Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Lo Que Pasa will not be published next week. LQP will return on Dec. 4.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Ubirajara van Kolck, Department of Physics; Elisabeth Krause, Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory; Jennifer Barton, BIO5 Institute; Katherine Speirs, John and Doris Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences and Cooperative Extension; Jennifer Parlin and The Garden Kitchen staff, Cooperative Extension; Angela Gunder, Digital Learning; Marla Franco, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management; Karla Bernal Morales, Office of Multicultural Advancement; the Office of University Communications; and Tech Parks Arizona.

Once Thanksgiving comes and goes, it'll be crunch time for many on campus. But should you be lucky enough to get some downtime, there's plenty to do leading up to the holiday closure. Events this month include a performance by theater students that looks at "Romeo and Juliet" in a new light and a presentation and book signing by a New York Times best-selling author. Later in December, spend an afternoon with three princesses or catch a holiday show at Flandrau.

'Tis the season to decorate your campus office? Follow these guidelines from Risk Management Services to ensure that trees, lights and other decorations don't pose safety risks to students, faculty, staff or visitors.

In addition to reporting on progress toward achieving 2025 metrics goals, the University will share information about capital improvement projects. Also on the agenda: general education planning and programming at all three state universities.

The University of Arizona Health Sciences has launched a new television, digital and social media campaign that highlights the academic medical center's strategic initiatives. The effort includes a website that features stories showing the ways Health Sciences is making a difference in five key areas: next-generation education, precision medicine for all, making wellness ageless, creating defenses against disease, and harnessing big data for personalized care.

There are just three more opportunities to attend the inaugural Faculty Showcase, a series of weekly presentations meant to connect faculty and highlight their research and creative activity. "The idea is to create an event that is enjoyable and inspiring," says Tannis Gibson, associate vice provost for leadership and development. "The lively discussion periods that follow have been equally engaging, and faculty have also found them to be an amazing networking opportunity."

Learn about Funk's vision for the College of Veterinary Medicine, the University's newest college, and why she subjects colleagues to her singing and humming.

Seven University employees have been included on Tucson's annual 40 Under 40 list in recognition of their leadership and commitment to Southern Arizona. The honorees hail from the Eller College of Management, the Thrive Center, the College of Education, the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Enrollment Management and the School of Government and Public Policy.

A College of Medicine – Tucson faculty member and a University spinoff were among the winners at the annual Governor's Celebration of Innovation Awards. "All of these recipients and nominees are making huge contributions toward solving the grand challenges of our time as we move ideas from our labs to the market," President Robert C. Robbins said.