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2020 is certainly making its mark on history, combining centuries of hardship into a single year. Through these tough times, UAA alumni are still doing great things. We invite you to read about the Seawolves who are working to not only regain a sense of normalcy, but to make things better, from spreading a message of positivity and insight online, to working tirelessly in the lab to combat an unprecedented pandemic.
UAA Office of Alumni Relations | 907-786-1942 | seawolf.forever@alaska.edu
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Feature Story
Scrolling through social media on any given day can often be an exercise in patience. In the wake of protests sweeping the nation in response to the death of George Floyd, the social media landscape has become particularly charged with difficult dialogue. But sociology alumnus Lonnie Ridgeway, B.A. '18, is here to add some positivity and perspective to the newsfeeds.
Read the full story.
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Amazing Stories
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Tyler Fox
After earning his degree last fall and with plans to continue his education at UAA, Tyler Fox, B.S. '19, started work early this year as a research technician in UAA’s brand new AIMS Core Facility. He could never have foreseen that by the time the lab opened in March, he would be playing an important role in Alaska’s response to a global pandemic.
Watch the full video.
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Recent News
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UAA alumni find many ways to stay connected and give back to their community, including nursing grad Tisha Benson, A.A. '05, B.S. ’13, public health and ambulatory care nurse at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Watch video.
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To help meet demand for contact tracers in light of climbing COVID-19 cases, the State of Alaska Division of Public Health has partnered with the UAA College of Health to implement a contact tracer certification program. Read more.
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Working under the auspices of University Advancement, Alumni Relations is unique in the services provided to UAA — the campus, the community of nearly 50,000 alumni, here and across the globe. The office works directly with a multitude of alumni volunteers and acts as a liaison between the university and the UAA Alumni Association in planning programs and services. To get more involved in alumni activities at UAA, please contact Alumni Relations at 907-786-1942 or seawolf.forever@alaska.edu.
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