March 2022 Archive

Capitol Report for March 14, 2022

Legislators have postponed operating budget conversations while they wait for the release of the Spring Revenue Forecast later this week. In the meantime, the House has been considering deferred maintenance capital requests.

Welcome back! Here’s what to expect on campus

Now that you’re back on campus, I want to remind you about our new mask policy. Masks are now optional inside all UAA facilities at all UAA campuses. This includes classrooms, residential buildings, offices, cubicles, in campus vehicles with others, outside and at university-sponsored activities.

Welcome back! Here’s what to expect on campus

Now that you’re back on campus, I want to remind you about our new mask policy. Masks are now optional inside all UAA facilities at all UAA campuses. This includes classrooms, residential buildings, offices, cubicles, in campus vehicles with others, outside and at university-sponsored activities.

Support in uncertain times for military-connected students

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine brings a level of uncertainty to our military community, including active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard members and their family members. We support our students who may be affected by this conflict.

International Arctic Science Committee awards former professor Dalee Dorough 2022 IASC Medal

Dalee Sambo Dorough

Former tenured professor of political science Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough was recently awarded the 2022 International Arctic Science Committee Medal for her long-standing leadership in advocating Indigenous rights, service to Arctic communities and influence in public policy as a political scientist.

Serving those who serve: UAA earns silver status as Military Friendly School

Military and Veterans Benefits Specialist Greg Benson talks with a military student in UAA's Military & Veterans Student Resource Center in the Student Union.

UAA has been recognized for the 14th consecutive year as a Military Friendly School, earning silver for the first time. As one UAA student said, “UAA just has this culture of respect for military service.”

University of Alaska System nears $200 million fundraising goal

UAA students collaborate using a whiteboard.

The University of Alaska System’s $200 million fundraising goal is within reach, according to a report shared with the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors at its March 2 meeting in Juneau. As of December 2021, more than $175 million in private donations have been contributed by alumni, friends, companies and private organizations, including 35 gifts of $1 million or more.

Alaska WWAMI community celebrates 50th anniversary

UAA WWAMI students Gelsey Carmichael (MS1), Tyler Samse (MS3) and Jessica Reisinger (MS1).

On Saturday, March 5, Alaska WWAMI medical students connected with faculty and alumni over cocoa, great conversation and winter festivities in celebration of 50 years of partnership between the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Gymnasts host Falcons for Friday Senior Night finale

Several promotions will take place in conjunction with Friday's meet, including complimentary 'swag bags' and t-shirts courtesy of ConocoPhillips Alaska, and a chance to win urBeats by Dr. Dre earbuds.

Food drive to support UAA students: Half-off admission to UAA Gymnastics

Come cheer on the UAA Women's Gymnastics team this Friday night and assist the Seawolf Food Pantry in stocking the shelves before it opens at the same time! Donate one non-perishable food item and get half-off admission for one on March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Center. Not sure what to donate? See the wish list here: bit.ly/uaaseawolfpantrywishlist. This is the last home gymnastics meet of the season. We'll see you there!
March Archive