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    Spring 2024 Commencement Schedule

    May 03, 2024

    Spring commencement is upon us. Here is the system-wide schedule.

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    Coming Soon: Upgrades to UAOnline will improve student, employee experience

    April 19, 2024

    Changes are coming to how staff, faculty, and students interact with UAOnline. Over the next 18 months, UA will be upgrading UAOnline and Banner Self-Service to version 9.

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    Capitol Report April 19, 2024

    April 19, 2024

    The Senate unveils their initial changes to the operating budget while the House begins review of the capital budget

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    Launching the first UA Procurement Newsletter

    April 19, 2024

    It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the first edition of The UA Procurement News. We understand that the procurement process can sometimes resemble a black hole; therefore we are committed to shedding light and demystifying the process through initiatives like this quarterly newsletter, upcoming interactive Q&A sessions and enhanced educational materials.

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    Arctic Leadership Initiative Opportunities

    April 19, 2024

    The University of Alaska is developing an Arctic Leadership Initiative to help position Alaskans as world leaders in Arctic issues, amplify Alaska Native voices in Arctic policy development, and enhance the reputation of our universities as centers of Arctic expertise.

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    Graduate Student Employee Union Negotiations Continue Making Progress

    April 19, 2024

    UA is conducting 3 days of scheduled, in-person negotiations with the newly formed Alaska Graduate Workers Association (AGWA) this week. Progress continues to be made, and UA is about reaching a mutually beneficial contract for all parties.

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    Audit Allies: Your Strategic Partners in Risk Mitigation and Solutions

    April 18, 2024

    Please join us for Internal Audit Awareness Month awareness activities to learn more about your allies in the Audit and Compliance Services department and how we can support you.

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    Capitol Report April 5, 2024

    April 05, 2024

    The House Finance Committee Finalizes Operating Budget Amendments While the Senate Releases Draft Capital Budget.

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    Negotiations with Graduate Student Employee Union Making Progress

    April 05, 2024

    The University of Alaska's (UA) Bargaining Team is wrapping up 3 days of in-person negotiations with the newly formed Alaska Graduate Workers Association (AGWA) today. UA is optimistic about reaching a mutually beneficial contract for all parties, but there are rumors that work disruptions may occur in the coming weeks.

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    Fourth annual UA Giving Day reaches new heights

    April 05, 2024

    2,000 plus donors contribute during the 49-hour event. The universities saw an incredible show of support with over $1.3 million in funds raised to make a difference in students' lives and support important programs and activities.