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  • Shelton Addresses Water Issues at Forum in Houston | August 29, 2008
    Shelton led a panel discussion about water issues along the U.S.-Mexico border. | General News | Science and Technology
  • New at the Student Union | August 29, 2008
    Among the new features at the Student Union Memorial Center will be a new restaurant concept. UA students, faculty and staff are encouraged to submit suggestions for naming the restaurant. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • UA Gearing Up For Influx of Veterans | August 28, 2008
    The UA is preparing for large numbers of military veterans, including those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, with an array of new services. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • UANews, KUAT Receive Emmy Nominations | August 27, 2008
    Will Holst, video communications manager for UANews, received two Rocky Mountain Emmy Award nominations. | General News
  • Shelton Teaches Heritage and Traditions Class | August 27, 2008
    UA President Robert N. Shelton spoke to a "Heritage and Traditions" class about his life as president and about the challenges facing the public university system. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • UA, ADEQ Team Up on Recycling Program | August 27, 2008
    Wildcat fans are asked to toss their trash and recyclables in the appropriate containers at games. | General News | Sports
  • Arizona Illustrated to Return in High Definition with New Features | August 26, 2008
    The program will return to its normal schedule on Monday, Sept. 8. | General News
  • Shelton Formally Welcomes Freshman Class | August 24, 2008
    UA President Robert N. Shelton was among the administrators, faculty and staff to welcome the incoming freshman class. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Shelton, Grijalva Team Up for College Planning Event in Nogales | August 21, 2008
    College Planning Session reaches out to middle and high school students, and their families, in Santa Cruz County. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • U.S. News Ranks UA 45th, Entrepreneurship 2nd Among Public Universities | August 21, 2008
    Two Eller College programs, management information systems and entrepreneurship, were ranked among the top five programs in the country. | Business and Law | General News
  • UA Press Books and Authors in the National Spotlight | August 20, 2008
    Some of the most prominent news organizations in the country have recently highlighted books and authors from UA Press. | Arts and Humanities | Business and Law | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • Shelton Helps Students Move Into Residence Halls | August 20, 2008
    Shelton continued his annual tradition of assisting new UA students moving in to campus residence halls. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Fruits of the Desert Await Your Taste Buds | August 20, 2008
    August is when prickly pear cactus fruits ripen. The Boyce Thompson Arboretum will host two workshops on safely harvesting and preparing them. Author Jean Groen will also have samples of prickly pear punch for the classes. | Campus News | General News
  • Starbucks Opens in the Union | August 18, 2008
    Starbucks is the newest addition at the Student Union Memorial Center. | General News
  • TRIF Business Plans Approved by Regents | August 15, 2008
    ABOR approved business plans for UA projects focusing on solar energy and rural education. | General News | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
  • Sorority Move-in Begins Today | August 15, 2008
    The Panhellenic recruitment process schedule has been moved up a few days to minimize academic interruptions and traffic flow on campus. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • UA Olympians Rank in Multiple Sports | August 15, 2008
    UA-affiliated athletes scored high and played strong in softball, swimming, track and field and in volleyball in competitions held Friday. | General News | Sports | Teaching and Students
  • A History on Women in Commerce in Downtown Tucson | August 15, 2008
    UA research associate Rosi Andrade is wrapping up a multi-year project to document the lives of women business owners in downtown Tucson. | Arts and Humanities | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • UA Olympians Closer to Finals | August 14, 2008
    Roland Schoeman, Albert Subirats and Lyndon Ferns are among those who will compete on Friday. | General News | Sports | Teaching and Students
  • Art in 360 Degrees | August 14, 2008
    Christopher McGinnis, a UA fine arts student, worked with dance professor Douglas R. Nielsen on a collaborative project that views art and dance from all perspectives – not just head on. | Arts and Humanities | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Congresswoman Giffords Holds Briefing at UA | August 11, 2008
    UA officials were part of a panel that U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords formed to talk about important national and global issues related to energy and energy policy. | Business and Law | General News | Science and Technology
  • UA Restarts Bowling Club | August 8, 2008
    The UA will field a bowling club starting this fall. Students will have a chance to compete with clubs and teams from other schools. | General News | Sports
  • Phoenix Mission Offers Saturday Tours | August 8, 2008
    More than 20,000 people have toured the Phoenix Mission's Science Operations Center so far. | General News | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
  • UA Welcomes New Wildcats in Phoenix | August 7, 2008
    The University of Arizona will welcome its new students from Maricopa County at a celebration in downtown Phoenix. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Professional Development Gets a Boost | August 7, 2008
    The UA's professional development unit has made a number of additions and enhancements to aid the workforce. | Business and Law | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Lizard Walk Offers Guided Tour of Arizona 'Herps' | August 6, 2008
    The Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior will offer its popular Learn Your Lizards Walk on Aug. 9, Sept. 7 and Sept. 13. | Campus News | General News
  • 'The Diane Rehm Show' to Air Mornings on KUAZ | August 1, 2008
    The popular NPR program will join the KUAZ radio weekday lineup beginning Monday. | General News
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