Lo Que Pasa
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Food, film and futurists: Here's what's happening in the Wonder House at South by Southwest
Presentations, immersive experiences and cuisine prepared by Chef Omo are among the offerings at this year's Wonder House.
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January 14, 2009
Spending a great deal of time driving and working in an office environment can contribute to a sedentary lifestyle, which may help lead to the onset of numerous health-related problems, such as heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes... Read More
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January 14, 2009
As The University of Arizona prepares for the replacement of its outdated administrative computer systems through the Mosaic Project, training programs are emerging to help the campus community prepare for the transition.
The... Read More
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January 14, 2009
A journal co-edited a by a University of Arizona professor has received the Best New Journal Award 2008 from the Council of Editors of Learned Journals.
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January 7, 2009
The University of Arizona is working to update its Comprehensive Campus Plan and is asking for input from members of the University community and the public.
The Department of Campus and Facilities Planning will hold two... Read More
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January 7, 2009
During challenging economic times, it can be especially important to recognize employees for their hard work. One way to do that is through the University Staff Awards for Excellence.
Nominations for this year's awards are... Read More
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January 7, 2009
Julio Betancourt, a U.S. Geological Survey senior scientist based at The University of Arizona, was among the scientists who helped alert the public about the potential impact of buffelgrass in the Sonoran Desert. This came in 2004... Read More
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January 7, 2009
Katrina Miranda seemed destined to become a scientist from an early age. Ever since grade school, science was her favorite subject, and by the time she took her first chemistry class in high school, she was hooked. In December, The... Read More
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January 7, 2009
In sunny Arizona, skin cancer is a major health concern. A new, award-winning video out of The University Arizona aims to teach people how to detect skin cancer early through regular self-examinations.
A collaborative effort... Read More
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January 7, 2009
"The pain passes, but the beauty remains" was the response by famous French impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir when asked how he could continue to paint while in agony from the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
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December 17, 2008
Russell Tronstad wasn't much older than his 12-year-old son when he was operating heavy equipment on his family's Montana ranch. Years later, he's taken his farming and ranching background to a whole new and modern... Read More
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December 17, 2008
University of Arizona employees will receive a third paycheck this month, but you shouldn't mistake it for an extra stocking stuffer.
In fact, you might want to make some room in the Santa-shaped... Read More
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December 17, 2008
Scientists who have been pivotal in the life of The University of Arizona's remarkable Lunar and Planetary Laboratory over the past five decades are also talented raconteurs.
Their stories are... Read More
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December 17, 2008
The bell of the USS Arizona will be rung today to honor The University of Arizona chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.
The bell – which is rung only on significant occasions in the... Read More
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December 17, 2008
This is the last Lo Que Pasa for 2008. We'll be back with a new issue on Jan. 7, 2009.
Happy holidays!
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December 10, 2008
The University of Arizona needs to do a better job of defining what a research university is in light of events at last week's Arizona Board of Regents meeting, Faculty Chair Wanda Howell said yesterday during an open forum with... Read More
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December 10, 2008
The Arizona Board of Regents last week approved a revised version of The University of Arizona's five-year strategic plan, which has been visually redesigned and updated to include information relevant to the University'... Read More
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December 10, 2008
These are tough times for the Tucson Community Food Bank. The sour economy is being blamed for both a slowdown in donations and a corresponding increase in the number of families needing assistance.
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December 10, 2008
For anyone who's ever been a part of The University of Arizona family or just has a soft spot for the UA, a new coffee-table book released by the Alumni Association offers a broad look at campus with more than 150 professional, never-... Read More
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December 10, 2008
Two University of Arizona employees have been honored for their devotion to international education and outreach.
Christian Sinclair, assistant director of the UA's Center for Middle Eastern... Read More
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December 10, 2008
University of Arizona employees are invited to a continental breakfast and poster presentation Friday morning to celebrate the inaugural year of research and outreach at the UA's solar energy institute. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 10... Read More