2021 Archive

UAA Gymnastics and UAA Hockey silent auction live until April 27

Gymnastics and hockey programs at UAA are currently slated for discontinuation due to state budget cuts. The teams will be automatically reinstated if supporters raise required operating expenses by the recently extended 2021 deadlines specified by the UA Board of Regents of June 30 for gymnastics and Aug. 30 for hockey. This auction is critical to help them reach their their required funding.

University of Alaska launches largest fundraising campaign in state history

UAA gymnasts Tere Alonso, Sophia Hyderally and Rachel Decious

The University of Alaska system has launched the public phase of For Alaska, a comprehensive campaign with the goal of raising $200 million by 2024 to support investment in students, workforce, economic development and research.

The Student Connection Challenge

Claudia Lampman

As both a professor and a vice provost, Claudia Lampman reflects on students’ comfort levels in approaching faculty compared to administrators and on the need to build meaningful interactions.

TODAY: UAA STEM Talk: Wildfires with Dr. Jen Schmidt & Dr. Micah Hahn

Join us for another virtual presentation in our series of UAA STEMTalks featuring UAA scientist. This week features Dr. Jen Schmidt and Dr. Micah Hahn who will be talking about Wildfires. A Live Q&A will be available for our Zoom and Facebook audience.

Perfect Pitch crowns winners while contributing to economic development

Competition organizer and chair Dr. Helena Wisniewski, UAA professor of entrepreneurship; competition judge Jim Kostka, chief operating officer and owner of Alaskan Data Solutions; competition winners Kiana Till and Karen Evanoff; and 2nd place winner Aimee Hassell after the UAA College of Business and Public Policy’s Perfect Pitch event during the 2021 Business Plan Competition.

Friday, March 26 marked the date for Perfect Pitch, the final event in the 2021 Business Plan Competition sponsored by the UAA College of Business and Public Policy featuring more than $11,000 in prizes.

March 30, Women's Legacy Lecture: 'Fair and Impartial Judges in Alaska' with Judge Elaine Andrews

Join us on March 30 at 7 p.m. for “Fair and Impartial Judges in Alaska with Judge Elaine Andrews as part of our Women’s Legacy Lecture & William H. Seward Lecture Series.

Office of the Registrar hosts Seawolf Transfer Trail Brown Bag

Help make sure our transfer students are ready for amazing semester by attending this Seawolf Transfer Trail brown bag session hosted by the Office of the Registrar. Please save the date, and we look forward to seeing you there!

April is Diversity Month! Let's celebrate the YOU in UAA!

You're invited to participate in a social media-based program that will highlight the diverse stories of Seawolves across the campus community. Throughout April, the YOUAA committee will publish a series of profiles collected from students, faculty, staff and alumni that focus on representing and celebrating their unique identity.

ORDER DEADLINE MARCH 31: UAA IT Services bulk computer order

UAA IT Services is kicking off the 4th annual Computer Bulk Order purchase program! UAA departments, including UAA community campuses, and UA units located in the Anchorage area have the opportunity to purchase Dell computers, laptops, and monitors at highly discounted prices. With UA Statewide and UAF participating again, we've been able to secure equipment discounts up to 30%! For more details and specific models available, please see the flyer or visit www.uaa.alaska.edu/bulk-order for additional information.

UAA Chancellor Search update

The UAA Chancellor Search Committee has completed its first review of candidates for the next UAA chancellor. The committee evaluated numerous applications from a diverse and highly-qualified pool, and will meet with many of the candidates to learn more about them.

2021 Posts Archive