Teaching and Students

Georgetown University Provost to Give Public Lecture

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

James J. O'Donnell, Georgetown University's provost and a classics professor, is slated to deliver this month's Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Public Lecture at UA.

UA Student Designs Website for Splitting the Bill With Roommates

cruzj — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:28:56 -0700

Coordinating monthly bill payments among roommates is often a complicated and frustrating experience. Matthew Garten, a UA business management major has come up with a solution – a customized website that keeps roommates informed about pending bill payments.

UA Honors Expo, 25 Years Strong

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Dozens of undergraduate researchers will present their original work during the Honors Research Expo, which is now in its 25th year.

UA Student Club Hosting Career Expo

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The student-organized event is open to UA students in any major who are interested in career opportunities with a variety of employers. It takes place Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

UA Black History Month Events Begin

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Black History Month events at the UA have begun, including lectures, film screenings, a field trip and block party. Several UA departments, centers and student organizations are hosting more than one dozen events.

Niya Butts Radio Show Broadcast Monday Nights

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Through Feb. 27, the Niya Butts Radio Show will air with the women's basketball head coach slated to talk about the Wildcats, the Pac-12 and national women's basketball.

Travel, Research Award Honors Memory of Michael E. Bonine

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The Michael Bonine Memorial Travel and Research Award will fund summer travel and research for undergraduates in any major and graduate students in Middle Eastern and North African studies.

UA Expands Offerings Into Chandler

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Several UA degree and certificate programs soon will be offered Chandler, expanding educational access and opportunities in Arizona. The UA's College of Education and Eller College of Management each are providing programs, while the School of Information Resources and Library Science is offering a foundational course.

Arizona's Been Good to UA Alumnus Karl Eller

jfitzen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:48:05 -0700

Arizona's future, Karl Eller feels, lies in the businesses to come, with young entrepreneurs willing to throw caution to the wind and start out on their own. He has met some of those students at the UA, where the business college was renamed after him in 1999. He also has donated more than $20 million to the school.

UA Astronomer Earns National Education Honors

Jeff Harrison — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Astronomy Camp, run by UA Steward Observatory's Don McCarthy, has introduced students and others to science for 25 years. The American Astronomical Society has recognized McCarthy and his efforts with its annual education award.

UA a Top 15 Peace Corps University in U.S.

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

New figures released this month indicate the UA ranks among the top 15 higher education institutions in the U.S. producing the largest number of Peace Corps volunteers.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Abound at UA

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The UA offers many opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved in cutting-edge scientific research. "Now is the time to apply for research during the summer," said Glenda Gentile, director of the UA College of Science's Office of Undergraduate Research.

Grant Helps Grads Stay in Arizona, Start Business

jfitzen — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:02:14 -0700

What started as a UA class project for two graduate students has become a unique company that can help truckers across the U.S. earn more money. The story behind the creation of the Tucson-based company, Post.Bid.Ship., shows it's a good idea to encourage entrepreneurs to stay in Arizona and start a business.

Conservatory Trains Next Generation of Guitarists

jfitzen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:08:48 -0700

For students of classical guitar, Tucson is the place to be. Young would-be guitarists come to southern Arizona to attend the UA's Bolton Guitar Studies Program from as far as Brazil, France and the Philippines. The program was founded in 1974, and Tom Patterson has been its director since 1980.

UA Students to Host Medical Emergency Forum

Rebecca Ruiz-McGill — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

UA Health Advocacy Committee students will host a free and open-to-the-public forum on Jan. 31 to discuss the Jan. 8, 2011 Tucson shooting with the goal of learning more about how health-care professionals were prepared for and responded to the tragedy.

UA Law Affiliates Launch Multi-State Rescue Network

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

A team born out of the UA's College of Law founded Tough Love Pit Bull Rescue, an organization working to save dogs in line to be euthanized in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington.

UA Student, Iraq Veteran Guest at State of the Union

cruzj — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:42:38 -0700

Brian Kolfage, a student in the UA College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, lost three limbs while serving in Iraq. He is a special guest at tonight's State of the Union address.

UA Program Introduces Engineering to High School Students

Jennifer Fitzenberger — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Students in 20 Arizona high schools are trying out their engineering skills just as high school athletes test their abilities before jumping into college sports. Engineering 102 gives math- and science-savvy students hands-on experience before they commit to a university engineering program.

Arizona Senate President Honed Ranching Skills at UA

Jeff Harrison — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Born to a pioneer Arizona ranching family, Steve Pierce has become a fixture in the cattle industry. Like others in his family, his path took him to the UA. Said Pierce about the University: "What I learned here is where to go to get an answer. That's what kids need to learn in college."

UBRP Students to Present Original Research

Tyler J. McDowell-Blanken — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The 23rd annual UBRP conference will be held this weekend, offering an opportunity for students to share their scientific research with the UA and Tucson communities.

UA Solar System Reduces Costs, Enhances Curriculum

jfitzen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:17:10 -0700

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 facility Biosphere 2, will complement the curriculum in some university classes.

Transfer Student, Mother of Four Earns National Fellowship

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

For the second consecutive year, a UA student has earned the highly prestigious, nationally competitive Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color.

Venture Meshes Social Media, Fantasy Football

jfitzen — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:09:39 -0700

A UA MBA graduate is hoping to mesh social media with fantasy football and baseball. Evan Singer is a co-founder of Pigskin Boss, which launched in November. “Pigskin Boss offers the first true community-style fantasy football website,” Singer said.

Sewing the Inner, Creative Mind

La Monica Everett-Haynes — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

UA alumnus Paul Nosa travels with his solar powered sewing machine, stitching patches of the thoughts people choose to share with him. Said Nosa: "I believe all of life’s questions can be answered with a sewing machine."

Entertainment Industry Pros to Meet UA Theatre Students

Jennifer Fitzenberger — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The Showcase of Talent at the UA on Jan. 14 will connect theatre, film and television students with professionals in those industries. The result: high job placement rates for UA students.