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Compliance Chat #11 Phishing Risks - Cyber Security Pointers

January 26, 2024

Chances are that you've encountered phishing emails numerous times in both your personal and university email accounts. Phishing is a deceptive tactic to trick individuals into disclosing sensitive information.

Policy forum on education funding

January 26, 2024

The public is invited to an education policy forum titled: "Funding Education in ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ: Lessons and Insights from Local and National Research" on February 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the Egan Lecture Hall room 112 on the UAS campus in Juneau.

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ 529 hosting Flat Dash contest

January 26, 2024

Looking for a fun way to keep your little ones active and engaged this winter? ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ 529 has a great activity to help keep them motivated and moving: a Flat Dash contest.

Legislation introduced to address university's deferred maintenance backlog

January 12, 2024

A new bill introduced by Rep. Will Stapp (R-Fairbanks) aims to address backlogged maintenance projects across the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ system - estimated at over $1.4 billion. The legislation will be up for consideration as lawmakers return to the Capitol next Tuesday.

New "Empower ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ" Video Debuts, Highlighting UA's Expertise in the Arctic

January 12, 2024

At the start of the new year, the UA's Office of Public Affairs debuted "Coming North," a new video in the ongoing "Empower ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ" campaign focusing on UA's expertise in the Arctic.

Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant open for 2024 proposals

January 12, 2024

Scientists within the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ system, including graduate students and faculty members, are eligible to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant. The application deadline is February 19, 2024.

Changes Coming to Mass Email Distributions

January 12, 2024

University departments sending bulk emails or newsletters using a third-party or cloud-based service (SalesForce, Constant Contact, etc.) will need to work with IT to comply with new anti-spam requirements by February 1, 2024.

Information on the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA)

December 15, 2023

Congress passed the LDA to promote transparency in federal lobbying as thousands of organizations seek to influence the decisions and actions of the federal government. The LDA does not just impact federal lobbying firms but essentially any organization that has dedicated lobbying efforts.

Compliance Chat #10: Device Security

December 15, 2023

Whether you're traveling for research, presenting at a conference, or collaborating face-to-face at meetings within the state, as university ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æs it is important that we make sure our devices and data are secure during our travels.

Governor's proposed FY25 budget supports strategic investment in UA

December 15, 2023

Governor Dunleavy released his FY25 budget proposal on December 14. It partially funds key Board of Regents' budget priorities, including compensation, fixed cost increases, and progress toward ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ achieving Tier 1 research status.