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Webinar to show how plants can reduce stress, improve well-being

July 11, 2025

Join Stacey Shriner, education director with the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Botanical Garden, to learn more about therapeutic horticulture and how plants can help individuals meet their social, physical and mental health goals. The free, statewide webinar is hosted by the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.

Empower ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Incentive Program Update: Grand Prize Announcement Coming Soon

July 11, 2025

Grand Prize winners of the Empower ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Incentive Program are being selected! The 4 winners will be announced on July 21, and each will receive a $5,000 grand prize.

2025 Outside Activity Disclosure reminder

July 11, 2025

A final memo from Andy Harrington, UA Associate General Council, on compliance with the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Executive Branch Ethics Act in regards to outside activity disclosure.

An Evening with Bill Nye, Aug. 21 at UAA

July 11, 2025

Bill Nye is a science educator, engineer, comedian, television presenter, inventor, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Best known for his Emmy-winning run as "Bill Nye the Science Guy," Bill Nye brings his love of science and flair for comedy to every appearance--deftly translating complex issues to help inspire audiences of all ages to engage with and improve our world.

Maximize Your Education Savings: Join ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ 529 Fridays!

July 11, 2025

These quick, 30-minute sessions provide valuable insights on 529 plans, payroll direct deposit options, and other savings benefits available to UA ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æs.

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ SBDC offers free 'Starting a Business' class, June 24 in Anchorage

June 21, 2025

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer a free "Starting a Business' class on June 24. This is an in person workshop on and participants are recommended to register early, as seating is limited.

UA Federal Relations team listening sessions on FY26 budget continued

June 20, 2025

In an effort to gather as much information as possible on impacts of the FY 26 budget request, the UA Federal Relations Team will continue holding listening sessions next week on the budget request for NASA and the Department of Education (ED).

Summer newsletter schedule adjusted for July and August

June 20, 2025

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ newsletter will follow a modified summer schedule in July and August, with editions publishing on the second and fourth Fridays. The regular schedule resumes in September.

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ EPSCoR In a Time of Change program call for artists

June 20, 2025

Over two years, artists-in-residence will work with scientists and communities to investigate coastal dynamics, maritime livelihoods, and social-ecological well-being in the Gulf of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ region.

Invasive crab species reaches Ketchikan. Here's how UA community can help

June 20, 2025

UAS recently notified the UA community about the first confirmed evidence of the invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) on the Ketchikan road system. This development follows years of awareness and educational efforts involving UA students researchers.