Announcements of UA system leadership changes, employee recognition and personnel news.
Personnel News
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July 23, 2021
It is with great sadness that the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃcommunity recognizes the death of Neal Brown, a scientist and researcher who served the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃFairbanks as a student, educator and researcher for more than 40 years.
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Jessica Garron joins Climate Adaptation Science Center as deputy director
July 23, 2021
Jessica Garron has joined the ½ûÂþÌìÌÃClimate Adaptation Science Center as the deputy university director.
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Dr. Cheryl Siemers begins work as KPC Director
July 23, 2021
Dr. Cheryl Siemers has begun her work as the new director of Kenai Peninsula College (KPC).
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Carin Silkaitis joins UAS as new Dean of Arts & Sciences
July 23, 2021
The University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃSoutheast is pleased to announce that Carin Silkaitis has been named as the new Dean of Arts & Sciences, and started with UAS on July 12.
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July 09, 2021
Last month ½ûÂþÌìÌÃSenator Lisa Murkowski took time to meet with University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃinterim President Pat Pitney and University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃAnchorage Chancellor Sean Parnell to talk about future goals for the University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃincluding the critical role our universities play in Alaska's economic recovery through higher education, research, and workforce development.
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Victoria Smith elected president of regional TRIO association
July 09, 2021
The Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs has elected Victoria Smith as president.
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Mary Lou Madden joins UAS as Interim Director for the School of Education
July 09, 2021
Mary Lou was hired July 1 to assume the position of Interim Director of the UAS School of Education.
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Seitz to serve as first Meek Endowed Chair
July 09, 2021
University of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃFairbanks fisheries scientist Andy Seitz will serve as the university's first Frank and Marjorie Meek Endowed Chair in Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
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Julie Carpenter to serve as interim director for Kuskokwim Campus
July 09, 2021
Julie Carpenter began serving as interim director for the Kuskokwim Campus, in Bethel, effective July 4. Carpenter has been with UAF in various roles since 1995, most currently serving as the financial manager at KuC.
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Farewell reception for outgoing UAF Fire Chief Doug Schrage
June 18, 2021
A farewell reception for fire chief Doug Schrage will be held June 24, 2021, at the Georgeson Botanical Garden.