Campus News

Sander Establishes $10K Award for Mid-Career Faculty

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Faculty who have attained tenure or continuing status within the last six years are eligible for the new honor, which includes a one-time award of $10,000.

Sign Up for 2012 Cats in the Community Day

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

On March 3, World Care will be overrun with UA students and employees who will paint, make new signs and set up the emergency response center to double as a meeting room. It takes hundreds of volunteers to make the annual event a success, and online registration is now open.

It's Official: UAConnect Moving From 'Cloud' to Campus Servers

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Everyone will need to migrate to the new on-campus system, but details are still being worked out as to when and how. The move will improve instant messaging between systems and will allow for different email clients and Internet browsers to have more capabilities.

Employee Q&A: HarpFusion Founding Director Carrol McLaughlin

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Since she was a child, UA Distinguished Professor of Harp Carrol McLaughlin held a dream of being one of the world's top harpists. She founded the internationally acclaimed HarpFusion group at the UA in 1978 and still directs it today.

CSW Presents Vision Awards to Two Honorees

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Eldenburg and Salvesen, from two very different parts of campus, were both praised for their ability to bring people together. They received their awards at a presentation Jan. 26.

Happening This Month

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

From tours to talks to politics, there's not a dull moment around the UA in February.

Eller College's Cindi Gilliland Receives Sherrill Creative Teaching Award

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Cindi Gilliland, known as "Dr. G" to her students, designs classroom activities to be interactive, no matter the size of the class. She likes to require students to put themselves in positions where they feel like outsiders, so they can better understand other points of view.

New Wireless Printing Service Being Piloted

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

If all goes well with the nine-kiosk pilot, the campus could end up with 50 to 60 of the printing stations.

Healthy Heart Opportunities Abound During February

Ann Cisneros — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The Sarver Heart Center will mark its 25 years of advances in heart research and patient care with a month of public events related to heart health. In February, people can attend a public education conference, one of several training sessions on Continuous Chest Compression CPR or a children's festival.

Engineering Assistant Professor Wins National Teaching Award

Jennifer Fitzenberger — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Erica L. Corral, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, has received the 2011 Bradley Stoughton Award for Young Teachers, a national teaching award for professors in materials science and engineering.

Poetry Center Serves the Rhythm of the Written Word for Lunch

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Writers of all levels are invited to take the classes, which offer a supportive environment and the guidance of a published poet and experienced creative writing teacher.

Campus Rec Introduces Classes, Studio for UA Employees

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Tapping into its built-in convenience factor, Campus Recreation is introducing new programs and services for UA employees. The division will offer a new studio at the Student Recreation Center, classes and a shuttle service to encourage more faculty members and staff to take part in what it has to offer.

Founding Optical Sciences Dean Jim Wyant Steps Down

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Jim Wyant, founding dean of the College of Optical Sciences, is leaving his post to return to teaching. At a reception this month, Lute Olson and Sean Miller were among those who turned out to honor his career.

Employee Q&A: Senior Lecturer Emerita and Former Study Abroad Chaperone Donna Swaim

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Donna Swaim has taught literature, poetry and spirituality in her 47 years at the University of Arizona, but she is probably best known for her work with the study abroad program. She took her last official University trip last year, but she says she'll continue to travel on her own.

UA Solar System Reduces Costs, Enhances Curriculum

jfitzen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:17:10 -0700

A 10-kilowatt solar installation on a UA science building will do more than lower the energy bill. The system, located on the roof of the conference center at Earth sciences facility Biosphere 2, will complement the curriculum in some university classes.

Employees Invited to Lease a Plot in New Community Garden

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The student-led group Garden in the Desert will be ready next month to lease plots in its newest community garden. University employees are invited to join the gardening effort.

Pharmacy Students, Faculty Teach Community About OTC Medications

Ann Cisneros — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

It's important for people to know that over-the-counter remedies can interact with each other and prescription medicines. UA pharmacy students and faculty visit senior centers to spread the message and answer questions.

Laura Gutiérrez Wins Modern Language Association Prize

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

In her book, "Performing Mexicanidad," Gutierrez explores homoesexuality among Mexican women as represented by several performance and visual artists.

UA Programs Can Help You Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Employees don't need to leave campus to find help with some of the most traditional New Year's resolutions.

Arizona's First Pinkberry to Open at UA

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Pinkberry, with its intense fan following, will open in the UA Student Union Memorial Center in February. The frozen yogurt store joins only a few across the nation located on college and university campuses.

HR Financial Education Classes to Cover Retirement, Planning for Women

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Retirement planning is the focus of the four financial education classes being offered by Human Resources during the spring semester.

Happening This Month

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Weight-loss meetings, a blood drive, quilts and sports galore – you might say it's a real "circus" around here this month. Oh, and there's one of those, too.

Tips for Helping Troubled Co-Workers

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

When a colleague begins to behave differently than usual, Life & Work Connections can help employees figure out how to ask if everything is OK. And its Employee Assistance Program can help a troubled co-worker get back on track.

Employee Q&A: Cactus Grill Cashier Kathalina Lingo

Shelley Shelton — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Kathalina Lingo has worked as a Student Union cashier at the University for 25 years. She has gotten to know the children of some of the students who came through her line and even been invited to their weddings.

Smokers Puff Their Last at UA Hospitals, Related Premises

jfitzen — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:37:01 -0700

The University of Arizona Health Network has welcomed the new year by banning smoking at all of its facilities. Employees and their families will get free medically supervised help quitting, patients will get counseling and medication to control nicotine cravings and visitors will be offered free nicotine-replacement gum.