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Our very own 'hidden gems' will be highlighted during the University's first Museum Day
The University will hold its first-ever Museum Day on Saturday.
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September 2, 2009
Name
Cassie Van GelderPosition
Head Piano Technician, School of MusicNumber of years at the UA
2Favorite thing about working at the UA
"The atmosphere here is just so laid back... Read More -
August 26, 2009
The University of Arizona announced today the establishment of a new faculty grant program and two new graduate fellowships, which will provide $600,000 in funding to the arts, humanities and social sciences.
The faculty grant... Read More
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August 26, 2009
The University of Arizona's car-sharing program is officially in gear.
The program, launched Friday, allows members of the campus community and greater Tucson community to rent vehicles by the hour as part of an effort to... Read More
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August 26, 2009
An award-winning online project developed at The University of Arizona to educate students and the public on basic biology principles is still earning kudos for its innovative approach nearly 15 years after its creation.
The... Read More
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August 19, 2009
With a mix of presentations, performances and discussions by professors in music, poetry, science, engineering, business and architecture, the Solar Fusion event happening later this month will be a daylong celebration of The... Read More
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August 19, 2009
Name
Frank MontañoPosition
Lead Baker, Student Food ServiceNumber of years at the UA
27Favorite part about working at the UA
"Working with people, having a lot of friends. When I... Read More -
August 19, 2009
University of Arizona e-mail inboxes are flooded with messages every day, which can make it tricky to pick out which ones are important. As part of an effort to get health and wellness information to the UA's 11,000-plus employees,... Read More
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August 19, 2009
The University of Arizona Foundation has named Linda Seitz vice president for development of university programs.
Seitz's responsibilities include providing executive leadership, vision and strategic direction for college and... Read More
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August 12, 2009
Not everyone could handle working side by side with a loved one day in and day out, but for one father and son duo at The University of Arizona, the on-the-job relationship is anything but fragile.
Of course, the same can't be... Read More
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August 12, 2009
As The University of Arizona campus prepares for the start of a new school year, the winter flu season looms just around the corner, along with the threat of a second wave of the H1N1 virus, also called the swine flu.
Federal... Read More
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August 12, 2009
Name
Dena YoderPosition
Media and Glassware Facility Supervisor, BIO5 InstituteNumber of years at the UA
2Favorite part about working at the UA
"Working in BIO5 is fabulous. The... Read More -
August 12, 2009
Students don't return for the fall semester until Aug. 24, but campus will be a busy place next week as new and returning faculty members get ready for their first day of school.
On Monday, the 70 new members of The University... Read More
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August 12, 2009
The Arizona Department of Administration announced yesterday that the annual Benefits Open Enrollment period will begin on Aug. 20 and continue through Sept. 4.
The original enrollment period, scheduled for Aug. 10-30, was... Read More
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August 5, 2009
Name
Carl OlsonTitle
Associate curator, assistant in extension and lecturer, department of entomologyÂNumber of years at the UA
34Favorite part about working at the UA
"It's a... Read More -
August 5, 2009
Drivers who park in the Second Street Garage on campus may have noticed that it's getting a makeover. It's all part of The University of Arizona's effort to become a greener campus.
A framework is being constructed this week... Read More
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August 5, 2009
Throughout the course of a day, employees at The University of Arizona are likely to visit several UA Web sites related to their work on campus. They might log on to Employee Link to view their current pay stub, or sign in to WebMail to... Read More
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August 5, 2009
University of Arizona employees looking for help in reaching their professional goals are invited to participate in the Professional Success Institute, a certificate program that gets under way next week.
The institute is an "... Read More
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August 5, 2009
The state's Open Enrollment Benefit Guide, originally scheduled to be sent to state employees around Aug. 1, has been delayed due to a challenge to the state's contract awards for 2009-2010.
It is not clear how the delay... Read More
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July 29, 2009
Name
Kyle Morrison
Position
Police officer, The University of Arizona Police Department K-9 Unit
Number of Years at the UA
9 1/2
Favorite part about working at the UA... Read More
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July 29, 2009
Biosphere 2 is where science lives.
Biosphere 2 is also where science fuses with art and music, a melding that takes place as part of the B2 Institute Artist-in-Residence program.
"It's a very important... Read More