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  • C-SPAN Campaign Bus Making a Stop at the UA | October 31, 2008
    The Campaign 2008 Bus "Road to the White House" tour will stop at the UA on Friday, Nov. 7 starting at 10 a.m. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • President Shelton Delivers Keynote Address at IdeaFunding 2008 | October 30, 2008
    The workshop is designed for individuals interested in bringing a new product to market, early stage companies and individuals interested in entrepreneurship. | Business and Law | General News
  • Pennell Named Interim Head Coach | October 24, 2008
    Russ Pennell will serve at the interim head coach, while associate head coach Mike Dunlap and assistant coach Reggie Geary will remain in their current positions. | General News
  • Alumni Association Awards Graduates and Friends of the University | October 23, 2008
    The UA Alumni Association will recognize the achievements of former Wildcats, community leaders and two alumni council organizations during its 2008 Homecoming Awards and Recognition Ceremony. | General News
  • Multicultural Alumni Clubs to Honor Graduates | October 22, 2008
    Many of the clubs will present awards to its alumni and welcome visitors at the Homecoming "Tents on the Mall" event on Saturday. | General News
  • Phoenix Lander Finishes Soil Delivery To Onboard Labs | October 22, 2008
    Phoenix continues to dig deeper into its trenches, taking photos so scientists can map out the geology of Mars' ice table.   | General News | Science and Technology
  • UA 'Street Trees' Perform Double Duty | October 21, 2008
    A new study shows that the UA's "street trees" not only landscape campus roads, but clean the air, slow flooding and save utility costs. | General News | Science and Technology
  • There’s No Place Like Homecoming | October 21, 2008
    This year's Homecoming celebration includes several new recreational and educational activities for visiting alumni to enjoy. | General News
  • UA Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics to Merge | October 21, 2008
    The merger will instantly create one of the nation's most highly ranked chemistry departments. | General News | Science and Technology
  • Award-Winning Author to Give UA Hispanic Heritage Month Address | October 20, 2008
    Stephanie Elizondo Griest, who is celebrated for her writings, will speak on campus on Oct. 23 as part of the UA's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. | Arts and Humanities | General News
  • Hall of Fame Golfer Annika Sorenstam Named Commencement Speaker | October 16, 2008
    Sorenstam, one of the LPGA's all-time greats and a UA alum, will speak at the ceremony on Dec. 20. | General News | Sports | Teaching and Students
  • Shelton, Hay Taking Calls From Viewers During ‘Arizona Illustrated’ | October 14, 2008
    The UA president and provost will field questions and e-mails from "Arizona Illustrated" viewers Friday about the University's Transformation Plan. | General News
  • Students to Turn a Lens on Littering | October 14, 2008
    The Arizona Department of Transportation has launched a pilot project on the UA campus that is encouraging students to produce short films about littering. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Hispanic Heritage Day Celebrated at Next Football Game | October 13, 2008
    Arizona Athletics and and UA Hispanic Alumni club invite the public to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a football tailgate party and halftime activities. | General News | Sports
  • UA Award-Winning Poets to Share Their Work | October 13, 2008
    The UA Poetry Center and UA Press are working together to highlight the poetry of Luci Tapahonso and Ofelia Zepeda with a book release party. | Arts and Humanities | General News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
  • UA Scientist Studied Nobel Prize-Winning Idea | October 9, 2008
    During the 1990s, UA plant sciences professor David Galbraith began using  green fluorescent protein in his research, using samples sent from one of this week's Nobel Prize winners. | General News | Science and Technology
  • Flandrau Science Center Kicks Off 'Science Café' Series at New Location | October 9, 2008
    UA arthritis expert Dr. Margaret Miller will discuss the various types of arthritis, treatment and new developments during the Oct.14 Flandrau Science Café. | General News | Health | Science and Technology
  • Memorial for ASM Director Set for Saturday | October 8, 2008
    A memorial for Hartman Lomawaima will be held Oct. 11 at the UA Student Union. The former director of the Arizona State Museum was the first American Indian to head the 115-year-old institution. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • Award-Winning Writer, Breast Cancer Survivor and Humorist to Visit UA | October 8, 2008
    Tania Katan, Jewish lesbian humorist and author of My One Night Stand With Cancer, will be in Tucson to read from her memoir about surviving breast cancer. | General News
  • UANews Takes Two Regional Emmy Awards | October 5, 2008
    Will Holst, who produces video content for the UA, earned two Emmy awards at the regional ceremony held Saturday. | Arts and Humanities | Campus News | General News
  • UA Pediatrics Department Earns Major Grant | October 3, 2008
    The UA's pediatrics department received a $44 million grant to participate in a national children's study, naming the UA one of 36 new centers. | General News | Health | Social Sciences and Education
  • UA Celebrating Coming Out Week | October 3, 2008
    The annual Coming Out Week event at the UA features workshops, discussions, fairs, films and parties. | General News | Teaching and Students
  • UA Researchers Invite Community to Migration and Health Forum | October 2, 2008
    The Binational Migration Institute will share research and analysis at a free public forum. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • Annual Plant Sale Highlights Fall at Boyce Thompson Arboretum | October 1, 2008
    This fall's annual plant sale at the Boyce Thompson Abrboretum also will include lectures, tours and even cooking demonstrations. | General News
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