2021 Archive

Seawolf Store closed June 21 through July 31

The Seawolf Store will be closed to new orders from June 21 through July 31 for our annual inventory and system update. Please call 907-786-1194 or email uaa_merchandise@alaska.edu for more details.

Listen to the fifth episode of Seawolf Voices

Vincent Feuilles

Human services alumnus and founder of the Authentic Beginnings counseling service and Queen’s Guard youth charity Vincent Feuilles talks about the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community that he’s working to address, what led him to pursue human services and social work, and how to create an inclusive environment.

ConocoPhillips donation advances high performance computing at UAA

ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building

This summer, a large high-performance computing cluster donation from ConocoPhillips to the College of Engineering goes live, allowing engineering students and faculty to more efficiently run demanding artificial intelligence and data science programs.

Juneteenth now a federal holiday

Yesterday, President Biden signed a bill passed by Congress declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday. June 19 will now be known as Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Emergency Broadband Benefit applications now open

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms and so much more.

Job opening: CoENG Communications Specialist

College of Engineering is seeking a candidate to lead/participate in student recruitment efforts, including organization of events for prospective students, development of materials and presentations, conducting classroom presentations, and representing the college at high schools and college and career fairs. Work with recruitment office to ensure efforts are not being duplicated as well as to pool resources and streamline processes. Develop original digital and print materials for the marketing of College of Engineering.

2021 Rolling Travel Awards

The Alaska NSF EPSCoR Fire & Ice project announces the availability of funding to enable UA faculty, staff and students to present their research, to interact with colleagues and mentors, and/or to obtain training. Grants may be used for travel to, or remote attendance at, conferences, workshops, trainings, or other appropriate academic settings. Awards are for up to $3,500 and cover domestic travel only (remote participation in international events is allowed). Application deadline is rolling through August 31, 2021 and travel or participation must be completed by September 30, 2021.

Job opening: Summer Camp Mentor in Valdez

Prince William Sound College in Valdez is hiring Summer Camp Mentors for the Alaska Tech Learners program. Come join our team for 4 weeks in July (June 30 - July 27)! AK Tech Camp students are engaged in instructional activities during the day and recreational activities in the late afternoon/evenings.

Job opening: Facilities Transportation Services - Fleet Technician (MSW4)

UAA's Fleet Transportation is a fast-paced, integral University service department providing fleet, generator and small equipment maintenance and support to campus partners. Fleet Transportation is currently seeking a Fleet Technician to assist mechanics with a variety of necessary fleet maintenance duties and tasks associated with efficient, safe and friendly service operations.

UAA Vehicle Readiness

Returning to campus soon? Anticipate using your University vehicle for transit needs? Don't get caught off-guard by a vehicle that won't start.

2021 Posts Archive