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To mark the lecture series' 100-year anniversary, an evening celebration will include a presentation on the newest science to come out of the James Webb Space Telescope, a chance to peer at the sky through telescopes, recognition of a new endowed chair and the opening of Steward Observatory's visitor center.

This year, UArizona and its marching band, the Pride of Arizona, celebrate the 70th anniversary of "Bear Down, Arizona," the song that accompanies nearly every Wildcats celebration. The first public performance of the song took place at a pep rally on Sept. 20, 1952.

The Gregory H. and Lisa S. Boyce Endowed Department Leadership Chair in Mining and Geological Engineering ensures a strong program for years to come. Due to a dollar-for-dollar match from the Lundin family, it will also benefit the new School of Mining and Mineral Resources.

La celebración del próximo aniversario del club es parte del reconocimiento en todo el campus del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se celebra del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre.

The Hispanic Alumni Club was founded in 1982 to support the college-going dreams of Hispanic students in Arizona. The club's anniversary celebration is part of the campuswide recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.

UArizona is tied for No. 105 overall and tied for No. 48 among public universities. The university ranks No. 11 among all colleges and universities that are designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

The interactive display, designed and built by Creative Machines, demonstrates how clean energy is generated by Tucson Electric Power's wind and solar farms and how it flows to the UArizona campus.

UArizona posted its best finish ever in the annual Best for Vets: Colleges list from Military Times, ranking No. 8 overall and No. 1 in the West. A total of 311 colleges and universities qualified for this year's list.

Beyond being the namesake of the UArizona Poetry Center building, Schaefer made decades of contributions to arts and cultural programs that were felt across Southern Arizona.