NEWS: Display of Student Research Highlights the Need to Adequately Fund the University of Alaska System
May 5, 2016
Anchorage – Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) is highlighting some of the valuable research being undertaken by students and faculty at the University of Alaska by sponsoring the University of Alaska Anchorage Undergraduate Research and Discovery Symposium today in Anchorage. This comes as the Alaska Legislature is deliberating over the proposed FY 2017 budget, which includes a $50 million cut in funding for the University of Alaska. Such a cut will result in the loss of hundreds of jobs and diminish the ability of the University to conduct needed academic research.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: HCR 23 and the 24 Hour Rule
February 12, 2016
Dear Neighbors,
I hope this finds you well. I have a couple quick updates for you on happenings in the legislature over the last week. As always, please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.
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NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki Proposes University of Alaska Law and Medical Schools
January 13, 2015
Juneau – Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) has pre-filed legislation that would grant the University of Alaska Board of Regents the authority to create a law and medical school.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: UAS Intro to Mining Class
December 23, 2014
The UAS/high school course “Introduction to Mining Occupations and Operations” will start on Monday January 26, 2015, be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:15 - 6:00 pm, and will conclude on April 15. The University awards 3 UAS credits to students who successfully complete the course and provides full scholarship to pay all the costs of the course.
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