Campus News

UA Mechanic-Turned-Actor Aids Son's Film Career

Jeff Harrison — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

John Pulley, part of a team of mechanics and specialists who keep the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' farm equipment up and running, has a second life as an actor.

Employee Q&A: Race Track Program Director Doug Reed

Alexis Blue — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Doug Reed is director of the UA's Race Track Industry Program, recognized as the only program of its kind in the nation.

Native American Student Affairs Celebrates 20 Years and Heritage Month

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

A monthlong series of more than 20 events will do more than honor Native American History Month. They also serve to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the UA's Native American Student Affairs office.

Help Pick Top 25 UA Successes for 125th Birthday Celebration

Alexis Blue — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

As the UA prepares to mark its 125th year with a "Silver and Sage Celebration," External Relations wants help identifying the University's top 25 accomplishments in the last 25 years.

Employee Q&A: Softball Coach Mike Candrea

Alexis Blue — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Mike Candrea, coach of the UA softball team and former coach of the U.S. Olympic softball team, had to overcome personal tragedy to become one of the most highly regarded softball coaches in the nation.

Shelton to Deliver State of the University Address Today

Alexis Blue — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

University of Arizona President Robert N. Shelton will discuss the UA's recent budget challenges and how the campus intends to move forward during his 2009 State of the University address.

Tree-Ring Curator Works to Manage Massive Research Collection

Alexis Blue — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Pearce Paul Creasman, hired this year as the first-ever curator for the University of Arizona's Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, is charged with managing an estimated 2 million samples of wood.

'Fresh Paint' Auction to Benefit UA Museum of Art

Alexis Blue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

More than 100 artists will donate original pieces to be auctioned off during Fresh Paint, a fundraising event for the University of Arizona Museum of Art.

Budget Redesign Introduced to Faculty Senate

Alexis Blue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UA Faculty Senate heard an overview on a propsed budget redesign that would change the way funds and costs are distributed to colleges on campus.

Vaillancourt Wins National Honor for HR Video

Alexis Blue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources honored Allison Vaillancourt, UA vice president for human resources, for her efforts in creating a harrassment prevention DVD for use in colleges and universities nationwide.

Employee Q&A: Plant Curator Phil Jenkins

Alexis Blue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Phil Jenkins helps community members identify mystery plants and study dried specimens under the microscope at the UA Herbarium.

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