April 2022 Archive

April 15: ACDLITe eLearning Luncheon

2022 eLearning Luncheon 2022 flyer

The UAA Digital Learning Technologies Committee has issued their recommendation about the future of our LMS - are you ready?

Residence Coordinator (RC) Open Forums

Candidates were asked to prepare a 15-20 minute presentation on the following topic to start the open forum: "In a world still in the grips of a pandemic, many aspects of our lives still exist in a virtual space. What does this mean for residential communities at universities where a majority of courses are now being taught online? What aspects of the experience of living on-campus would you highlight to attract this generation of students?"

School of Education Director Candidate Open Forum

The School of Education will be holding a director candidate open forum on Monday, April 11, from 4-5 p.m.

Capitol Report for April 8, 2022

After a one-week delay due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the members of the House debated the operating budget, House Bill 281, on the House floor.

UAA students, faculty and staff participate in Arctic symposium

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to welcome the delegates at one of the largest Arctic policy events in the United States, and share the great work we’re doing at UAA. The Arctic Encounter Symposium in Anchorage gathered scientists, Indigenous leaders, policymakers, business leaders and students.

Job opening: UAA IT Business Coordinator

UAA Information Technology (IT) Services is seeking applications for the Business Coordinator position. The Business Coordinator is an essential member of the IT Business Office team, which provides support both internally to the IT Services team and externally to the UAA community. Responsibilities include finance and purchasing, administrative and program support, human resource management, billing, and office operations.

Did you tune in to the 24hr Livestream for Charity?

When UAA student clubs come together, great things happen! Thank you to everyone who tuned in and donated to the UAA Esports x Club Council 24HR Livestream for Charity on Friday, March 25.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Office of Equity and Compliance would like to recognize this month by increasing awareness and knowledge in our university community.

Perseverance to performance: UAA Music’s Symphony of Sounds returns to the in-person stage

Department of Music chair, Dr. Grant Cochran, directs the 19th annual Symphony of Sounds. (Photo by Marie Nielson)

This past weekend, UAA music students performed a wide range of musical styles in the Fine Arts Building Recital Hall for the Symphony of Sounds, one of the first major face-to-face showcases open to the public since the pandemic began.

Nature's dance over UAA's campus

Aurora borealis viewed from UAA's Anchorage campus with Chugach Mountains in the background.

Auroral displays like what we saw in Anchorage last week are an amazing way to observe interactions between the sun and Earth. Nathaniel Hicks, associate professor in UAA’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, describes the science behind the light display.
April Archive