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UA Climate Action Plan Sets Goals to Cut Emissions

The UA Office of Sustainability has completed a climate action plan to track the University's greenhouse gas emissions and provide concrete solutions to reduce them. Many...

Healthier Snacking Options Featured in the Union

from:University of Arizona

Student Union Memorial Center vending machines now feature prominent markers to identify healthier snack options thanks to the efforts of Student Health Advisory Committee...

C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus to Stop at UA

from:University of Arizona

Tucson residents will join thousands of people who have toured the C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus when it stops at the UA on March 8 during its "Road to the White House" tour,...

Tucson Festival of Books to Transform UA Campus

from:University of Arizona

The free, annual festival drew more than 80,000 book enthusiasts to the UA campus last year, and more visitors are expected March 10-11 when hundreds of authors, publishers, food...

Innovation Day Celebrates Entrepreneurship on Campus

from:University of Arizona

Students and faculty members will have the opportunity to show off their marketable research ideas on March 6. Some will receive a $10,000 award for moving their concepts out of...

New UA Residence Halls Earn Highest Sustainability Award

from:University of Arizona

Árbol de la Vida and Likins halls are the first residency projects in the state to receive platinum LEED certification, joining the UA Campus Recreation Center. The halls...

UA Earns Sustainability Gold

from:University of Arizona

The UA has earned gold for its campus-wide sustainability efforts, joining the ranks of 30 institutions in the U.S. and Canada. The rating comes from the Association for the...

UA Solar System Reduces Costs, Enhances Curriculum

from:University of Arizona

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...

Campus Rec Introduces Classes, Studio for UA Employees

from:University of Arizona

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...

Arizona's First Pinkberry to Open at UA

from:University of Arizona

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...

Smokers Puff Their Last at UA Hospitals, Related Premises

from:University of Arizona

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...

Do-It-Yourself Bike Repair Stations Now on Campus

from:University of Arizona

Cyclists riding around or through the UA have a new tool for do-it-yourself bike repairs. The University has installed two bike repair stations that come fully equipped with tools...

Charitable Drives Spreading Holiday Spirit

from:University of Arizona

This holiday season, UA students are giving back to the Tucson community by holding charitable drives benefiting those less fortunate. Several campus groups have initiated drives,...

Tucson Marathon, UA Partner on Fitness Runs

from:University of Arizona

The first ever Fitness Fest on the UA Mall features activities for kids and events for runners of every ability. The Dec. 10 event is sponsored by the Tucson Marathon and the UA...

Celebrating Thanksgiving Away From Home

from:University of Arizona

For students unable to make it home for Thanksgiving, campus groups – including Residence Life – have planned events to create a family atmosphere and share cooking.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Paraplegic Motocross Racer, UA Employee Rides Again

from:University of Arizona

UA online communications associate George Hammel raced motocross for many years nationwide, winning numerous races and championships. After a handful of bad accidents, dozens of...

Turning Arizona's Dry Heat Into a Comfy Chill

from:University of Arizona

An innovative solar-thermal heating and cooling system installed on top of the UA's Student Recreation Center is expected to harvest almost 200 million kilowatt hours of solar...

UA Professor Bicycles Across Tanzania, Testing Water

from:University of Arizona

Engineering professor Linda Powers spent part of her summer biking around Tanzania testing wells for bacteria using a unique instrument designed at the UA.

Research Pair Delves Into Rising Numbers of Parents Opting Against Vaccinations

from:University of Arizona

The professors hope to eventually start a "community immunity" effort to encourage parents to immunize their children.

Better Than Ever Holding Annual Kickoff Tomorrow

from:University of Arizona

The fitness training program, Better Than Ever, which raises money for cancer research, is holding its kickoff event Sept. 1. Registrations will continue through Sept. 19....

Tucson Festival of Books Seeks UA Authors

from:University of Arizona

Planning is already in the works for the giant literacy fair held each March on the University of Arizona mall, and organizers are reaching out for the first time to UA-connected...

Back to School for Tucson - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Tucson! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

LQP Asks: What do you look forward to most at the beginning of the school year?

from:University of Arizona

The freshmen are coming! The freshmen are coming! And so are the sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate and professional students. Campus just doesn't feel like a campus...

Sixth Street Closed Again This Weekend

from:University of Arizona

The 55-foot columns for Arizona Stadium's new video scoreboard will get a coat of paint this weekend. Sixth Street will be closed to avoid hitting cars with any overspray.

Scoreboard Construction to Require Weekend Street Closures

from:University of Arizona

Starting this weekend and next, traffic will be routed around Sixth Street by Arizona Stadium. Two more weekends will be scheduled for construction. Access to businesses and the...

Beating Summertime Blues

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

Oh summer is here, no classes, warm weather and lots and lots of free time. What are you to do with all that time? If you while away the time lounging and video gaming fall will...

Navigating Green

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

There are so many things claiming to be ‘green’ it can be a challenge deciphering between responsible products and ones hitching a ride on the green bandwagon. Here...

C.A.T.S. Program Gains National Certification

from:University of Arizona

The UA joins just 11 other universities in gaining certification from the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics in recognition of meeting or exceeding national...

UA Faculty, Staff Developing Mobile Apps

from:University of Arizona

Faculty and staff showcased their mobile apps during this month's 16th annual Technology and Instruction Showcase while emphasizing the need to expand instructional technology...

National Institute for Civil Discourse Grant Funding Available

from:University of Arizona

University of Arizona faculty members are invited to apply by June 15 for research grants from the recently established National Institute for Civil Dscourse.

New Faculty Recruitment Proposal and Offer Tool Available in UAccess

from:University of Arizona

A new online tool will centralize the faculty recruitment proposal and offer proccess at the University of Arizona.

Art Project – A Virtual Tour Worth Taking

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

Have you wondered what it would be like to see all your favorite art work up close? Then have you thought of what it would take to make that happen: travel, admission and lines at...

Make Your Own Tucson

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

Did you know that Tucsonans are more likely to lend a hand to their neighbors than the average U.S. citizen? Were you aware Tucson’s regional population will double within...

Dance and Architecture Focus of Davis Fellowship Winner

from:University of Arizona

Beth Weinstein, assistant architecture professor and winner of the 2011 George H. Davis Travel Fellowship, will travel to Prague this summer to show a video she edited exploring...

Motivational Moment

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

Ah, finals are here! This is the time of deadlines, details and sleep deprivation. All the relentless focus on projects leaves little time for reflection and perspective. As a...

What NOT to do

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

We learn the principles of design at Southwest University of Visual Arts. Principles like repetition, balance and emphasis are the foundation of great design. Nowhere is good...

Hometown Heroes Honored for Spirit of Community Awards

Everyone loves a hometown hero and America's 102 top youth volunteers will be honored by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards this May for exemplary acts of...

Promoting Your Portfolio

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

Do you want your work seen by more people – people outside your everyday classes? Creating a digital portfolio can accomplish that. Do you want feedback from...

Be the Master of Your Own Destiny

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

One thing I’ve noticed while attending SUVA is that creative people march to the beat of their own drum. This makes for a dynamic and creative learning environment. ...

Take the World Head On!

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

As you may have heard the economy is in rough shape right now. This is a good time to be in school. College is a time to develop and learn the skills you need to be...

Summer Math Program

from:Mathnasium of Marana

Mathnasium is offering our Award-Winning Summer Jump Start Program for students from Grade 2 - 12. Our Program offers your child the opportunity to get ahead and prepare for...

Sim City In Real Life

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

Have you played the computer game Sim City? Did you toil away trying to create the perfect city of the future? Did you ever wonder what it would be like to live in...

Employee Q&A: Student-Athlete Counselor Pauline Glenn

from:University of Arizona

Pauline Glenn uses her past experiences as a college softball player as she works to help Wildcat athletes balance school and sports.

2011 Earth Day Poetry Contest

Coati Kids Club of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is proud to sponsor an Earth Day Poetry Contest for school children grades 1-6. All are invited to participate. A winner from...

UA Center Makes Campus Accessible to Everyone

from:University of Arizona

The UA Disability Resource Office offers free services to students, faculty and staff members and anyone visiting the UA campus to ensure accessibility for all.

Saving the World Through Gaming

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

We play games to save a fictional world, but what if you could save the real world at the same time? That is the premise of a new book by video game researcher and designer Jane...

Rango: Animation Game Changer

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

Industrial Light & Magic’s first full length animated film, Rango, takes animation to a whole new level. The film’s spectacular attention to detail puts it in a class of...

What’s Your Fantasia Moment?

from:The Art Center Design College - Tucson Campus

Can you imagine a Pixar version of Fantasia? That would be mind-blowing, especially in 3D! That’s what Aaron Barreras, Animation Instructor at The Art Center Design...

New Exhibit Celebrates Women of the UA

from:University of Arizona

To commemorate Women's History Month in March, the UA Libraries is hosting an exhibition and lecture honoring the contribution of women to the UA's growth and success.