November 2024 Archive

Three UAA alumni named YWCA ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ Women of Achievement in 2024

Collage of Christa Bruce, Minoo Minaei and Linda Leary

WCA ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ has announced its 2024 Women of Achievement awardees, which include UAA alumni Christa Bruce, P.G.C.T. '06, M.Ed. '07; Minoo Minaei, B.Ed. '84; and Linda Leary, M.S. '04.

Science on Tap: Chilling in the Deep? Pacific Sleeper Sharks of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ, Nov. 21

UAA students and employees are invited to another installment of Science on Tap, Nov. 21. This installment will feature Amy Bishop, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences, on the unique sharks that live in the cold, deep waters of the Arctic.

Scholarship to study abroad at University of Stavanger

UAA offers students an opportunity to apply for the Kaare Birkeland Scholarship for exchange to the University of Stavanger (UiS) in Stavanger, Norway. Recipients of the scholarship will go on exchange for the full academic year (fall to spring).

Hiring: Part-time AI community partner coordinator

Help organizations use artificial intelligence to address challenges in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ! We are excited to announce an opening for the part-time position of AI Community Partner Coordinator at the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ (UAA) for the Rural AI Solutions and Engagement project funded by the National Science Foundation.

Opening reception for 'Through Our Eyes', Nov. 15

Students and employees are invited to attend the opening reception of 'Through Our Eyes', an exhibition of artwork made by the UAA Camera Club, made up of UAA students and community members.

Writing open mic, Nov. 14

The Department of Writing is hosting a writing open mic, Nov. 14. Students and employees are invited to bring a short piece of writing they have been working on to this annual open mic event and share it with a supportive group of peers and writing faculty. The event is open to any genre of writing, so long as it tasteful and under five minutes. Pizza and sparkling water will be provided.

Seawolf Food Pantry last day of the semester, Dec. 6

The Seawolf Food Pantry's last day of the semester will be Friday, Dec. 6.

Professor Emerita Harada receives honor from Government of Japan

On Nov. 3, 2024, the Government of Japan announced that Hiroko Harada, professor emerita at the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ and chair of the Anchorage Sister City Commission, has been awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette, in recognition of her distinguished service in promoting the Japanese language in the United States and in contributing to the amicable relations between Japan and the United States.

Office of the Bursar closed, Nov. 15, 12-2 p.m.

The UAA Office of the Bursar will be closed Friday, Nov. 15, 12-2 p.m. for a staff event. Student payments may be made 24/7 in UAOnline. Departmental deposits may be placed in Cashiering drop box outside ESH 102.

Seawolves edge Nighthawks in 5-set thriller

Nampa, Idaho (Nov. 9) – The ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓƵ Anchorage volleyball used huge efforts from pin hitters Katie Birtcil, Tia Allen and Larssen Anderson, including the match-point kill from Anderson in a 17-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-12, 16-14 victory over Northwest Nazarene on Saturday at the Johnson Sports Center.

November Archive