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From classroom to career: ConocoPhillips helps Alaska students discover process technology

Process technology student Kristofor St. Luise

For a high school student considering what comes after graduation, knowing that a career exists can be the first step toward pursuing it. Through its support of Kenai Peninsula College (KPC), ConocoPhillips Alaska is helping more Alaska students discover careers in process technology — and understand how a UAA education can prepare them to enter one of the state’s most important industries.

2 women, 2 legacies: The power of planned giving

Linda Brown quietly provided scholarship support to five UAA students every year. She cared deeply about ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds had access to education at UAA. Every year, five students’ lives were changed because Linda believed in their potential.

Road closure: Lake Otis Parkway north of E. 42nd Avenue, Sept. 12-21

The Municipality of Anchorage has announced a temporary closure of Lake Otis Parkway just north of E. 42nd Avenue from 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 through 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 to replace a failing storm drain pipe.

Hiring: CBPP faculty support specialist

CBPP is seeking an organized, adaptable, and service-oriented faculty support specialist to join the team!

A teacher remembered: The Sharon Tobias Award

Dr. Sharon Tobias left a remarkable impression on both her students and her colleagues. She was both a graduate of the WWAMI School of Medical Education — a collaboration among six universities in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho — and a beloved member of its faculty.

From memory to legacy: Celebrating Xavier Engle’s joy of life

Xavier Alexander Engle was a member of the Entering Class of 2012 enrolled in the WWAMI School of Medical Education at the University of Alaska Anchorage with the University of Washington School of Medicine. While in Seattle during his third year of medical school, Xavier died in a tragic kayaking accident at the age of 27.

UAA Pre-Health Society takes action against Alaska's opioid crisis

For National Recovery Month, the UAA Pre-Health Society teamed up with Sam Garcia of Heart of Heart Consulting to assemble 250 emergency naloxone (NARCAN) rescue kits for the local community.

UAA Ski Team/Alyeska Ski Club ski swap/team fundraiser, Oct. 10

A community winter gear swap will be held on Oct. 10, with all proceeds going to fund the UAA Ski Team (Alpine and Nordic teams) and Alyeska Ski Club (alpine and freeski programs).

Annual required notification: Mandatory training

Dear UA employees, Mandatory training isn't just a compliance checkbox. It’s an essential way we build a shared understanding of how to create a welcoming environment, protect our UA community, ensure a respectful workplace, and safeguard university resources, while empowering employees with the support to do so.

"Shakespeare in Modern Pop Culture": A panel and community discussion, Oct. 2

Why has interest in Shakespeare and his work survived and thrived over the past 400 years? Why does Shakespeare show up in video games, films, memes and other pop culture mediums?
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