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2010-2011 viewbook
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New Wildcat,
Choosing a University is one of the hardest decisions you’ll make in your young adult life. It’s one of the first decisions you make as you step into newfound independence. By considering what University to attend, you begin to explore who you will ultimately become.
I remember when I first set foot on campus at the University of Arizona as a wide-eyed freshman. I quickly realized that what initially seemed overwhelming and never ending was actually an exciting, new environment. I met students from all over the country and world who were all experiencing similar things. I came to see that the large and bustling UA campus had a sense of community oftentimes only experienced in smaller environments. This place became my new home.
I don’t envy your tough decision! However, I can tell you from my own experience that choosing the University of Arizona has been life-altering. The University you choose defines your future, gives you lasting friendships, and creates memories that will stay with you long after you graduate.
I hope that you too will choose to share in all this campus has to offer, knowing that once you are a part of the Wildcat family, it will remain a part of you for life.
Bear doWn!
Emily FritzeStudent Body President
Portrait of an Accomplished Life: A Day as a Wildcat ..............................4
Changing the Face of Medicine: New Biomed Degree .............................6
Undergraduate Research: You Should Do It! .............................................7
Flip Flops in January ..............................................................................8
Wildcats of All Stripes: Find Your Place .................................................10
A Closer Look: Rankings, Admissions, Financial Aid ..............................12
Savannah Guthrie: A Wildcat in the White House....................................14
Oh! The Places You Can Go! (Study Abroad) ...........................................16
Sustainability, Culture and Science .......................................................18
We Like it Hot, Don’t You? Around Campus & About Town ......................20
Majors & Degrees ................................................................................22
Visit for a Day .......................................................................................23
table of Contents
You want to be here.
Portrait of an Accomplished Life
Admittedly a class called Existential Problems sounds deep, and well… intellectual. But the profound effect and impact it had on a young artist new to the University of Arizona came as quite a surprise.
Özlem Özgür, a transfer and honors student, single-minded in her determination to take as many art classes as she could, was astounded as her first philosophy class progressed. “I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed it. I enjoyed it more than painting. I enjoyed it more than drawing. I enjoyed thinking about problems like, ‘Who are you, what are you doing here, what does it mean to have a religion?’”
Özgür had discovered as a young adult in her native Istanbul that she had a talent for art, however the commercial school she attended in California left her feeling somewhat empty. So when she followed her husband to the UA, she pursued her art with a passion.
Now this philosophy thing was throwing her for a loop. But it was a loop that an undergraduate advisor in the department was happy to help her untangle. “He told me you can have a minor in philosophy while you’re doing your art degree, or you can have a double major,” says Özlem. Problem solved – at least from a philosophical standpoint.
International? Check. I’m from Turkey.internationalstudents.arizona.edu
Özlem has two honors theses under her belt—one in studio art and the other in philosophy.
The Student Union houses three unique galleries. union.arizona.edu/galleries
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5:00aWake UpRead for 4 hours before class
9:00– 10:15aHistory of Political Philosophy
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1:40– 2:40pMeet with Prof Tom Christiano for honors thesis discussion on political philosophy
2:45– 3:10pOffice Hours, Prof Julia Annas
3:15– 3:45pScholarship applications; Meet with Karna Walter at the Honors College
11:50a– 12:25pMeet with Art Prof Andy Polk for honors thesis
3:50– 5:10pPaint at the studio (projects for honors thesis)
5:15– 6:15pTutor at SALT
6:30–7:30pPrint Shop monitor (supervise new students and work on my own stuff)
7:40– 8:50pmRun (well, I hope so)Home & Dinner with friends
9:00– 11:00 pRead for Julia Annas’ class AND memorize 5 GRE words before going to bed. This will knock me out.
11:00pGood Night.
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12:30– 1:30Lunch with Prof Tolliver to prep for a conference presentation on aesthetics
Tucson, as a community, also played a strong role in Özlem’s success at the UA: for her, it wasn’t all about advising and academics.
“In Tucson, I feel comfortable. Really, I felt welcome. Because while Tucson is very American, it’s also very cosmopolitan at the same time. Because of the university, probably, there are so many people from so many different parts of the world, it’s unbelievable. There are people talking in different languages – people from Iraq, Turkey, Paris, London, you name it. So, I was surprised.”
And Özlem’s supporters probably aren’t surprised to find where her philosophical journey is taking her. The next stop is graduate school at Stanford University, on a full scholarship. That is definitely not a philosophical quandary for this artist!
Philosophy, for me, was the soil that I needed to put the
seeds in for my art.
_Özlem Özgür
The College of Fine Arts has 5 schools: Art, Dance, Media Arts, Music, and Theatre Arts. [cfa.arizona.edu]
Visit the Studios!admissions.arizona.edu/visit
Dr. Jennifer Barton, professor and department head of Biomedical Engineering, believes the UA is the perfect environment for the multi-faceted discipline to flourish. “The Biomedical Engineering Department was really focused on bringing together many resources within the University to create this nexus of research for students and faculty across many disciplines,” remarks Dr. Barton.
Although being an under- graduate has its challenges, a support system is in place to show students the way. Fully understanding the struggles, she relates,
“I wasn’t the greatest student, but I had support from my family and my teachers to stick with it and work through the hard classes. It wasn’t easy for me – but I think having had the support really helped.”
By constantly promoting success and collaborating with the University Medical Center, the possibilities this program provides are exponential. The UMC is one of the finest learning hospitals in the country, giving students immediate access to the forefront of the medical world. The Biomedical Engineering program embodies
success, and paves the way to incredible future opportunities.
So whether it’s a late night study session at the library with friends or a lecture in Dr. Barton’s classroom, Biomedical Engineering students will achieve total immersion through a fusion of tradition and new thinking.
CHANGING the FACE of MEDICINE
Not scary. Just expensive.
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More jobs will be created
in the Biomedical field than
any other field in the coming
decade. Nearly 12,000 new
jobs will be created by 2018!
U.S. News & World Report
Professor Barton is working with students of all ages to help in a new, non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.
Wildcats are on the cusp of changing the world. Again. Introduced in 2009,
the new Biomedical Engineering undergraduate degree is exactly the type of
prominent program that the UA does best, putting students ahead of the game.Professor Jennifer Barton researches technology that probes and directs light to internal organs.
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In 2001, BIO5 harnessed five disciplines on the UA campus, finding solutions to complex biology-based challenges affecting humanity now. Think you have the answers? Find your breakthrough in the molecular life sciences and start improving your quality of life.
Basic Science. The convergence within the life sciences is a natural outcome of this foundational focus.
Agriculture. Discoveries in plant genetics can result in a greater understanding of the genetic basis of disease and new plant-based pharmaceuticals.
Medicine. Focus on preserving health and diagnosing disease, both complex endeavors.
Engineering. Faster, targeted, and less invasive diagnostic technology and treatment delivery methods.
Pharmacy. New drug interventions are needed to biologically alter disease processes within individuals.
Find undergraduate research opportunities arizona.edu/undergraduate-research-opportunities
• Research provides another way to learn –
no more reading, it’s time for doing!
• Undergraduate research provides hands-on
learning that supports classroom lectures.
• Develop new skills: critical thinking,
interpersonal communications,
– vital skills for ALL classes and life.
• Work in a team environment with people from
varied backgrounds, experiences and cultures.
See many perspectives – at one University.
• You may even present your research findings at
conferences and meetings – hey, you never know!
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As an undergraduate studying at the UA, a premier research institution, opportunities to work alongside acclaimed faculty and outstanding graduate students are everywhere.
Dr. Anna Dornhaus, Assistant Professor in the Ecology / Evolutionary Biology (EEB) Department, offers just that opportunity, even to non-science majors. A leading expert in the social interactions of insects, Dr. Dornhaus currently researches the benefits of the division of labor in her Social Insect Lab. Who’s interested in this work? Engineers of all types, from computer science to those building colonies on Mars. Projects like these are just a small sample of what’s available to undergrads at the UA.
Maybe you and ants, bumble bees and other crawlers aren’t best friends. That’s cool – the UA offers research opportunities in all areas of study – so you are covered. Undergraduate research happens in business, fine arts, and liberal arts. Just ask! Dr. Dornhaus, a huge advocate of undergraduate research herself, advises,
“Go to the website… Each department has a list of professors with their respective area of research. Just email that professor and say ‘Hello, I’m interested in research. Do you have any openings?’ ” Now how easy is that?
Stick your hands in the beeswax
WHY SHOULD YOU take advantage of research opportunities?Get a degree in Biomedical
Engineering! It’s a new addition to the College of Engineering.
Dornhaus discussed the evolution of the mind and brain during a University spring lecture series.
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See renderings of the new Sixth Street Residence Halls & many of the great campus facilities online:www.pdc.arizona.edu/gallery
It’s true. The best way to experience your
freshman year at college is to live in a dorm.
It’s also the best way to make sure you
get good grades– at least, that’s what all
the research says. And hey, who wants to
argue with data?
But living on campus is more than just
sharing a bathroom with a lot of new
friends. And while it’s considered a rite of
passage, for most students, it’s their first
“home away from home.” Each residence
hall at the University of Arizona has its very
own community, whether that’s academic-
or interest-related. Students make new
friends, and connections, every day.
Living in a hall means you’re right next to
that palm tree-lined, grassy mall that’s the
center of the UA campus. Catch a football or
a Frisbee. Crack open that physics book as
you sunbathe. Catch a movie at Gallagher
or get your sweat on at the Rec Center.
It’s a GTL thing.
And when you come to campus in Fall 2011,
new halls will await, including a brand new
complex dedicated to Honors students!
Flip flops in January?
Yes, we do that here. Hike and ski on the weekend? Yes, we can do that too. You wish you were here. Why? Because there are 284 – yes, we counted – palm trees lining the Mall, our Campus Rec is ridiculously good looking and our Res Halls are new and beautiful. But inside this incredibly attractive shell there are really smart people here who will help you graduate. Taking care of business (every day) in Tucson means taking care of your mind, your body, and your spirit.
life.arizona.edu
Support Learning: The Think Tank Way
Transitioning from the steady routine of high school to the fast-paced, academic expectations of college can be jarring. But, don’t worry – we know you are – the University of Arizona offers centralized learning services and academic support for all Wildcats – those new to the family and those who’ve been here for years.
Services at The Think Tank range from tutoring to peer mentoring to academic skill workshops addressing successful note taking, time management and test taking tips. Here, UA students find a supportive, welcoming environment, where the skills learned help not only in academic success, but in life.
The Think Tank had over 20,000 visits last year, so you know you won’t be alone – regardless of what you need help with. While freshmen made up over 50% of the Think Tank’s visitors, upperclassmen also found their way, with even seniors and graduate students taking advantage. Close collaboration with academic departments helps the Think Tank staff identify those courses where students need additional help. In fall 2010, three satellite Think Tank locations will be open on campus – making the journey to academic success even shorter. Literally.
And for those students who face learning and attention challenges, the nationally recognized Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is available.
studentaffairs.arizona.edu/ thinktank salt.arizona.edu
The Rec Center was just upgraded, expanded and LEED certified, meaning it passed the green test with flying colors! Whether you’re a weight lifter, runner, or about to take your first spinning class, the Student Rec Center has something for you! The wide array of options throughout the grounds – all 50,000 sq.ft. of them – challenges all skill levels. campusrec.arizona.edu
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When you attend the University of Arizona,you bring more than just your academic prowess. There are so many ways for Wildcats to connect to the UA outside of the classroom. Clubs and organizations, intramural sports, cultural centers, student leadership groups, sororities and fraternities, volunteer opportunities on and off campus – they are all waiting for students to join in and participate.
START HERE:asua.arizona.edu/clubs
…yOUR OWN THINGWith enough students to populate a small city, you know someone is going to be on campus who likes to bike, hike or board like you. Seriously.
Greek Lifeunion.arizona.edu/greekLeadershipunion.arizona.edu/leadership
WILDCATS - OF ALL STRIPES - RULE
intramuralscampusrec.arizona.edu/intra
Campus Intramurals! Over 10,000 UA students participate in various
intramural programs. campusrec.arizona.edu/intra
Greek Life! The Greek community is strong at the UA – with 43 different
fraternities and sororities, you are going to find a fit for you.
union.arizona.edu/greek
Leadership! Leadership Programs are part of the University of Arizona that
serve students as well as community members and organizations.
union.arizona.edu/leadership
Zona Zoo! The largest student section – 12,000 students strong – in the
Pac-10 conference. Membership in ZonaZoo offers UA students
access to all University sporting events.
www.zonazoo.arizona.edu
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TAKE ALOOK . . .
CLOSERRANKED…
ROI Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the UA
the Best Return on Investment in Arizona.
The Princeton Review selected the UA as one of the 2010 Best Value (Public) colleges, one of the Best Western schools, AND one of the Best 373 Colleges in the U.S.BE
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BEST One of America’s Best Colleges, 2010,
48th among public national universities, 2010 by U.S. News & World Report.
#4 MFA in Photography ranked 4th and MFA in Studio Art 22nd (out of 220 public universities) by U.S. News & World Report.
Ranked one of top 20 universities to produce the most Peace Corps Volunteers in 2009 – Peace Corps, Large Universities, 2010.
TOP 20
#9 Ranked number 9 nationally in America’s Best Graduate Schools published by U.S. News and World Report.
Design Intelligence ranked the UA Bachelor of Architecture program 12th in the nation and the Master of Landscape Architecture #1 in the Western Region of the United States.
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#1 Management Information Systems: 1st among public programs, 3rd overall; U.S. News & World Report.
#2 Entrepreneurship – 2nd among public programs; 7th overall. U.S. News & World Report.
#15 Eller College of Business Undergraduate Programs rank #15 among public business schools nation-wide and #25 overall; U.S. News & World Report.
FINANCIAL AIDGET HELp pAyING FOR SCHOOLHow to best maximize your financial aid possibilities? Start by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, the UA priority date. Be one of 74% of UA students who receive some kind of financial aid to help them finance their education.
STuDENT EmpLOymENTWhether or not you qualify for aid, student jobs abound on- and off-campus. UA departments and partners offer internships that will apply to your future career as well as bring in some ready cash.
SCHOLARSHIpS & mERIT-BASED AIDFilling out the UA application automatically qualifies you to be considered for merit-based scholarships. (Of course, you have to provide all required transcripts and test scores by May 1 too.) Over 50% of UA freshmen share in the $73+ million acquired by our undergraduates in competitive scholarships each year!
financialaid.arizona.edu
ADmI
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S The UA is interested in YOU – your life experiences, personal achievements and your readiness for college academics. Through our comprehensive admission review, we consider your unique life history and personal achievements as well as your academic record. admissions.arizona.edu
Planning to transfer? The UA has over 2,000 transfer students each year, so you’ll be in good company. The UA Office of Admissions will answer your questions about requirements, help you decide the best time to apply, and discuss the transferability of classes you’ve taken. admissions.arizona.edu/transfer
With a world-class education in a beautiful campus setting, it’s no surprise that a large number of international students enroll at the UA each year. A student body with personal perspectives from around the globe enhances the college experience for all students. How to apply, requirements, and deadlines are at: admissions.arizona.edu/international
Once you’re admitted, UA’s Next Steps Center will help you with all the details of starting college.• Secure your place at UA by paying the
Enrollment Deposit• Sign up for New Student Orientation• Understand your financial aid and
scholarship awards• Pay your tuition• Learn about campus housing• Much more!
Admitted undergraduate students will enjoy a positive, seamless pre-enrollment experience with the Next Steps Center. The Center creates a central physical and virtual portal to UA services and support.
Look for Next Steps Center details in your admissions packet!
FRESHmEN
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NEXT STEpS CENTER
TAKE ALOOK . . .
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du“It’s one thing to meet people from across the country.
It’s another to meet people from across the globe. When
I go back home – I can see how my view of the world has
broadened. Now that I know what I know – I made a great
choice to attend the University of Arizona.” – Jessie, Education 2010
“I knew I was coming to the University of Arizona after I
took the tour of the campus. I’ve always felt respected as a
student and an individual. My friends were right – they had
a good experience and so have I.”
– Nicky, Family Studies & Human Development
and Psychology, 2010
at one of the World’s Best universities - u.S. News & World Report, 2009
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sdfgHow do you measure success after graduation? Well, if traveling on Air Force One, interviewing First Lady Michelle Obama, and using the White House as your visual backdrop qualifies, then it’s probably safe to say that NBC correspondent Savannah Guthrie has achieved success.
A Tucson native, Guthrie entered the University of Arizona as a business major. But a few journalism classes piqued her curiosity, and she landed a job at the PBS station KUAT, right on the UA campus. “I did everything from loading the teleprompter and ripping scripts, and by the end I would direct or technical direct.” This work experience ultimately landed her on camera, hosting live segments on Sunday mornings.
Looking back on the education she received as a journalism undergrad – class of 1993 – Savannah reminisces, “Everything I learned at the journalism school I was able to use out in the real world. It
taught me very high standards of fairness and accuracy.” Naturally she uses this tenet constantly in her professional life now, as a White House correspondent, and on the MSNBC program The Daily Rundown, which she hosts with NBC political director Chuck Todd.
Does she consider her undergraduate experience hard? Especially the balancing aspect? No, and no. Savannah credits the helpful nature and attitude of the journalism faculty, her friends’ support, and not least, her own self motivation. “At that stage in anyone’s life, people need encouragement, and I was lucky enough to have that from some really good people, only found at the UA. No question about it.”
Guthrie covered the presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain in 2008, following vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin as she toured the U.S. working on the McCain
campaign. After Obama’s victory, Guthrie covered the Obama transition period.
Savannah Guthrie isn’t the only Wildcat with this kind of wild success. From Terry Lundgren (Chief Executive Officer of Macy’s) to Jerry Bruckheimer (mega Hollywood producer: Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun, Amazing Race), successful Wildcat alumni are found all over the world, each defining success their own way.
Savannah Guthrie was part of the NBC team that ultimately won an Emmy for its election night coverage. Prior to her White House assignment, Guthrie covered Congress, the Supreme Court, and high-profile legal cases.
Wildcats World Wide
Barbara Kingsolver
Author: The Bean Trees,
Animal Dreams, Pigs in Heaven,
The Poisonwood Bible, The Lacuna.
‘81, M.S., Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology
Sarah Schoof
Lead Gulfstream Financial PP&C Analyst
Honeywell International Inc.
‘04, B.S., Marketing and Business
Management
‘06, M.B.A., Marketing and Finance
Brian Stauffer
Contributing editorial artist to
Rolling Stone, The New York Times, GQ,
and over 300 international publications.
‘89, B.F.A., Graphic Design
Terry J. Lundgren
Chairman, President & CEO,
Macy’s, Inc.
‘74, B.A. Veterinary Science
‘00, Honorary Doctor of Law
John Kilkenny
Executive VP for Visual Effects at 20th
Century Fox [Overseeing 3D technology:
Avatar, X-Men, Live Free or Die Hard,
Titanic, I, Robot, Night at the Museum …]
‘85, B.F.A. Media Arts
‘09, Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts
Lance Briggs
Chicago Bears’ 5-time All-Pro
linebacker; 3-time All Pac-10 player;
Briggs4Kidz Philanthropy and
www.lancescomicworld.com
‘02, B.A., Sociology
Dari AlHuwail
Systems Engineer
Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait
‘06, B.S., Business Administration
‘07, M.S., Management Information
Systems
Dr. Carlos O. Chacón
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow
at UC, San Francisco
‘98, B.S., Physiological Sciences
‘05, M.D., Medicine
‘09, M.B.A., Business Administration
Chaitanya Bhuskute
Engineering Lead, Google, Inc.
‘03, B.S., Mathematics & Computer
Science
‘06, M.S. Management Information
Systems and M.B.A. Marketing,
Entrepeneurship
See where a UA degree takes you –
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer, Owner JB Films
CSI, Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun,
Black Hawk Down, National Treasure,
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
‘67, B.A., Psychology
Be a successful Wildcat!
The UA Career Services office can
help with career research, internships
and full-time employment.
career.arizona.edu/students
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In 2009, 2,000 UA students studied abroad – the most ever!
With 50 countries to experience, your journey could take you anywhere.
The UA brought in 2,350 international students, thanks to a unified effort and
commitment the UA is making to international study.
Finance your study abroad: More than one dozen UA
students have earned a collective $70,000 to conduct
research and study abroad– in just spring/summer 2010–
as Gilman Scholars.
Paris, France
Ghana (all over!)
Fortaleza Brazil
Vancouver, Canada
WHAT THE DOT?
Oh! The Places to Study Abroad with the UA!
San José, Costa Rica
Antigua, Guatemala
Santiago, Dominican Republic
London, England
Tucson, Arizona
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Galapagos Islands
Meknès, Morocco
Dakar, Senegal
Berlin, Germany
Copenhagen, Denmark
Helsinki, Finland
Greece (all over!)
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Vienna, Austria
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As with many freshmen, Shruti came to the UA knowing what she wanted to study. “I actually walked in thinking I’d be strictly biology– like the biomedical perspective,” states Shruti. It was TRAD104 (Traditions & Cultures– Origins Human Diversity) along with a couple of undergraduate research projects that caused Shruti to rethink her major. Once she had a chance to speak with her advisors and take a few more anthropology classes, she found herself considering the human side of medicine. Thus she found herself on the path of dual majors: Anthropology and Molecular Cellular Biology.
Shruti learned more about different cultures by studying abroad. During her sophomore and junior years, Shruti went to the University of British Columbia and the National University of Singapore, making lasting connections to students and professors. “It was a completely different experience for me but I really enjoyed it,” said Shruti. In addition to being a great learning experience, the UA Study Abroad programs allow students to study in other countries while paying only UA tuition and earning UA credit towards their degree.
The UA understands that the world is an integrated system, and the way majors and degree programs work together echoes this understanding. Wildcats like Shruti flourish with this integrated, interdisciplinary approach to accomplish their educational and career goals.
Orvieto, Italy
Praque, Czech Republic
Australia (all over!)
Shruti Bala
Anthropology
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Molecular & Cellular Biology (MCB)
Hong Kong
Tokyo, Japan
How many classics professors regularly refer to Jay-Z? Or enjoy
telling their students that their dog enjoys listening to… Lil Bow-
Wow and Snoop Dogg?
Regents Professor David Soren does, with relish. At any point
in time, a visitor to his classroom might find him tap dancing,
or showing students a film of performers rapping… in 1929.
Having grown up in vaudeville, Dr. Soren is comfortable using
entertainment to make the classics relatable to students,
sprinkling contemporary pop culture references throughout for
good measure.
“So I’m basically a human TV program. They’re used to watching
15 minutes of a TV show – I give them that, then I kind of spoon-
feed them the rest. But by the end of the class, they know a lot of
information,” says the Five Star Faculty Award winner.
Once appropriately hooked on the classics, many students have
gone on to study at the Orvieto International Institute of Classical
Studies, founded by Dr. Soren in 2002. Because of a special
arrangement with the Italian government, the cost is about the
same as studying at the UA, with Orvieto now one of the UA’s most
affordable study abroad programs.
Students participate in three archeological excavations and study
the classics while in Italy, benefiting from permits that allow them
to go into sites not normally open to the public.
“My school is in between two museums,” says Dr. Soren, a
professor of Art, Anthropology and Classics. “Studying abroad
gives students great access to instructors, on an informal basis.
They are introducing you personally, instead of showing you images
of ancient sites and art treasures… you are taken into the Vatican.”
Professor Soren
Anthropology
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Gaborone , Botswana
Hyderabad, India
Namib desert, Namibia
www.honors.arizona.edu
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Where sustainability
&INTERSECT
OG– The Original Greensta
The UA has a long-standing commitment to operate, research, and instruct in the concepts of sustainability– from the Institute for Society and the Environment to the incorporation of the Campus Sustainability Committee recommendations into the UA Strategic Plan.
This commitment runs throughout the UA, where students find many accomplished faculty members focusing on sustainability in their academic careers. Among many involved in this effort is Dr. Joe Hiller. Dr. Hiller’s American Indian heritage (Oglala Sioux) and background provides a basis for challenging students and other faculty with an unconventional approach to sustainability—by “looking back.”
“Indigenous cultures, from which we have all descended, were literal experts in sustainability.”
Dr. Hiller speaks of looking back– not just into the immediate past, but about hundreds and thousands of years back when American Indians and other indigenous peoples learned about sustainability and managing the resources of the land and water.
“If these ancestors were not living sustainably, many of us would not be here today.”
At the University of Arizona, students have the chance to integrate traditional knowledge with western science to create a deeper and broader understanding of sustainability.
Dr. Joe Hiller
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ School of Natural Resources and the Environment
Department Head of the UA American Indian Studies graduate interdisciplinary program.
1885: Founding of the University of Arizona
1887: Ground-breaking at Old Main
1891: First class
Learn about the UA at arizona.edu, and our history at 125.arizona.edu
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trees water energy solid waste greenhouse gases
127fully grown
58265gallons
41Million BTUs
3538pounds
12097pounds
The University of Arizona saved the following resources by using New Leaf Paper Reincarnation Matte (FSC), made with an average of 100% recycled fiber and an average of 61% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine free, designated Ancient Forest FriendlyTM and manufactured with electricity that is offset with Green-e® certified renewable energy certificates.
The ECOalition on campus is working on harvesting rainwater throughout campus, and all the green turf you see stays green – thanks to reclaimed water.
The UA Visitor Center is completely powered by solar panels donated by the Tucson Electric Power company.Wildcats have every opportunity to recycle in on-campus restaurants, the Student Unions, and in residence halls. Yeah, we placed 4th in the 2009 Recyclemania contest. FTW!The new Student Recreation Center expansion is Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified – like many UA buildings to come. Get involved in promoting the “green” lifestyle with the Arizona Blue Chip Program’s ecology leadership track.National Wildlife Federation counted the UA as exceptional in seven areas around campus (like green Goal-Setting, Interdisciplinary Degrees, Energy Efficiency, Conservation & Renewable Energy, On-Campus Clean Energy Sources & Cogeneration, Transportation Programs, Recycling, and Solid Waste & Materials Flow). That’s better than all the schools in the Southwest – and California.
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science “In addition to having great policies for a green campus and working with our communities, the UA is easily one of the top ten public or private universities doing environmental research, and …we’ll move to be the best. That’s our goal.”
Dr. Jonathan OverpeckCo-Director, Institute for Environment and SocietyProfessor, Geosciences / Atmospheric Sciences
Over 160 sustainability-relevant courses across 27 departments in 10 colleges, spanning a wide array of disciplines
19 centers and programs working on sustainability research: water sustainability has 9 related centers and institutes, as well as 10 field sites, labs, and other research facilities
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than a necessity. Tucson’s average high is 81°F (27°C) with a low of nowhere near zero, but rather 54°F (12°C). And those 350 days of sun won’t stop you from enjoying snow on nearby Mount Lemmon, or cool mountain hikes in any of the four mountain ranges around the city. Tucson has perfect California weather at a much lower price tag.
With such gorgeous weather, you can bet that Tucson loves cyclists. El Tour de Tucson [take that, yellow jersey!] is just one of the many cycling events in town where you are bound to see bikers riding up and down the mountain foothills, on and around campus, and all over on our bike-friendly lanes. Pick up a map and go– but don’t forget to register your bike with Parking & Transportation, and get a good lock!
Nightlife. We have it. Nearby in downtown Tucson, the music comes live and fresh, just like the indie cinemas [the Fox, the Loft] and the restaurants. 4th Ave and Congress: See what’s happening. (downtowntucson.org)
The best thing about Tucson shopping? You can find the latest trends or start your own. Yes, there are three malls within a short drive, but there are also tons of boutiques within walking distance. Or mix and match: try something totally unique from Cry Baby with a t-shirt from American Apparel. They’re about 50 steps apart.
And Art? Yes. 17 galleries in downtown alone, and 8 museums. Who doesn’t want to climb on a steam engine (tucsonhistoricdepot.org) or explore miniature spirit houses (theminitimemachine.org) or see – in person – original Ansel Adams prints (creativephotography.org)? You know you want to.
Ideal Saturday: shopping along University Blvd, coffee at Espresso Art, walk over to the Center for Creative Photography then the Museum of Art, Lunch at Bison Witches, a workshop at Santa Theresa Tile Works, a show at the Rialto, Café Poca Cosa for dinner, Club Congress for Bang Bang. Wake up and do it all again. Adventure: acquired.
YOU ARE HERE.
Get lost frequently? Don’t know how to use your phone to find your way back? Don’t worry-these helpful icons around town will let you know what neighborhood you’re in.
Just look up!
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Alternative transportation? Check. Take the trolley from University Blvd. to 4th Ave.University Boulevard20
From her freshman year, Gabrielle Miller has partnered with her mother to operate Cry Baby, a fashion boutique that now resides on the main drag of University Boulevard.
Although she began the UA as a business major, Gabrielle found communications to be her true calling. The store enabled her to work throughout her school career, dedicate time to study in Paris to obtain a minor in French, and gain knowledge to apply to her occupation in the fashion world. But Gabrielle didn’t completely abandon business, instead opting to pursue it as a minor. Each aspect of her learning experience exposed her to learn a little bit about a lot. This may sound like a huge workload, but Gabrielle only took 12 units a semester and two summer classes each year.
Not only did she achieve academically, but she also worked with on-campus clubs like Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and the Future Retail Leaders of America (FRLA) to hone her skills when opening the shop. This dual relationship aided Gabrielle and her mother but also gave students in the clubs an opportunity to gain hands-on, real world experience with a small business.
Success came early to Gabrielle, who won Seventeen Magazine’s “Color of the Year” fashion contest while still in high school. A fifth generation Tucsonan who grew up around the University of Arizona, Gabrielle decided to stay near home after she spent her first college semester at Pepperdine. She found that the University of Arizona had much more to offer her in selecting a major and found her niche on campus through a wide variety of clubs. Gabrielle advises new students to “have fun, but to get the best grades possible.” Whether they decide to open their own store or not.
FROM RED AND BLUE to color of the year
Painter & Patron, Özlem Özgüruncover her story on page 4
Alternative transportation? Check. Take the trolley from University Blvd. to 4th Ave.
Gabrielle’s future has a gold ceiling. What will yours be paved with? Are you ready to find out?
Apply today: admissions.arizona.edu/apply
Also on University:
Urban Outfitters
La Salsa, Wilko
Paradise Bakery
Swindlers
Espresso Art
Frog & Firkin
Hollywood Tan
Özlem in dress purchased and modified at Cry Baby
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Getting Away…
Las Vegas 1¼ hr nonstop
Los Angeles 1½ hr nonstop
Phoenix 1½ hr drive
Rocky Point 4 hr drive
San Francisco 2 hr nonstop
San Diego 1¼ hr nonstop
Getting to TucsonFrom Tucson International Airport:Exit the airport on Tucson Blvd (N) take a left at the first light, Valencia Road (W), and go one blockto Campbell Ave. Turn right (N) onto Campbell and continue as the name changes to Kino Parkway then back to Campbell again at 6th Street, which is the south edge of the UA campus.
From Interstate 10 East or West Exit at Speedway Blvd. (exit 257) and go East on Speedway Blvd. Drive until you reach Mountain Ave. Take a right (S). Welcome to the UA!
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The University of Arizona and the Arizona Board of Regents. This book was produced by Student Affairs Marketing. Principal photography by Jessica Noële DeWitt. Additional photography by Kristie Atwood, Melanie Emerson, Isabel Fuente, FJ Gaylor Photography, Ben Kirkby, Noah Huber, Balfour Walker/Chris Mooney, Jeff Smith, and Alex Wild. Panorama cover photograph by Gary Mackender, OSCR VR Annex. Page 14, photograph of Savannah Guthrie and President Obama: White House Photo. Page 15, Daily Rundown, courtesy NBC News. Many thanks to Tucson ParkWise for the use of the Tucson wayfinding icons, and UA Special Collections for images on page 18.
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