation Project website for the latest information.

Congratulations, fall Class of 2020! Please make note of these key deadlines for graduation, and plan to join us virtually for Commencement on Dec. 13 and Graduate Degree Hooding on Dec. 12.

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, around 11 a.m. AKST, UAA will conduct a test of its mass notification capability. This exercise will help us meet federal mandates to annually test our emergency plans. All employees and students should receive messages via text, voicemail on your phone(s) and email to your university email account, as well as your preferred email account if you have one designated.

The UAA Green Fee Board welcomes anyone interested in the fight against climate change to join us at Sustainable Seawolves: Climate Change, Sustainability, & YOU, a virtual gathering of community leaders and like-minded individuals. This is your opportunity to learn about and even get involved with organizations that use politics, conservation, business or technology to promote a more sustainable world.

The Urban and Rural in Alaska: Community Engagement Conference brings students, faculty, staff, and community members to broaden their awareness and involvement in campus-community partnerships. This year's event will feature a keynote address and the popular "rapid fire" faculty presentations and will explore ways in which the pandemic has shaped change in our communities. New this year, attendees will be invited to participate in our a Think Tank centered around “Tactical Urbanism” & reenvisioning Midtown Anchorage.

The UAA Ski Team and Arctic Valley Ski Area are bringing a virtual Ski Swap to Anchorage! Buy and sell used winter sports gear! Registration is open now until Nov. 13. Gear drop-off between Nov. 13 and Nov. 14. SALE from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18. No shipping; items have to be dropped off and picked up in person. Register your gear at myconsignmentmanager.com/ancskiswap.