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Communication is key for new Provost Denise Runge

Denise Runge

It鈥檚 an unusual time at the university according to UAA鈥檚 new provost, Denise Runge, whose goals this fall semester and academic year include creating open communication channels for students, faculty and staff on issues from academics to budget.

Aug. 12: College During COVID Faculty and Staff Information Session

Join UAA Chancellor Sandeen and cabinet for a virtual College During COVID faculty information session on Aug. 12.

Register for Virtual Campus Kick-Off by Aug. 12, 2020

Save the date for UAA's Virtual Campus Kick-Off, Aug. 22, 2020

UAA's Campus Kickoff is back... ONLINE! That's right! UAA is embracing the virtual world and preparing an amazing welcome for UAA students returning to the fall 2020 semester. Register your department or organization by Aug. 12 at noon!

Robot delivery

Students from the statewide high school FIRST Robotics Competition team, 568 (FRC 568), accept competition awards from a robot, social-distancing style.

UAA鈥檚 College of Engineering helps teens in the high school FIRST Robotics Competition celebrate their big wins with a special medal delivery via robot.

Call for applications: Associate Director of CCEL

Faculty Development and Instructional Support seeks applications for a faculty member to serve as Associate Director of the Center for Community Engagement & Learning (CCEL), the primary entity responsible for promoting and supporting service ­learning and community ­engagement at UAA and its affiliated community campuses.

Campus community protective equipment

UAA EHS and Facilities departments have been working to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our campus community. Great effort has been made to thoroughly clean and disinfect all touch-points in campus buildings. We are also providing community protective equipment, such as hand sanitizer at building entrances and supplies for disinfecting in classrooms, as well as ensuring all soap dispensers for handwashing are working and filled.

Advise a student org!

Looking for a way to connect with students this fall? Advising a student organization is a meaningful, rewarding role that forges strong connections outside the classroom. This fall, some student organizations are left without advisors, so Student Life and Leadership is soliciting interested faculty and staff to join a pool student organizations in need can explore.

Student Union open for fall 2020

The Student Union will open to students and faculty/staff on Aug. 24. Weekly hours will be Monday through Friday, 0800 - 1700 (5 p.m.). The Student Union will adhere to all Phase B operating policies/procedures, which includes the closure of the Subway, Taqueria and convenience store at the Information Desk. New additions and alterations include limited Gear Room, virtual programming with the UAA Esports Lounge and a virtual Information Desk, as well as two new vending machines (located in the upper hallway near the Seawolf Sports Complex).

College During COVID

Screenshot from update video by Chancellor Sandeen wearing a mask.

The fall 2020 semester will look different than last year鈥檚, but Seawolves are flexible and resilient. Please take a few minutes to review the latest information from Chancellor Sandeen about what campus operations will look like this fall.

Job opening: Communications Coordinator

The Division of Human Services, Justice and Social Work are seeking applications for a Communications Coordinator. This position will work as part of the College of Health鈥檚 communications team, and will be responsible for developing and disseminating content for the Division鈥檚 internal and external communications and marketing channels.
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