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The University of Arizona

           

Published Online                                                           April 2007

On Our Own Time
Staff Art Exhibit

March 28 - April 20, 2007
Student Union Gallery
Exhibit is Open to the Public

To submit items and events to the monthly Bulletin,
please contact the SAC Communications Committee.

Apr 2: 7:30pm - Sirius: Brightest Diamond in the Sky lecture
Steward Observatory, Rm N210
Jay Holberg, senior research scientist, UA Lunar and Planetary
Laboratory to present at the Steward Observatory's public evening lecture series, a program held annually since 1924. Following each lecture, participants can view the night sky, weather permitting, through the observatory's 21-inch telescope. All of the lectures and the use of the telescope are free and open to the general public. For more information, visit http://www.as.arizona.edu or contact Thomas Fleming at 621-5049 or taf@as.arizona.edu.

 

Apr 3: noon - 1pm - Resistance Bands Training Class
SU Copper Room
UA Life & Work Connections Worksite Wellness Program is offering a resistance training class using elastic bands, free of charge (but have the elastic bands for sale at the wholesale cost of $3), from noon to 1pm at the Copper room, 4th floor of the Student Union. I wasn't sure how the turnout would be, and thought I would just go and see who showed up. There were 7 of us for the first class, and next Tuesday, Feb 27, is the 2nd class. You are welcome to come if this is something you would be interested in. I have 2 more scheduled for April 3 and 17. For more information contact Nancy Rogers, Nutrition/Fitness Counselor at rogersn@email.arizona.edu

 

Apr 3: 3-5pm - Staff Advisory Council Meeting
Room 102 at 1125 N Vine St
Join us to hear our Guest Speakers:
Linda Charlip, HR Director of Research & Analysis has developed a resource tool that outlines which employment classifications on campus are eligible for centrally administered pay increases (general adjustment) and University increases to cover a number of questions about increases, and
Caryn Jung, Child Care and Family Resources on Elder Care
 
The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. SAC general meetings are always open to the public. The University Community is invited to participate.  Look into becoming a member of the University of Arizona Staff Advisory Council...we are looking for new members.  Become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats! For more information contact President Eva Gonzales eva@PHYSICS.ARIZONA.EDU

 

Apr 3: 7pm - Earth Time: Reconstructing the History of Planet Earth
UMC Duval Auditorium
Professor George Gehrels speaks on Earth processes operate over a huge range of time: earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in just seconds whereas continents form on a time scale of millions to billions of years.  Reconstructing the history of such processes has traditionally been done by comparison with the fossil record, but recent developments in the field of geochronology provide new and exciting opportunities for development of an absolute chronology of earth history. This series is free and open to the public.  Please contact us for further information or to request disability related accommodations either via email amarx@email.arizona.edu or call 626-8121.

 

Apr 4: noon - Weight Watchers Group on Campus
Room B-207 Highland Commons Campus Health
We currently meet each Wednesday at noon in Room B-207 Highland Commons (Campus Health Section). Participants in the A-Work Program of Weight Watchers sign on and pre-pay for a 10-week series which costs $100 for new members and $90 for continuing or Lifetime members. It is possible for people to join at any stage for a pro-rated fee. Those who are interested may sit in for a meeting before deciding to join. If you know of people who are interested, you may direct them to join us any Wednesday. If they have further questions about this group, they can e-mail me: Ina Shivack at imshivack@hotmail.com . If there is interest in starting an additional group at a different time and place on campus, you would want to get in touch with the corporate office in Phoenix at 800-651-6000 and ask for a representative of the At Work department (please notify garanda@u.arizona.edu to get further dates and information on the calendar).

 

 Apr 4: 6-8pm - Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Rm 2117, UA Col of Med, 1501 N. Campbell Ave
The University of Arizona College of Medicine invites the public to its spring Mini-Medical School of evening lectures on hot topics on medicine.  James Sowers, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director, UA Comprehensive Diabetes Program is this weeks presenter.  Mini-Medical School is open to anyone with an interest in the health sciences. During the two-hour lectures, distinguished physicians and scientists from The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center discuss a specific medical issue in depth and in a relaxed atmosphere. The cost of the lecture series is $50 per person and includes lecture notes and light refreshments. No homework or exams! Bring your questions. Parking is free. Seating is limited to 120 people please call 626-7301 for your reservation.

 

Apr 6: 9-1pm - UA Farmer's Market on the Mall
Booths will be on the UA Mall with fresh produce, etc.  Dining Services at the Arizona Student Unions will have artisan breads on sale as well as a tasting table with samples from its various restaurants. Locally made products such as honey, salsa, preserves, soup mixes, meat, cheese, breads and soaps will be available. The mission of the market is part of the UA's Well University Partnership to promote a culture of health and wellness on campus. For more information, contact Gale Welter at 621-4550 or welter@health.arizona.edu.

 

Apr 6-29 - The Who's TOMMY
Arizona Repertory Theater
 Arizona Repertory Theatre is the premier professional theatre training company in the southwest. ART showcases the talents of professional faculty, aspiring students and professional guest artists at the University of Arizona School of Theatre Arts. It's been 37 years since The Who originally recorded their rock opera masterpiece Tommy, but this psychedelic story about the "deaf, dumb and blind kid" who becomes an international superstar Pinball Wizard now rocks on stage with a power like nothing else in Broadway's history. When The Who's TOMMY opened on Broadway, it became an instant hit and touring companies continue performing it the world over. Besides "Pinball Wizard," the Tony Award-winning score's highlights include "Acid Queen," "See Me, Feel Me," and "Tommy, Can You Hear Me?" Adult content and language. Where: The Marroney and Laboratory Theatres are located on the UA Campus at the southeast corner of Park Ave and Speedway Blvd. Cost: Season subscriptions are available throughout the fall from $88 - $130 for a six-show season and from $58 - $86 for a four-show season. Ticket information is available at the UA Fine Arts Box Office, (520) 621-1162. A convenience fee of $2.00 per order will be charged for phone orders. If you would like your tickets mailed to you, there is an additional $1.50 fee per order. Ticket Information: The UA Fine Arts Box Office is located at 1025 N. Olive, near the southeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard in Tucson. Phone: (520) 621-1162 or theatre@email.arizona.edu

 

Apr 10: 9-11am - Creating Respectful Workplaces - Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Workshop
SU Mesquite
The University of Arizona is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment, and all members of the University community are responsible for fulfilling this commitment. The goal of this workshop is to create respectful workplaces by increasing your knowledge and skills in recognizing, preventing, and effectively dealing with discrimination and harassment that affect the workplace. Register online http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/info.htm, or call 621-9449

 

Apr 11: noon - Weight Watchers Group on Campus
Room B-207 Highland Commons Campus Health
We currently meet each Wednesday at noon in Room B-207 Highland Commons (Campus Health Section). Participants in the A-Work Program of Weight Watchers sign on and pre-pay for a 10-week series which costs $100 for new members and $90 for continuing or Lifetime members. It is possible for people to join at any stage for a pro-rated fee. Those who are interested may sit in for a meeting before deciding to join. If you know of people who are interested, you may direct them to join us any Wednesday. If they have further questions about this group, they can e-mail me: Ina Shivack at imshivack@hotmail.com . If there is interest in starting an additional group at a different time and place on campus, you would want to get in touch with the corporate office in Phoenix at 800-651-6000 and ask for a representative of the At Work department (please notify garanda@u.arizona.edu to get further dates and information on the calendar).

 

Apr 12: 9-11am - Creating an Inclusive Workplace:  A New Approach to Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors Workshop
SU San Pedro
The University of Arizona strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and aspires to create an environment that stimulates each member of our community to achieve his or her full potential.  This workshop discusses the legal and policy reasons for providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and describes how inclusion complements those efforts by respecting and valuing our differences.  Register online http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/info.htm, or call 621-9449

 

Apr 13: 9-1pm - UA Farmer's Market on the Mall
Booths will be on the UA Mall with fresh produce, etc.  Dining Services at the Arizona Student Unions will have artisan breads on sale as well as a tasting table with samples from its various restaurants. Locally made products such as honey, salsa, preserves, soup mixes, meat, cheese, breads and soaps will be available. The mission of the market is part of the UA's Well University Partnership to promote a culture of health and wellness on campus. For more information, contact Gale Welter at 621-4550 or welter@health.arizona.edu.

 

Apr 14: 8-1pm -  Annual Menopause Conference -Facing the Change - Modern Options
UMC Duval Auditorium
The University of Arizona, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, A National Center of Excellence in Women's Health, presents: University Affiliated Presenters with a Question & Answer session after each presentation.  Registration & Continental Breakfast:  7:30 -8:15 a.m.  Includes: Amy Mitchell, MD, "Managing Abnormal Bleeding"; Lorraine Mackstaller, MD, "Putting your Heart into your Health"; Leona Downey, MD, "Breast Cancer Basics: What Every Woman Needs to Know"; Anthony Admire, MD, "Hot Topics in Plastic Surgery"; Ruth Reiter, WHNP, "Symptoms & Management Options".  Registration Fee:  $25.00.  Please make checks payable to: The University of Arizona, Department of Ob/Gyn, 1501 North Campbell, P.O. Box 245078, Tucson, Arizona  85724.  To register, simply forward your name, address and phone number to Patricia Lara at plara@u.arizona.edu or visit our website at http://www.obgyn.arizona.edu/.  This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Arizona Nurses' Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for 3.3 contact hours.

 

Apr 17: noon - 1pm - Resistance Bands Training Class
SU Copper Room
UA Life & Work Connections Worksite Wellness Program is offering a resistance training class using elastic bands, free of charge (but have the elastic bands for sale at the wholesale cost of $3), from noon to 1pm at the Copper room, 4th floor of the Student Union. I wasn't sure how the turnout would be, and thought I would just go and see who showed up. For more information contact Nancy Rogers, Nutrition/Fitness Counselor at rogersn@email.arizona.edu

 

Apr 16: 3-5 - Staff Awards for Excellence
SU Grand Ballroom
UA Staff Advisory & Appointed Personnel Organization Councils cordially invite you to join President Robert Shelton for the presentation to Staff Awards for Excellence Employee Recognition Ceremony

 

Apr 16: 7:30pm - Explosions in the Universe
Steward Observatory, Rm N210
Adam Burrows, professor of physics and astronomy, Steward Observatory to present at the Steward Observatory's public evening lecture series, a program held annually since 1924. Following each lecture, participants can view the night sky, weather permitting, through the observatory's 21-inch telescope. All of the lectures and the use of the telescope are free and open to the general public. For more information, visit http://www.as.arizona.edu or contact Thomas Fleming at 621-5049 or taf@as.arizona.edu.

 

 Apr 18: noon - Weight Watchers Group on Campus
Room B-207 Highland Commons Campus Health
We currently meet each Wednesday at noon in Room B-207 Highland Commons (Campus Health Section). Participants in the A-Work Program of Weight Watchers sign on and pre-pay for a 10-week series which costs $100 for new members and $90 for continuing or Lifetime members. It is possible for people to join at any stage for a pro-rated fee. Those who are interested may sit in for a meeting before deciding to join. If you know of people who are interested, you may direct them to join us any Wednesday. If they have further questions about this group, they can e-mail me: Ina Shivack at imshivack@hotmail.com . If there is interest in starting an additional group at a different time and place on campus, you would want to get in touch with the corporate office in Phoenix at 800-651-6000 and ask for a representative of the At Work department (please notify garanda@u.arizona.edu to get further dates and information on the calendar).

 

Apr 18: Noon - The Secret and Lost Books of the Bible Distinguished Lecture and Luncheon
Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm Street
J. Edwart Wright, Professor and Director, Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, is to present. Cost: $25 per person. To register call 626-3445

 

Apr 18: 5:30-7pm - Back to College Workshop
USB Rm 312
 
If you've been wondering about going back to school and completing your undergraduate degree, please join us for one of our upcoming free Back-to-College Workshops. Whether you want to get started on a degree program or finish the degree you once started, these workshops will answer your questions about how you can reach your academic goals. Workshops include information on UA Evening & Weekend Campus (EWC) and helpful advice from the EWC academic advisor on topics such as admissions and registration. We encourage you and any interested friends and family members to attend.  Reserve a place by calling 626-8201. The University of Arizona Office of Continuing Education & Academic Outreach sponsors these free events as a community service.

 

Apr 19: Noon - 1 pm - Assessing Pain Management in the Skilled Nursing Facility Grand Rounds
AZ Cancer Center, Kiewit Auditorium
Scott M. Bolhack, MD, chief executive officer, TLC HealthCareÔ Companies; clinical assistant professor, UA College of Medicine Department of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Free. (Please Note: There is a parking fee of $1.50 per hour in the UMC Visitor/Patient Parking Garage.) To register contact Sandy McGinnis, (520) 626-5805, mcginnis@aging.arizona.edu, or Anne Morrison, (520) 626-5803, Morrison@aging.arizona.edu.

 

Apr 20 - Annual Jim Himelic Memorial Golf Classic
Omni National Golf Resort & Spa
Since it began in 2001, Tucson’s annual event has raised $440,000 to benefit amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research at The University of Arizona College of Medicine.  The event -- including golf tournament, dinner and charity auctions -- is named in honor of Jim Himelic, a friend of the Tucson community and much respected juvenile court judge who died from ALS in February 2000. 
Contact:  Ana Himelic 275-8187 or Email: AHimelic@hotmail.com, or visit the Web site, http://www.jimhimelicfoundation.org.

 

Apr 20: 9-1pm - UA Farmer's Market on the Mall
Booths will be on the UA Mall with fresh produce, etc.  Dining Services at the Arizona Student Unions will have artisan breads on sale as well as a tasting table with samples from its various restaurants. Locally made products such as honey, salsa, preserves, soup mixes, meat, cheese, breads and soaps will be available. The mission of the market is part of the UA's Well University Partnership to promote a culture of health and wellness on campus. For more information, contact Gale Welter at 621-4550 or welter@health.arizona.edu.

 

Apr 20 - Staff Art Exhibit
SU Gallery
"On Our Own Time"

Final Day of Exhibit. Artists pick up their works between Noon – 6 pm

 

Apr 23: 7:30pm - Steward Observatory Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector Dedication
Steward Observatory, Rm N210
Raymond E. White III, of the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Alabama, to present at the Steward Observatory's public evening lecture series, a program held annually since 1924. Following each lecture, participants can view the night sky, weather permitting, through the observatory's 21-inch telescope. All of the lectures and the use of the telescope are free and open to the general public. For more information, visit http://www.as.arizona.edu or contact Thomas Fleming at 621-5049 or taf@as.arizona.edu.

 

Apr 25: noon - Weight Watchers Group on Campus
Room B-207 Highland Commons Campus Health
We currently meet each Wednesday at noon in Room B-207 Highland Commons (Campus Health Section). Participants in the A-Work Program of Weight Watchers sign on and pre-pay for a 10-week series which costs $100 for new members and $90 for continuing or Lifetime members. It is possible for people to join at any stage for a pro-rated fee. Those who are interested may sit in for a meeting before deciding to join. If you know of people who are interested, you may direct them to join us any Wednesday. If they have further questions about this group, they can e-mail me: Ina Shivack at imshivack@hotmail.com . If there is interest in starting an additional group at a different time and place on campus, you would want to get in touch with the corporate office in Phoenix at 800-651-6000 and ask for a representative of the At Work department (please notify garanda@u.arizona.edu to get further dates and information on the calendar).

 

Apr 25: 2-4pm - Preparing a Nation: The Challenge of Terrorism Preparedness and Other Catastrophic Events
UMC DuVal Auditorium
ON-LINE REGISTRATION: https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/registration-bioterrorism.asp  This is a free event.  Seating is on a first-come basis.  This event is co-sponsored by the Arizona Center for Public Health Preparedness and the Critical Response & Emergency Systems Training (CREST) program.  For more information please contact:
questions@nursing.arizona.edu

 

Apr 26-27: ABOR meeting at ASU

 

Apr 27: 9-1pm - UA Farmer's Market on the Mall
Booths will be on the UA Mall with fresh produce, etc.  Dining Services at the Arizona Student Unions will have artisan breads on sale as well as a tasting table with samples from its various restaurants. Locally made products such as honey, salsa, preserves, soup mixes, meat, cheese, breads and soaps will be available. The mission of the market is part of the UA's Well University Partnership to promote a culture of health and wellness on campus. For more information, contact Gale Welter at 621-4550 or welter@health.arizona.edu.

 

Apr 28: Young Women's Empowerment Academy formerly known as Daughters on Campus Day
SU and ILC
The Commission on the Status of Women is pleased to announce the creation of the first annual Young Women's Empowerment Academy (YWEA). The academy is an interactive conference with the goals of helping pre-teen and teenaged girls to build self-esteem, strengthen decision-making skills, and empower them to aspire to a college education. The academy is open to persons ranging in age from 12 - 16 years at the time of the event. Please encourage your daughters, nieces, sisters, etc. to enroll if they meet the age requirement. There are five volunteer facilitators who will run concurrent sessions and students will be able to choose three of the five session topics to attend. Topics will cover peer pressure, setting and pursuing goals, self-esteem and body image, aspiring to higher education, and positive attitude and communication development. Students will also be able to evaluate each presentation. This event is free and the number of seats is limited to 75, so enrollment will be on a first-come-first-served basis and registration will be closed on April 18 at 5:00 pm. If you have relatives between the ages of 12 - 16 who are interested in attending, please have them fill out the online registration form at www.csw.arizona.edu (click on the "Young Women's Empowerment Academy" link in the "Spotlight" portion of the Web page). This event is reserved for the participants alone and no dining or event accommodations have been made for parents/caregivers. Transportation arrangements will need to be made. We look forward to engaging these young people in the process of empowerment. If you have any questions, please contact Shelley McGrath at 626-0707.

 

Send your thanks to our soldiers.
  It only takes a minute and is so worthwhile.

 
 
If you go to the web site http://www.letssaythanks.com/ you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq.  You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.  It is FREE and it only takes a second.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?  I sent mine, now you send one too!

 

Curb Auto Theft with the Watch Your Car Program:
It's Quick, Easy and FREE!

The Watch Your Car decal program is a free, voluntary program that vehicle owners enroll their vehicles with the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority. The vehicle is then entered into the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) database and participants receive decals for their front and rear windows. By displaying the decals, vehicle owners convey to law enforcement officials that their vehicle is not usually in use between the hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM, when the majority of auto thefts occur. In addition, by enrolling in the Watch Your Car Program, vehicle owners also authorize law enforcement officials to stop their vehicle at any time during the day or night within one mile of the border, if there is a suspicion that the vehicle is being illegally operated.

If a police officer witnesses the vehicle in operation between these hours, they have the right to stop the vehicle and verify it is being legally operated by the rightful owner.

To register for the program online go to: https://www.aata.state.az.us/Watch_Your_Car/Info_Request/signup_request.html

Register by mail by downloading the form at: http://www.azwatchyourcar.com/pdfs/WYC%20-%20application%20form%20for%20website.pdf  Print it, fill it out and mail back.
 

 

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