General News

Student Builds Spider Robot From Spare Parts

jeffh — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:24:23 -0700

UA engineering senior Matt Bunting has always had a passion for building robots, starting with the Lego car he equipped with a Web cam to chase the family cat around the house. Bunting's latest robot can even teach itself to navigate uneven terrain.

Think Tank Expanding Services

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

After having a successful first semester, the UA's Think Tank has expanded services to the Park Student Union.

College of Science Spring Lectures Focus on "Mind and Brain"

Mari N. Jensen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The six-part lecture series, "Mind and Brain," starts the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 23 and will explore how brains are built, how minds are made and how cognitive and neural science is changing the way we think.

Colleges Serving Hispanics on the Rise

rrmcgill — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:12:35 -0700

UA South and Pima Community College are two of 10 federally designated Hispanic Serving Institutions in Arizona with many more colleges, including UA main campus, pursuing the designation. Colleges with the designation are eligible for federal grants to help improve academic outcomes for Hispanic or low-income students.

Improvements to Enhance Trade With Mexico

jeffh — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:09:14 -0700

Mexican shoppers contribute $2.69 billion a year to the state's economy, according to research by the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. Getting those shoppers across the border faster will encourage more trips - and more spending.

New Ag Technology Needed

jeffh — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:17:50 -0700

As labor pools continue to decline, new technologies, such as those being developed by the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will be needed to free human hands for other tasks.

CPAs Offer Insights, Answer Questions During 'Tax Tips Week'

Jeff Harrison — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

A special week on "Arizona Illustrated" features Arizona CPAs in discussions about taxes and answering a wide-range of viewer tax questions.

Shelton to Deliver State of the University Address in Phoenix

Johnny Cruz — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Shelton will address the University's presence and future in Maricopa County, as well as the overall direction of the University.

New Study at UA Steele Children's Research Center Shows Link Between Inflammatory Disease and Premature Aging

Jeff Harrison — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

A group of researchers at the UA Steele Children's Research Center have discovered a genetic link between inflammation in the digestive tract and premature aging.

Southeastern Water Wars

leverett — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:54:41 -0700

Robert Glennon, the UA's Morris K. Udall Professor of Law & Public Policy, suggests that much like Atlanta, other states in the nation will continue to struggle over issues of water as water tables continue to drop but the population rate continues to hike.

Star Nights: Public Invited for Stargazing at Sabino Canyon

Daniel Stolte — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The UA Astronomy Club will continue to host its monthly star parties at Sabino Canyon on the first Saturday of every month. These informal star parties include telescope viewing, constellation mapping and an introduction to the programs offered at the Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter.

Treasures of the Queen: The Amazing Minerals and Mysteries of Bisbee

Daniel Stolte — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

UA's Flandrau Science Center and Mineral Museum highlight Bisbee's colorful mining town past through an exhibition of rarely seen minerals, period cothing and photographs.

Medieval History Comes Alive in Early Book Lecture Series

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

UA scholars explore and share the treasure trove of art and history found at the UA Libraries Special Collections with the public during the 7th annual Early Book Lectures.

University, PCC Plan Offers Convenience at a Lower Cost

cruzj — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:58:14 -0700

The UA is expanding the number of options students have to obtain a bachelor's degree while reducing costs.

The Super Bowl's Best Halftime Shows

jeffh — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:15:36 -0700

Even before it was called the Super Bowl, the UA's Pride of Arizona Marching Band took the field for the very first halftime show in 1967.

Pepsi's Online Contest Joins Growing Number of Corporate Efforts

leverett — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:24:32 -0700

UA Camp Wildcat's effort to host elementary school students during week-long camps to learn about college and potential careers is among 700 projects proposed for funding as part of the Pepsi's Refresh Project. The voter-driven project will prove organizations with the most votes grants between $5,000 and $250,000.

Vanishing Water and Shifting Climate

Daniel Stolte — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

In "Let's Talk Science: Extreme Water," a lecture series hosted by Biosphere 2, seven UA scientists and thinkers discuss pressing topics such as America's coming water crisis, Arizona river hydrology, the vulnerability of societies to climate change and the search for life in the Earth's driest environments.

UA Fundraiser for Haiti Relief

rrmcgill — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:16:39 -0700

The University of Arizona community comes together to raise funds for World Care. The international relief organization collects and sends relief supplies to Haiti.

Cochise, UA South Announce Transition Program for Baccalaureate Students

leverett — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:37:32 -0700

UA South is working with Cochise College to introduce a new suite of offerings for students through a new program. Called Cochise Cats, the program will offer counseling, workshops and financial support for transfer students.

Pat Tillman Foundation Selects UA as a Scholarship Partner

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The UA has been selected by the Pat Tillman Foundation as a Tillman Military Scholar University Partner for the 2010-2011 academic year.

How To Make Your Friendships Last

jeffh — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:32:17 -0700

Bolstered by research from UA sociologists and others, experts find that women who form close social bonds tend to reduce their risk of memory loss.

Tap Water Might Not be as Clean as We'd Like

leverett — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:23:11 -0700

University of Arizona microbiologist Kelly Reynolds said a new study in parts of southern Arizona – Tucson included – found that more than 50 percent of water taps tested positive for bacteria that have the potential for causing human diseases.

Housing Recovery Could Take a Decade, Economists Warn

leverett — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:35:23 -0700

Given the drop in home values and the rate of forclosures, Brent T. White, a UA associate professor of law, warns that the future could hold tremendous problems for people across the country who are unable to save for college or retirement.

UA Events Commemorate Black History Month

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Lectures, art exhibitions, film screenings and a college planning day are among the range of events to be held at the UA this month to commemorate Black History Month.

Streetcar Would Ease Congestion, Enhance UA, Planners Say

cruzj — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:31:05 -0700

The route for the new modern streetcar in Tucson would begin in downtown, pass through the UA campus and continue on to the Arizona Health Sciences Center.