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    2025 Outside Activity Disclosure reminder

    July 11, 2025

    A final memo from Andy Harrington, UA Associate General Council, on compliance with the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act in regards to outside activity disclosure.

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    An Evening with Bill Nye, Aug. 21 at UAA

    July 11, 2025

    Bill Nye is a science educator, engineer, comedian, television presenter, inventor, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Best known for his Emmy-winning run as "Bill Nye the Science Guy," Bill Nye brings his love of science and flair for comedy to every appearance--deftly translating complex issues to help inspire audiences of all ages to engage with and improve our world.

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    Maximize Your Education Savings: Join Alaska 529 Fridays!

    July 11, 2025

    These quick, 30-minute sessions provide valuable insights on 529 plans, payroll direct deposit options, and other savings benefits available to UA employees.

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    Alaska SBDC offers free 'Starting a Business' class, June 24 in Anchorage

    June 21, 2025

    The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer a free "Starting a Business' class on June 24. This is an in person workshop on and participants are recommended to register early, as seating is limited.

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    UA Federal Relations team listening sessions on FY26 budget continued

    June 20, 2025

    In an effort to gather as much information as possible on impacts of the FY 26 budget request, the UA Federal Relations Team will continue holding listening sessions next week on the budget request for NASA and the Department of Education (ED).

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    Summer newsletter schedule adjusted for July and August

    June 20, 2025

    The employee newsletter will follow a modified summer schedule in July and August, with editions publishing on the second and fourth Fridays. The regular schedule resumes in September.

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    Alaska EPSCoR In a Time of Change program call for artists

    June 20, 2025

    Over two years, artists-in-residence will work with scientists and communities to investigate coastal dynamics, maritime livelihoods, and social-ecological well-being in the Gulf of Alaska region.

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    Invasive crab species reaches Ketchikan. Here's how UA community can help

    June 20, 2025

    UAS recently notified the UA community about the first confirmed evidence of the invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) on the Ketchikan road system. This development follows years of awareness and educational efforts involving UA students researchers.

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    UA Land Management releases home for sale in Palmer

    June 20, 2025

    UA Land Management released a residential home for sale through the Competitive Land Sale Program. Revenue from the house sale will exclusively support the Croxton Family Fellowship.

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    UA System Office Concludes Google Photos Access; Prepares for December Storage Deadline

    June 06, 2025

    As part of ongoing efforts to manage digital storage, OIT officially ended access to Google Photos within UA Google Workspace as planned on May 31, 2025.This move aligns with UA's broader strategy to comply with Google's updated storage policies and to mitigate escalating storage costs.