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Software Carpentry Workshop Series, April 10-13

Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data...

Study Break, March 21-23

Stressbusters, March 21 Free 5-minute backrubs from Campus Health 7-8pm Main Library Pause for Paws, March 22 Visit with therapy animals from Pet Partners of Southern Arizona ASUA’s Student Health Advocacy Committee will be offering giveaways Masks optional 11am to...

Early Books Lecture Series 2023 presenters

Early Books Lecture Series XVIII, April 18

The Early Books Lecture Series XVIII was established at the University of Arizona by Dr. Albrecht Classen , University Distinguished Professor of German Studies. For nearly 20 years, University of Arizona scholars have invited the community to explore rare...

Three UA Press books for Women's History Month

Three University of Arizona Press books to read for Women's History Month

Women's History Month book recommendations from University of Arizona Press Publicity Manager Mary Reynolds include We Are the Stars , Ladies of the Canyons , and No Place for a Lady – all written by women authors. Education...

"Beyond the Stacks" article in EdTech magazine

Dean Sutton, Vice Dean Shreeves featured in EdTech magazine

University Libraries Dean Shan Sutton and Vice Dean Sarah Shreeves were featured in the February 10 edition of EdTech magazine. The article spotlights CATalyst Studios and the Student Success District as prime examples of recent University of Arizona...

Teachers and students in the Black History in the Borderland LibGuide

'Black History in the Borderlands' LibGuide now available

UAL Special Collections , in collaboration with UArizona Beyond Juneteenth is excited to announce a new LibGuide which provides resources and materials focusing on the experiences of Black communities in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands . LibGuides are tools that libraries use...

Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Awareness 5K, May 7

May 7: Southern AZ Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Awareness 5K Run/Walk Sunday, May 7 Brandi Fenton Park, Ramada 6 5:30am registration / 6am run Sponsored by the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health More event info,...

Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture: Walid Raad, March 23

Visiting Artists & Scholars Lecture: Walid Raad March 23 5:30pm Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road, Tucson Part of the School of Art's Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment (VASE) lecture series More event info Raad will present...

Women's History Month 2023

March is Women's History Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging...

My Boy Will Die of Sorrow book cover promo

Book Talk featuring Efrén Olivares, March 3

Everyone is welcome to a Book Talk featuring Efrén Olivares , Immigrant Justice Deputy Legal Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center, in conversation with Negar Katirai , Clinical Professor of Law, Director, Domestic Violence Law Clinic at The University...

Students investigating Tech Toolshed Lending options

University Libraries' Equipment Lending Program receives 'Evidence Based Practice' designation

The University Libraries' Rhonda G. Tubbs Tech Toolshed (Equipment Lending Program) has been accepted as an AZ HSI Evidence Based Practice by the AZ HSI Consortium. A Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) is a federal designation by...

'Performance Arts History' Pop-up Exhibit open now

"Performance Arts History" Pop-up Exhibit contains photographs and programs from theatrical performances staged by or at UArizona during the 20th century. Depicted shows include Chicago, A Doll’s House, The Lady’s Not for Burning, Sleeping Beauty, Die Fledermans, Once Upon...

UAL Dean Sean Sutton and Heather Froehlich at Douglass Day

Students, staff, faculty joined UArizona's first Douglass Day event

On Tuesday, February 14, volunteers participated in a nationwide transcribe-a-thon known as “ Douglass Day ” – named in honor of Frederick Douglass, (1818-1895), American abolitionist, social reformer, orator, writer, and statesman. February 14 was Douglass’ chosen birthdate. Douglass Day...

dark blue background with white text reading March 6-10 Critical Information Literacy Mini-Course and application deadline

Apply today! Critical Information Literacy Mini-Course starts March 6

Would you like to more seamlessly integrate information literacy in your classes to improve students’ research and writing skills? The University Libraries is offering a 5-day mini-course for faculty on teaching information literacy using inclusive pedagogical practices. To be considered...

University of Arizona Press recent accolades, news

Awards UA Press earns three 'PubWest' design awards Congratulations to The University of Arizona Press Editorial Production and Design team: Amanda Krause, Leigh McDonald , and Sara Thaxton ! Because of their creativity and dedication to excellence, the team...

The Libraries scholarly publisher agreements update

The University Libraries now has agreements with 15 (!) scholarly publishers that provide fully waived or discounted article processing charges (APCs) for open access publication by UA-affiliated authors. These agreements provide UA-affiliated authors with no and low-cost open access...

Love Your Data Week, Feb. 13-17

The Data Cooperative to host/co-host Love Your Data Week events Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon Tuesday, Feb. 14 10am-12pm, CATalyst Studios, Learning Studios B252-B254 Bring your laptop, grab a cupcake, and celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass on Douglass Day , an...

Hayri Yildirim contributed a chapter to recently published book

Director of Facilities Planning / Management Hayri Yildirim contributed the third chapter of " Osmanlı’dan Cumhuriyet’e Modernleşme: İktisadi, Siyasi, Sosyal ve Kültürel Temala ," which investigates the modernization of the early Turkish republic not as a paradigmatic change from...

Travis Teetor to serve as co-principal investigator of $3 million technology grant

The University of Arizona received a $3 million grant to connect distance students and underserved communities across Southern Arizona with enhanced broadband access and technology, and to educational and workforce development programs. Read the press release . Travis Teetor ,...

Mellon Digital Borderlands event, 'DETAINED,' Feb. 22

In 2021, the University Libraries announced the first cohort of grant recipients for the three-year $750,000 Mellon Foundation Digital Borderlands grant will focus on highlighting more perspectives of the history, culture and experiences of people who live and work on...

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