October 2021 Archive

Minutes to Downtown Anchorage, UAA, Alaska Regional Hospital and JBER, this cute, freshly painted, and updated home, is ready for new owners! The fenced yard is ideal for entertaining, and the new driveway will make those winter snow days an ease to clean. A great starter home or investment for AirBnB due to it's proximity to Downtown and Eagle River. The roof has a transferable Moss Boss Warranty to keep the roof like new!

The Center for Human Development is seeking applications for a Brain Injury Advisory Council Coordinator. This position requires experience with applied research, public policy, project coordination, and community outreach and engagement. We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with knowledge of brain injury, who has strong facilitation and communication skills. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has public policy and/or board experience and is experienced in research ethics and protocols.

One month into the academic year, I am happy to report that the university’s safety measures against COVID-19 appear to be working. Our collective continued efforts of social distancing, masking indoors, stringent cleaning and a reduced number of individuals on campus, along with our proactive approach to reporting cases, have allowed us to maintain face-to-face classes and work environments. Your continued diligence makes this possible.

Interim President Pitney has approved the updated remote work regulations (R04.01.051.), effective Nov. 1. UA Human Resources is offering training sessions for all employees to review the regulation changes and explain the new processes and resources.

The Student Union Information Desk's sundry sales is now open! Hours are 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. daily.

Farm fresh, local Mat-Su Valley eggs for sale, $5/dozen. Can deliver to UAA.

EPSCoR will host a pair of Zoom presentations for University of Alaska graduate students on the topic of applying for jobs at agencies. The first session, from 9-10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, will feature Heather Coletti of the National Park Service and Amy Holman of NOAA. The second session, from 9-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, will feature Chris Siddon of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game and Daniel Esler of the USGS.

The Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce- Alaska's AHEC is seeking a Student Assistant to assist with general office duties. The AHEC Program aims to engage students into healthcare career pathways, supports health professions students in gaining exposure to rural and underserved communities, and provides technical assistance for health continuing education across the state.

The Anchorage offices of University of Alaska Human Resources will relocate from the University Lake Building to the Bragaw Office Building beginning October 4, 2021. The official move is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct. 6, and all expectations are that HR Anchorage will be fully operational by Monday, October 11.