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  • Water Researcher Sharon Megdal Awarded Endowed Professorship | February 29, 2008
    Sharon Megdal has been named the first recipient of the new C.W. and Modene Neely Endowed Professorship for Excellence in Agriculture and Life Sciences.  | Campus News | General News | Science and Technology
  • UA to Provide Academic Services for New Chinese University | February 29, 2008
    The landmark agreement establishes the UA as the academic service provider for Nanjing International University. | Business and Law | Campus News | General News
  • UA Students, Employees Reminded to Change NetID Passwords | February 28, 2008
    Changing passwords increases the security of the UANet ID system. | Campus News
  • Survey Will Assess Needs of Campus LGBTQ Community | February 28, 2008
    The survey will  collect and provide information to help improve safety and inclusiveness for everyone, with particular emphasis on LGBTQ students, faculty and staff. | Campus News
  • UA 5K Fun Run Promotes Health While Building Cross-Cultural Ties | February 27, 2008
    Event organizers hope to raise awareness for health disparities as well as the services offered at the UA's cultural centers.  | Campus News | General News
  • Love Your Genes | February 26, 2008
    The events being held during Love Your Body Day are intended to help people understand the negative affects of eating disorders. | Campus News | General News | Health | Teaching and Students
  • PTS Announces 2008-09 Parking Changes | February 26, 2008
    Parking changes going into effect in August include new parking areas and permit fee increases. | Campus News
  • College of Public Health Announces Dean Candidates | February 25, 2008
    Lectures and open forums in February and March give the UA and Tucson communities an opportunity to meet candidates for dean of the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. | Campus News | General News | Health
  • Got the Bug? | February 25, 2008
    The cold and flu season has packed the waiting rooms of local clinic; UA health officials have some advice. | Campus News | Health
  • Longtime UA Champion Donald N. Soldwedel Dies | February 22, 2008
    UA alum Donald N. Soldwedel was a longtime contributor and supporter of the University and the business, medical and education communities in southern Arizona. | Campus News | General News
  • Sander Discusses Budget, Strategic Plan at Open Dialogue | February 22, 2008
    Among questions fielded by the provost was how the state's budget shortfall will affect the University. | Campus News
  • Peace Corps Fellows Share International Experiences | February 22, 2008
    Peace Corps Week at the UA celebrates the efforts of students who have volunteered a part of their lives to help others. | Campus News | General News | Teaching and Students
  • New Program Provides Nighttime Walking Escorts | February 22, 2008
    A new student-run program is putting the buddy system into practice and offering "safe walks" for students, faculty and staff on campus after hours. | Campus News | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Math Prof Wins Sloan Research Fellowship | February 21, 2008
    Toufic M. Suidan is one of 118 young scholars in the U.S. and Canada to receive the $50,000 prize. | Campus News | General News | Teaching and Students
  • ASM Holds Annual Southwest Indian Art Fair | February 20, 2008
    Music and dance performances along with demonstrations by artists will all be part of the Southwest Indian Art Fair, which will be held at the UA this weekend. | Campus News | General News
  • Several Phoenix Mission Marketing Projects Win ADDY Awards | February 20, 2008
    The awards recognize excellence in advertising. | Campus News | General News
  • Memorial Scheduled for Hopi Anthropologist | February 19, 2008
    A formal rememberance for Emory Sekaquaptewa will be held on March 9 at the Al-Marah Arabian Horse Farm in Tucson. | Campus News | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • About 10,000 Subscribed for Emergency Text Messaging Service | February 19, 2008
    UA students and employees are encouraged to subscribe to the free emergency text alert service. | Campus News | General News
  • Conference Focuses on Asian Student Activism | February 18, 2008
    The "APIA U: Leadership 101 Training" conference, which targets Asian Pacific American students, will be held at the UA this month. | Campus News | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Nutrition Program Debuts at the UA Farmers Market | February 15, 2008
    The Arizona Farmers' Market Nutrition Program will be signing up mothers who, after qualifying, will receive coupons to get free fruits and vegetables. | Campus News | General News | Health
  • New Administrator to Focus on American Indians | February 13, 2008
    Herminia Frias will focus in improving the number of American Indian students who transition out of undergraduate programs and into graduate school. | Campus News | General News | Teaching and Students
  • SBS Honors Its Magellan Circle Scholars | February 12, 2008
    The award is given annually to undergraduate students who have demonstrated academic achievement, financial need or both. | Campus News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
  • Nominations Being Accepted for Five Star Faculty Award | February 11, 2008
    The Five Star Faculty Award is the only student-nominated and -selected teaching award for professors of UA undergraduates. | Campus News | Teaching and Students
  • Future Boundaries of Iraq is Focus of Annual Sabbagh Lecture | February 11, 2008
    Architect-turned-author Kanan Makiya will talk about the future of Iraq at this year's Sabbagh Lecture. | Campus News | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • Two International Journalists Take on the World at Feb. 27 Forum | February 11, 2008
    Alan Weisman and Mort Rosenblum, both award-winning authors and UA journalism professors, will host a symposium on a range of Earth-related topics. | Campus News | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • Career Expo Coming Feb. 20 | February 11, 2008
    The 8th annual Career Expo will offer students and employers a chance to match skills with job openings. | Campus News | Teaching and Students
  • Oscar-Winning Alum to Screen Film on Campus | February 8, 2008
    UA media arts alumnus and Oscar winner Ari Sandel will be on campus for a screening of  "West Bank Story." | Arts and Humanities | Campus News | General News
  • Alumna Stevie Eller Endows Faculty Chair in School of Dance | February 7, 2008
    The gift acknowleges the contributions of the school's director, Jory Hancock. | Arts and Humanities | Campus News | General News
  • UA Invites Community to Celebrate Black History Month | February 6, 2008
    Several events will be held to mark the month, including panel discussions, films and a block party. | Campus News | General News
  • UA Event Offers Help With Financial Aid Form | February 6, 2008
    The UA this weekend will host College Goal Sunday, an event held across the nation to help high school seniors and families make sense of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. | Campus News | General News | Teaching and Students
  • Nominations Being Accepted for Inclusive Excellence Awards | February 6, 2008
    Nominations are due by March 14 for the awards, which recognize individuals or groups who enhance the UA's academic distinction through inclusive programs or leadership. | Campus News
  • Faculty Member to get National Teaching Award | February 6, 2008
    Charlene M. Kampfe will receive the Rehabilitation Teacher of the Year Award  from the National Council on Rehabilitation Education. | Campus News | General News | Social Sciences and Education
  • New Fellowships Named for Likins, Davis | February 5, 2008
    The new endowments will support graduate students who have overcome adversity and junior faculty who seek to furthur their academic careers. | Campus News | General News | Teaching and Students
  • UA to Hold 'Cats in the Community' Volunteer Event | February 4, 2008
    On March 1, faculty, staff and students will have the opportunity to volunteer at the Primavera Foundation, which provides services to homeless men, women and families. | Campus News
  • Research Forum Acknowledges Undergraduate Scholarship | February 1, 2008
    Thirty undergraduate scholars will exhibit their research at a forum on Feb. 20 in the UA Student Union. Their studies range from Medieval Jewish astronomy and the psychophysiology of prayer to the relation between body weight and the brain, and  social networking on MySpace. | Campus News | General News | Teaching and Students
  • UA Libraries Introduce Express Retrieval Service | February 1, 2008
    The University of Arizona Libraries has  introduced a free service that will save library users from having to search shelves for books. | Campus News
  • UA Study Abroad: More Choices, More Destinations | February 1, 2008
    Students can explore more than 100 international programs during the UA's upcoming Study Abroad Fair. | Campus News | Teaching and Students
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