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Understanding the brain science behind giving and receiving gifts
Jessica Andrews-Hanna, associate professor of psychology, describes what happens in our brains that makes gift-giving so rewarding.
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January 6, 2010
University of Arizona researcher Vahe Bandarian is the 2010 recipient of the Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry from the American Chemical Society Division of Biological Chemistry.
The award – established in... Read More
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December 23, 2009
There's probably no quieter time at the University of Arizona than during the year-end break between semesters. True, most everyone is busy with holiday plans that may or may not include Tucson. But if you're staying in... Read More
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December 23, 2009
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Jodi CharvozPosition
Nutrition and Fitness Counselor, Life & Work ConnectionsNumber of years at the UA
5Favorite part about working at the UA
"It's definitely meeting... Read More -
December 23, 2009
The way some academic departments list their courses in the University's catalog may soon change, as the University of Arizona prepares to move to a new administrative system that will offer tools to make it easier for... Read More
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December 23, 2009
University of Arizona faculty members now have a central resource when seeking assistance in the areas of teaching, assessment and technology.
The new Office of Instruction and Assessment, known as OIA, will offer support to... Read More
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December 16, 2009
If you're a University of Arizona employee who waits until Christmas Eve to do your holiday shopping, you might be thrilled to see a third paycheck arrive just in time this month, on Dec. 23.
But before you... Read More
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December 16, 2009
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Gary MackenderPosition
Location Supervisor, Virtual Reality AnnexNumber of years at the UA
10Favorite part about working... Read More
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December 16, 2009
The bell of the USS Arizona was to be rung Wednesday to honor the University of Arizona student-run National Collegiate Leadership Conference.
The bell – which is rung only on significant... Read More
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December 16, 2009
The rainbow is a common symbol for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. It represents the immense diversity within the LGBT community and, perhaps more importantly, it represents pride in being a member... Read More
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December 9, 2009
The University of Arizona's newly redesigned Web site, unveiled last week, has been temporarily taken offline due to technical difficulties.
The site started experiencing problems Tuesday, such as... Read More
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December 9, 2009
Two women with ties to the University of Arizona's athletic program were honored Tuesday with Vision Awards from the University's Commission on the Status of Women.
Becky Bell, associate athletic... Read More
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December 9, 2009
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Donald PorterPosition
Physician/Head Team Physician, Campus Health/Arizona AthleticsNumber of years at the UA
20Favorite... Read More
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December 9, 2009
At first glance, helping the FBI investigate a crime scene and searching for life on Mars seem worlds apart. That is, unless your world is an instrument lab on the fourth floor of the University of Arizona's Electrical... Read More
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December 2, 2009
A new program at the University of Arizona is adding to the institution's repertoire of alternative transportation options.
Parking and Transportation Services has initiated the Cat Wheels Bike Share Program,... Read More
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December 2, 2009
The Arizona Board of Regents will be asked to approve the University of Arizona's Comprehensive Campus Plan and five-year strategic plan during its two-day meeting on the UA campus, which begins Thursday.
The... Read More
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December 2, 2009
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Keith PawlakPosition
Music Curator/Adjunct Music Instructor, School of MusicNumber of years at the UA
11Favorite part of working at the UA
"I just love the flexibility that I... Read More -
November 25, 2009
When payday Friday rolls around, one University of Arizona department asks campus employees to give back at breakfast.
Every other Friday, employees have an excuse to break their low-carb diets... Read More
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November 25, 2009
The University of Arizona Foundation has honored John W. Olsen with the second annual Eugene G. Sander Endowed Faculty Fundraising Award.
Olsen is a Regents' Professor in anthropology and holds... Read More
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November 25, 2009
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Mark CarsonPosition
General Maintenance Assistant Supervisor, Campus Agricultural CenterNumber of years at the UA
17Favorite part about... Read More
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November 25, 2009
University of Arizona faculty and staff are invited to apply for two grants offered by the UA Foundation – one that funds community outreach activities and one that supports start-up research projects.
... Read More