In Brief: Upcoming Staff Council meeting and summer camps
The yearly Arizona Arabic Jumpstart program allows high school juniors and seniors as well as incoming University of Arizona first-year students to take part in activities related to Arabic and Arab cultures.
The next Staff Council meeting is March 28 at 2 p.m.
Participants in camps like Toxic Detectives learn about toxicology and environmental health issues through hands-on science activities.
Sustainability, diversity and UA 4 Food on the Staff Council agenda
University of Arizona Staff Council members will hear updates on the University's efforts around sustainability, diversity and battling hunger in Southern Arizona during their March 28 meeting.
Trevor Ledbetter, director of the Office of Sustainability, will give a progress report on the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, which is set to be released later this year. Francisco Moreno, associate vice president for diversity and inclusion, will speak about his role and priorities for his office. Charm Liggins, community outreach and event manager for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and Christina Rocha, manager of the Research, Innovation and Impact Business Center Transaction Team, will discuss the upcoming UA 4 Food drive, set for April 3-May 1.
Council leaders will also discuss the nomination process for executive committee positions for the coming academic year. Nominations are expected to open in mid-April.
The agenda is available on the Staff Council website, and anyone can attend on Zoom.
Let us know about your summer camps
The time is approaching for families to start thinking about summer activities for their kids. Each spring, Lo Que Pasa publishes a roundup of information on summer camps offered on campus and at other University locations. This year's roundup will appear in the April 5 issue.
If your unit is offering a camp this summer, please let us know by filling out this form.
We are looking for the following information:
- A detailed description of the camp and activities.
- Location information, including addresses for off-campus sites.
- Camper ages or grade levels.
- Dates and times the camp will run.
- Application deadlines.
- Cost, including any University employee discounts.
Please send any questions to andyober@arizona.edu.