Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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New documentary film features ISER's prominent first director
June 17, 2022
Fischer arrived in Alaska in 1950 as a city planner. He immediately immersed himself in his community, and served the state in many capacities. In 1966, Fischer was recruited to be the Institute of Social, Economic and Government Research (ISEGR), now known as ISER and commonly referred to as "the institute of everything."
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UA Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for Tammi Weaver
June 03, 2022
During its June 3 meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Chief Treasury Office Tamera 'Tammi' Weaver who will be leaving the University of Alaska after 29 years of service.
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UA Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for CFO Myron Dosch
June 03, 2022
During its June 3 meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Chief Financial Officer Myron Dosch who will be leaving the University of Alaska after 27 years of service.
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UA Board of Regents approves resolution of appreciation for Bruce Schultz
June 03, 2022
During its June 3 full-board meeting in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a resolution of appreciation for Bruce Schultz, who is retiring from his position as the University of Alaska Anchorage Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs after a distinguished career in leadership roles spanning three decades, including serving as Interim University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor in 2021.
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2022 UAS Faculty & Staff Excellence recognition
June 02, 2022
On Monday, May 2, UAS honored faculty at an event hosted by the Office of the Provost. Faculty Excellence Awards were presented and the designation of Faculty Emerita was bestowed on Professor Jan Straley.
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Dr. Debbie Craig selected as new dean for UAA College of Health
June 02, 2022
Following a successful national search, Dr. Debbie I. Craig has been selected as the new dean for College of Health at UAA.
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Dr. Tonia Dousay selected as new director for UAA School of Education
June 02, 2022
Dr. Tonia Dousay has been selected as the new director for the UAA School of Education (SoE) and she will begin her role July 1.
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New ACEP roles for Holdmann, Kasper
May 20, 2022
After almost 14 years, the Alaska Center for Energy and Power will undergo a leadership change. Gwen Holdmann, the founding director of ACEP, will step down on May 9. ACEP Deputy Director Jeremy Kasper will serve as interim director.
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On the passing of Joe Usibelli
May 20, 2022
Joe Usibelli's contributions to Alaska and to the university have been transformational. He was not only the force behind Alaska's largest coal operation, but he and his wife Peggy Shumaker shared their success and contributed generously to the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Vivian Mork Yéilk' honored as 2022 Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Scholar
May 06, 2022
Kawagley was a Yupik scholar who served 25 years as faculty at UAF. Along with Ray Barnhardt, he helped create the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies at UAF.