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Tuesday Talks: Your Right to Know

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:53:39 -0700

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for Tuesday Talks @ the University Libraries, an exciting lecture series in the Main Library East Lobby that explores the wide ranging research interests at the University of Arizona. read more »

December IRB User Group Meeting - All UA Research Faculty, Staff, Students

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:06 -0700

December meeting: IRB Core User Committee and UA Campus IRB Research Users Friday, December 18.

IRB Core Users Committee meets initially, 8:00 am to 8:45 am.
UA IRB Users join at 8:45 am, meeting ends at 9:30 am.

Research faculty, staff and students, your comments, questions and concerns about regulatory operations, policies and procedures for reviewing faculty and student research are welcome! read more »

Finals Study Break

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:12:50 -0700

Come take a relaxing, tasty study break hosted by the Library during the weekend before finals. In the Library's main lobby there will be a variety of home-baked and store-bought treats and beverages.

12th Annual Milton Marathon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:03:15 -0700

The Department of English, in collaboration with Special Collections at the University Libraries, will host the 12th annual Milton Marathon on Friday, Nov. 20 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. read more »

Thanksgiving Approaches - Give Through UA Cares

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:04:58 -0700

Thanksgiving is a special time to enjoy connecting with family and friends and give thanks for all that we have. It is also a wonderful time to help others who are less fortunate.

UA Cares provides the opportunity for UA employees to give to any 501(c)(3) non profit agency, United Way Impact Area, or University area including scholarships and fellowships.

The campaign wraps up on Wednesday, November 25. Gifts can be made online at https://emplink.arizona.edu (payroll deduction gifts only) or by paper pledge sheet. read more »

Grants for Lunch

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:10 -0700

What is the difference among corporate, foundation, and private support fundraising? What is a letter of inquiry? What are charitable grants?

Please join the GIFT Center for the upcoming Charitable Grants 101.

Got questions? We have answers! Want to learn about getting started with fundraising? New to charitable grantseeking and want an overview? Have experience with government grants but not charitable grants? read more »

Waddell Award Lectures Presented by Robert A. Weinberg

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:56:11 -0700

Dr. Robert A. Weinberg, professor of biology at MIT, and founding member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research will present two Waddell Award lectures and recieve the 21st Waddell Award for outstanding cancer research, Thursday, December 3, in Kiewit Auditorium at the Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbelll Ave. At Noon, the lecture will be geared for the scientific community, followed by a lecture for the general public at 5 pm. read more »

IRB User Group Meeting- All UA Research Faculty

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:47:20 -0700

The IRB User Group meets monthly on every third Friday, Room 102, in the Medical Research Building (MRB) on AHSC campus at 1656 E. Mabel St. (http://iiewww.ccit.arizona.edu/uamap/staticLarge/241.html)

The meeting dates for 2009 are: Friday, November 20 and Friday, December 18 from 8:45 to 9:30 am.

The committee welcomes campus-wide research faculty participation. Bring your suggestions, concerns or questions for discussion. read more »

ESPN Game Day Parking

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:44:22 -0700

At this Saturday's ESPN Game Day place, it becomes necessary to close some University streets to traffic and to reserve designated proximity parking lots to accommodate temporary guests.As a result, permit holders who normally park in the designated areas or others wishing to visit the area, are affected by these temporary closures.

Please look at the football parking map located at: http://parking.arizona.edu/pdf/maps/Lot_Specific_Restrictions_FB_MAP.pdf read more »

Bike Sharing is Here!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:38:20 -0700

Parking and Transportation Services, Cat Wheels Bike Share Program has arrived. Students, staff and faculty are eligible to use the bicycles free of charge. The 10 bicycles are comfort style designed, single speed cruiser bikes with dual pivot hand brakes. Perfect for riding around campus, short range commutes to the market, going to your favorite coffee shop or attending off campus meetings.

Cat Wheels bicycle loaner rules: read more »

International Education Week, Nov.16-20

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:12:03 -0700

This year marks the 10th annual national celebration of International Education Week. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of a continuing promotion of programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. read more »

Dan Adams Farewell Reception

ablue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:57:12 -0700

It is with pleasure but also a sense of loss to announce that Dr. Dan Adams, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Executive Director of the Arizona Student Unions has accepted a position at North Carolina State University. Dan has served over 14 years at the University of Arizona, and his valued leadership and vision will be missed. read more »

Jenny Lee Wins AAFSAA Outstanding Faculty Award

ablue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:50:34 -0700

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jenny Lee has been selected by the Asian American Faculty, Staff & Alumni Association (AAFSAA) to receive the 2009 "Outstanding Faculty Award."

Lee will be honored at the association's 20th Anniversary Gala on November 14.

Congratulations, Jenny! read more »

Vine Deloria Jr. Distinguished Indigenous Scholars Speaker Series: Cris Stainbrook

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:52:37 -0700

Cris Stainbrook, President of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, will speak on "Indian Land: The Intersection of Culture, Policy, and Law" at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Chavez 110.

E-mail System Experiencing Difficulty

ablue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:46:22 -0700

E-mail and Webmail systems continue to experience intermittent service delays since Monday morning, Nov. 2. At 9:20 p.m., Monday, all e-mail queues were cleared and all e-mail was delivered. Service delays began again Tuesday morning at approximately 10 a.m.

UITS has formed an incident team to identify and resolve the e-mail problems as quickly as possible. In order to diagnose the problem more efficiently and eliminate all possible causes, several internal processes, including the CatMail Opt In and migration processes, have been temporarily suspended. read more »

Win Diana Madaras Print - Give Online Through UA Cares!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:38 -0700

Graduate and Professional Education Teaching and Mentoring Awards

ablue — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:35:18 -0700

The Graduate College is pleased to issue a Call for Nominations of awards to acknowledge teaching and mentoring excellence in graduate education. Two such awards will be given. read more »

Mister Rogers' Sweater Drive

ablue — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:09:03 -0700

Anyone with a new or lightly used sweater can carry on the giving spirit of children's television pioneer Fred Rogers in the first week of November.

The "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" sweater drive is collecting sweaters for school children and their families citywide as part of a drive to help fill local school district clothing banks with family clothing appropriate for milder Arizona winters. The goal for the drive is 10,000 sweaters. read more »

Arizona Soccer Last Home Weekend

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:46:58 -0700

Arizona Soccer hosts Oregon and Oregon State this weekend in the last home series of the 2009 season. The action starts on Friday at 7 vs. Oregon and then on Sunday the Cats take on OSU at 11am. Come out and support your Wildcats! read more »

New Discounted Garage Daily Pass

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:47:42 -0700

Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) is pleased to announce a new garage parking pass option.
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The Garage Daily Pass is a new product offered to UA students and staff. It is ideal for alternative transportation (carpool, bus, bike) users that may need to drive a car to work on occasion. It is also useful for anyone that is paying for a space on a daily basis, or students that only have class 2 days per week, or an off-campus permit holder that would like to park close to class, or a commuter that needs to drive to a business or medical appointment.