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UA System News
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UA President Pat Pitney recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 15, 2021
Today, and every day, we recognize and celebrate Indigenous peoples around the world, and especially the Alaska Native peoples on whose ancestral lands the University of Alaska's campuses and facilities reside.
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932 Alaska high school students designated for $12,000 UA Scholars Award
October 15, 2021
A new group of students from nearly 250 high schools across Alaska have been identified as this year's class of UA Scholars, qualifying each of them for a $12,000 scholarship to use at any University of Alaska campus.
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UA Board of Regents to hear public testimony Nov. 1
October 15, 2021
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will host a one-hour public testimony session Monday, Nov. 1 from 4-5 p.m.
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Announcing the approval and effective date of updated remote work regulations
October 15, 2021
UA Human Resources has created a new Remote Work website.
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Consideration of a COVID-19 vaccine requirement
October 01, 2021
UA Interim President Pitney plans to consider a request from UAF Chancellor Dan White to consider a vaccine requirement system for some in-person students, staff and faculty.
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COVID-19 Update on State worker guidelines from President Pitney
October 01, 2021
On Sept. 23 the governor directed state agencies to return to telework to the maximum extent practical. Throughout the University of Alaska system, we plan to stay the course using our current CDC-informed, multi-layered mitigation strategy.
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October 01, 2021
University of Alaska Interim President Pat Pitney spoke with the Alaska Superintendents Association Friday morning, outlining ways in which the university is collaborating with educational groups across the state to increase and improve opportunities for education, job training and economic development.
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Campus crime, security and fire resources and reports
October 01, 2021
The Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, as amended, (known as the "Clery Act" ) and the 2008 Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act require that colleges and universities provide timely warnings of crimes that represent a threat to the campus community, to publish an annual security report and an annual fire safety report, distribute the reports to all students and employees, and inform prospective students and employees about the reports.
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University of Alaska seeks public opinion from Alaskans
October 01, 2021
As part of a comprehensive public awareness effort, the University of Alaska is conducting a statewide survey to collect input from Alaskans about higher education and job training in the state.
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Alaska Transitioning to 10-Digit Local Call Dialing
October 01, 2021
Telephone dialing is changing in Alaska and across the nation. By October 24, 2021, local in-state calls will require the 3 digit area code + the typical 7 digit phone number for a total of 10-digits.
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