In Brief: Community Classroom, 'On Our Own Time,' Broadway in Tucson discount
Employees can explore the mysteries of Easter Island and the Klingon language at a 30% discount.
"HVAC for the Face" by Allen Shapiro, technical director for Arizona Arts Live, earned best in show from the judges of this year's "On Our Own Time" art exhibit.
Get discounted Broadway in Tucson tickets on Wildcat Fridays, happening once a month January through April.
From capitalism to Klingon: Learn online with discounted SBS community classes
University employees can take both in-person and online noncredit courses through the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Community Classroom Program at a 30% discount.
"The world around us continues to intrigue, fascinate and grow ever more complex," said Maribel Alvarez, the college's associate dean for community engagement. "We are pleased to offer an opportunity for members of our campus community to sit with expert faculty in the social sciences to ponder, debate and analyze how we respond collectively to these challenges."
Course descriptions are below.
Consequences of Capitalism | Jan. 13-March 3
Noam Chomsky, laureate professor of linguistics, and Marv Waterstone, professor emeritus of geography, will examine how a "capitalist realism" worldview has come to dominate the way we organize the political economy to satisfy human needs and wants.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) | Jan. 19-Feb. 23
Terry Hunt, professor of anthropology and dean of the W.A. Franke Honors College, will explore the history, culture and archaeology of Rapa Nui, commonly known as Easter Island, including how the massive statues were transported to every part of the Island.
Learn the Klingon Language for Your Next Vacation on Qo'noS | March 7-April 4
In this class, being held at The Loft Cinema, Natasha Warner, professor and head of the Department of Linguistics, will teach participants about the Klingon language from the Star Trek universe, including how to say "your ship is a garbage scow" and "where do you keep the chocolate?"
The Pottery of Mata Ortiz | March 18-April 8
In this class, being held at the Tucson Museum of Art, master potter Porfirio Mora discusses the pottery tradition of Mata Ortiz, a village in Chihuahua, Mexico. Students will also have an opportunity to try pottery techniques.
Mothering Across Borders | April 13-May 4
Michelle Téllez, associate professor in the Department of Mexican American Studies, will examine the experiences of mothers as they navigate social, political, economic and cultural borders across the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.
Find more information on the spring 2022 courses online. If you have questions or want the employee registration code, email sbs-communitymatters@.arizona.edu.
Bring out your inner artist by entering the 'On Our Own Time' exhibit and contest
University employees, retirees, volunteers and their immediate families can showcase their creative side by entering paintings, photos, sculptures and other art works in the "On Our Own Time" art exhibit.
The annual showcase, being held virtually in 2022, is coordinated by the University's Employee Recognition Committee and is part of a partnership with the National Arts Program.
Artists can have their work displayed for in-person viewing in the Bioscience Research Laboratories building lobby. The exhibition runs Jan. 31-Feb. 12. Judges will select a best in show award winner, as well as winners in professional, intermediate, amateur, teen and youth categories. Judging will take place between Jan. 21-31.
Registration is open until Jan. 21. For more information, visit the National Arts Program website or email exhibit coordinator Pamela Wagner, administrative associate in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, at pamelaw@arizona.edu.
See the winning entries from last year in this photo gallery.
Get $19 tickets for Broadway in Tucson on Wildcat Fridays
On Wildcat Fridays, faculty, staff and students can purchase tickets to Broadway in Tucson shows for just $19 each.
To purchase discounted tickets, buyers must show a valid CatCard at the Centennial Hall box office at the time of purchase. The discount is limited to two tickets per person per event and are available while supplies last. Discounted seating is in limited view areas.
Wildcat Fridays run from noon-6 p.m. The dates are listed below (click the links to see dates for the performances).
- Jan. 21 – "The Band's Visit"
- Feb. 11 – "Tootsie"
- April 1 – "Hadestown"
- April 22 – "Pretty Woman"