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.

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  • mental health

    Mental health awareness, training

    January 07, 2022

    Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. During this time of year nearly 10% of Alaskans struggle with seasonal affective disorder. It is important to check in with yourself and others.

  • health

    Maintain Don't Gain Challenge ends Jan. 9

    January 07, 2022

    We are just over halfway through the Maintain Don't Gain challenge! This challenge began on November 21st and will end on January 9th.

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    Financial Wellness Educational Workshops

    January 07, 2022

    The University of Alaska has connected with Securian Financial, your life insurance provider, to offer virtual educational sessions that provide actionable steps to help with money management and a secure retirement.

  • Holiday birds

    Reminder: Holiday and Winter Closure Dates 2021

    December 17, 2021

    A reminder of upcoming holidays and winter closure dates.

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    TDA Universal Availability Notice

    December 17, 2021

    The University of Alaska 403(b) Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Program is federally required to provide eligible employees with a Universal Availability Notice that contains important information regarding the University of Alaska's voluntary tax-deferred annuity (403(b)) program in which you are eligible to participate.

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    2022 W-4 Federal Withholding Information

    December 17, 2021

    The 2022 Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate, has not yet been released by the IRS. As soon as a new form is released, employees will be notified.

  • Maintain don't gain

    Registration is now open for the annual Maintain Don't Gain challenge

    December 03, 2021

    The goal of this UA Wellness challenge is to help you maintain your current weight while practicing healthy exercise and eating habits during the upcoming holiday season.

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    Remember to get your flu shot!

    December 03, 2021

    Don't forget to get your flu vaccine! With cold winter months upon us, kids back in school and germs circulating, now is a great time to get your annual flu vaccine to help protect yourself and your family.

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    Here's what you need to know about UA's COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Guidelines

    December 03, 2021

    In accordance with President Biden's executive order requiring all employees of institutions in federal contracts to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, UAF and many UA System Office employees are required to either receive the vaccine or provide a valid medical or religious exemption.

  • TouchCare

    Navigating your benefits! Join TouchCare for a webinar series and raffle

    December 03, 2021

    Join TouchCare for a webinar and Q&A to learn more about complex benefits terminology and the importance of preventative care.