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While no action is required this year, it's still an important opportunity to learn about coverage options for individuals, families and those living and working outside Arizona. Oct. 27, 2023 Movement challenge pits Wildcats against Sun Devils and Lumberjacks Step up to beat our in-state rivals in the Health Impact Program's movement challenge. "Having a little fun and healthy competition can sometimes be just the thing that gets us moving more while also showing some Lumberjacks and Sun Devils that we mean business," says Chad Myler, employee health and wellness promotion manager for Life & Work Connections. Oct. 25, 2023 'Sometimes it's OK to take your time' – A Q&A with new MacArthur fellow Manuel Muñoz In this Q&A, new MacArthur fellow Manuel Muñoz, professor in the Department of English, says the award shows the importance of submitting work that he feels fully confident in, rather than rushing to publication. "If that book takes 10 years, then it takes 10 years," Muñoz said. "There is always outside pressure, but it's about creating your own schedule and deciding when you feel that it's ready." Oct. 17, 2023 In Brief: Chief HR officer to speak at Staff Council meeting, International ShakeOut Day spotlights earthquake safety Chief Human Resources Officer Helena Rodrigues will discuss HR initiatives at this month's Staff Council meeting. Also: Earthquake preparedness is being promoted for Internal ShakeOut Day. Oct. 16, 2023 Supporting equitable experiences through universal design In this guest column, Amanda Kraus, assistant vice president for campus life and executive director of disability resources, outlines the importance of universal design in creating a campus accessible to all. "In thinking about how to create a more inclusive campus, UD offers promising strategies that prioritize equity and consider inclusion proactively and for all, including disabled people," she writes. Oct. 16, 2023 An 'electrifying experience': Second TEDxUArizona will present talks related to the 'Spirit of Wonder' The Nov. 1 event will feature University experts speaking on climate change, space science, dance, film and more. The "Spirit of Wonder" theme "taps into people's inspiration," says Misha Harrison, event organizer and executive director of experience in Marketing and Brand Management. "The experience is not only uplifting for those who are in the auditorium, but for the speakers and the University at large," she says. "It helps the world to see that that the University of Arizona has ideas worth spreading." Oct. 16, 2023 It's time to check in on your Career Conversations goals Three months after Career Conversations season, the Division of Human Resources offers tips for making the most of your quarterly check-in with your supervisor. They include reviewing your goals and recording your professional development activities. Oct. 16, 2023 Field Notes: Scanning the Utah desert sky for a historic delivery Daniel Stolte, science writer in University Communications, writes about his trip to Utah to witness the delivery of a sample from the asteroid Bennu. "At 8:42 a.m., exactly four hours after it separated from the spacecraft, the capsule hits the top of the atmosphere," Stolte writes in this Field Notes column. "Experts agreed that it would be extremely unlikely anything would be visible from the ground, but now that I know the capsule is hurtling toward us, I can't help but squint into the sky. But there's nothing. Just blue sky." Oct. 11, 2023 Awards and Accolades Congratulations to these recent honorees: Justin Dutram, Armin Sorooshian, Kevin Anchukaitis, Marcia Rieke, Don McCarthy and Wolfgang Fink. Oct. 11, 2023 MedCats for Life: Multiple Class of 2013 med school grads have joined the faculty ranks The College of Medicine – Tucson Class of 2013 might have set a record as the cohort with the most members to return to teach at their alma mater. "There was so much belief in me here," says Dr. Daniel Butler, assistant dean for student affairs and associate professor of medicine. "People thought I could be better than I was, and I was able to work through my mistakes. That's something I'll never forget, and I wanted to be able to give those opportunities to students here." Pagination « First First page ‹‹ Previous page … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 … ›› Next page Last » Last page
Image Sherri Silverberg, lecturer in the Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy, holds a bouquet of flowers after being announced as the winner of the Margaret M. Briehl and Dennis T. Ray Five Star Faculty Award. Faculty members honored with Awards of Distinction The annual awards honor faculty members for excellence in teaching, mentoring, leadership and innovation.
Oct. 27, 2023 Consider these options during benefits open enrollment Open enrollment runs through Nov. 17. While no action is required this year, it's still an important opportunity to learn about coverage options for individuals, families and those living and working outside Arizona.
Oct. 27, 2023 Movement challenge pits Wildcats against Sun Devils and Lumberjacks Step up to beat our in-state rivals in the Health Impact Program's movement challenge. "Having a little fun and healthy competition can sometimes be just the thing that gets us moving more while also showing some Lumberjacks and Sun Devils that we mean business," says Chad Myler, employee health and wellness promotion manager for Life & Work Connections.
Oct. 25, 2023 'Sometimes it's OK to take your time' – A Q&A with new MacArthur fellow Manuel Muñoz In this Q&A, new MacArthur fellow Manuel Muñoz, professor in the Department of English, says the award shows the importance of submitting work that he feels fully confident in, rather than rushing to publication. "If that book takes 10 years, then it takes 10 years," Muñoz said. "There is always outside pressure, but it's about creating your own schedule and deciding when you feel that it's ready."
Oct. 17, 2023 In Brief: Chief HR officer to speak at Staff Council meeting, International ShakeOut Day spotlights earthquake safety Chief Human Resources Officer Helena Rodrigues will discuss HR initiatives at this month's Staff Council meeting. Also: Earthquake preparedness is being promoted for Internal ShakeOut Day.
Oct. 16, 2023 Supporting equitable experiences through universal design In this guest column, Amanda Kraus, assistant vice president for campus life and executive director of disability resources, outlines the importance of universal design in creating a campus accessible to all. "In thinking about how to create a more inclusive campus, UD offers promising strategies that prioritize equity and consider inclusion proactively and for all, including disabled people," she writes.
Oct. 16, 2023 An 'electrifying experience': Second TEDxUArizona will present talks related to the 'Spirit of Wonder' The Nov. 1 event will feature University experts speaking on climate change, space science, dance, film and more. The "Spirit of Wonder" theme "taps into people's inspiration," says Misha Harrison, event organizer and executive director of experience in Marketing and Brand Management. "The experience is not only uplifting for those who are in the auditorium, but for the speakers and the University at large," she says. "It helps the world to see that that the University of Arizona has ideas worth spreading."
Oct. 16, 2023 It's time to check in on your Career Conversations goals Three months after Career Conversations season, the Division of Human Resources offers tips for making the most of your quarterly check-in with your supervisor. They include reviewing your goals and recording your professional development activities.
Oct. 16, 2023 Field Notes: Scanning the Utah desert sky for a historic delivery Daniel Stolte, science writer in University Communications, writes about his trip to Utah to witness the delivery of a sample from the asteroid Bennu. "At 8:42 a.m., exactly four hours after it separated from the spacecraft, the capsule hits the top of the atmosphere," Stolte writes in this Field Notes column. "Experts agreed that it would be extremely unlikely anything would be visible from the ground, but now that I know the capsule is hurtling toward us, I can't help but squint into the sky. But there's nothing. Just blue sky."
Oct. 11, 2023 Awards and Accolades Congratulations to these recent honorees: Justin Dutram, Armin Sorooshian, Kevin Anchukaitis, Marcia Rieke, Don McCarthy and Wolfgang Fink.
Oct. 11, 2023 MedCats for Life: Multiple Class of 2013 med school grads have joined the faculty ranks The College of Medicine – Tucson Class of 2013 might have set a record as the cohort with the most members to return to teach at their alma mater. "There was so much belief in me here," says Dr. Daniel Butler, assistant dean for student affairs and associate professor of medicine. "People thought I could be better than I was, and I was able to work through my mistakes. That's something I'll never forget, and I wanted to be able to give those opportunities to students here."