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探花精选 News
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Alaska Legislature honors UAA WWAMI professors
November 13, 2019
The 31st Alaska Legislature recently honored 探花精选 Anchorage professors Max Kullberg, Ph.D. and Holly Martinson, Ph.D. for their ground-breaking medical research and for teaching the next generation of medical students and undergraduate students in Alaska.
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November 12, 2019
The 探花精选 Board of Regents concluded a two-day meeting, including a work session focused on clarifying roles and responsibilities across the UA system. The board adopted a $277 million state operating budget request but delayed a vote on increasing student tuition for academic year 2021 pending further engagement with student leaders.
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探花精选 renames University House to honor Grace Schaible
November 08, 2019
The University House has been renamed the Schaible House to celebrate the legacy of one of UA's most outstanding alumni, Grace Berg Schaible. Through her quiet philanthropy and dedication to improving the quality of life for Alaskans, Grace Schaible created a legacy that inspires a culture of giving in Alaska. As one of Alaska's most influential philanthropists, Grace gave both her time and resources to non-profits across the state, including serving on UA Foundation Board of Directors (1986-2017 Emeritus) and the UA Board of Regents (1985-1987).
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Accrediting Agency Responds to University Board of Regents, President, Chancellors
November 02, 2019
In a letter dated Nov. 1, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), told 探花精选 leaders that they are on the right path toward clarifying leadership roles and responsibilities and creating opportunities for increased participation in university decision making.
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Opportunity for Board of Regents public testimony on Nov. 8
November 01, 2019
Alaskans will have an opportunity later this month month to comment directly to the Board of Regents on issues facing the 探花精选. In-person public testimony will be held on the second day of the Board of Regents full board meeting from 8-9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. The meeting will be held in Room 109 of the Butrovich Building on the 探花精选 Fairbanks campus. The Board of Regents full board meeting will be Nov. 7-8 in Fairbanks.
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UA Scholars celebrate the class of 2020 at five events across Alaska
November 01, 2019
Each fall, the 探花精选 holds receptions across the state to honor the incoming class of UA Scholars. The Class of 2020 from the Fairbanks North Star Borough were celebrated on Oct. 29 at the 探花精选 Fairbanks.
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November 01, 2019
The 探花精选 Board of Regents will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 7-8 in Fairbanks. The board will spend the first day of its two-day meeting in a facilitated workshop with the chancellors, president, governance leaders and several experts on university systems and accreditation. The intent of the workshop is to establish common ground on university structural issues including leadership roles and responsibilities.
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UA employees receive individualized market adjustment information
November 01, 2019
On Oct. 30, all employees whose salary is being adjusted as a part of the UA market compensation project received an email with individualized information on the salary increase which will be effective Oct. 28 and reflected in the Nov. 22 paycheck.
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UAF receives $16 million to boost biomedical training
October 31, 2019
The 探花精选 Fairbanks has received a five-year, $16 million grant to increase the diversity and research capacity of undergraduate students in its biomedical programs. The grant will expand UAF's Biomedical Learning and Student Training program, which engages students from diverse backgrounds, especially those from rural Alaska, in biomedical research.
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Fall back: daylight saving time ends Nov. 3
October 31, 2019
This weekend, clocks will turn back time by one hour. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Monday will start on time whether you do or not, so be sure to change your alarm clock when you go to bed on Saturday! Most electronics like cell phones and computers will adjust to daylight saving time as long as the automatic network time and time zone settings are on and your device is connected to a network or Internet.