The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) has started a UMED Transit and Pedestrian Improvements Project along Providence Drive from Lake Otis Parkway to UAA Drive. Periodically, traffic patterns may change due to construction activity. Please be aware that traffic may be rerouted from Providence Drive due to road closures or converged to one lane traffic on Providence Drive. Estimated completion date of the project is August 2009. Be aware of the surroundings and drive in a safe and prudent manner. Your patience and consideration of other drivers/pedestrians will be appreciated.

The upcoming issue of Accolades, UAA's biannual magazine published by the Office of University Advancement, will focus on "dispelling old myths/stereotypes" at UAA. One page will feature faculty, staff and program achievements and another will focus on student achievements. Do you know of any programs that have had recent success? Do you know of a current UAA faculty or staff member who has recently received an award, completed a project or earned recognition? Or do you know a student who has accomplished something great that we can celebrate?

Please send the student, faculty or staff member's name, title if applicable, campus, a brief description of their accomplishment, and a photo or send a description of the program and its success to Ann Marie Wawersik, at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or (907) 786-4840.

Check out the current issue of Accolades online.

Dr. Andre B. Rosay has been appointed director of the Justice Center. From 2007 to 2009, Dr. Rosay served as the interim director. He is an associate professor of Justice and received his doctorate in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland at College Park. He has published numerous articles and made many presentations on domestic violence and sexual assault issues and on juvenile justice issues. Dr. Rosay also serves on a variety of committees including the McLaughlin Youth Center Citizen Advisory Board and the Anchorage Police Department Strategic Planning Committee. He recently received an Ulu Award from the Alaska Native Justice Center in recognition of his dedication and support to justice research in Alaska.

Dear UAA community:

Beginning July 1 there are a number of exciting changes coming to Advancement Services at UAA. Over the last 4 months, the UA Foundation has been working with UAA to centralize a number of functions at the UA Foundation. These functions include gift acceptance and processing, Foundation fund management and reporting, and alumni and donor data operations. The Foundation will manage a service center dedicated to meeting the Advancement Services needs at UAA. This service center, composed of the three professional employees, will reside in UAA University Advancement, physically located in ADM 236. Rest assured that the same services UAA is used to will continue to be performed, and in many cases, by the same people that have been performing those services for years. A similar arrangement is being enacted at UAF.

This joint agreement between UAA and the UA Foundation represents a new era of coordination as the UA system looks to streamline its Advancement Services operations and gain efficiencies and savings through centralization. The staff of the UA Foundation are looking forward to serving the UAA community's Advancement Services needs. Further communications about the changes will be forthcoming over the next few days. In the meantime, any questions or concerns can be directed to David Woodley, UA Foundation executive director of Advancement Services at (907) 786-1373 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Thank you.

David Woodley, UA Foundation
and
Megan Olson, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, UAA

The June issue of the Statewide Voice is now available online.

The top story is President Hamilton's announced retirement and next steps for the UA Board of Regents in their search to replace him. Other stories include UA's wellness initiatives and how they help control costs; the annual Make Students Count awards; a wrap up of action at the June Board of Regents' meeting; the annual Staff Campaign surpassing all expectations in generosity and involvement; protecting yourself from H1N1 and other flu; new SAA officers; and more. This issue also features many great photos from the Statewide Employee Recognition event, the June Board of Regents' meeting and other recent events.

Start thinking now about what news and information you'd like to contribute to the July issue of the Statewide Voice. Thanks to all who helped contribute to the June issue.