UA Arts & Humanities and Campus News


	UApresents, the Value Added Thu, Nov 15 The arts and humanities move us, but can they change our lives? In addition to shows it offers, UApresents facilitates education and outreach efforts designed to engage not only the University community, but young students, families and teachers across the region. This is the fourth article in a series about the work and contributions of UApresents.
	Hundreds of Students and 34 Years Wed, Nov 14 Oscar Luján has spent decades at the UA working to improve student access to higher education. This week marks his retirement after 34 years of service. Luján "has incredibly deep roots in our alumni community, and that goes across all multicultural and alumni groups," said Melinda Burke, president and executive director of the UA Alumni Association.
	UA Alumnus Makes $1M Pledge to LGBT Institute Tue, Nov 13 UA alumnus James J. Leos has made multiple financial contributions to the University's Institute for LGBT Studies, including a major bequest that recently was announced. His contributions are expected to transform the UA institute, which works to promote research related to gender and sexual diversity.
	Veterans Transform Uniforms Into Art Fri, Nov 9 The Combat Paper Project turns old military uniforms into paper for artwork about the military experience. The UA chapter of Student Veterans of America will host Combat Paper workshops Nov. 12-16, with selected artwork to be featured in a Nov. 17 exhibit on campus. Veterans and their loved ones are encouraged to bring in retired uniforms to the free papermaking workshops.
	Exploring Water Issues Through the Arts, Humanities Fri, Nov 9 Edited by UA faculty members, the soon-to-be published "Ground\|Water – The Art, Design and Science of a Dry River" explores local water issues in a global context through the lens of the arts and humanities. Contributors include students and faculty members who submitted essays, poems, photographs, drawings and other works of art.
	Building a Tradition: The Homecoming Bonfire Thu, Nov 8 The Friday night Homecoming bonfire is a long-standing UA tradition that unites the Wildcat community and kicks off the weekend's festivities. Every year, UA students, Facilities Management and the Tucson Fire Department come together to build the iconic blaze. This year's bonfire and pep rally will take place at 7 p.m. at Old Main.
	Those Who Came Before: How Alumni Shape the UA Thu, Nov 8 Through connections, mentoring and contributions, UA alumni play important roles in shaping life on campus by helping students succeed and contributing to the UA’s mission as a land-grant institution. The UA Alumni Association offers many ways for UA graduates to stay involved with their alma mater.
	UA to Celebrate International Education Week Thu, Nov 8 The UA will celebrate its 13th annual International Education Week Nov. 12-16 with a series of events promoting the benefits of international education and exchange. Included on the schedule is an international student talent show, a study abroad fair and a fundraiser for refugees. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education.
	UA, ASU to Face Off in Annual Law Competition Wed, Nov 7 Law students from the UA and ASU will go head to head in a closing arguments competition for the Jenckes Cup, awarded annually to one of the rival schools. The UA currently holds the cup, awarded to the student team that makes the best legal arguments, as determined by fellows of the Arizona chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
	UA Law Students Help Protect the Polls Mon, Nov 5 A team of UA law students and other legal volunteers will help monitor Pima County polling stations on Election Day as part of the national Election Protection initiative to protect voter rights. The local Election Protection effort is coordinated through the UA James. E. Rogers College of Law.