Teaching and Students

Integrative Medicine Pioneer Giving Talk

leverett — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:10:04 -0700

Dr. Andrew Weil will talk about the future of health care in the United States during a free lecture on Thursday.

Kolbe, Hershey to Debate about Globalization

leverett — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:40:42 -0700

Former Arizona Congressman Jim Kolbe and UA law faculty member Robert A. Hershey will debate this week at the UA's James E. Rogers College of Law.

Gallagher Theater Playing Up Student Films

leverett — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:50:54 -0700

The theater, located in the UA's Student Union Memorial Center, wants to be a venue for films produced by UA students regardless to whether or not they are studying film.

Science and Society Fellows To Talk on Climate, Declining Species, Pollution

lstiles — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:23:14 -0700

Fellows will highlight work on major issues in ecology and environment.

Olson Family Invites Community to CATwalk 2008

leverett — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:35:47 -0700

The goal for the annual CATwalk event, a fundraiser for the Arizona Cancer Center at the UA, is $100,000. The event will be held Saturday.

Research Conferences Pick UA Undergraduate Researchers

leverett — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:11:05 -0700

Traditionally, it has not been common for undergraduate students to present their work at conferences that draw international researchers, but a number of UA students are doing just that.

The Age of Biology is Here

leverett — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:53:06 -0700

Hundreds of high school students and their parents will fill UA laboratories as part of a program design to boost interest in biology-related fields.

Shelton Releases Tuition, Fee and Financial Aid Set-aside Recommendations

cruzj — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:22:58 -0700

The recommended increases reflect the UA's determination to preserve the quality of the UA's educational experience at a time of diminishing state funding.

UA Student Takes Filmmaker Award

leverett — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:21:09 -0700

Thomas Erickson, a UA senior studying film and television production, will receive an award for his work at The Loft Cinema on Friday.

UA Student-Led Election Protection Group Heavily Busy

leverett — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:19:52 -0700

The Election Protection Team has received more than 900 calls by 4 p.m. from across Arizona.

Planning Professor Re-appointed to National Board

jeffh — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:19:10 -0600

Planning Professor Sandi Rosenbloom has been appointed to a second three-year term as a member of the Executive Committee of the Transportation Research Board.

UA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November

rrmcgill — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:44:10 -0600

A month of educational programs, speakers, dance performances, panel discussions, film screenings and indigenous food offerings begins Nov. 3.

Tinker Symposium Showcases Graduate Field Work in Latin America

rrmcgill — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:25:09 -0600

The symposium provides an opportunity for graduate students to share their findings, address regional issues and inspire new research.

Wildcat Athletes Showcase Talent During Disability History Week

rrmcgill — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:00:33 -0600

Activities include a Wednesday event honoring the athletics that competed in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing.

Student, Alumni Working to Build Schools in Sudan

leverett — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:01:53 -0600

Abraham Deng Ater, with help from two UA alumni, established a foundation and is raising money to build three schools in his native Sudan. (audio, video included)

UA Opens New Copyright Office

leverett — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:03:57 -0600

The UA Libraries has opened its Office of Copyright Management and Scholarly Communication to work to help reduce the instances of copyright infringment.

Two Student-Oriented Units Form Stronger Bonds

leverett — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:37:25 -0600

The Associated Students of the UA and the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership are working more closely than ever before.

National Rodeo Champion Balances Competition and School

rrmcgill — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:51:21 -0600

UA freshman Raynell "Nelly" Holgate is a national champion barrel racer who balances school with her love of rodeo.

Law Students to Poll Watch, Help Lead Command Center

leverett — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:42:48 -0600

The effort to involve about 80 UA law student volunteers in poll watching began with conversations between two UA students.

United Way Students in Action Committed to Helping Tucson Community

rrmcgill — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:54:59 -0600

The club will work with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona to create hands-on Tucson community service opportunities for UA students.

Hall of Fame Golfer Annika Sorenstam Named Commencement Speaker

rrmcgill — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:02:08 -0600

Sorenstam, one of the LPGA's all-time greats and a UA alum, will speak at the ceremony on Dec. 20.

Shelton Urges Students to Provide Feedback on Transformation

rrmcgill — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:05:04 -0600

University students voiced concerns about the UA Transformation plan during a town hall with President Shelton held on Oct. 8.

Students to Turn a Lens on Littering

leverett — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:06:17 -0600

The Arizona Department of Transportation has launched a pilot project on the UA campus that is encouraging students to produce short films about littering.

UA Award-Winning Poets to Share Their Work

leverett — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:53:47 -0600

Luci Tapahonso and Ofelia Zepeda are internationally-known poets who will be sharing their work during a book release party this month.

Archaeological Dig in Greece Returns Important Finds

leverett — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:21:06 -0600

Working at Mt. Lykaion, UA students and faculty are involved in what is considered the most important dig underway in Greece.