November 2025 Archive

Diving into the data: UAA grad student analyzes sea otter behavior

A sea otter raft floating on its back

“We are fortunate to know a lot about sea otter behavior, but there’s also a lot that we don’t know,” said Ana Velasquez, a master’s candidate in biological sciences at UAA. For her thesis project, Velasquez used old data to make new discoveries about otters.

Hiring: CAMP project director

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a dedicated Project Director to lead and manage the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).

AI-UNITE workshop, Dec. 5

UAA Community, You are invited to the AI-UNITE Workshop on Friday, Dec. 5, 3-5 p.m. in UAA Commons 107.

Final VSG Employee Mixer of the semester

Employee Experience invites all UAA employees to join them for the final Varsity Sports Grill (VSG) Employee Mixer of the semester on Dec. 5.

Share a Swipe, Support a Seawolf: Help us Fight Hunger on Campus

Seawolves, Some of our fellow Seawolves quietly face food insecurity as a reality, a struggle that affects an estimated one in three college students nationwide each year.

The Society of Law and Justice study session, Dec. 2

The Society of Law and Justice invites all students to a social study session before finals. Attendees can meet the new officers and discuss the spring semester agenda. Those attending should bring their favorite study snack to share!

Invitation to Fall Awards Ceremony, Dec. 10

The UAA Community is invited to attend the Fall Awards Ceremony honoring Emeritus, Honorary Degree and Meritorious Service Award recipients on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. in the Fine Arts Building Recital Hall.

UAA accounting students honored with prestigious $15K PCAOB Scholarship

Professor of Accounting Stasia Straley teaches Principles of Financial Accounting (ACCT A101) in UAA's Rasmuson Hall.

College of Business and Public Policy students Angel Ancheta and Ericka Brown are the first two UAA students to receive the selective Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholarship, which awards $15K to each recipient.

No puff of smoke

Valeria Delgado Lopez

Ten years ago, biological sciences alumna Valeria Delgado Lopez helped enact UAA's smoke- and tobacco-free campus policy. Today, she works as a health promotions manager at the American Lung Association in Alaska where she focuses on prevention and education.

Hiring: Care Team case manager

The Dean of Students Office is hiring for a Care Team case manager whose primary role is to provide comprehensive case management services for students.
November Archive