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LEGO pieces — Engaging in creative play like LEGO encourages the brain to become more spontaneous, adopt a different perspective, and get out of a rut, says Jessica Andrews-Hanna, associate professor of psychology.

Building a flexible and creative mindset: U of A experts discuss LEGO's impact on adults

Tuesday was International LEGO Day, and, as enthusiasts know, building LEGO sets is more than casual play. It's a pathway to creativity, problem solving and collaboration that can also relieve stress and give hard-working adults a much-needed break, university experts say.

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Monthlong Black History Month celebration includes food, film, scholarship and more

Take part in a Frederick Douglass transcribe-a-thon, learn about hip-hop's beefs, disses and grudges, and enjoy a celebration of Black food and film as the university marks Black History Month throughout February.

Jan. 28, 2025

Awards and Accolades

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Marcia Rieke, Richard Donnerstein, Judith Su, Laura Carr and Teresa Rosano.

A stunning view of a spiral galaxy surrounded by countless stars in the vastness of space. The galaxy's glowing core radiates a soft golden light, with spiraling arms showcasing intricate details of cosmic dust and star clusters. The dark background is peppered with tiny, twinkling stars.

Jan. 27, 2025

New on The Conversation: One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies? 100 years ago, a young Edwin Hubble settled astronomy's 'Great Debate'

Hubble's work pushed the field of astronomy forward, starting with his paper demonstrating that some objects exist outside our galaxy, writes Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor.

Jan. 27, 2025

RII's Big Idea Challenge calls on researchers to think big

The Big Idea Challenge will support faculty-led research in areas including sustainability, space sciences and artificial intelligence.

A colorful mural on the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center building featuring vibrant illustrations of Black student life. The artwork includes figures against a desert backdrop, surrounded by intricate floral patterns, with the quote 'To choose joy is to find freedom' displayed prominently at the top

Jan. 14, 2025

Participate in a food drive to celebrate MLK Day

Also part of the weeklong celebration of the holiday is a holographic video presentation featuring student reflections on King's legacy.

A smiling man with long dark hair stands beside a colorful painting. The artwork depicts three figures: one wearing a wide-brimmed hat eating corn, another holding a skull, and a third figure in the background. A red ribbon labeled "Second Place" is displayed next to the painting.

Jan. 10, 2025

Celebrating 15 years of 'On Our Own Time'

Employees, retirees, volunteers and their families can show off their art and compete for prizes in the annual showcase, which aims to promote artistic expression.

A metallic sphere on the left with fine, curved lines emanating outward, connecting to smaller, evenly spaced metallic spheres in rows on the right, set against a light blue background

Jan. 7, 2025

New on The Conversation: Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth − so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve

A specific set of chemical conditions led to the emergence of life on Earth. In this article from The Conversation, Chris Impey, Distinguished Professor of astronomy, examines whether life can emerge from other chemistries.

Jan. 6, 2025

Awards and Accolades

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Rebecca Senf, Christopher Cokinos, Giuseppe "Beppe" Cavatorta, Megan Carney, Dr. Bethany Bruzzi, Frank Camp, Casey Carrillo and Emilia Eldridge.

Dec. 16, 2024

LQP will return on Jan. 15

Happy holidays from Lo Que Pasa! Look for our next issue Jan. 15.

Dec. 16, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, give thanks through the Gratitude Project

Send a personalized note of thanks to a student or colleague who has helped you out or brought you some joy during the past year.

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Building a flexible and creative mindset: U of A experts discuss LEGO's impact on adults

Monthlong Black History Month celebration includes food, film, scholarship and more

Awards and Accolades

New on The Conversation: One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies? 100 years ago, a young Edwin Hubble settled astronomy's 'Great Debate'

RII's Big Idea Challenge calls on researchers to think big

Participate in a food drive to celebrate MLK Day

Celebrating 15 years of 'On Our Own Time'

New on The Conversation: Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth − so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve

Awards and Accolades

LQP will return on Jan. 15

As 2024 comes to a close, give thanks through the Gratitude Project