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Federal Bill Signed to Enhance Udall Foundation

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed a bill that will rename the Morris K. Udall Foundation to honor UA alum and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall.

How to Dodge Germs in the Time of H1N1

leverett — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:08:20 -0700

UA microbiologist Charles Gerba has been investigating ways that water fountains harbor germs. People need not avoid them, but Gerba offers some tips on ways to minimize the chance of infection.

Under-the-Radar Arizona Sitting Pretty in Rose Bowl Race

cruzj — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:05:23 -0700

Arizona is one of only two teams in the Pac-10 that controls its own destiny.

Why Nice Guys Usually Get the Girls

Mari N. Jensen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

For the insects called water striders, the pushiest guys don't always get the girls, according to a research team led by a UA scientist. The finding contradicts previous laboratory experiments that suggested that the most aggressive males are the most successful at reproducing.

Mattea At Home on 'Coal'

leverett — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:15:03 -0700

Kathy Mattea, whose repertoire includes country, bluegrass and Celtic music, will be performing at the UA's Centennial Hall on Saturday.

Norton School Invites Alumni to "Take Charge"

Jeff Harrison — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The John and Doris Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences will host an alumni event that includes a classroom lecture from Take Charge America Institute Director Mike Staten on how to be careful with a buck.

Jeff and Sharon Stevens Give $10M to UA

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The donation marks the single largest gift in the history of UA athletics.

Spencer Titley Honored for Half-Century of Teaching and Research at UA

Mari N. Jensen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Spencer R. Titley is the UA economic geologist internationally renowned for his work on the origin of porphyry copper deposits.

Web, Cellphone Users are Not Isolated From Reality

cruzj — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:18:19 -0700

A 2006 UA/Duke study found that social isolation was increasing in the U.S. There is now a debate as to whether Web and mobile communications is contributing to this trend.

Wildcats Welcome Cougars for 93rd Homecoming

Johnny Cruz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Wildcats enter Saturday's matchup ranked No. 18 in the BCS standings.

SEDS Students Host SpaceVision 2009 Conference at UA

Lori Stiles — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

UA students have organized what looks to be one of the year's premier space conferences and are holding it at the Lunar and Planetary Lab.

UA Camera Spots Phoenix Mars Lander Amid Frost

cruzj — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:13:52 -0700

Despite very low light, HiRISE has taken images of the Phoenix Mars Lander blanketed by carbon dioxide ice.

Francisco Ayala, Honored Spanish Author, Dies at 103

cruzj — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:22:22 -0700

Malcolm Compitello, head of the UA Spanish and Portuguese department, reflects on the life and legacy of the well-known Spanish author.

Wilbur Wildcat is Grand Marshall for Homecoming

Jeff Harrison — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wilbur Wildcat celebrates his silver anniversary at the UA this year by serving as grand marshall at Saturday's Homecoming parade.

Unsettled Youth: Spitzer Observes a Chaotic Planetary System

lstiles — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05:07 -0700

A Spitzer Space Telescope team led by UA astronomer Kate Su captured an infrared image of a giant halo of fine dust around a young star. The dust is created by planets jostling smaller comet-like bodies.

Medical School Founder Remembered in New Book

Jeff Harrison — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

A new book tells the story of Dr. Merlin K. DuVal, the founding dean of the UA College of Medicine.

World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma

cruzj — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:39 -0700

Researchers have found that eight percent of workers at the World Trade Center site have had an asthma attack.

Professor: Fear, Shame Keep Homeowners From Defaulting

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Brent T. White, a University of Arizona associate professor of law, said policymakers must consider ways that emotions drive financial decisions.

At Public Universities: Less for More

cruzj — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:05 -0700

UA President Robert N. Shelton was among the leaders in higher education who spoke to the New York Times about funding challenges facing public universities nationwide.

Steele Center Researcher Receives $1.25M From CDC to Study Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Johnny Cruz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The project will study the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Arizona and Nevada

Frost-Covered Phoenix Spacecraft Found in HiRISE Images

Lori Stiles — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Despite very low light, HiRISE has taken images of the Phoenix Mars Lander blanketed by carbon-dioxide ice.

It’s OK to Walk Away, A Law Professor Argues

cruzj — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:38:07 -0700

New research by Brent T. White, associate professor of law at the UA, argues that sometimes walking away from a mortgage that is underwater is the best course of action.

Leadership Training, One Day at a Time

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The ATLAS program offers affordable leadership training for UA students, faculty and staff – and now community members as well.

Zoritch Dies in 90s; Dancer, UA Professor

cruzj — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:43:13 -0700

George Zoritch, a former professor at the UA and well-known ballet dancer, died on Sunday.

University of Arizona device could make solar power cheaper

lstiles — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:15:56 -0700

UA Steward Observatory Mirror Lab director Roger Angel has produced a prototype solar device that, if developed for mass production, could generate electricity for $1 a watt.