Below you will find HR News for university employees including training, benefits,
compensation, payroll, and other news of importance. For news specific to UA Benefits
including archived news, please see our Benefits News site.
Human Resources News
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November 18, 2022
November is diabetes awareness month. The University of Alaska and Premera work with Livongo to assist with diabetes management. If you are an employee on a UA Choice Plan and you qualify for the Livongo program, you can participate at no charge to you.
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November 18, 2022
The wellness rebate will be paid out with the November 18th paycheck. See our website for more information on the wellness program, or to start your activities for next year's rebate.
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Just Released: Educational Attainment Incentive Program (EAIP)
November 18, 2022
The University of Alaska is dedicated to student learning, continuing education, and the professional development of university staff.
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Reminder: UA Holiday Closures 2022
November 18, 2022
As a reminder, hard closure will be observed from December 23, 2022 - January 2, 2023. More information can be found in the Memo from Chief Human Resources Officer, Memry Dahl.
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November 18, 2022
12/4-12/17/22 - R26 - Paydate: 12/30/22 - Employees: 12/16 before 5 PM; Supervisors: 12/19 before 5 PM | 12/18-12/31/22 - R01 - Paydate: 1/13/23 - Employees: 12/30 before 5 PM; Supervisors: 1/3/23
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Getting Healthy Through Knowledge: Zero Out Prostate Cancer
November 04, 2022
Join us Wednesday, November 16 at 8:00 a.m. Alaskan time for a valuable webinar.
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UA HR Training & Learning Opportunities
November 04, 2022
November 16: Supporting Hiring Authorities and Search Committees throughout recruitments November 18: Mental Health Awareness for Leaders November 30: Supervisor Brown Bag Forum with UA HR Talent Acquisition
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Updates to the HSA and 403(b) for Calendar Year 2023
November 04, 2022
The IRS has released the updated amounts for calendar year 2023 for the HSA and the 403(b). These increased rates are available beginning January 1, 2023.
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Stress Less Wellness Challenge
November 04, 2022
Take control of your stress in this five week challenge from October 3 - November 7, 2022! This challenge is available to all UA employees on a UA Choice Health Care Plan.
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November 04, 2022
The goal of this challenge is to concentrate and maintain weight during the holiday season while practicing healthy habits. Log and track your weight throughout the entire challenge from November 21, 2022 through January 8, 2023.