Lo Que Pasa

  • Joel Valdez will retire June 30 after 20 years at the UA.

    Joel Valdez will officially end his 20-year tenure at the University of Arizona on June 30. But just as he did things a little differently on the job, he will have a different kind of retirement – one that keeps him hard at work.... Read More

  • Money is tight for a lot of us these days. But what if someone handed you a $100 bill to spend on anything you wanted? We wondered what campus employees would do with the cash. Splurge on new shoes? Enjoy a fancy dinner? Take a day trip... Read More

  • Isaac Villegas-Durgin said he left gangs and made the active decision to be more productive. Now, he is helping others to do the same.

    When Isaac Villegas-Durgin helps ex-gang members and preteen youth who have criminal records or have been addicted to drugs and alcohol, he sees a mirror of his former self.

    "I share the same past as a lot of these kids," said... Read More

  • Got an itch to hit the beach or go on that hiking expedition you've been thinking about for years? If you've got extra vacation hours under your belt, now might be a good time to do it.

    University of Arizona employees who have... Read More

  • Gail Stevenson works with University research animals and runs her own behavioral health practice for pets.

    Name
    Gail Stevenson

    Position 
    Research Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology

    Number of years at the UA 
    26

    Favorite thing about working at the UA 
    "The people I work with... Read More

  • Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter

    School's out for summer, but that doesn't mean the learning has to stop. The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory offers plenty of summertime activities that provide educational fun for the whole family.

    Right here on... Read More

  • In this photo, taken shortly after he arrived at the UA, President Robert N. Shelton speaks on the phone in his office.

    A few weeks ago we asked you to send in any burning questions you have for President Robert N. Shelton. We're sad to say that we received only a handful of responses.

    So here's a reminder: You and your fellow University of... Read More

  • UA College of Medicine - Tucson

    The Arizona Board of Regents will be asked during its meeting this week to approve bylaws, articles of incorporation and a board of directors for a new non-profit company that will bring University Medical Center Corp. and University... Read More

  • Ellen McMahon

    Snails, the Cold War, the Rillito River, immigrants and the tongue are among the research subjects being funded by Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Grants at the University of Arizona.

    Five projects involving 14 UA faculty... Read More

  • Employees are being urged to keep a look out for mosquitoes on campus to help prevent West Nile virus infections.

    With temperatures on the rise and monsoon season around the corner, mosquitoes may soon be abuzz on campus. University of Arizona employees are being asked to help "fight the bite" and prevent the spread of mosquito-borne West Nile... Read More

  • As the University of Arizona works toward becoming a "greener" campus, individuals can do many things to help. From recycling soda cans, to making double-sided copies, to turning off the lights when leaving a room, every little bit... Read More

  • Allison Vaillancourt, vice president for human resources

    When University of Arizona employee Jennifer Hoefle learned last year that a change in state law would make her partner ineligible for health insurance benefits provided by the UA, worry took hold. 

    Hoefle, the program... Read More

  • Sanchez creates elaborate carvings from fruits, vegetables and ice.

    Name
    Lawrence Sanchez

    Position
    Dining Services Supervisor, Senior, Arizona Student Unions

    Number of years at the UA
    8 months

    Favorite part about working at the UA
    "The challenge is... Read More

  • Don Seeley

    Don Seeley, retiring director of the Applied Portfolio Management Program at the Eller College of Management, says there are three things he'll miss most about the University of Arizona – its past, present and future students.

    ... Read More
  • In this photo, taken shortly after he arrived at the UA, President Robert N. Shelton speaks on the phone in his office.

    You have a busy schedule. President Robert N. Shelton has a busy schedule.

    But if you both found time to have a chat over lunch, what would you want to talk about?

    We're asking Lo Que Pasa readers to send in the... Read More

  • Leslie Eldenburg

    The University of Arizona is moving forward on a new budgeting system that will change the way tuition dollars are distributed in an effort to provide increased incentives for teaching activities.

    ... Read More
  • International breastfeeding symbol

    New mothers face a lot of challenges, especially as they try to balance caring for a newborn with returning to work. To help, the University of Arizona offers designated lactation areas for nursing moms. Life & Work... Read More

  • Ever regret not taking that dance class in college? Or trying your hand at painting or astronomy? With the wide variety of course offerings available on a college campus, it’s hard to squeeze them all in. We wanted to know from... Read More

  • The UA's newest chilled water plant replaced an aging facility that was on the verge of collapse. (Photo by Jeff Harrison)

    Facilities Management at the University of Arizona has been recognized nationally for something that is rarely seen or thought about on campus but is universally appreciated, especially here in the desert Southwest.

    Building... Read More

  • Looking to publicize your campus events on a nonexistent advertising budget? Consider listing them on the UA's Master Calendar.

    As one of the UA's most popular websites, it's a great (and did we... Read More

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