Lo Que Pasa

  • The fire alarm rings and as the occupants of the building begin heading to the emergency exits, University of Arizona emergency building coordinators put on their green vests and jump into action.

    During emergency situations,... Read More

  • Lisa Comella has always been a crafter. In do-it-yourself sessions with her equally artsy friends, she's made everything from beaded jewelry to quilts to candles. Recently, she and her crafting buddies decided to go a little "greener"... Read More

  • UAConnect has replaced Meeting Maker as the University of Arizona's official online calendaring system. The new system, part of the UAConnect e-mail and calendaring replacement project for campus employees, took the place of Meeting... Read More

  • Thousands of gallons of water were drained from the Student Recreation Center pool in preparation for its resurfacing.

    What do you do with 50,000 gallons of water when it's time to replaster a swimming pool? Just ask employees in the University of Arizona's Facilities Management department, who recently took on that challenge in partnership with Campus... Read More

  • In his live-in position as a residence hall community director, Anderson sleeps where he works.

    Name
    Christopher Anderson

    Position
    Community Director, Kaibab-Huachuca Residence Hall 

    Number of years at the UA
    2 1/2

    Favorite thing about working at the UA
    "My favorite part about... Read More

  • UA employees might want to stash their third December paycheck in the cookie jar, since we won't be paid again until Jan. 14.

    Due to the holiday closure, University of Arizona employees will receive paychecks two weeks in a row, on Dec. 17 and on Dec. 23. But don't forget: It's not a Christmas bonus.

    Since the University will be closed Dec. 24-Jan.2... Read More

  • President Shelton has released a statement opposing guns on campus.

    President Robert N. Shelton urged members of the Faculty Senate on Monday to ignore rumors about the scale of future University budget cuts from the state, noting that although a cut is expected, the size is still... Read More

  • The Arizona Board of Regents will meet to discuss strategic planning and other Arizona higher education issues Dec. 9-10 at the UA's Student Union Memorial Center. (Photos by Norma Jean Gargasz / UANews)

    The University of Arizona this week will ask the Arizona Board of Regents to approve its five-year strategic plan, which sets goals for education and research excellence, work force impact, productivity and efficiency.

    ... Read More
  • The University of Arizona is a unique place with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of grassy hills, towering palm trees or exotic cacti, the UA's got it. If you want to get a good workout, do a little shopping,... Read More

  • Eugene Sander will retire as dean of the UA College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on July 1.

    A search committee is beginning its work to find a new dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Eugene Sander, associate provost and current dean of the college, has announced he will retire in July after nearly 24 years... Read More

  • Ybarra's 11-year-old son says he plans to become a doctor if his mom becomes a pharmacist so the two can work together to cure cancer.

    Name
    Georgina Ybarra

    Position
    Information Provider, Medication Management Center, College of Pharmacy

    Number of years at the UA
    4 1/2

    Favorite part about working at the UA
    "Just... Read More

  • Karen Francis-Begay

    The University of Arizona's Karen Francis-Begay, President Robert N. Shelton's special adviser on Native American affairs at the UA, has been named a College Board trustee.

    One of four new trustees to join the association's 31... Read More

  • Leslie Eldenburg

    When Paul Portney steps down as dean of the Eller College of Management in January, the job of running one of the nation's premier business colleges will fall, temporarily, to the second in command.

    Leslie... Read More

  • Arizona will take on rival Arizona State in Thursday's home football game. (Photo by Jacob Chinn)

    As the fall semester winds to a close, it's crunch time for many University employees as they scramble to finish fall projects, prepare for final exams and find the perfect Christmas gifts. With classes ending on Dec. 8, finals... Read More

  • Photo by Norma Jean Gargasz

    The leaders of the University of Arizona's reaccreditation process held an open forum for students and employees on Monday to discuss the findings of a University self-study completed in preparation for an upcoming site visit by an... Read More

  • Some people are sweet potato people. Others are in the stuffing camp. And for many, it’s all about the turkey. We wanted to know what Thanksgiving dishes make employees’ mouths water the most. From the pumpkin pie, to the cranberry... Read More

  • Photo by Jacob Chinn

    Parking permit-holders who will be displaced from their usual spaces on Dec. 2 due to that day's football game against Arizona State University can expect to receive an e-mail next week with an assigned alternate parking area.

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  • If there's a question you're dying to ask President Robert N. Shelton, you have one week to let us know what it is.

    University of Arizona employees have until next Wednesday to submit questions for Shelton on any topic,... Read More

  • Lo Que Pasa will not publish on Nov. 24, and the University of Arizona will be closed for the Thanksgiving break on Nov. 25-26. We will publish again on Dec. 1.

    Employees are still welcome to submit their questions for... Read More

  • University of Arizona employees will begin moving to a new e-mail and calendaring system as early as next week. The UAConnect system, which includes a larger inbox, instant messaging capabilities, tools for online... Read More

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