Sep 01 Introduction to Data Visualization in R with ggplot 9 – 11 a.m., Sept. 1, 2026 Want to take your data visualizations to the next level? In this hands-on workshop we'll introduce the ggplot2 package and get started on producing publication-quality graphics.
Sep 01 Career Workshop: Launch Your Handshake Profile at LifeLab Noon – 3 p.m., Sept. 1, 2026 Drop by LifeLab to create and activate your Handshake profile.
Sep 01 ENR2 Birthday Bash 1 – 4 p.m., Sept. 1, 2026 Join us for ENR2's 11 Birthday Bash to celebrate our favorite building on campus, relax over arts and crafts, explore the environmental resources at the U of A and more!
Sep 01 College of Education Student Welcome 2 – 4 p.m., Sept. 1, 2026 Students and faculty in or interested in the College of Education are welcome to join us for this carnival-style event to build community and learn more about us!
Sep 01 Your Own LLMs: Running Large Language Models on Your Computer 4 – 5 p.m., Sept. 1, 2026 Learn how to set up and run open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) directly on your own computer—giving you private, fast, and flexible AI without relying on cloud services
Sep 02 Prostate Cancer Screenings 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sept. 2, 2026 The screening includes a prostate-specific antigen blood draw, digital rectal exam, and testicular exam and a urologist consultation.
Sep 02 New Wildcat Social Noon – 1 p.m., Sept. 2, 2026 Join this event as a newly hired member of the University of Arizona community to connect with other new employees and learn a bit more about the university.
Sep 02 AI Town Hall: Shape the Future of AI at the U of A 1:30 – 3 p.m., Sept. 2, 2026 Join the Office of Responsible Artificial Intelligence for a virtual session focused on gathering feedback on the University’s AI Roadmap.
Sep 02 CAMBIUM NRT Research Discussion Series 2 – 3 p.m., Sept. 2, 2026 Meet experts in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation through Biodiversity Informatics Education and Mentoring
Sep 02 Internship Journey #1 - Intro to Internships 3 – 4 p.m., Sept. 2, 2026 Join this 3-week series of small group workshops, 1:1 support, and self-paced work where you will get help applying for internships through every step of the process.
Sep 02 Fall 2026 Applied AI Essentials Fast Track 4 – 5 p.m., Sept. 2, 2026 A free, five-week co-curricular program designed to help students build practical, career-ready AI skills and explore how AI is transforming the workplace.
Sep 03 Tree-Ring Lab Tour 10 – 11:30 a.m., Sept. 3, 2026 Join us for a fascinating docent-led tour at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
Sep 03 Transforming Teaching with AI: Integrating Large Language Models Noon – 1 p.m., Sept. 3, 2026 This workshop provides a hands-on approach to integrating the latest LLMs models (commercial and open source) into your classroom.
Sep 03 OSC Colloquium: Leilei Peng 3:30 – 5 p.m., Sept. 3, 2026 A dynamic forum for the interchange of ideas, techniques and research in all areas of optics; discussions about groundbreaking research. All are invited to attend.
Sep 03 SistaChat: A Girls’ Movie Night 5:30 – 7 p.m., Sept. 3, 2026 Join SistaChat for a girls’ movie night featuring a film, free food, refreshments, and a welcoming space to relax and connect with fellow students.
Sep 04 2026 Executive Ethics Symposium: Mining with Purpose 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Sept. 4, 2026 The 2026 Executive Ethics Symposium explores how mining leaders, policymakers and communities navigate growth, sustainability, economic opportunity and public trust.
Sep 04 Native Language Sign Unveiling Ceremonies: Colorado River Indian Tribes 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sept. 4, 2026 Join us for a special series of sign unveiling ceremonies honoring the four languages of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Hopi, Mohave, Chemehuevi and Navajo.
Sep 04 Arizona State Museum at Comic-Con 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sept. 4, 2026 Arizona State Museum will be popping up at Tucson Comic-Con!
Sep 04 Doctoral Oral Examination: English Noon – 3 p.m., Sept. 4, 2026 Sheyda Safaeyan, "Posthuman Blossoming in Contemporary American Speculative Fiction and Film"
Sep 04 3D Printing Authorization 3 – 4 p.m., Sept. 4, 2026 In this workshop you will learn how to use a 3D printer.
Sep 05 Arizona State Museum at Comic-Con 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Today Arizona State Museum will be popping up at Tucson Comic-Con!
Sep 05 University of Arizona Football vs Northern Arizona (Home) 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., Today University of Arizona Football hosts Northern Arizona.
Sep 06 Arizona State Museum at Comic-Con 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sept. 6, 2026 Arizona State Museum will be popping up at Tucson Comic-Con!
Sep 08 Graduate Career Group: Career Exploration: Tools, Strategies and Next Steps Noon – 1 p.m., Sept. 8, 2026 The Graduate Center hosts a series of graduate student career support groups to help you learn about diverse careers, create your professional LinkedIn profile and elevator pitch.
Sep 08 From Headlines to Humanitarianism: A Current Events Assignment Noon – 1 p.m., Sept. 8, 2026 The session models how instructors can integrate news literacy, systems thinking, and reflective practice without requiring specialized disciplinary expertise.
Sep 09 Wildcat Welcome Center Open House 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 Enrollment Management invites the campus community to an open house for the new Wildcat Welcome Center.
Sep 09 Teaching Statistics with Student-Centered AI-Enhanced Assignments Noon – 1 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 This workshop shares a practical, scaffolded approach for integrating generative AI into a Statistics in Psychology course to support student engagement.
Sep 09 LifeLab Open House Fall 2026 - Free Pizza Noon – 2:30 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 Step into a welcoming space designed to support your goals, explore opportunities, and help you feel connected on campus.
Sep 09 Faculty Job Application Series: Overview of Academic Career Pathways 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 This introductory workshop focuses on what career paths you can consider as someone with advanced doctoral or postdoctoral training.
Sep 09 Arizona Institute for Resilience Symposium at Fall Fest 2026 2 – 6 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 AIR invites campus and community partners to its symposium featuring our Annual Resilience Theme awardees and panel conversations on water and indigenous resilience.
Sep 09 Internship Journey #2 - Tailoring Your Materials 3 – 4 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 Join this three-week series of small group workshops, 1:1 support and self-paced work where you will get help applying for internships through every step of the process.
Sep 09 School of Art Welcome 4:30 – 6 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 The School of Art will welcome new and transfer students—and welcome back current students—on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in an event that includes campus groups.
Sep 09 Sobremesa: Tucson’s Foodways and the Archive - Panel Discussion and Reception 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Sept. 9, 2026 Join us for the opening of the Special Collections exhibition, De Manteles Largos: Celebrating Foods of the Borderlands Celebrando la Comida Fronteriza.
Sep 10 Career Workshop: Resume and Chill* at LifeLab Noon – 3 p.m., Sept. 10, 2026 Whether you're looking to polish an existing resume or haven't even started one yet, this is the perfect place to begin.
Sep 10 OSC Colloquium: Tejas Deshpande 3:30 – 5 p.m., Sept. 10, 2026 A dynamic forum for the interchange of ideas, techniques and research in all areas of optics.
Sep 10 Promise of Fusion Energy – Chamber of Southern Arizona and the U of A 5 – 7 p.m., Sept. 10, 2026 Featuring Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, senior VP for Research and Partnerships and Joe Snell, president and CEO of the Chamber of Southern Arizona, along with a panel of experts.
Sep 10 AZPM Presents 'A Place at the Table' 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 10, 2026 Join AZPM for a viewing and discussion about "A Place at the Table," a film about food insecurity in the USA.
Sep 11 COM-T Open House Noon – 4 p.m., Sept. 11, 2026 Come learn about the resources the College of Medicine has to offer and see our space! This event is drop-in style, so come by whenever you're free between 12 and 4 p.m.
Sep 11 Turbeville Speaker Series: 'Equipping Change Agents to Harness Cultural Pride' 1 – 2:15 p.m., Sept. 11, 2026 Learn how therapists can help Latino families confront discrimination, affirm their experiences, and strengthen cultural pride and resilience.
Sep 12 University of Arizona Football vs BYU (Away) 12:01 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., Sept. 12, 2026 University of Arizona Football takes on BYU.
Sep 12 Software Carpentries Workshop: Plotting and Programming in Python 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sept. 12 – 13, 2026 In-person workshop to learn basic computational skills. Learn to work on the command line, programming (Python/Jupyter) and version control (Git/GitHub).
Sep 12 Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 10 – 11 a.m., Sept. 12, 2026 To celebrate the new children's area theme, ¡Cuentos del Mundo!, the Poetry Center K-12 team is excited to debut a monthly Bilingual Storytime hour this fall.
Sep 12 Thresholds: Solo and Chamber Music of John Muniz 3 – 4:30 p.m., Sept. 12, 2026 Explore the expressive solo and chamber music of John Muniz in Thresholds, a program shaped by contrast, connection and transformation.
Sep 12 Planetarium Show: 'Laser Beatles' 6 – 7 p.m., Sept. 12, 2026 From their beginnings revolutionizing rock n roll, to their psychedelic era, this show visualizes the Beatles’ music with energy and beauty.
Sep 12 Planetarium Show: 'Laser Bowie' 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 12, 2026 "Laser Bowie" celebrates the musical legacy of the enigmatic chameleon of music David Bowie.
Sep 12 Planetarium Show: 'Laser Billie Eilish' 9 – 10 p.m., Sept. 12, 2026 "Laser Billie Eilish" brings the music of the Grammy-winning pop sensation to life in a thrilling laser light spectacle.
Sep 14 Doctoral Oral Examination - Nursing 9 a.m. – Noon, Sept. 14, 2026 Carly McKazel, "Prescriber's Tool Kit for Navigating Cost Barriers to Brexpiprazole Adherence for Patients with Major Depressive Disorder"
Sep 14 Career Workshop: Career Fair Prep, Pitch and Follow Up Noon – 3 p.m., Sept. 14, 2026 This workshop will help you prepare for career fairs and reduce the overwhelm that can come with in-person professional networking.
Sep 15 Doctoral Oral Examination - Psychology 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sept. 15, 2026 Jackie Leete, "The Impact of Insomnia Treatment on Neurodegenerative and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Middle-Aged Adults :A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial"
Sep 15 Helping Children Build Friendships 12:30 – 1:15 p.m., Sept. 15, 2026 Making friends isn't as simple for kids today. Learn age-appropriate strategies to teach social skills and support, not rescue, your child through peer relationships.
Sep 16 Nutrition Over 50 10 – 11 a.m., Sept. 16, 2026 Learn how aging shapes your nutritional needs, key nutrients, weight, and activity — plus practical strategies for family caregivers to protect their own health.
Sep 16 Student Success Collaborative 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Sept. 16, 2026 An information hub and town hall to discuss initiatives and raise issues that impact the student experience, persistence, and graduation
Sep 16 Career Workshop: Link Up with LinkedIn at LifeLab Noon – 3 p.m., Sept. 16, 2026 Learn more about how to utilize LinkedIn and other platforms to make meaningful connections for your professional journey.
Sep 16 Faculty Job Application Series: Decoding Academic Job Postings and CVs 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., Sept. 16, 2026 This session demystifies how to read between the lines of faculty job postings and align your experiences to what hiring committees are seeking.
Sep 16 Big Idea Challenge: Joint Translational Research Accelerator Pitch Day 1 – 5 p.m., Sept. 16, 2026
Sep 16 Internship Journey #3 - Preparing to Apply 3 – 4 p.m., Sept. 16, 2026 Join this three-week series of small group workshops, 1:1 support and self-paced work where you will get help applying for internships through every step of the process.
Sep 16 CRR Community Game Night 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Sept. 16, 2026 Families, students, teachers and community members are invited to join CRR and AmeriCorps members for a night of fun, community, board games and logic puzzles.
Sep 16 Book Presentation: "The Botanical Odyssey of Richard S. Felger" 6 – 8 p.m., Sept. 16, 2026 Book Presentation at Tucson's Mission Garden, co-sponsored by University of Arizona Press and the Southwest Center, to present the book "The Botanical Odyssey of Richard S. Felger"
Sep 16 Lunar and Planetary Laboratory Evening Lecture: "Water Everywhere" 7 – 8 p.m., Sept. 16, 2026 Each fall semester, the LPL Evening Lecture Series presents LPL scientists discussing their latest scientific research and space mission projects. Lectures include time for Q&A.
Sep 17 Mini-Health Screening 8 – 11 a.m., Sept. 17, 2026 Regular preventive health screenings help prevent disease through early detection. Schedule your free screening today.
Sep 17 Tree-Ring Lab Tour 10 – 11:30 a.m., Sept. 17, 2026 Join us for a fascinating docent-led tour at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
Sep 17 Finding Funding for Graduate Students 2 – 3 p.m., Sept. 17, 2026 Explore ways to find funding, including grants, fellowships and scholarships
Sep 18 Tomato Grafting Workshop 9 – 11 a.m., Sept. 18, 2026 Learn the basics of tomato grafting through this hands-on workshop, including grafting techniques, plant care and practical tips for successful plant establishment.
Sep 18 Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) Training Institute 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sept. 18, 2026 Join this one-day professional development workshop intended to help course instructors begin developing a CURE course to engage undergraduate students in authentic research.
Sep 18 Arizona POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony 10 – 11 a.m., Sept. 18, 2026 The first annual Arizona POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, remembering and honoring our MIAs, and highlighting the University of Arizona's efforts to bring them home.
Sep 18 Steve Kerr and Tommy Lloyd: Lessons from Around the World 6 – 7 p.m., Sept. 18, 2026 Join the College of Humanities for the 2026 Tucson Humanities Festival: PLAY, featuring a conversation between legendary Wildcat Steve Kerr and Coach Tommy Lloyd.
Sep 18 A Celebration of the Life and Discography of Wiley Ross 7:30 – 9 p.m., Sept. 18, 2026 Celebrate the life and recording legacy of Wiley Ross with alumni and faculty artists whose music was captured at the U of A Haskell Recording Studio.
Sep 18 A Celebration of the Life and Discography of Wiley Ross 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Sept. 18 – 19, 2026 Music by recording artists from the U of A Haskell Recording Studio
Sep 18 Christone "Kingfish" Ingram 8 – 10 p.m., Sept. 18, 2026 Get ready for an electric, jaw-dropping night of blues as Christone “Kingfish” Ingram returns to Downtown Tucson for an unforgettable evening.
Sep 19 University of Arizona Football vs Northern Illinois (Home) 12:01 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., Sept. 19, 2026 University of Arizona Football hosts Northern Illinois.
Sep 19 Pots and Paint Workshop 9 – 11 a.m., Sept. 19, 2026 Make & Take Workshops bridge research and education for a successful sustainable home garden and landscape with one’s own art and creativity to make your garden space your own.
Sep 19 SkyNights - International Observe the Moon 4:15 – 9:15 p.m., Sept. 19, 2026 Join Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter as we participate in NASA's International Observe the Moon program!
Sep 19 SkyNights - International Observe the Moon Program 4:15 – 9:15 p.m., Sept. 19, 2026 Join us as we participate in NASA's International Observe the Moon program.
Sep 20 SkyNights - Venus at its brightest 4:15 – 9:15 p.m., Sept. 20, 2026 Join Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter as we observe Venus at its brightest during its 2026 appearance!
Sep 20 SkyNights - Venus at its Brightest 4:15 – 9:15 p.m., Sept. 20, 2026 Join us as we observe Venus at its brightest during its 2026 appearance.
Sep 22 Live Q&A - Solve Your Financial Puzzle (CAPTRUST) 10 – 11 a.m., Sept. 22, 2026 The CAPTRUST education session will look at how to navigate varying financial goals. From savings and budgeting to home buying, college and retirement planning.
Sep 22 Sponsored Projects Pre-Award Research Approvals 2 – 3 p.m., Sept. 22, 2026 Learn about University approvals and requirements when applying to fellowships
Sep 23 The Aging Conversation 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Sept. 23, 2026 Been meaning to talk with a parent about aging, but never find the right moment? This session opens with real conversation starters and the confidence to begin.
Sep 23 Pathways to Impact: Research and Societal Impact in a Changing Landscape Noon – 1:30 p.m., Sept. 23, 2026 As the research landscape continues to change, it is increasingly important to demonstrate how the impact of your research meets the needs of society.
Sep 23 Developing your Teaching and Research Statements 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., Sept. 23, 2026 Participants will use exercises and discussions to develop or refine their teaching and research statements, including reviewing sample statements.
Sep 24 QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training 10 – 11:30 a.m., Sept. 24, 2026 Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide and how to get someone the help they need.
Sep 24 Community Resources for Children with Challenging Behaviors 11 – 11:30 a.m., Sept. 24, 2026 When a child's behavior affects their learning or daily activities, parents may need support beyond what they can provide alone.
Sep 24 Decoding NSF’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) Program Noon – 1 p.m., Sept. 24, 2026 Discover NSF's Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) program with Courtney Coffey and Research Development Services, including funding tracks and proposal tips.
Sep 24 BIO5 SIG: Arizona Aging Research Showcase and Opportunities for Collaboration 1 – 4 p.m., Sept. 24, 2026 Join researchers across the university to explore emerging themes in aging, build new collaborations, and advance transdisciplinary approaches to aging research.
Sep 24 What is AI and Why Is it Happening To Me? 2 – 4 p.m., Sept. 24, 2026 A gentle, non-technical introduction to understanding what artificial intelligence is doing, why and how. This in-person training is 90 minutes with time for questions.
Sep 24 Your Own LLMs: Running Large Language Models on Your Computer 5 – 6 p.m., Sept. 24, 2026 Learn how to set up and run open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) directly on your own computer—giving you private, fast, and flexible AI without relying on cloud services
Sep 24 Disney College Program Information Session 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Sept. 24, 2026 Come learn more about the Disney College Program
Sep 25 2026 Grunewald-Blitz Interprofessional Workshop 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Sept. 25, 2026 The University of Arizona Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Department invites you to join us for the 2026 Grunewald-Blitz Interprofessional Workshop.
Sep 25 Instructor Orientation at CATalyst Studios 9 – 10:30 a.m., Sept. 25, 2026 This workshop is designed to invite and empower faculty and instructors to collaborate on instruction with library makerspace CATalyst Studios.
Sep 25 Disney College Program Virtual Information Session 1 – 2 p.m., Sept. 25, 2026 Come learn more about the Disney College Program
Sep 26 University of Arizona Football vs Washington State (Away) 12:01 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., Sept. 26, 2026 University of Arizona Football takes on Washington State.
Sep 26 22nd Annual Research Insights in Semiarid Ecosystems (RISE) Symposium 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, 2026 The Symposium will feature invited speakers and posters, including a student poster contest.
Sep 26 Fiesta del Maiz 3 – 9 p.m., Sept. 26, 2026 Celebrate the cultural and culinary legacy of maíz in the Sonoran Desert with live music, local food, artisan vendors and art at this free community fiesta.
Sep 26 Arizona Symphony Orchestra 7:30 – 9 p.m., Sept. 26, 2026 Experience the Arizona Symphony Orchestra in concert, featuring outstanding student musicians and compelling orchestral repertoire. Tickets only $11.
Sep 28 Registration Deadline: Sprint Fellowship Application Development Program All Day, Sept. 28, 2026 Application deadline for 6-week application development support program for graduate students. Offered twice per semester.
Sep 29 Pet-A-Pup: Take a PAWS in Your Day 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sept. 29, 2026 Take a PAWS in your day with therapy dogs. Stress relief and comfort with specially trained furry friends from Life & Work Connections and Pet Partners of Southern Arizona.
Sep 29 Graduate Programs Fair 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sept. 29, 2026 Explore graduate programs from 20+ U of A colleges at the Graduate Programs Fair. Connect with program representatives and discover your next step toward graduate school!
Sep 29 Faculty and Instructor Crafternoon with CATalyst Studios Noon – 2 p.m., Sept. 29, 2026 U of A instructors, join us for crafts and conversation hosted by CATalyst Studios experiential learning librarians
Sep 29 InfoSci In The Know Workshop Series: Group Collaboration 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., Sept. 29, 2026 The College of Information Science is hosting a workshop for undergraduate students to learn about group collaboration.
Sep 30 Caregiver Connections: Making Sense Out of the Caregiving Role 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Sept. 30, 2026 Caregivers further along often have real insight for those just getting their footing. You don't have to start alone.
Sep 30 Faculty Job Application Series: Creating ePortfolios and an Online Presence 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., Sept. 30, 2026 Build a professional academic ePortfolio with teaching and research materials, plus strategies for strong content, effective design and engaging online presentation.
Sep 30 Meet Your Major Fair 1 – 4 p.m., Sept. 30, 2026 The Meet Your Major Fair offers students the opportunity to meet with academic advisors and gather information about campus majors and minors.
Image May 2 – Dec. 31, 2026 Mysteries of the Cosmos: Life in the Universe "Mysteries of the Cosmos: Life in the Universe" is filled with interactive experiences and universe-expanding content highlighting real-world research at the University of Arizona and beyond. To all who gaze into the night sky and wonder, “Are we alone in the universe?”—this is your invitation.
Image June 13 – Sept. 19, 2026 The Vault Show: Big/Little UAMA's annual summer Vault Show creates an opportunity for artworks to come out of storage and into the galleries.
Image July 29, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography "Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography" explores how photography transforms how we see and reshapes our understanding of time, perception, and reality.