The Universe in the Middle of Nowhere

  • UANews
  • February 15, 2013
The UA's Chris Impey has taught cosmology to Tibetan Buddhist monastics in remote parts of India each summer for the past five years. With a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, Impey, a Distinguished Professor and deputy head of the department of astronomy, detailed his experiences in a book, "Humble Before the Void," which likely will publish in 2014.

UA Alumnus, Ex-Giffords Intern Shares Life-Altering Events in Book

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • February 14, 2013
Daniel Hernandez Jr. has had many life-changing experiences. The 23-year-old UA graduate, author of "They Call Me a Hero: A Memoir of My Youth," takes readers back to when he was an intern for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, describing vivid recollections of Jan. 8, 2011. Hernandez will participate in the Tucson Festival of Books March 9-10 on the UA campus.

Remarkable Jessica Cox to Join Handicap International in Ethiopia

  • San Francisco Chronicle
  • February 12, 2013
UA alumna Jessica Cox, recognized as the world's first armless pilot, will travel to Ethiopia in April to speak with children with disabilities. Her visit, hosted by Handicap International, will be filmed as part of the documentary "Rightfooted," which tells the story of Cox’s life and her desire to redefine what it means to have a disability.

Runner Steps Up for Kindness

  • Arizona.edu
  • February 11, 2013
Megan Meyer, a Wildcat cross-country runner, is among a group of UA student athletes participating in the Be Kind Step Up program, a collaboration between UA Athletics and the nonprofit Ben’s Bells. Participants in the program wear handmade bracelets, which they pass along to people caught performing random acts of kindness. A website tracks each bracelet's journey.

UA's Olympia Club All About Thinking, Debating, Exploring

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • February 11, 2013
A new student club at the UA promotes intellectual conversation and exchange of ideas outside the classroom on topics like math, science, religion and politics. The UA Olympia Academy was created in homage to Albert Einstein, who created the first Olympia Academy.

From Backpacks to Chefs' Hats

  • Arizona.edu
  • February 8, 2013
The workday for Kevin Lau, executive chef of the Arizona Student Unions, can begin as early as 5 a.m. Preparing and serving thousands of meals every day, the students and staff of the Student Unions kitchen tackle an immense job - one that starts early, finishes late and never ends.

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