Campus News

Sign Up Early for Discount on Summer Camps for Kids

Alexis Blue — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The University of Arizona hosts a variety of summer camps for kids that introduce campers to everything from fencing to theater to the great outdoors and much more.

Health Sciences Librarians Honored for Refugee Work

Alexis Blue — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Two librarians in the Arizona Health Sciences Library are being honored for their work to help provide refugees living in Tucson with health information in their native languages.

Donate Now to UA4Food Faculty & Staff Drive

Alexis Blue — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The UA4Food Faculy & Staff Drive is one of several springtime events planned at the UA to benefit the Tucson Community Food Bank.

UA Urged to Participate in Census; Federal Funds at Stake

Jeff Harrison — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

UA officials are asking members of the UA community to fill out their census forms and return them by April 1.

From 'Snooze Stops' at the Airport to Sunshades in Space

Daniel Stolte — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

At the seventh annual Innovation Day, UA departments and programs are invited to present their concepts to members of the business community.

UA Employees Instrumental in Tucson Book Festival

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

UA employees are helping coordinate the Tucson Festival of Books, but more volunteers are needed.

Regents to Consider Tuition Increase

Alexis Blue — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

As state financial support for higher education declines, the Arizona Board of Regents is being asked to approve increased tuition and fees for the state's three public universities.

Discounts Available at Arboretum's Spring Plant Sale This Weekend

Alexis Blue — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Looking for some greenery to spruce up your yard this spring? You might want to check out the Boyce Thompson Arboretum Spring Plant Sale, which kicks off Friday and runs through March 28.

During the sale, University employees and students with a CatCard will be admitted free to the arboretum, located about two hours north campus near the town of Superior. Family and friends accompanying a UA community member get in free, too.

Employee Q&A: Vice President for Student Affairs Melissa Vito

Alexis Blue — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Melissa Vito, vice president for student affairs, has seen many changes on campus throughout her days as a student and her 30-year career at the UA. This year, her twin sons are carrying on the Wildcat tradition as University freshmen.

Video: Cats in the Community Partners With Wildcat School

Alexis Blue — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

UA employees and students went to work to give a face-lift to a nonprofit middle school as part of the University's annual Cats in the Community Day volunteer effort.

Cats in the Community to Renovate the Wildcat School

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Three hundred volunteers will work on the middle school campus on Saturday to provide renovations for the soon to be K-8 school that provides science and technology education to low-income students.

Joel Valdez to Step Down at Midyear

Jeff Harrison — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Joel Valdez, who graduated from the UA in 1959, went on to become Tucson's first Hispanic city manager, a post he held for 16 years, is retiring after 20 years at the helm of the UA's business affairs. Through four UA presidential administrations, Valdez shepherded dozens of building projects on and off campus.

Walk and Talk With Provost Meredith Hay

Alexis Blue — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Provost Meredith Hay will lead a short campus walk as part of the Walk Across Arizona campaign to promote physical fitness.

Video: Daring Fundraiser Entertains

Alexis Blue — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Employees from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid performed a series of dares as part of a fundraiser for the Tucson Comunity Food Bank.

Sheltons Lunch With Arizona Assurance Scholars

Alexis Blue — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

President Robert N. Shleton and his wife, Adrian, spoke during a luncheon celebrating Arizona Assurance scholars whose academic successes have earned them a spot on the Honorable Mention List, Dean’s List, or Dean’s List with Distinction.

Science Writers Workshop to Focus on Communicating Research

Alexis Blue — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Science Writers Workshop, new to this year's Tucson Festival of Books, will focus on educating writers and scientists on how best to communicate scientific findings to the public.

Tackling Climate Change: The Power of Art and Culture

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Diana Liverman's essay about how the arts and humanities can evoke human in ways to connect with the natural world has been included in a new publication.Diana Liverman's essay about how the arts and humanities can evoke human in ways to connect with the natural world has been included in a new publication.

Employee Q&A: Athletics Grounds Manager Bo Vanture