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New biological evidence challenges the idea that transposable elements are only "junk" genes or "selfish" genes that are at best worthless and primarily harmful to their host organisms, a respected evolutionary geneticist said Feb. 20.
UA's Steward Observatory department will hold a special bid sale on miscellaneous items, pickup truck, drill press, chain link fence, toolboxes for trucks, etc., that will close Friday, Feb. 11.
The UA will hold a public spot-bid sale of excess surplus equipment every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UA warehouse on 21 Street and Warren Avenue.
Nominations are currently being accepted for new members of the Ombudsperson Committee to serve during the 2000-2002 term.
The Tucson Service Learning Coalition (TSLC), formed several years ago by a group of educators, community volunteer organizers and agency representatives, has formed a new web site.
Currently CCIT-Telecommunications is preparing the University listings for the business section of the White Pages for the 2000-01 US West Dex Tucson telephone directory.
The Faculty Senate will discuss changes to the Code of Academic Integrity at its next meeting Monday, Feb. 7, in the College of Law, Room 146.
UA Regents' Professor Arthur T. Winfree wins prestigious mathematics award.
Tucson Mayor Robert Walkup will speak to faculty, students and staff about the University and other local issues at UA community forum on Thursday, Feb. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Student Union, Tucson Room.
Four respected political scientists from the UA will talk about the forces shaping significant parts of our immediate future.