The QT

This summer, all UA departments are being asked to conduct an information security risk assessment. Risk assessment is a process for identifying, assessing and determining ways to mitigate risks to information and information systems. The risk assessment will help departments select appropriate, cost-effective strategies for securing information assets.  read more »

The CIO wants your feedback in a special WebEx session!  read more »

Parking & Transportation Services is pleased to announce that the Olive Tunnel is open to bicyclists once again. In addition to the underpass providing easy access to pedestrians, the Olive Tunnel will again allow bicycle traffic under Speedway. The Olive Tunnel is adjacent to the Park Avenue Garage and McClelland Hall on the north side of Speedway, and the Museum of Art and Architecture Building to the south of Speedway.  read more »

In a surprise presentation, Marc Johnston was honored with a University of Arizona Asian American Faculty, Staff and Alumni award. 

Johnston, director of The University of Arizona's Asian Pacific American Student Affairs, received the UA organization's Outstanding Staff Award.

The award is typically handed out during the UA organization's annual awards and scholarship celebration, which will be held Nov. 14 this year.  read more »

CALL FOR PHOTOS  read more »

Arizona Student Media is now compiling information for the Quick Reference (pages 6-10) and Departmental sections (pages 11-71) of the printed 2009-2010 Student/Faculty/Staff Directory. This memo provides instructions on how to ensure accurate and complete updates for your department. Please share this information with all of your staff and faculty.

TO UPDATE QUICK REFERENCE AND DEPARTMENTAL LISTINGS:  read more »

Do you know a staff member who is interested in staff issues and not afraid to get involved?  Nominate them as a new SAC member.

SAC exists to foster and enhance communications between the classified staff and the University community:  read more »

Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.  read more »

The University of Arizona Police Department presents its First Annual Golf Tournament to benefit UAPD support of Special Olympics Arizona.

Please join us for a morning of fun while supporting The Arizona Torch Run, law enforcement’s largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics.

Friday, July 17 at the Hilton El Conquistador Country Club, 10555 N. La Canada Drive.

Check in at 6 a.m., shotgun start 7:30 a.m.                          read more »

Parking & Transportation Services is pleased to invite the campus community to the July 4th festivities at the University of Arizona campus garages beginning at 6pm.

If you are affiliated with the University or are a family member, please come and watch the Tucson area fireworks from the top of one of the UA Parking garages: Sixth Street, Tyndall Avenue, Main Gate, Park Avenue, and Highland Avenue. Garage locations may be found at: http://www.pts.arizona.edu/pdf/maps/campus.pdf. There will be no cost to park or attend this event.  read more »

Do you have a thorny grant question? Do you need development advice? Curious about what the GIFT Center offers?

Then stop by the GIFT Center office for a one on one consultation. First come first served, and available to any staff or faculty on campus.

We will be pleased to help you with information on fundraising, proposal writing, relationship building, site visits, etc.

WHEN: 
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 – 3 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 – 3 to 4 p.m.  read more »

Several new information security standards, procedures and guidelines will become effective on July 1, 2009.  This guidance was developed pursuant to the Board of Regents' IT security policy and the recommendations of the Arizona Auditor General's Office in connection with an IT Security Performance Audit. Progress toward implementation is reported periodically to the Board of Regents and to the Arizona Legislature.  read more »

UITS will present a series of open sessions to discuss Google Apps and its implications as the UITS-provided email and calendaring system at The University of Arizona. Learn more, ask questions, raise concerns... UITS wants your feedback as part of the important process of upgrading and modernizing our communication tools.

Sessions will be held in Room 141 of the Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center at 9:00am on June 4 and 5, and at 2:00pm on June 9, 10, 15, 18, and 19. No reservations are required.  read more »

The UA Arizona Center on Aging (Co-Directors, Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD and Mindy J. Fain, MD) awarded over $100,000 of Biology of Aging (BAR) research pilot grants, launching a new and exciting research initiative to address the basic biology of aging and its impact upon the clinical care and well-being of older Americans. This five-year, $100,000/year pilot grant program is designed to encourage new and seasoned investigators to apply their expertise to key research questions in aging; to promote collaborative, multidisciplinary research by attracting UA investigators from different colleges and departments; to enable researchers to collect sufficient preliminary data in order to pursue additional major support through other funding mechanisms ; to allow exploration of innovative and creative directions;  and to enhance the reputation of UA in aging research.  read more »

Here at the Poetry Center, it’s our job to keep up with new writers and new directions in writing. Maybe that explains why, when we think of relaxing summer books, the canon comes to mind. Come relax with us this summer with venerable Herman Melville and good old Jane Austen.

"The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade"
by Herman Melville
with Tony Luebbermann
Thursday, June 11, 5:30 p.m.  read more »

Main Gate and Second Street Garage Permit Holders:

Beginning on Monday, June 1, 2009, Parking and Transportation Services will begin the routine repairs of the Main Gate and Second Street garages.  read more »

Most people in Arizona are aware of the presence since 2003 of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the mosquito population in our state.  Arizona will continue to see human cases of this viral infection each season now that WNV is endemic in our state. This memo provides some basic information about this virus and its prevention, as well as preventive measures being employed by the UA.  read more »

On April 2, the Eller College of Management Staff Council recognized Barbara Lundquist, office specialist in Undergraduate Programs, and Maria Puig, business manager in the Department of Management Information Systems for their contributions to the College overall.

Please join The University of Arizona College of Medicine for a Congratulatory Reception in celebration of the appointment of Dr. Yvette Roubideaux to the position of Director, Indian Health Service in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Friday, May 29, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, The University of Arizona Student Union, Tucson/Catalina Rooms  read more »

FACULTY/STAFF SUMMER SOFTBALL 2009!

The Arizona Intramurals Program within the Department of Campus Recreation is currently taking team entries for the upcoming league! Get your department or fellow co-workers involved for some fun and softball!

Team Entry: $190

Entries are currently being taken till Wednesday May 27 by 4 p.m.

Captains Meeting: Wednesday May 27 at 5:30 p.m., North Conference Room at The Rec Center.

League Begins: June 1  read more »