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Honorary Degree Nominations Open Through Feb. 19
An honorary degree is awarded to a living individual who has achieved extraordinary distinction in a career that has affected the lives of others through scholarly achievement, public service or philanthropy.
Most University Employees Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination Starting Jan. 18
Phase 1-B of the state’s vaccination distribution plan begins Jan. 18; most faculty, staff and graduate assistants are eligible.
Johnson to Retire After 17 Years as Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities
Mike Johnson oversaw numerous major construction projects on the U of A campus since joining the university in 2004.
Statement From Chancellor Joe Steinmetz Regarding the Start of the Spring Semester
U of A Chancellor Joe Steinmetz talks about the opening of the spring semester, reminding all to be vigilant about COVID-19 and offering thoughts about the past week.
Updated COVID-19 Response Guide Details Plans Ahead of New Semester
The updated COVID-19 Response Guide will be a living document and the primary source for the latest guidelines and information.
Warm Wishes for Winter Break 2020
A special holiday message from Chancellor Joe Steinmetz and Big Red.
Updated COVID-19 Response Guide Details Plans for Spring 2021
Campus to be open for public-facing services, with appropriate staffing levels determined by individual units to allow for social distancing.
Chancellor's Commission on Women Elects Officers, Sets Priorities
The Chancellor's Commission on Women met several times this fall semester, elected a slate of officers, and began setting priorities for the 2020-21 academic year.
OEOC and Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality Host Religious Diversity and Sensitivity Workshop
Denise Breaux Soignet, director of the Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality at the U of A, will lead a Zoom workshop about how to better understand the diverse faith perspectives of campus.
DiNicola Hired as Inclusion Liaison
Anthony DiNicola, an experienced diversity and inclusion educator and trainer, will liaise, support and advise the Chancellor's Office directly on matters of diversity and inclusion.