Happening in September

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The UA campus feels a little different now than it did a month ago, what with the influx of new and returning Wildcats and faculty. With the start of the fall semester comes a whole host of events and opportunities to show your UA pride, connect with fellow employees, and explore what the campus has to offer.

Kick off September by cheering on the Arizona football team as the Wildcats take on Brigham Young University in the home opener. Later in the month, learn about the resources available to faculty at the Arizona State Museum, and hear from legal experts – both from the UA and across the country – about recent cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Round out the month with a free screening of a classic film, presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television.

For more information about what's going on around campus, check out the Master Calendar.

Arizona Football | Sept. 1, 15 and 29

Arizona will take on Brigham Young University in the Wildcats' home opener on Sept. 1, marking new head coach Kevin Sumlin's debut following his arrival at the UA in January. In the lead-up to his first game, Sumlin has been working with quarterback Khalil Tate on his leadership skills, finalizing the installation of the Wildcats' offense and defense, and helping sophomores Tony Fields and Colin Schooler hone their craft as linebackers.

The other two home games in September are against Southern Utah University on Sept. 15 and the University of Southern California on Sept. 29. The Wildcats play away games against the University of Houston and Oregon State University on Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, respectively.

Doc Talks Lecture Series | Tuesdays in September

Doc Talks, a free lecture series co-sponsored by the College of Medicine – Tucson and Banner Health, brings the expertise of the college's top doctors, surgeons and researchers to the Tucson community. The four hourlong lectures will be held each Tuesday in September at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa.

Talks will cover valvular heart disease, throat cancer, innovations at UA Health Sciences and Banner Health, and the UA Center for Innovation in Brain Science's quest to cure neurodegenerative diseases.

Lectures begin at 6 p.m., but attendees can arrive early for a wellness expo from 5-6 p.m. that will include free hands-only CPR training, osteoporosis tests, skin UV damage analysis and more.

'Caregiving Connections' Employee Series | Sept. 13 and 27

"Caregiving Connections," an educational series presented by Life & Work Connections that began last year, returns. The series, which runs through November, provides employee caregivers of older adults a place to meet and discuss challenges, provide feedback and gather insight.

Susan Pickering, an employee assistance counselor for Life & Work Connections, and Caryn Jung, senior coordinator of dependent care and work/life integration for LWC, lead the series and provide guidance during the sessions. Those interested in participating should register in advance by emailing Pickering at pickerings@email.arizona.edu. Sessions are held at the Life & Work Connections office at 715 N. Park Ave., Room A. Attendees are welcome to bring lunch.

Arizona State Museum Open House for Students and Faculty | Sept. 14

Did you know the world's largest and most comprehensive collections of American Indian basketry and Southwest Indian pottery are right here on campus? Find out what else the Arizona State Museum has to offer during an open house for students and faculty.

The free event, from 3-5 p.m., will allow students and faculty to tour the museum's collection areas, visit its laboratories, meet curators, and enjoy free giveaways and food. Faculty will have the opportunity to learn about teaching and classroom resources offered by the museum.

Constitution Day 2018 | Sept. 17

Presented by the William H. Rehnquist Center on the Constitutional Structures of Government at the James E. Rogers College of Law, Constitution Day 2018 will feature a panel of legal experts reviewing three of the major cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2017 term. Panelists also will discuss the legacy of Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Andrew Coan, professor in the James E. Rogers College of Law and associate director of the Rehnquist Center, will moderate the discussions at Constitution Day, which is celebrating its 10th year.

Panelists include:

• Franita Tolson, professor, University of Southern California Gould School of Law
• Peter Eckerstrom, chief judge, Arizona Court of Appeals
• Toni Massaro, professor and dean emeritus, James E. Rogers College of Law 

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is recommended. An informal reception will follow.

Widescreen Wednesdays Film – 'Sunset Boulevard' (1950) | Sept. 26

The School of Theatre, Film and Television kicks off this season of Widescreen Wednesday film screenings with "Sunset Boulevard," considered one of the greatest films of the classical Hollywood era.

The film stars William Holden as Joe Gillis, a struggling screenwriter who ends up in a twisted relationship with Norma Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson, a washed-up silent film star who enlists Joe's help with her screenplay in an effort to jump-start her career. The film, written and directed by Billy Wilder, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, and won three.

The film will be introduced by Joshua Gleich, assistant professor in the School of Theatre, Film and Television. Widescreen Wednesday screenings, in the Center for Creative Photography, are free to attend.