Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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Wahl named director of UAF's Bristol Bay Campus
May 26, 2023
The UAF College of Rural and Community Development has appointed Wanda Wahl to serve as director of the Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham.
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Carlee Simon named Interim Dean of the UAS School of Education
May 26, 2023
In her two-year appointment, Dr. Simon will lead the SOE in its mission to work cooperatively with PreK-12 schools and the community, as well as the faculty to identify, prepare, and strengthen effective teachers and administrators for sustained contributions to the education profession
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Chancellor Karen Carey gifted with Tlingit name, adopted into Raven clan
May 26, 2023
Carey was gifted a Tlingit name during the UAS' annual Alaska Native Graduation Celebration and adopted into the Raven clan. Her name, Héide Shuwataaní, means "the one who opens doors."
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Lobland to lead Signers Business Office
May 26, 2023
Brad Lobland will serve as the new director of the Signers Business Office.
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Announcing the appointment of Kara Axx as the next Chief Procurement Officer
May 05, 2023
Kara Axx will be appointed the next Chief Procurement Officer for the University of Alaska on June 1, 2023. Kara has served in multiple roles during her 21 year career with the university. In every role, she has shown a commitment to leadership, customer service, and process improvement.
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May Board of Regents meetings and public testimony
May 05, 2023
Later this month the UA Board of Regents will hold public testimony, committee meetings and a full board meeting in Fairbanks on May 23, 25, and 26 respectively. All meetings will be live streamed at www.alaska.edu/bor/live.
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Appointment of Alex Slivka as UA Foundation CFO
April 07, 2023
Alex brings more than 40 years of experience in finance and financial markets to the UA Foundation. In addition to his impressive professional background, Alex has demonstrated a deep commitment to community engagement throughout his career.
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Jessica Black appointed UAF associate vice chancellor
April 07, 2023
UAF Vice Chancellor Charlene Stern has appointed Jessica Black as associate vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education effective March 26, 2023.
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Bridget Weiss to serve as ACEC Liaison
February 17, 2023
Bridget Weiss has been selected as the new liaison for the Alaska College of Education Consortium (ACEC). As the Liaison, Bridget will be working directly with each of the three schools of education.
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February 17, 2023
The UAS Chancellor Search Committee (as of 2/14) is preparing its memo with recommendations to President Pitney following our recent campus visits by all of the candidates.
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