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Sikkuvik
'October'
- the month of freeze up -
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photo taken by Nestor Martinez,
Recruiter/College Readiness Coordinator
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Submit a photo of Utqiaġvik or Iḷisaġvik life to HR for a chance to be
included on next month's HR Newsletter
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Employee Updates: Welcomes/Transitions/Farewells
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Welcome to our new employees! | |
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Lafaele Lafaele, Maintenance Specialist I/Expeditor
Lafaele was born and raised in Fagatogo, American Samoa and is a member of the Catholic Church. He is also the oldest of seven. Soccer was his sport growing up as well as basketball. He graduated from high school and took classes at the American Samoa Community College. He has a 10 year old daughter, Kalala, with his love, Mata (our Registrar). He has lived in San Diego and Utah for a short time and his family was in Hawaii before they moved to Barrow. He loves to watch basketball and football and is a LA Laker, SD Charger, and SD Padres fan all day, every day. He loves his culture, has always been involved in it, and he respects all other cultures as well. He is very happy to be a part of the Iḷisaġvik College family and enjoys meeting new people and assisting others whenever he can.
You can find him around campus ready with a fist bump.
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Kalisi Muti, Administrative Assistant to Financial Aid
Kalisi was born in Tonga and moved here to America in 2012. She just graduated from Barrow High School this past May and is currently taking classes here at Ilisagvik College. She spends a lot of her spare time with family and friends. Kalisi loves to draw, paint, and listen to music especially worship and Polynesian songs.
She can be reached at kalisi.muti@ilisagvik.edu and at x1708.
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Need some documents offsite?
Employee Portal on Iḷisaġvik Website, Password: Teamwork
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Upcoming Holidays
Inuit Day - 11/7/2022
Veteran's Day - 11/11/202
Thanksgiving - 11/24 & 11/25/2022 (Thurs & Friday)
Important Dates
Winter Closure: 12/19/22 - 12/30/22
5 holidays, 5 annual leave
*Personal Leave: 19, 20, 21, 22, 28
Holiday: 23, 26, 27, 29, 30
*you will be able to request those days off after Nov 15th
Spring Blackout dates
January 9, 2023 - January 27, 2023
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Students in the Construction Trades program have been doing an amazing job! Great job to our Instructor, Milton, and to the students. | |
Some students also got to stand under the Northern Lights! | |
Winners of the Door/Office Space Contest | |
1st Place: Christine Coll, First Year Coordinator | |
2nd Place: Wendy Battle, Career Services and Placement Coordinator | |
3rd Place: Ashley Knapp, Workforce Development Coordinator | |
Winners of the Costume Contest | |
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Scariest Costume:
Alfred Michael, Safety Technician
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Sparkiest Costume:
Hal Haynes Jr, Dean of Students,
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Most Original Costume: Wendy Battle, Career Services and Placement Coordinator | |
Funniest Costume: Sandy Bennett, EA to the Dean of Admin | Best Overall: Steve Zani, Dean of Academic Affairs | |
Shout out to Student Services for their department Hocus Pocus theme | |
Winners of the Pumpkin Contest | |
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1st Place: Peter Snow, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
2nd Place: David and Sandy Bennett, Director of Adult Education and EA to the Dean of Admin
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Next month's Newsletter will have October's Spotlight included with November's | |
Is there an employee or department you would like to recognize for the fantastic work they've been doing? Keep a look out for the Employee Spotlight Link HR sends out each month to nominate them! | |
What’s the next big show to binge? The next podcast to download? The movie you think we should watch or the recipe to try one evening after work? What book should we curl up to read this month?
Here are some recommendations from staff:
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Read "Solito: A Memoir" - it was EXCELLENT !!! 'Heartbreaking… A rare, eye-opening rendition of the brutal reality of border-crossing.'
- Join the Friends of Tuzzy Book Club!
- Go support our Barrow Whalers!
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Biometric Screening Registration is now open for on-site bio-screenings Nov 8th and Nov 9th!!
By completing the biometric testing you’ll earn 500 points towards rewards in the healthy merits portal (500 points = $50 gift card)!
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If you have problems registering for your account or screening, please contact HR. | |
LIVONGO Whole Person Solutions is Live!
Livongo provides you with a more personalized and effective approach for managing multiple health challenges. In particular, you can get help with complications you might face with diabetes, prediabetes and cardiovascular health, offering you a better, more effective way to manage your health.
You’ll receive a unified, one-stop experience that adapts based on your needs, health status and behaviors as you move through your journey. This includes connected devices, which create adaptive, high-impact experiences!
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Example of the scale and test strip blood sugar meter included in the kit!
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If you have any questions regarding eligibility, claims, and plan benefits call
1-866-808-2609
We also encourage you to register an account on Meritain.com to view the status of your claim. To register, you need the College's Group # and your Member ID, which can be found on your medical card. If you don't have a medical card, please contact HR.
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COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins or appointments are available, please call SSMH Appointment Line at (907) 852-9380. The vaccine has no out-of-pocket costs. SSMH staff are also offering the vaccine in the village clinics. Questions? Please email covidvaccine@arcticslope.org.
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You can find our COVID-19 FAQ on our website under the COVID-19 tab or download it here
as well as our COVID-19 incident report.
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We value your input and feedback. Do you have a compliment, suggestion, or complaint?
Let us know on our feedback page here.
If you wish to report in person, please contact Iḷisaġvik College Human Resources Department at 907-852-1838 or the President’s Office at 907-852-1820.
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