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Shane Bekian / The Daily Wildcat President Ann Hart insists that the Cancer Institute is a "perfect place" to provide funding at the Faculty Senate Meeting on Monday.

UA President Hart updates faculty on strategic plan

Rachel McCluskey
September 10, 2013
Startup Tucson connects UA students to local entrepreneurs

Startup Tucson connects UA students to local entrepreneurs

Rachel McCluskey
September 5, 2013
Tyler Besh // The Daily Wildcat Hannah Sager, ASUA Council member, is given a senate seat packet at the front office of the ASUA office on Tuesday September 3, 2013.

UA students can run for vacant ASUA Senate seat

Rachel McCluskey
September 4, 2013
Tyler Besh/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Heather Arlen, a junior from Colorado, balances another load of her room essentials as she walks into the Level apartment complex.

Three off-campus student housing complexes to open summer 2014

Rachel McCluskey
August 25, 2013
Ryan Revock/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Associated Students of the University of Arizona President Morgan Abraham talks about what's in store for student government this academic school year.

ASUA aims for transparency, increased student engagement

Rachel McCluskey
August 25, 2013
PHOTO courtesy of UA Parking and Transportation Services.

PTS provides parking options for UA graduation

Rachel McCluskey
May 7, 2013
Gabriela Diaz/Arizona Daily Wildcat The Highland Market will be delivering burritos as part of a finals week promotion.

Campus promotions aim to help UA students de-stress during finals week

Rachel McCluskey
May 1, 2013

UA organizations invite students to counterprotest student preacher, promote campus positivity

Rachel McCluskey
April 30, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat Howdy celebrates winning the New Venture first place award at McGuire Center's Venture Showcase and Competition, held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at McClelland Hall. The winning team is composed of Samuel Zarifi, Jonathan Rave, Isaac Gealer and Elizabeth Lansdale.

UA entrepreneurial students awarded for business ideas

Rachel McCluskey
April 27, 2013
Tyler Besh/Arizona Daily Wildcat The University is working on many campus repairs including a project, after graduation, that will repave 4th street, between Cherry and Highland road.

UA struggles to keep up with maintenance

Rachel McCluskey
April 25, 2013
Photo courtesy of Wildcat Events Board The Wildcat Events Board is holding a Water Park Day on the UA Mall on Wednesday in order to help students relax ahead of finals week. WEB spent about $4,500 on a 27-foot water slide, a bungee trampoline and a blow up slip ‘n slide.

UA students get a preview of summer with Water Park Day on UA Mall

Rachel McCluskey
April 24, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat The Streetcar construction is still ongoing on The University of Arizona campus. There are discrepancies between the councilman and the university regarding whether or not the UA is contributing enough to the Streetcar construction.

UA, Tucson at odds about financial contribution to streetcar

Rachel McCluskey
April 22, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat The UA Mall hosts the Relay for Life event, an event that celebrates cancer survivers and their care-takers. The event started a little bit past 6 p.m. and ended at 6 a.m.

Relay for Life UA raises more than $45,000 for cancer research

Rachel McCluskey
April 21, 2013
Jordin O'Connor / Arizona Daily Wildcat Students receive a radar reading and a "slow down" by Rick Harbaugh, lead parking enforcement officer, near Eller at the Olive tunnel.

PTS uses radar gun for bike safety awareness

Rachel McCluskey
April 17, 2013
Tyler Besh/ Arizona Daily Wildcat

UA students create online bucket list for McGuire Center of Entrepreneurship class project

Rachel McCluskey
April 16, 2013
Tyler Besh/ Arizona Daily Wildcat

Four UA students to submit idea to California Dreamin’ competition

Rachel McCluskey
April 15, 2013

Forum promotes safer social environment for LGBTQ community

Rachel McCluskey
April 12, 2013
Tyler Baker / Arizona Daily Wildcat Mark Napier of UA's Parking and Transportation Services is working on implementing a GPS tracking system for CatTran. Already being used in Boston, this app would allow CatTran riders to track the bus they are trying to catch in real time.

UA Parking and Transportation to add GPS tracking for CatTran shuttles in the fall

Rachel McCluskey
April 10, 2013
PHOTO courtesy of Bruce Johnson Bruce Johnson, interim director for the UA STEM Learning Center, will help coordinate STEM education efforts across campus, in order to make them more accessible and target them to where they are most needed.

UA STEM learning center prepares for launch at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

Rachel McCluskey
April 4, 2013

Kap Slap, 3LAU to perform at UA Mall Friday

Rachel McCluskey
April 4, 2013

UA student union to offer free movie showings as of fall 2013 semester

Rachel McCluskey
April 2, 2013

GPSC sees increase in nominees at awards ceremony

Rachel McCluskey
March 29, 2013

Students, professors share entrepreneurial ideas at Innovation Day

Rachel McCluskey
March 29, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat

Student union staff aims to increase seating in Pangea using new table-toppers

Rachel McCluskey
March 28, 2013
Ryan Revock / Arizona Daily Wildcat Chris Segrin, the department head of the UA Department of Communication, speaks on overparenting.

Study: Hovering parents spoil their children

Rachel McCluskey
March 27, 2013
Kelsee Becker / Arizona Daily Wildcat Jennifer Baumgardner, the filmmaker of 'It Was Rape', holds a Q&A with screening attendees.

Sexual assault victims speak out at ‘It Was Rape’ screening

Rachel McCluskey
March 27, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat Students participate in the Career Fair, an event organized as part of UA Spring Career Days, at the Student Union Memorial Center's Grand Ballroom. The event was divided between technical and non-technical recruiters for multiple companies including Apple, Walmart and Macy's.

More companies participate in this semester’s UA Spring Career Days fair

Rachel McCluskey
March 20, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat 2013-2014 ASUA Elections results.

UA students vote ‘yes’ on Wildcat Events Board and Arizona Student Media fee propositions

Rachel McCluskey
March 8, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat The Student Union will move Wells Fargo, the Post Office, the CatCard office and Fast Copy to the first floor of the Student Union over Spring Break.

Offices to move to student union basement, new eateries to replace empty spaces

Rachel McCluskey
March 7, 2013
Hailey Eisenbach / Arizona Daily Wildcat Dr. Maggie Pitts of the University of Arizona's Department of Communication is conducting a survey about the importance of positive interpersonal communication. Students can be found all around campus interacting with eachother positvely.

UA assistant professor publishes books about positive communication research

Rachel McCluskey
March 7, 2013

Tucson City Council to review budget increase proposal for modern streetcar

Rachel McCluskey
March 6, 2013
Matthew Fulton / Arizona Daily Wildcat Volunteers came to the St. Elizabeths Health Center to help renovate the premises. Duties included painting walls, creating a Ben's Bells mural, revamping the playground, and building toy chests.

Cats in the Community Day gives St. Elizabeth’s Health Center a makeover

Rachel McCluskey
March 2, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat Tri-Delta sorority sisters recycle. They will host the first zero-waste event from greek life on Friday.

Tri Delta to recycle, compost all materials used at DHOP

Rachel McCluskey
February 28, 2013
Volunteers shared mission experiences, raised awareness about volunteering at Peace Corps Fair

Volunteers shared mission experiences, raised awareness about volunteering at Peace Corps Fair

Rachel McCluskey
February 27, 2013
Ryan Revock / Arizona Daily Wildcat Lucas Meza, a public administration and policy senior, uses a computer in the UA Main Library Information Commons. Meza was studying for an upcoming exam.

Main Library offers UA students $500 in video contest

Rachel McCluskey
February 27, 2013

GPSC president endorses an ASUA candidate, criticizes another

Rachel McCluskey
February 25, 2013

Facilities Management prepared for cold weather, not worried about snow

Rachel McCluskey
February 20, 2013
Turki Allugman / Arizona Daily Wildcat The CESL's international festival that took place at the UA mall and countries from around the world shared their cultures and traditions with each among UA comunity.

International students share countries’ culture, traditional dances at UA mall

Rachel McCluskey
February 20, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat Larry Head, department head and associate professor at the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering, explains an innovative technology that would implement wireless communication between vehicles and with fixed infrastructure.

UA professor proposes radio communication for safer roads

Rachel McCluskey
February 19, 2013
The Wildcat Events Board will host a hoedown on the UA Mall on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The event will include a mechanical bull, square dancing, a petting zoo and food.

Wildcat Events Board to host Hoedown on UA Mall

Rachel McCluskey
February 14, 2013

Competitions, new bins encourage UA community to recycle

Rachel McCluskey
February 14, 2013
Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Wildcat ER visits have increased due to energy drink consumption.

National increase in ER visits from energy drinks not reflected at UA

Rachel McCluskey
February 13, 2013
Tyler Baker / Arizona Daily Wildcat Larry Hogan Jr. is leading a group of students who are revising court documents for self representation in Pima County.

UA students work with Pima County Superior Court, make divorce and child custody cases understandable

Rachel McCluskey
February 12, 2013
Matthew Fulton / Arizona Daily Wildcat Stephen Gilliland, Eller head of Executive Education, has big ideas to help Tucson's General Plan.

Eller Executive Education helps Tucson implement general plan

Rachel McCluskey
February 7, 2013
Kevin Brost / Arizona Daily Wildcat Asian themed decor surrounds Pangea as part of their new "world tour", a passport oriented event where students try to eat at the all the different continents which rotate accordingly every 2 weeks. Various student groups put up decorations and play their culture's music when the restaurant reflects their continent.

Pangea offers world fare for UA students’ taste buds

Rachel McCluskey
February 6, 2013
Kelsee Becker / Arizona Daily Wildcat Students order sandwiches at On Deck Deli between classes. On Deck Deli follows an assembly line process, allowing students to customize their order with a wide selection of breads, meats, cheese, veggies, and dressings.

Student Union remodels On Deck Deli, adds exclusive Gluten-free space

Rachel McCluskey
February 5, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat The new Red and Blue Market line of products is being sold at the PSU food market. The line includes a variety of pre-made products including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian, in addition to sushi and sandwiches.

Red & Blue Market speeds up dining for UA community

Rachel McCluskey
January 31, 2013
Hailey Eisenbach / Arizona Daily Wildcat A new sculpture is added outside of the Arizona State Museum, titled "Waiting for Grandfather" by artist John Suazo.

New statue to be dedicated at Arizona State Museum

Rachel McCluskey
January 29, 2013
Kyle Wasson / Arizona Daily Wildcat Smart Moves, a new UA program, will be promoting healthy food and exercise choices around campus. The Smart Moves studio at the UA Rec Center is open and can be reserved for small group training.

Smart Moves program helps UA community make healthy choices

Rachel McCluskey
January 28, 2013

Two UA journalism students cover President Obama’s second inauguration

Rachel McCluskey
January 22, 2013

UA Parking and Transportation Services creates tool to track parking availability in garages

Rachel McCluskey
January 22, 2013
Mylo Erickson / Arizona Daily Wildcat New Year New You Preview

UA researcher and professor pushes marijuana study to benefit veterans with PTSD

Rachel McCluskey
January 15, 2013

Campus Health no longer providing flu shots, UA students seek shot elsewhere

Rachel McCluskey
January 15, 2013

Journalism minor reinstated for summer 2013

Rachel McCluskey
January 14, 2013
Tyler Baker / Arizona Daily Wildcat On January 11, 2013, CEO Michael Jacobs of Social Link discusses the success of their new iPhone app with CFO Hector Rosales, that was released December 19, 2012.

UA students create app linking social networking sites

Rachel McCluskey
January 14, 2013
Briana Sanchez/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Andrew C. Comrie, senior vice president for academic affairs and interim provost leads a meeting at town hall on Jan.11 discussing plans for the 2013 academic school year.

UA strategic plan to connect students to Tucson community

Rachel McCluskey
January 12, 2013
Eddie Walneck

Q&A: Recently appointed ASUA Supreme Court justices set goals for accessibility

Rachel McCluskey
December 12, 2012

Winter Fest to bring ice rink to UA Mall

Rachel McCluskey
December 5, 2012
Kyle Wasson / Arizona Daily Wildcat President Ann Weaver Hart addresses students and ASUA members at a senate meeting held on Nov. 28 at the Student Union.

Hart presents ASUA with university’s strategic plan

Rachel McCluskey
November 29, 2012
Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Wildcat UANC exibit at Science and Engineering library on October 26, 2012.

UA Library exhibit features Southwest medicine

Rachel McCluskey
November 27, 2012
Hailey Eisenbach /  Arizona Daily Wildcat The Student Health Advocacy Committee (SHAC) has introduced a petition to ban smoking on campus.

Students aim for tobacco-free campus with petition

Rachel McCluskey
November 21, 2012
Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Wildcat President Ann Hart speaks at the 16th annual Women's Studies Advisory Council on November 19, 2012 at the women's plaza.

First female UA president, Hart honored for her service

Rachel McCluskey
November 20, 2012
Kyle Wasson / Arizona Daily Wildcat Lee Ann Hamilton, the assistant director of Health Promotion & Preventative Services, talks about the UA's sexual health.

UA ranks in top-10 of sexual health rankings

Rachel McCluskey
November 15, 2012

ASUA changes elections codes

Rachel McCluskey
November 15, 2012

Budget cuts threaten AZ health care system

Rachel McCluskey
November 14, 2012

ASUA to host annual Alumni Mixer presenting current projects and programs for the university

Rachel McCluskey
November 9, 2012

ASUA Notebook: ASUA formally declares support for ASA at Senate meeting

Rachel McCluskey
November 8, 2012
Noelle R. Haro-Gomez/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Kristin Melendez, UA Senior studying Public Health, drops of her daughter, Kyla Cannon, at Kindercare.

College of Education starts effort to establish day-care program on campus

Rachel McCluskey
November 1, 2012
Noelle R. Haro-Gomez/ Arizona Daily Star From the left, Patricia Montiel-Overall and Peter Botticelli speak about digitalization of archives.

Professors talk cultural heritage and social media in lecture

Rachel McCluskey
November 1, 2012
Arizona college grads found to retain less than nation's average amount of debt

Arizona college grads found to retain less than nation’s average amount of debt

Rachel McCluskey
October 31, 2012
Turki Allugman / Arizona Daily Wildcat Queer Skate Night takes place at Skate Country on Oct. 30, 2012.

Skate and costume party benefits local LGBTQ community center

Rachel McCluskey
October 31, 2012

“Meet your ASUA day” aims to increase student outreach

Rachel McCluskey
October 30, 2012
Kevin Brost / Arizona Daily Wildcat The freshman class council celebrates their first place win in the ThinkPink fashion show in Gallagher Theatre on Monday. Proceeds went to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a foundation for breast cancer.

ThinkPink fashion show raises money for breast cancer research, education

Rachel McCluskey
October 30, 2012
Robert Alcaraz / Arizona Daily Wildcat UA BioPark

New BioPark aims to bring jobs to Southern Arizona, rouse bioscience industry in region

Rachel McCluskey
October 24, 2012
Final debate viewing brings return visitors, ASUA switches focus to elections

Final debate viewing brings return visitors, ASUA switches focus to elections

Rachel McCluskey
October 23, 2012
Kyle Wasson / Arizona Daily Wildcat

ASUA to place voting station in office for this year’s election

Rachel McCluskey
October 18, 2012
Kevin Brost / Arizona Daily Wildcat UA Students watch the presidential debate on a projector screen at a public viewing event held by the ASUA in The Cellar on Tuesday.

ASUA hosts debate viewing event to increase student voter education

Rachel McCluskey
October 17, 2012

Congressmen discuss college options for undocumented students at local meeting

Rachel McCluskey
October 15, 2012

ASUA Notebook

Rachel McCluskey
October 11, 2012
Robert Alcaraz / Arizona Daily Wildcat New ASUA Sen. Morgan Abraham was elected during a special election last week.

Q&A with ASUA special election winner

Rachel McCluskey
October 9, 2012
Ernie Somoza/ The Arizona Daily Wildcat ASUA and ASA threw a block party to watch the presidential debate live.The event featured a DJ and Radical Something Concert at Main Gate Square.

Crowd turns out for ASUA’s block party

Rachel McCluskey
October 4, 2012

Rad, White and Blue Block Party to hype presidential debate for students

Rachel McCluskey
October 3, 2012

ASUA Notebook

Rachel McCluskey
September 27, 2012
Kevin Brost / Arizona Daily Wildcat ASUA special elections candidates hold a question and answer session with students in the SUMC Ventana Room on Tuesday evening.

ASUA Senatorial candidates host open Q&A

Rachel McCluskey
September 26, 2012
Noelle R. Haro-Gomez/ Arizona Daily Wildcat UA students, Jeffrey Bragg and Bryce Schuler, make chicken and shrimp paella at the Rec Center on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.

Cooking on Campus program teaches healthy recipes with hands-on experience

Rachel McCluskey
September 26, 2012
Kevin Brost / Arizona Daily Wildcat ASUA officials discuss campus issues and upcoming events at a routine meeing held in the Presidio Room of the SUMC on Wednesday.

ASUA Notebook: Senators talk financial aid, block party

Rachel McCluskey
September 20, 2012
Ernie Somoza/Arizona Daily Wildcat Danielle Novelly, an ASUA senator, sits in on an ASUA meeting in the Ventana Room on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Novelly is pushing for additional rec classes.

Senator pushes for additional rec classes

Rachel McCluskey
September 13, 2012

ASUA Notebook

Rachel McCluskey
September 13, 2012
Kedi Xia/Arizona Daily Wildcat

GPSC aims to clarify student fees

Rachel McCluskey
September 10, 2012
Kyle Wasson / Arizona Daily Wildcat Students of ASA stand outside of SUMC delivering voting information to the occasional, willing listener.

ASA spreads awareness about Prop. 204, voting

Rachel McCluskey
September 10, 2012
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