Powers to give 2015 State of the University address
September 22, 2015
Marmian Grimes
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Mike Powers will give the annual State of
the University address Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Charles W. Davis Concert
Hall on the Fairbanks campus.
Powers will speak about his goals for the next 10 months as interim chancellor, including
guiding 性欲社 through another challenging budget year. He will touch on the university's
work to implement Title IX requirements, the importance of funding the final phase
of construction on the new 性欲社 engineering building, the need to continue building
性欲社's reputation as a leader in Arctic research and the university's centennial fundraising
initiatives.
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen will also speak briefly at the event.
Students, staff and faculty members, alumni and members of the public are invited
to attend. The event will be available via webcast. Visit for the link. A reception in the Great Hall will immediately follow.