Parnell vows new focus on deferred maintenance Nov 14, 2009
Among the items Parnell specifically mentioned the maintenance money might be spent on were state ferries, though the only specific breakdown of the $100 million was 37 percent to the University of Alaska system, where half the buildings are 30 or more years old. "The funding is necessary to preserve the state's significant investment in university infrastructure," he said. (Juneau Empire)
Universities should acknowledge veterans Nov 11, 2009
Because I find it appalling that the University of Alaska system fails to adequately honor those veterans, past and present, who have continually sacrificed to ensure that the rights of all Americans are protected. I have been researching all three web sites - UAF, UAA and UAS - and I cannot find (yet) any mention that Nov. 11 is even a holiday much less one that I feel one of our most important holidays. (Juneau Empire)
Professor to resign after UA rejected grievance Oct 25, 2009
Mark Hamilton, president of the University of Alaska system, appointed lawyer Roger Brunner to handle the grievance decision. In his decision, Brunner wrote Steiner's claims appear to be a continuation of past attempts to "free himself from supervision and to have the university create a different job for him which would be more to his liking." Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
UA professor loses federal funding Oct 22, 2009
University of Alaska system spokeswoman Kate Ripley said Steiner is wrong ... Mark Hamilton, president of the University of Alaska system, appointed lawyer Roger Brunner to handle the grievance decision. (Juneau Empire)
University lets stand decision to strip professor of federal funds Oct 21, 2009
University of Alaska system spokeswoman Kate Ripley sa 00004000 id Steiner is wrong ... Mark Hamilton, president of the University of Alaska system, appointed lawyer Roger Brunner to handle the grievance decision. (Anchorage Daily News)
Northrim Bank's Beedle promoted to president Aug 26, 2009
Beedle was chief financial officer for the University of Alaska system for six years. He served as chief executive of Goldbelt Inc., a Juneau Native corporation, before joining the university. (Anchorage Daily News)
UA president Hamilton announces intent to retire Jun 6, 2009
Hamilton is 12th president of the 16-campus University of Alaska system. Before being hired, he served 31 years of active duty in the Army, retiring in 1998 as a major general, according to a biography on the university Web site. (Anchorage Daily News)
Letters to the editor (3/18/09) Mar 18, 2009
" In 1994, in my capacity as British honorary consul for Alaska, I was approached by the World Wildlife Fund to set up briefings in Anchorage on the long-term impact of the Exxon Valdez oil spill for their then-president, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. I called on the expertise of my UA colleague Rick Steiner, who set up a superb forum bringing together all the best scientific understanding and projections. I have followed his presentations and publications ever since and know him to be a... (Anchorage Daily News)
