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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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October 21, 2009
Almost a dozen University of Arizona employees have been included in the Arizona Daily Star's annual "40 Under 40" list, which recognizes "Tucson's young community leaders."
The honor is given based on "professional... Read More
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October 21, 2009
Students in the University of Arizona's School of Art have the opportunity to work with a team of experienced and talented faculty, but they don't always have the chance to see what their professors do in their own art... Read More
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October 21, 2009
Name
Linda Joy StonePosition
Acupuncturist, Campus Health ServiceNumber of years at the UA
7Favorite part about working at the UA
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October 21, 2009
Scott Hathorn Jr. was passionate about his careers as an aviator and, later, an agricultural economist at the University of Arizona.Â
Hathorn, a UA Professor Emeritus who served as a farming consultant to the... Read More
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October 21, 2009
Campus organizations hosting special events or activities for Homecoming are asked to submit information to the University of Arizona Alumni Association by Oct. 30 in order to appear on the official Homecoming Hosts Schedule of Events... Read More
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October 14, 2009
A little friendly competition is expected on campus during the next few weeks as the annual UA Cares employee giving campaign gets under way.
During the event, which began Tuesday and will continue through Nov. 25, University... Read More
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October 14, 2009
Transformational changes in the College of Science will strengthen research opportunities, but they are going to have an even greater impact on improving student science education, predicts the college's dean, Joaquin Ruiz.
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October 14, 2009
When Betty S. Hillman's husband got a job in optical sciences at the University of Arizona and they moved to Tucson in 1974, she didn't know a soul in the Old Pueblo. But that soon changed when she joined the Faculty Women's Club.... Read More
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October 14, 2009
Name
Shirlee BertoliniPosition
Coach, UA Twirling LineNumber of years at the UA
55Favorite part about working at the UA
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October 14, 2009
Three University of Arizona employees, a campus office and a student organization have been honored with 2009 Peter W. Likins Inclusive Excellence Awards.
Given by the Office of the Special... Read More
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October 7, 2009
Provost Meredith Hay and President Robert N. Shelton told the Faculty Senate on Monday that they will work to increase communication with faculty about decisions related to the University of Arizona's budget and the Transformation Plan... Read More
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October 7, 2009
With people and initiatives around the world, the University of Arizona's impact is global. Helping to build on that presence, while increasing awareness of the scope, will be part of Mike Proctor's new role as vice... Read More
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October 7, 2009
When a crisis occurs on campus, it can be hard for some members of the community to get back on their feet and return to business as usual. That's where the University of Arizona's Critical Incident Stress Management... Read More
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October 7, 2009
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Fred KuhnPosition
Lead Elevator Mechanic, Facilities Management Elevator ShopNumber of years at the UA
2 1/2Favorite part about working at the UA
"I like the security of the... Read More -
October 7, 2009
The annual Boyce Thompson Arboretum Fall Plant Sale, which begins Saturday, offers 16 days of lectures, tours, special guests and – above all – drought-tolerant plants that are readily adaptable for the desert... Read More
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October 7, 2009
The University of Arizona's Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for its 2009 Vision Awards.
The Vision Awards recognize campus leaders who manage their units in ways that... Read More
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September 30, 2009
University of Arizona employees who are covered by a UA health insurance plan can get their seasonal flu shot for free by attending a drive-through clinic this weekend.
The clinic – being held... Read More
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September 30, 2009
To bolster its efforts to promote accessibility for University of Arizona students, the Disability Resource Center is taking a more pointed approach to working with faculty.Â
The University of Arizona center,... Read More
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September 30, 2009
In times of financial strife, the value of efforts to diversify our campus and build an inclusive academic community may be called into question. To some, diversity programs may seem like a luxury we can ill afford. Yet nothing can be... Read More