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November 17, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 17, 2020

Â鶹´«Ã½ Interim President Pat Pitney to discuss Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s role in Alaska’s economic recovery in a joint Senate and House Education Committee meeting

WHO: Â鶹´«Ã½ Interim President Pat Pitney and university chancellors 

WHAT: Â鶹´«Ã½ Interim President Pat Pitney will discuss how the university provided critical contributions to Alaska’s continuing fight against COVID-19 and will highlight how the university is key to Alaska’s economic recovery.

Throughout the pandemic, the Â鶹´«Ã½ has maintained a steadfast commitment to Alaska’s educational and economic future. Amid sustained economic difficulties and challenges faced by the state, the university has managed fiscal reductions and provided a safe and quality learning environment for its students while managing enrollment impacts.

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE: This hearing will be broadcast virtually via AKL.tv. Pitney’s presentation can be viewed .

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For more information, contact Roberta Graham, associate vice president of public affairs at 907-360-2416 (cell).