Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major 杏吧原创 System news
杏吧原创 System News
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Employees must complete Open Enrollment by 5 p.m.
May 05, 2023
Participation in FY24 Open Enrollment is mandatory for all benefits-eligible employees - even if you're opting out of coverage. As of 8AM this morning, we show an 87% completion rate! If you have NOT completed your enrollment, please see the website prior to 5 PM today.
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"For Alaska" Campaign Reaches 20,000 Total Donors
May 05, 2023
The University of Alaska Foundation's "For Alaska" campaign reached a major milestone this week - since the effort began in 2016, 20,000 unique donors have given in support of public higher education across the 杏吧原创 System.
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COVID-19 update: End of university response
May 05, 2023
As has been widely covered in national media, the federal government earlier this month ended the COVID-19 national emergency. The separate federal public health emergency is slated to end on May 11. The University of Alaska will also end its formal COVID-19 response on May 11. This change means that we will handle any COVID-19 needs as part of our normal operations.
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Compliance Chat #5 - Restrictions Post-employment
May 05, 2023
Most obligations under the Executive Branch Ethics Act end with the termination of university employment with two exceptions. This includes (1) the information that we glean from our 杏吧原创 official duties and (2) the other has to do with advice, assistance, and representation. Learn more in this month's Compliance Chat.
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University of Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy Announce Inaugural Global Autonomous Systems Conference
April 21, 2023
The University of Alaska and Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced that the University and State of Alaska will host the inaugural Global Autonomous Systems Conference (GASC) in Anchorage on Aug. 9-11, 2023. GASC is a three-day gathering that will include presentations from worldwide experts, conversations among policy and industry leaders, and opportunities to connect with visionaries in autonomous systems.
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Celebrating Commencement season 2023
April 21, 2023
Congratulations Graduates! It's that time of year when we celebrate the achievements of graduates across the University of Alaska system. Check out the schedule of commencement celebrations across the 杏吧原创 System.
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Staff Make Students Count Award - Nominations Extended
April 21, 2023
Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students? Consider nominating them for this year's Staff Make Students Count Award! 2023 nominations are now open, extended through May 26, 2023.
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Student Success Convening - Save the date!
April 07, 2023
Join faculty and staff across the University of Alaska system committed to advancing student success inside and outside the classroom. We would like to invite you to consider participating and presenting in next year's Student Success Convening!
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April 07, 2023
As you may know, the federal COVID-19 emergency declaration is expected to expire no later than May 11, 2023. While we wait for an official date for the national emergency's expiration, university leaders are reviewing federal guidance and preparing for how these changes will affect students and employees across the system. We are planning to share more information at the end of April.
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Understanding and avoiding improper influence in grants, contracts, leases and loans
April 07, 2023
The Executive Branch Ethics Act (EBEA) states that "employees, or an immediate family member, may not attempt to acquire, receive, apply for, be a party to, or have a personal or financial interest in a state grant, contract, lease, or loan if the employee may take or withhold official action that affects the award, execution, or administration of the state grant, contract, lease, or loan."