BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UANews.org PRODID:-//strange bird labs//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110630 UID:http://uanews.org/node/32705 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/32705 SUMMARY:Apply for the Human Genes and the Environment (HuGER) Training Program DESCRIPTION:The National Institutes of Health Human Genes and the Environment (HuGER) Training Grant has openings for predoctoral graduate students and post-doctoral scientists wishing to unravel the complexities of human gene/environment interactions\, and the mechanisms by which such complex and diverse interactions predispose to disease. The positions are available from July 1\, 2010. Trainees must be US citizens or permanent residents. Eligible candidates include any doctoral student conducting research in the general area of gene by environment interactions. As examples\, training faculty include (but are not limited to) members of the graduate training program in toxicology and toxicogenomics\, the graduate interdisciplinary program in statistics\, the IGERT program in evolutionary\, functional\, and computational genomics\, and the cancer biology graduate training program. HuGER graduate students will be expected to register for two core HuGER courses and have a HuGER training grant faculty member serve on their dissertation committee. Candidates must have at least one year remaining in their graduate training. The HuGER Training Program executive committee and training grant faculty members will review applications\, and applicants can expect to hear back within two weeks. The application package should contain a letter of nomination from the faculty advisor\, indication of research funding\, the candidate's GRE score\, graduate transcripts\, undergraduate transcripts and a one-page research proposal written by the candidate. Applications can be accepted until the positions are filled. Make an appointment up to June 30\, 2011. Please e-mail your nomination in one PDF file to Kate Riley at ksriley@email.arizona.edu. Training grant appointments provide an annual stipend ($21\,180 for predoctoral graduate students\; variable levels for post-doctoral scientists)\, tuition support\, insurance coverage\, and access to travel and training funds. Questions? Please contact Kate Riley at 626-3967 or ksriley@email.arizona.edu. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101117 UID:http://uanews.org/node/33429 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33429 LOCATION:Student Union Memorial Center SUMMARY:Peace Corps Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Stop by and chat with Aaron Hoholik\, your Peace Corps recruiter at the University of Arizona. Ask him about his experiences as an educational Peace Corps volunteer in Tchad and Benin and find out how you can make a difference in the world. Office hours are\: Mondays and Wednesdays\, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. And by appointment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100903 UID:http://uanews.org/node/33694 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33694 SUMMARY:Apply for ZonaZoo Membership Award DESCRIPTION:Established in 2003 as the official student section and ticketing program for the University of Arizona and Arizona Athletics\, the ZonaZoo has grown to be the largest student section in the Pac 10 Conference. The ZonaZoo membership pass gives UA students the opportunity to attend every home football game\, basketball game and more! A ZonaZoo pass is an integral part of a true Wildcat experience. Unfortunately there are devoted Wildcat fans among us unable to join in this experience because of financial hardship. We at ZonaZoo are aware of this situation and are offering the opportunity for 10 lucky students to win a Red Pass based primarily on financial need.Passes will be awarded at $135 eachThe award is available for students that do not currently have a ZonaZoo membership pass and also students that have purchased a ZonaZoo membership pass but could be significantly benefited through a refundAwarded upon financial need determined by FAFSA and/or extenuating circumstancesTo be used for the academic year 2010-2011Applications are available at zonazoo.arizona.edu Criteria\: The applicant must be a UA student and be enrolled full time for the fall semester (graduate students at least nine units\; undergraduate students at least 12 units)The applicant must display financial needFinal answers must be typedThe applicant must have a FAFSA on file Dates\: Applications are due by Sept. 3 at 11\:59 p.m. to alisonc@email.arizona.edu or to the ASUA front desk\, located on the third floor of the Student Union Memorial Center above the BookStorePasses will be awarded by the week of Sept. 13 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101001 UID:http://uanews.org/node/33814 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33814 SUMMARY:Student Showcase 2010 - Call for Entries DESCRIPTION:The Graduate and Professional Student Council is in search of the best student research and creative projects at the University of Arizona for its 18th Annual Student Showcase. This is a chance for undergraduate and graduate students from across campus to prove their exceptional talents by displaying their work to their peers\, faculty and the UA community during Homecoming weekend. Students will receive recognition and feedback on their projects and cash prizes are given to top entries in each category. Please encourage your graduate and undergraduate students to participate in this exciting and important event. When\: Homecoming Weekend\, Oct. 22-23 Where\: Under tents in front of the Main Library Why\: Feedback\, recognition\, significant addition to your resume or curriculum vitae\, plus there are cash prizes for both graduate and undergraduates in every category. How\: Submit your application by Oct. 1. For instructions on how to submit an application to present at Student Showcase\, go to the GPSC website and click on \"Student Showcase 2010.\"Who\: Both UA graduate and undergraduate students may enter their projects in one of the following categories\: Agriculture and environmental sciences Architecture\, planning and landscape architecture Biological sciences Business\, public administration and economics Education Engineering Health sciences Humanities\, literature and languages Physical sciences\, mathematics\, computer engineering\, and computer science Public health Social sciences and law Visual and performing arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100920 UID:http://uanews.org/node/34045 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/34045 SUMMARY:Apply for WOSAC Fall Travel Stipends DESCRIPTION:Travel stipends to professional meetings in fall 2010 are available for graduate students presenting papers that focus systematically on women and/or gender. Applicants should submit three copies of the following\: Conference name\, location and dates (awards cover from June 1 through Dec. 31) Title of the panel Title of the paper 1-2 page summary of the paper (do not include the paper) placing it in the larger context of your dissertation or other graduate research Budget of projected expenses and a list of other provided resourcesIndication of whether you have been a recipient of a WOSAC Travel Stipend in the past and the names of other sources of funding forthis paperSpecification of your major Indication of your progress in your graduate career\, including the number of years you have been in graduate school\, whether you have passed doctoral examinations\, and\, if appropriate\, the number of chapters written for your dissertation Copy of conference program listing your presentation (after conference attendance)ONE copy should also contain a completed coversheet\, which can be downloaded from http\://ws.web.arizona.edu/wosac/fundingCoverSheet.pdf. Deadline\: Must be recieved by 5 p.m. Sept 20.Awards are competitive. Priority will be given to those who have not received a WOSAC stipend within the last year. We can only fund those traveling to a conference to present a paper. Funds are contingent upon acceptance of the paper. Awardees may be asked to present their papers at a WOSAC event during the fall semester. The Women's Studies Advisory Council is a member-based community support group of over 200 community women\, men\, and students who support the Gender and Women's Studies program at the University of Arizona. A committee composed of Gender and Women's Studies faculty\, a WOSAC Board member\, and a Women's Studies graduate student will evaluate proposals. Submit applications to\: WOSAC/Josh Morrison\, Gender and Women's Studies\, 925 N. Tyndall\, P.O. Box 210438\, Tucson\, AZ 85721-0438. Questions can be directed to Josh Morrison at jmorriso@email.arizona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101001T230000Z UID:http://uanews.org/node/34286 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/34286 LOCATION:University of Arizona SUMMARY:Coming Out Week\: \"OUT and PROUD\" 2010 DESCRIPTION:Pride Alliance is collaborating with other lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer (LGBTQ) and allied organizations to continue an exciting initiative on our campus. As part of the upcoming National Coming Out Week\, we are seeking to raise awareness and visibility of our diverse LGBTQA community by publishing a full two-page spread in the Arizona Daily Wildcat listing all out and proud LGBTQA individuals at the University of Arizona. The heading of the ad will read\: \"We are your friends\, classmates\, professors\, colleagues\, co-workers\, and health providers\, and we are 'OUT and PROUD.' We are just a few of the talented and committed lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, and allied (LGBTQA) individuals who contribute to the diversity and success of the UA community. We invite you to join us in celebrating Coming Out Week 2010!\" This will be followed by an OUT List with your names\, titles and departmental information. There will be separate sections for faculty and staff\, students\, alumni and allies. Please consider submitting your name and information to this unprecedented effort by Oct.1\, no later than 5 p.m. Please send an e-mail in the following format to asuapride@gmail.com.  I\, (insert name)\, give ASUA Pride Alliance permission to publish the following information in the Daily Wildcat during the week of October 11-15\, 2010\: Student\, staff\, faculty\, or alumni? First and last name\:Position\, title\, department OR major (only one will be published)\:Official UA e-mail address (required\; this will not be published)\: Phone number (required\; this will not be published)\: Do you identify as LGBTQ or an ally? (Please specify.) This information will be retained by Pride Alliance. Thanks and let's all have a great Coming Out Week 2010! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101004 UID:http://uanews.org/node/34394 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/34394 SUMMARY:Invitation for Curriculum Learning Community DESCRIPTION:The problem\: Curricular expansion Undergraduate curricula have grown out of disciplinary needs and faculty perceptions of what students need to be successful. Although some departments benefit from accrediting organizations that provide an external \"reality check\" when it comes to curricular matters\, this is certainly not true for many other undergraduate disciplines. The growth of the undergraduate curriculum in many disciplines has led to a situation of \"curricular glut\" in which new courses and degrees are continuously being added\, even in times of institutional belt-tightening. The number of units required for graduation continues to rise\, as new courses are implemented or existing courses expand and add units. This results in departmental scrambling to offer and teach courses\, even in times when enrollment growth is slow or static. Several outcomes are possible\: increased teaching loads\, more use of adjunct faculty\, and increased workloads for already-overburdened support staff. The trend towards expansion of the undergraduate curriculum has been observed nationally. But state universities whose budgets have been cut to the quick\, such as our own system\, are particularly at risk. We balance on a very thin wire. How can we respond to budget cuts when our curricula continue to expand? How can we understand how curriculum changes might impact students\, faculty\, and staff? To create a space for exploration and learning about curriculum issues\, we would like to convene an interdisciplinary group of faculty and instructional professionals who are interested in taking a critical look at the undergraduate curricula in their own departments or programs. We will work together to determine what are the best practices in curriculum design within our respective disciplines and how our individual programs measure up. Expectations for and benefits of participation\: The curriculum study group will meet bi-weekly throughout the current academic year to discuss curriculum models\, readings\, and to design curriculum study \"research\" projects on our own disciplinary curriculum. Using the model of the Faculty/Professional Learning Community (see http\://www.units.muohio.edu/flc/whatis.php)\, we will each address a curriculum-based question with the goals of determining the \"health\" of our curricula and identifying strategies and frameworks to help us think about coherent curricular decision-making. This pilot project is supported by the UA Office of Instruction and Assessment. Participants will each receive $500 compensation. The services of the OIA professional staff will be available to help us as we conduct our own research and consider various options for solutions. How to participate\: Proposals are now being accepted from faculty and postgraduate teaching professionals (lecturers and those in teaching-intensive appointments) across campus who wish to participate in this professional community. These proposals (three pages\, maximum) should include the following information\: The applicant's name\, contact information\, and departmental affiliationThe applicant's role in the undergraduate teaching mission of her/his program or major A brief statement of the curricular challenge that the applicant is interested in pursuing. What is the evidence that this issue is\, in fact\, a problem for students\, the department/program\, or the institution as a whole?A brief plan for addressing the challenge\, including clear objectivesA summary of the resources and expertise the applicant hopes to gain from participation in this professional learning communityA plan for disseminating the outcomes of this curricular study project and communicating the results with key stakeholders at the appropriate levels of the university. The deadline for these proposals will be Oct. 4. Applications should be submitted electronically as Word documents to elfring@email.arizona.edu.Please direct any questions to the same address. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100901T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100901T200000Z UID:http://uanews.org/node/33428 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33428 LOCATION:UA Mall SUMMARY:Peace Corps Table DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Peace Corps table to chat with your University of Arizona recruiter. He will answer your questions and relay experiences about his Peace Corps service. Come find out how you can make a difference in the world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T220000Z UID:http://uanews.org/node/33981 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33981 LOCATION:Student Union Memorial Center SUMMARY:Open House\: Transfer Student Center DESCRIPTION:We will be kicking off a new school year in our new home in the Student Union Memorial Center! Our Transfer Student Center staff looks forward to meeting you. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T200000Z UID:http://uanews.org/node/33427 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33427 LOCATION:McClelland Hall SUMMARY:Peace Corps Table DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Peace Corps table to chat with your University of Arizona recruiter. He will answer your questions and relay experiences about his Peace Corps service. Come find out how you can make a difference in the world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T200000Z UID:http://uanews.org/node/33977 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33977 LOCATION:Cesar E. Chavez Building SUMMARY:Migrant Tracks in the Desert DESCRIPTION:Travel out to the desert with Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs and Humane Borders. You read the stories and see the news about migrants crossing the desert and the trash they leave behind. Come with us to see a snapshot of that desert. Learn about the people who risk their lives to cross and about the ones who lose their lives in the process. What do they leave behind? We will join Humane Borders in picking up trash in the desert and learn about immigration issues from the front lines of this humanitarian assistance organization. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100914T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100914T190000Z UID:http://uanews.org/node/33425 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33425 LOCATION:Student Union Memorial Center SUMMARY:Peace Corps Information Session\: Be the Catalyst of Change DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about the Peace Corps? If you're thinking about applying to serve as a volunteer\, you're strongly encouraged to attend an information session. Presentations will highlight the application process\, eligibility requirements\, geographic placement\, benefits and the challenges of serving as a Peace Corps volunteer. Information about the types of assignments and the regions where volunteers serve is also covered. Also\, hear more about the events planned for Peace Corps' 50th birthday! Friends and family are welcome to attend. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120210T204241Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100916T210000Z UID:http://uanews.org/node/33247 URL;VALUE=URI:http://uanews.org/node/33247 LOCATION:Drachman Hall SUMMARY:Celebrating the Life of Professor Emeritus Joel S. Meister DESCRIPTION:Please join us as the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will formally celebrate the life of Joel S. Meister. There will be an opportunity for staff and friends to share stories about Meister during the program. Light refreshments will immediately follow. Meister died July 6\, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Throughout his life\, he demonstrated a profound love for his family and friends\, a commitment to teaching and learning\, and a dedication to making his community a better place for all. He was born in Morgantown\, W. Va.\, on May 25\, 1941\, and grew up in Long Beach\, Calif. He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 1962 and his PhD from the University of California\, Berkeley\, in 1972. He served as a Peace Corp volunteer in Peru from 1964-1965. Meister was one of the founders of the University of Arizona College of Public Health and served as professor there prior to his retirement in 2008. Among the highlights of his career were his efforts at the creation of new knowledge through research combined with service dealing primarily with working in and with underserved and health disparate communities in the Southwest. He was internationally known for his work with community health workers or promotores de salud and the development of comprehensive disease prevention interventions focusing on community mobilization for policy change. Additionally he is remembered for his work to establish the ASHLine (Arizona Smoker's Helpline) and his efforts to have smoking banned in Arizona bars\, restaurants and most other enclosed public places and places of employment with the passage of the Smoke-Free Arizona Act. He was respected internationally for his commitment to U.S.-Mexico border health and social justice issues. The family suggests contributions to the Joel S. Meister Scholarship Fund at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR