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Contents

Out of This World Opportunity Evan McKelvy started out as a student courier, transporting documents related to the Phoenix Mars Mission. Eventually he became part of the mission team – and is now helping send messages all the way to the Red Planet. | 8

Not Your Average Tour Get a feel for what life is really like at the UA by taking a tour led by the Arizona Ambassadors. The guides will tell you everything you need to know about the UA, including where to get a great hot dog. | 13

Answering the Call of Duty From accidental poisonings with household cleaners to unfortunate encounters with desert creatures, the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is helping take the sting out of potentially life-threatening situations. | 20

Feeding Research The UA-led iPlant Collaborative brings together experts from across the world to address pressing issues in plant biology – from global food supplies and biofuels to the effects that ecosystems have on climate change. | 32

Board Games, Books and Breaststroke When they’re not in the classroom or the pool, members of the national championshipwinning men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams can be found in the community, helping out at homeless shelters, reading to kids or volunteering their time in other ways. | 45

UApresents Music Dance Theater Museums Libraries Galleries Dining Directory Getting Around Tours Academic Calendar

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Visiting the UA and Tucson Thinking of making a trip to the Sonoran Desert? Find out more about Tucson and The University of Arizona. | 39

Campus Map 26 Student Union Map 42 Parent-Friendly Map 36

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UA Visitor Guide The University of Arizona Visitor Guide is published twice a year by the Office of External Relations and Arizona Student Media. Its purpose is to provide useful information about the UA to visitors to our dynamic community. Editor Pilar A. Martínez Director of Campus Communications, External Relations [email protected] 520-626-4348 Assistant Editor Ellen Moss Campus Communications Assistant, External Relations [email protected] 520-626-4407 Advertising & Distribution Milani Hunt Marketing Coordinator, Arizona Student Media [email protected] 520-626-8546 Production Cindy Callahan Graphic Designer, Sr., Arizona Student Media [email protected] 520-621-3377 Circulation: 35,000 http://wc.arizona.edu/ads/ visitorguide Copies of the UA Visitor Guide are available at several locations on and off campus, including the UA Visitor Center, the Information Desk in the Student Union Memorial Center and the UA Main Library. The UA Visitor Center Heather Lukach, Director 811 N. Euclid Ave. [email protected] 520-621-5130 The University of Arizona www.arizona.edu 520-621-2211

Welcome to The University of Arizona! Whether you’re visiting campus as a

prospective student, as the parent of that student, or as someone who simply wants to know more about us, we’d like this guide to give you an idea of what a very special place this is. You can probably already sense that just by walking around. Our majestic Old Main, built in the late 1800s, stands at the heart of campus. Kittycorner from her is the Student Union Memorial Center – one of the largest student unions in the nation. Directly west is the Arizona State Museum, established in 1893, which today is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the Southwest. Stretching to the east of Old Main is the Mall, the scene of impromptu Frisbee games, study sessions in the sunshine, performances and more. What you might not be able to tell from our red-brick buildings is that this is the leading public research university in the American Southwest. In everything we do, we strive to underscore our identity as a premier student-centered research university by giving students an educational experience that involves them in research endeavors in every discipline at every opportunity – an educational experience that is unique to Arizona and as good as any in America. An example of this is the work being done by senior Evan McKelvy. He is part of Phoenix Mars Mission team, which spent the summer making discoveries about the Red Planet that were beyond anyone’s reach not too long ago (see p. 8). Here on Planet Earth, we’re providing world-class research that improves the human condition in Arizona and beyond. On page 32, you can read about the iPlant Collaborative,

a UA-led effort to bring together the world’s leading scientists in solving the biggest issues in plant biology. At the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, researchers are sharing their knowledge about accidental poisonings, bee stings and snakebites to help save lives (see p. 20). In all these efforts, and countless others, are opportunities for students to be involved, even as undergraduates. The educational experience we offer starts in the classroom but we sure hope it doesn’t end there. One of our priorities is to engage students and prepare them to contribute to the state, nation and world. The students in our national champion men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams make time outside of practice and class to volunteer in the community, whether it’s by making a visit to a homeless shelter or reading to schoolchildren in the hopes of piquing their interest in one day attending college (see p. 45). To ensure access and opportunity for kids like those our student-athletes are spending time with, we just created a program called Arizona Assurance, which covers the essential costs of attending the UA for several hundred students from low-income families. The first class arrived on campus this August. Of all the amazing things happening here, this is one of which I am particularly proud. I of course could go on and on about the incredible faculty and students here, and the significant and innovative work they’re doing. But I think I’ll instead give you a chance to see it for yourself. I hope you’ll spend some time enjoying our campus, meeting members of our diverse community and learning more about where we came from, where we are and where we’re going. Regards, Robert N. Shelton President

On the Cover McClelland Park, at Park Avenue and Fourth Street, is the home of the John and Doris Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The 70,000-square-foot building was designed to maximize sunlight and minimize electricity use. Cover photo and photo at left by John deDios

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UA Tours Public Campus Tours are offered by the UA Visitor Center during the fall and spring semesters. Walking tours take place on Wednesday mornings and shuttle bus tours are held on the first Saturday of every month. All tours begin at 10 a.m. and start at the Visitor Center. Docent guides share their knowledge and experiences while participants learn about UA landmarks, history and traditions. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the UA Visitor Center at 621-5130.

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Arizona Ambassador Tours are led by UA students and offered to prospective students and their parents by the Office of Admissions. Old Main, a residence hall, the Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center, the Student Union Memorial Center and the Main Library are showcased. Tours are offered weekday mornings and afternoons and Saturday mornings during the fall and spring semesters. Call 621-3641 for more information. Prospective students can register for campus tours at www.admissions.arizona.edu/visit.

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Southwest Meteorite Center Have a special interest in meteorites? Looking for an expert who can tell you about your own meteorites and meteorite collection? Visit the UA Southwest Meteorite Center. Dante Lauretta of the UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Marvin Killgore, one of the world’s foremost private collectors of meteorites, formed the center because they’re concerned about how quickly the world’s meteorites are vanishing. Visit the Center headquarters at the Phoenix Mission Science Operations Center, 1415 N. Sixth Ave., or online at www.lpl.arizona.edu/swmc. Call 626-5638 for more information.

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Getting to and Around Campus

The Visitor Center Make the UA Visitor Center your first stop when exploring campus and learn about the UA’s discoveries, topranked programs and talented community of scholars and students. • More than 80 UA and community publications • E-mail and Internet access • Information about campus performances and activities, tour registration, parking and more At the northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and University Boulevard. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed weekends and UA holidays. For more information, call 621-5130 or write to [email protected].

From Tucson International Airport Exit airport northbound on Tucson Boulevard. Turn left at Valencia Road, the first traffic signal. Take Valencia one block to the light at Campbell Avenue. Turn right onto Campbell, following the street through a midway name change to Kino Parkway. At Sixth Street, Kino will become Campbell again. You will see the UA at the northwest corner of the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Sixth Street. From Interstate 10 Due to construction, the UA freeway exit is temporarily closed. Visitors approaching Tucson on westbound I-10 should exit at Kino Parkway and follow it north. Kino becomes Campbell Avenue at Sixth Street and the University is on the left. Visitors approaching Tucson on eastbound I-10 should exit at Orange Grove Road, turn right on Thornydale Road/River Road and then turn right on Campbell.

The UA will be on the right after Speedway Boulevard. For more information, visit www.i10tucson.com. Parking on Campus See the campus map (p. 26-27) for visitor parking garages. CatTran Shuttle A free campus shuttle. For maps and schedules, visit http:// parking.arizona.edu. Old Pueblo Trolley The trolley runs between Tucson’s Fourth Avenue business district and just outside the UA gates on University Boulevard. The trolley runs Fridays 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturdays 12 p.m.-midnight and Sundays 12 p.m.-6 p.m. The fare is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children 6-12 each way on Fridays and Saturdays. On Sundays, the fare is 25 cents each way for all patrons. All-day passes are $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children 6-12. Detailed Campus Map http://iiewww.ccit.arizona.edu/uamap Visitor Parking http://parking.arizona.edu/visitors

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Out of This World Opportunity UA student Evan McKelvy turned a student courier job into a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work on the NASA Phoenix Mars mission E

Evan McKelvy, a mechanical engineering senior who has been working with the Phoenix Mars Mission since his freshman year, displays the Mars lander’s excavation site map near the PIT test bed at the Science Operations Center.

van McKelvy began as a student courier transporting documents to and from The University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and the Phoenix Mars Mission Science Operations Center. That opportunity led to another of quite a different dimension: helping transport commands from the center to the Mars lander, which spent the summer exploring the surface of the Red Planet. When McKelvy arrived at the UA as a freshman in 2005, he searched the student job postings for something interesting. When he came across a position with the Phoenix Mars Mission, he couldn’t believe his eyes. The Phoenix Mars Mission is the first in NASA’s Scout Program and is designed to study the history of water and habitability potential in the Martian arctic’s ice-rich soil. The UA is the first public university to lead a mission to Mars and hosts the mission’s science and engineering teams, which command Phoenix’s complex scientific instruments and analyze the data collected. McKelvy, now a senior in mechanical engineering, has been part of the UA Phoenix Mars Mission team since very nearly the beginning and now works directly with the mission engineers, playing a valuable role in day-to-day operations. “When I began attending the UA I heard about the Mars mis-

Getting students like McKelvy excited about research, and perhaps even get them thinking about pursuing it as a career, is one reason the UA provides numerous opportunities for undergraduates to engage in meaningful research with some of the world’s most renowned scholars. which are aimed at discovering whether the Martian arctic can support life, to document the history of water at the landing site and to characterize the Martian climate and any effects of polar dynamics.

“Evan has been instrumental in putting the PIT together,” said Rick McCloskey, the PIT manager. “I can always count on him. If I could hire him full time for the mission, I would.” McKelvy, who originally intended to pursue a career in automobile design, will graduate in May and plans to attend graduate school. “I am now interested in participating in other missions either working with NASA, the UA or another university that will pursue space travel. I am excited about and intrigued by space,” McKelvy added. McKelvy’s work area lies less than five feet from the model and uplink room, where the commands for the Phoenix Mars mission are sent to the lander. McKelvy and other members of the team work to make the PIT stage resemble the lander’s environment. During the early part of the summer, as the lander sent photos of its surroundings, mission team members worked to make the area around the model lander resemble it as closely as possible, replacing larger rocks with smaller ones and even changing the dirt. McKelvy’s team also is tasked with mapping out the Martian landscape in an area near the PIT to help physically plot out the area the lander’s robotic arm has excavated. The PIT excavation map area is being labeled with the new names that mission leaders are applying to the Martian excavations and the surrounding terrain so that the team has a physical visual reference of the areas they are working on and those that still may be explored. Because the temperature and humidity in the PIT area have to be monitored, McKelvy has undergone several trainings and received certifications. One of them, the Electrostatic Discharge Control certification, allows him to work in areas that are sensitive to static electricity, such as the PIT. “A little shock can make some of the components we work with irreparable,” he said. He also has had to gain security

clearance to perform the computer simulations for the robotic arm movements and has clearance to see images and science data before they are released to the general public.

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sion and wanted to be involved but thought that there was no way I, as a student, would have the opportunity to be affiliated with a NASA mission,” he said. McKelvy worked through his first spring break – and never looked back. McKelvy is learning how to enter software program command codes that test the Mars lander’s robotic arm movements and other instrument operations through computer simulations. Once he masters the soft simulation commands, he can begin learning hard commands to be tested at the lander’s Payload Interoperability Testbed, known as the PIT. The hard commands are a series of programming codes that actually move the robotic arm and operate the other instruments on a full-scale working model of the lander that is perched on top of a stage in the PIT. The engineering model is used to test the commands and movements the actual Phoenix Mars Lander carries out 142 million miles away. The PIT allows for testing to ensure the commands are coded accurately before they are sent across space to complete the mission’s daily research tasks,

This image taken by the Surface Stereo Imager on Sol 49, or the 49th Martian day of the mission (July 14), shows the thermal and electrical conductivity probe on NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander’s Robotic Arm.

McKelvy currently works 30 hours a week and from the spark in his eye, it’s clear he would work more if it were allowed. McKelvy notes the parallels between his college courses and what he is learning at the mission. “We learn about reliability testing in class and working as a team. At the mission, we actually conduct operational readiness testing where the team practices implementing nominal and worst-case scenario plans to circumvent any foreseeable problems,” he said. The mission, he says, has been working like a dream. “I have been surprised to see how well everything came together – from the planning stages to the landing and the scientific experiments. It’s been smooth and exciting to see everyone, people from all over the states and other countries, come together as a team.” Rebecca Ruiz McGill, University Communications

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Museums Arizona State Museum How many American Indian tribes are in Arizona today? Do they all speak the same language? What is a Hopi kachina? In Tucson, ARIZONA the best place to find STATE MUSEUM answers to these questions is the Arizona State Museum. ARIZONA Visitors can learn STATE MUSEUM CENTENNIAL about the American HALL SOUTH Indian cultures of Arizona from ancient times to the present day. ASM is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the Southwest (established 1893), an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and home of the world’s largest collection of Southwest Indian pottery. Call or go online for a calendar of public events that celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of the Southwest. Hours Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed state and national holidays. Admission Free with a requested $3 donation per person Location Just inside the Main Gate at Park Avenue and University Boulevard Parking Weekdays, covered parking at Main Gate or Tyndall Avenue garages. Free parking on weekends. Contact 621-6302, www.statemuseum.arizona.edu

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The Center for Creative Photography collects, researches, preserves, interprets and makes available materials essential to understanding photography and its history. The center holds more archives and individual works by 20th century North American photographers than any other museum in the world. The archives of more than 60 major American photographers – including Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan, W. Eugene Smith, Edward Weston and Garry Winogrand – form the core of a collection comprising more than 80,000 works. Hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission Free, with a suggested donation

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Location UA Fine Arts Complex, 1030 N. Olive Road Parking Park Avenue Garage. Parking directly behind center (off Second Street) is free on weekends, and weekdays after 5 p.m. Contact 621-7968, www.creativephotography.org

UA Museum of Art Located near the intersection of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard, the MUSEUM ART Museum of Art has OF ART DRAMA intriguing collections of classic and contemporary art MUSIC that are among the finest in the region. From the medieval to the modern, explore over seven centuries of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture. Changing exhibitions present the contemporary art of distinguished as well as emerging artists. Hours Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Admission Free Location Near Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard Parking Park Avenue Garage Contact 621-7567, http://artmuseum.arizona.edu

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museum and a design garage where visitors can view some of the prototype exhibits planned for the center at its future location downtown. Hours Exhibits and planetarium, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Observatory, Wednesday-Saturday 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Admission General admission with planetarium show (4 years and up) $5; Thursday and Friday during the day with no planetarium show $3; CatCard holders $1; children under 4 and members free. Location Corner of Cherry Avenue and University Boulevard. Parking Hawthorne Street, north of the center, is free on weekends and after 1 p.m. weekdays. Cherry Avenue Garage is free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Contact 621-STAR, www.flandrau.org

The Arizona Historical Society Museum The Arizona HisARIZONA tory Museum feaHISTORICAL tures interactive SOCIETY and traditional exhibits about Arizona’s dynamic past, including an underground copper mine, ranch and town life of the 1870s, Victorian-era period rooms, the archaeology of Tucson’s downtown, an original stagecoach and a 1923 Studebaker. Hours Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission $5; students and seniors $4; children under 12, library patrons and members free. Free for all the first Saturday of the month. Location Corner of Park Avenue and Second Street Parking Main Gate Parking Garage Contact 628-5774, www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org

Jim Click Hall of Champions The Jim Click Hall of Champions showcases the heritage and rich traditions of Arizona athletics. Visitors can learn about their favorite Wildcats, view the men’s basketball national championship trophy, learn about Title IX, discover which Wildcats are Olympians and more. Hours McKALE MondayMEMORIAL CENTER Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.5 p.m. On basketball game days, the hall closes two hours before the game, reopens 15 minutes into the start of the first half and closes at the start of the second half. Admission Free Location North side of McKale Memorial Center, 1721 E. Enke Drive Parking Cherry Avenue Garage is free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Contact 621-2331, www.arizonaathletics.com

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Not Your Average Tour Megan Davis is vice president of Arizona Ambassadors.

Why just see the sights when you can learn what it’s really like to be a student at The University of Arizona? If you want a quick overview of the history and traditions of The University of Arizona as you whiz past the Student Union and Old Main, don’t take a tour with one of the Arizona Ambassadors guides. Because what you’ll get instead will be a thoughtful introduction to Arizona’s first university, delivered by students whose own experiences at the UA have inspired them to tell others about what it’s really like to be a Wildcat. “Parents and students who take our tour are going to get an idea of how vibrant this place is. Everything from where you can get a great hot dog between classes to where to watch the Pride of Arizona Marching Band play after home games,” says Megan Davis, a junior at the UA and vice president of Arizona Ambassadors. “Expect our ambassadors to tailor each tour experience to best address your key questions about student life and academic programs,” adds John Makhoul, a senior and the president of Arizona Ambassadors. For both of them, the insights shared by their guides when they visited as high school students allowed them to picture their futures

at the UA, and confirmed their plans to enroll. “It wasn’t just a tour of the buildings – it was an inside look at the academic and social life on campus,” Makhoul said. When he visited the UA, he was looking for a school with a challenging academic environment. He knew he had found it when his ambassador talked about the range and quality of the UA’s academic programs. Compared with other campus tours, “the UA guide was much more prepared to share information about academic and honors programs,” he said. Davis also credits her tour’s ambassador with playing a key role in her decision to come to the UA. She had long before set her sights on a career in nursing and she knew from her research that the UA had one of the nation’s best programs. During her campus tour, “my ambassador happened to be in the

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prenursing program and was able to confirm what I had read about the quality of the academic experience here in nursing and science in general,” she says. “It was nice to hear from an actual student the challenges that would await me.” While hearing about the strength of the UA’s academic programs was important to Makhoul and Davis, they also were happy to learn about the quality of life at the UA. Makhoul recalls that the UA Mall was bustling with students during his tour. The sense of community he could see and feel at the center of campus made the UA stand out from the other schools he was considering. For Davis, it was the absence of cars and streets at the heart of campus that left an impression. “It gives this campus and com-

munity a very centered feel,” she says. Davis and Makhoul have plans to expand the program that was so influential in their decisions to pursue their dreams at the UA. In the future, Makhoul hopes to introduce “team tours,” where two or three ambassadors will lead each tour. “This means an even more interactive tour experience and a more diverse look at student life.” For more information, or to schedule an Arizona Ambassadors tour, visit http://admissions.arizona.edu/visit or call 621-3237. Scott Cason, Office of Enrollment Management

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Performances UApresents Box Office Hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. and two hours before every performance. CENTENNIAL HALL Admission Prices vary Location Centennial Hall Parking Tyndall Avenue Garage Contact 621-3341, www.uapresents.org Sept. 5 Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m. Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone and a can of diet soda, Paula Poundstone is known for her razorsharp wit and spontaneity. Her off-kilter sensibility and impeccable timing make her a perfect fit for National Public Radio’s weekly news quiz program “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” on which she has been a regular panelist for seven years. Oct. 3 A Motown Celebration: Mary Wilson of The Supremes and The Funk Brothers, 8 p.m. UApresents toasts the 2008-2009 season with a celebration of Motown’s greatest hits and the legendary artists who recorded them. The Supremes were the first all-girl super-group, challenging even the dominance of The Beatles. The Funk Brothers played on virtually every classic song during Motown’s golden era – performing on more No. 1 songs than The Beatles, The Beach Boys,

Oct. 19 Legends of Jazz Presented by AARP, 7 p.m. “Legends of Jazz,” the popular PBS program that returned jazz to weekly network television, now hits the stage. Pianist and composer Ramsey Lewis, recipient of seven gold records, three Grammy Awards and an NEA Jazz Master award, is an American jazz icon. Cuban-born, Grammy Award-winning clarinetist, saxophonist and composer Paquito D’Rivera has made dozens of highly acclaimed albums. Super-group Fourplay, featuring pianist Bob James and guitarist Larry Carlton, all but invented smooth jazz. Oct. 21 Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, 7:30 p.m. The company has thrilled millions in live performance and on television with its passionate musicality, rhapsodic style and radiant and highly technical choreography.

filmed at the infamous Robben Island prison, “African Footprint” has since catapulted the excitement and drama of Africa’s cultural evolution onto the world stage. Nov. 1 Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Founded in the 1940s as the National Radio Orchestra, the 85-member JSO has become the premier orchestra of Israel’s capital. Dedicated to presenting masterpieces from the Baroque to the contemporary, the orchestra is led by conductor Leon Botstein, founder of the Bard Music Festival and conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra. Nov. 12 k.d. lang, 7:30 p.m. For 25 years Lang has lent her voice to a wide range of material, from Nashville tearjerkers to Tin Pan Alley torch songs, from playful cow-punk tunes to sultry, grown-up ballads.

Oct. 23 Natalie MacMaster, 7:30 p.m. With a talent that remains both raw and wondrously refined, and backed by a band of which any top musician would be proud, MacMaster continues to enchant crowds around the globe with her feverish fiddling and mesmerizing step dancing. Oct. 26 Richard Loring’s “African Footprint,” 7 p.m. Beginning as an internationally televised millennial tribute to Nelson Mandela

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nomenon and features more than 20 of the group’s greatest hits. Dec. 4 Cantus: “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” 7:30 p.m. A Christmas miracle graced World War I soldiers when a group of German troops crossed battle lines to unite with their British enemies in joyful camaraderie and song. The story is related in intimate, heartfelt letters from the muddy trenches of France and Belgium. Minneapolis men’s choir Cantus and Theater Latté Da brings the miracle to life, narrating from the letters, sharing the songs and restoring the hope. Dec. 7 Golden Dragon Acrobats present Cirque d’Or, 2 p.m. This 21-member troupe from China’s Hebei province bedazzles audiences of all ages with timeless thrills, daring feats of athletic discipline and grace,

brilliant costumes, theatrical spectacle and music and dance both ancient and contemporary.

Arizona Repertory Theatre Box Office Hours ART Monday-Friday, 11 DRAMA MARRONEY a.m.-4 p.m. and one Tornabene THEATRE hour before show Theatre time, Marroney MUSIC Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Road Admission Varies Location Tornabene Theatre, Marroney Theatre, southeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard Parking Park Avenue Garage, located on the northeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard Contact 621-1162, www.uatheatre.org Sept. 3-14 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams Marroney Theatre In this acclaimed masterpiece by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams, family tensions run high and are as thick as a humid Southern summer night. While one brother and his scheming wife are vying for his dying father’s inheritance, the other seeks escape in a bottle as he avoids dealing with his turbulent marriage to Maggie “The Cat,” in a place where the “walls have ears.” Explosive and poignant, this contemporary drama, made famous by the 1958 film starring Elizabeth Taylor

and Paul Newman, examines the dysfunctional Southern family’s rivalries, avarice and secrets. Adult language and themes. Oct. 12-Nov. 2 Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare Tornabene Theatre A seemingly endless summer abounds in this classic romantic comedy with a contemporary twist, as a young king and his three lords vow to reject temptation and pursue a scholarly and celibate existence for three years. They are quickly brought back to reality when a princess and her three ladies arrive in the kingdom, proving that matters of the heart prevail over the mind. But when a crisis occurs and the lovers are forced apart with inevitable autumn on the horizon, will they find that good things are worth the wait? Nov. 9-Dec. 7 Company, book by George Furth; music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Marroney Theatre Robert, a 35-year-old single New Yorker, is relatively content with his life and considers his five married couple friends all the “Company” he needs. His friends disagree, upholding wedded bliss while displaying each of their dysfunctional relationships. Robert is convinced that “Someone Is Waiting,” but amid reluctance to commit to one of three incompatible girlfriends, he wonders if he will ever find the right woman that makes it worth “Being Alive” in this Tony Award-winning musical. Adult language and themes.

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Performances

Oct. 29 Jazz Dance Showcase, 7:30 p.m. An eclectic mix of lyrical, modern and high-energy jazz dance Dec. 4-7 “In The Season” Student Spotlight, Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 1:30 p.m. The award-winning UA Dance Ensemble presents new choreography created by Ensemble members.

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Box Office ELLER Hours GITTINGS DANCE THEATRE MondayFriday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. UA Mall and one hour prior to performance Admission $10, $14, $17 Location Stevie Eller Dance Theatre,

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UA Wind Ensemble Sept. 25, Oct. 26, Dec. 3 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 26, 3 p.m.

Choral Oct. 19 Arizona Choir and Symphonic Choir 3 p.m., free Oct. 26 Collegium Musicum, early music ensemble, 2:30 p.m., free Nov. 9 University Community Chorus 3 p.m., $6, $12

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Opera Nov. 20-23 UA Opera Theatre with the Arizona Symphony Orchestra presents “La Pèrichole,” an operetta by Jacques Offenbach, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., $10, $12, $15 Dec. 2 Opera Scenes, 7:30 p.m., free

Jazz Oct. 27 UA Studio Jazz Ensemble with guest artist, 7:30 p.m., $5, $7, $9 Nov. 3 The Music of Les Baxter and Robert Drasnin, UA Archive Ensemble and guest artists, 7:30 p.m., $5, $7, $9 Continued on page 19

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Dec. 8 UA Studio Jazz Ensemble and Combo 7:30 p.m., free

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Answering the Call of Duty

Jude McNally, managing director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, is an expert on scorpions and other venomous creatures.

The UA-based poison center is a 24-hour resource for Arizonans with questions about potentially toxic substances If you think your toddler sipped Chanel No. 5 or there’s a strangelooking spider lurking under your bed, there’s only one place to call: the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center. Founded in the 1950s by faculty volunteers at The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy to answer questions about the growing number of household products containing dangerous chemicals, 20

the call center is now open 24 hours a day and answers 72,000 to 75,000 inquiries each year. Arizonans call the hotline, 800-222-1222, with questions about anything from drug interactions and toxic household cleansers to accidental poisonings of young children. The center is staffed by pharmacists trained and certified as poison information specialists and by consulting physicians. Heading the team are registered pharmacist Jude McNally, the managing director, and Dr. Leslie Boyer, the medical director, both of whom have gained worldwide acclaim for their special expertise on venomous creatures. “The fact that the American Southwest has so many venomous species gives us the unique opportunity to develop expertise on them,” McNally says. “Our poison center gets about 6,000 calls a year

on envenomations – everything from bee stings to rattlesnakes.” One of the venomous creatures unique to this part of the country is the bark scorpion. “In Arizona, we have the only scorpion – the little bark scorpion – in the U.S. that can cause lifethreatening symptoms, especially in children,” McNally says. Every year, 8,000 Arizonans are stung by a variety of scorpions. After the Arizona research lab that manufactured the U.S.’s only scorpion antivenom shut down, Boyer and McNally traveled to Mexico in 1999 to find an alternative source for the antivenom. “We administer approximately 200 treatments with antivenom for bark scorpion stings each year,” McNally says. “In Mexico, the government buys and uses more than 250,000 vials of the antivenom to treat stings each year.”

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Dr. Leslie Boyer, the center’s medical director, and her colleagues are working to find safer and more effective ways to treat bites and stings.

On their trip, Boyer and McNally visited the laboratory of Lourival Possani, a scorpion expert. “Dr. Possani drew our bark scorpion venom into a syringe and injected it into a mouse,” Boyer says. “And before our eyes, it went from being a lovely pink mouse with white fur to a dusky blue. It was frothing at the mouth and was obviously going to quickly die.” Possani injected the mouse with fluid from another vial and the mouse returned to its normal state. “That mouse was happily grooming itself within seconds,” Boyer says. “It had literally been brought back from death. And I went nuts. I said, ‘I don’t know what’s in that vial, but I want some and I want to inject it into children in Arizona.’” Boyer and McNally soon began collaborating with the Mexican company that developed the scorpion antivenom Anascorp. Because of their collaboration, Anascorp is now in clinical trials in Arizona. With more than 250 Arizonans bitten by rattlesnakes annually, Boyer and McNally also are experts

on snakes and snakebites. “More than 50 percent of snakebites occur when people make mistakes in how they interact with snakes,” McNally says. “Attempting to move or kill snakes puts us at greater risk than just leaving them alone. Exercise caution so you don’t get bitten – take a light when you’re walking outside at night and look before you reach into bushes or under rocks.” “Arizona is the center for studying management of snakebites,” Boyer adds. “There are more rattlesnake bites per capita in Arizona than in any other state.” In addition to her poison center duties, Boyer is the founding director of the VIPER Institute, or Venom Immunochemistry, Pharmacology and Emergency Response Institute, at the UA College of Medi-

cine, with members from many UA departments. McNally and the poison center staff are working with the institute to establish safer, more effective ways to treat bites and stings around the world. They also are working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to establish electronic resources for rapid response to venom emergencies. Courtney C. Johnson is a graduate student in German studies.

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Dining Directory All locations in Tucson unless otherwise indicated.

American Acacia at St. Philip’s Plaza 4340 N. Campbell Ave. 231-0101 Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. Contemporary American eclectic menu with hints of new Latin & Pacific Rim in the smartly appointed dining room or on the spacious patio. The comfortable indoor/outdoor lounge makes happy hour a must. acaciatucson.com

Beyond Bread 6260 E. Speedway Blvd. 747-7477 and 3026 N. Campbell Ave. 322-9965 Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Select from a variety of different pastries-scones, croissants, cakes, cookies, tarts and more. Zagat rated in 2006, more than 20 varieties of breads, dozens of sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee and espresso. Dinein or take-out. beyondbread.com

B.J.’s Restaurant & Brewhouse 4270 N. Oracle Road (S. of Wetmore) 690-1900 Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11-1 a.m. Enjoy our award-winning deep-dish pizzas, sandwiches, hearty pasta dishes, bountiful salads, Angus burgers, steaks, ribs, chicken, BJ’s own handcrafted beers & our signature Pizookie desert. www.bjsrestaurants.com

Cuvée World Bistro 3352 E. Speedway Blvd., 881-7577 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 4:30-10 p.m. New American entrees such as mahogany roasted duck, potato basil crusted salmon and appetizers, including wild mushroom cakes. Featuring 50 wines by the glass. Open on the weekends until midnight for late night dining and live music. Call for reservations. tucson.cuveebistro.com

Feast 4122 E. Speedway Blvd., 326-9363 American and international cuisine www.eatatfeast.com

Frank’s/Francisco’s 3843 E. Pima St. 881-2710 Frank’s: Weekly 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Francisco’s: Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-Midnight At mornings and lunchtime, the East Pima Street

Eatery is a beloved greasy spoon, perfect for soaking up the previous night’s sins. The sign out front defines it best: “Elegant Dining Elsewhere.” Remember Francisco’s, the alter ego that Frank’s morphs into each evening.

Frankie’s South Philly Cheesesteaks 2574 N. Campbell Ave. 795-2665 Home of the cheesesteaks that made Philly famous; reasonable prices. Imported famous Amoroso Rolls from Philly and aged certified Angus Beef for steaks. www.frankiescheesesteaks.com

Lodge on the Desert 306 N. Alvernon Way (north of Broadway) 325-3366 Breakfast Mon.-Fri. 7-10 a.m., Sat. 7-10 a.m.; Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Sun.Thurs. 5-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-10 p.m. Eclectic yet true to the southwestern heritage offering scrumptious tasteful menus. www.lodgeonthedesert.com

Pastiche Modern Eatery 3025 N. Campbell Avenue; 326-3333 Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.Midnight, Sat. & Sun. 4:30 p.m.-Midnight American cuisine with world influences - burgers to fresh seafood including full bar and eclectic wine list. www.pasticheme.com

Red Sky Café 2900 N. Swan Road., Ste. 100; 326-5454 Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Extensive wine list and martini bar. Patio dining, catering and a private room for business meetings, special occasions, lunches and dinners. www.redskycafeandcatering.com

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Asian Bistro 3122 N. Campbell Ave. #110 (SE corner of Campbell & Fort Lowell) 881-7800 Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Asian Bistro offers a full range of enticing Pacific Rim Specialties as well as an extensive dessert menu. Take out service available offered between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Happy Hour from 2-6 p.m. & 8 p.m.-close 7 days www. tucsonasianbistro.com

Asian Sandwich Deli LLC 1710 E. Speedway Blvd. (between Cherry & Campbell) 326-3354 Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Fresh bread, healthy food, vegetarian food, good service. Reasonable prices. [email protected] Continued on page 25

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Neo of Malaka 1765 E. River Road 299-7815 Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun.Thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Malaysian cuisine influenced by family recipes passed down generation to generation. Exotic culinary herbs and spices found in Southeastern Asia, India, and China create a delicate blend for a menu rich in flavor. www.neomelaka.com

Vila Thai Cuisine 972 E. University Blvd. (upstairs) 393-3489 Mon.- Fri. Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. Dinner 5-9 p.m., Happy Hour Mon.-Thurs. 3-6 p.m. Using only the freshest ingredients, quality meats and seafood. Vila Thai’s menu is made up of authentic dishes from Thailand that can be prepared vegetarian, and in many instances vegan as well. www.vilathai.com

Bar & Grill Flying V Bar & Grill 7000 N. Resort Drive (north of Kolb & Sunrise) 615-5495 Mon.Sun. 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Relax in an outdoor setting overlooking the 18th hole, cascading water and city lights. Our “dedication to the desert” has Southwestern fare with a Latin flair. www.flyingvbarandgrill.com

Kingfisher Bar & Grill 2564 E. Grant Road 323-7739 Mon.-Fri. Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner 5-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. Dinner 5-10 p.m., Late Night 10 p.m.-Midnight An American grill serving seafood with an Arizona flair. Lunch, dinner, late night, Enjoy live music on Mondays and Saturdays, 9 p.m.-Midnight. www.kingfisherbarandgrill.com

Barbeque Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que 4565 N. Oracle Rd. (near Auto Mall Drive) 888-1512 We offer great barbeque and fun, with pit-smoked

meats, secret recipe sauces, and made-from-scratch desserts. Dine in, take out, or catered.

Café/Coffeehouse/ Gourmet Bentley’s House of Coffee & Tea 1730 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-0338 Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.midnight. Sun 8 a.m.-midnight. Bentley’s offers great food, made with quality, healthy ingredients. Vegetarian and vegan conscious. Open early in the morning until late at night. Free wireless Internet. Catering available. www.bentleyscoffeehouse.com

Café 54 54 E. Pennington Road 622-1907 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Café 54 is a full service bistro serving lunch. The café also provides catering services for a wide variety of events, though its primary mission is an awardwinning training program serving individuals recovering from mental illness. www.cafe54.org

Cup Café 311 E. Congress St. (Fourth Ave. & Congress Street, inside the Hotel Congress) 622-8848 Breakfast Mon.-Fri. 7-11 a.m., Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lunch Mon.- Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Select Menu Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 5-7 p.m.; Late Night Fri. & Sat. 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Created in 1990, The Cup Café has garnered numerous “Best of Tucson” awards. Explore the food of India, Thailand, Mexico, Japan, the Mediterranean, and down-home America. Featuring award-winning desserts. www.hotelcongress.com

Dakota Café and Catering Co. 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road 298-7188 Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Creative healthy contemporary cuisine featuring American/Southwest/Seafood. Varied menu includes vegetarian, fresh fish and generous salads. Garden Patio. Full bar. Catering available; private catering available Sundays. www.dakotacafeandcatering.com

Delectables Restaurant & Catering 533 N. 4th Ave. (6th St. & 4th Ave.) 884-9289 Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Since 1973, Delectables has remained a special favorite of Tucsonans and visitors. Enchiladas, Spinach & Cream Cheese Quiche, Pesto Chicken Breast & Brie Sandwich, Tucson’s Best Chef Salad, Guinness, Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, cocktails and more. www.delectables.com

The Eclectic Café 7053 E. Tanque Verde Road 885-2842 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. New American Cuisine with fresh ingredients centering on regional Mexican dishes, homemade soups, a large array of pasta and salads, and weekend breakfast. Daily specials, patio dining, beer and wine. www.eclectic-cafe.com

Elle: Wine Country Restaurant 3048 E. Broadway Blvd. 327-0500 Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. -9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. Fresh, familiar fare. . .with a twist! Progressive and thoughtfully composed wine list. Seasonally changing lunch, dinner and bar menus; organically-produced, locally grown items featured year round. More than 200 wine selections available by the splash or glass; minutes from the UA. www.ellerestaurant.com

Deli eegee’s 2470 N. Campbell (north of Grant) 325-9901; 2510 E. Speedway (at Tucson Blvd.) 881-3280. 7 days/wk 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. eegee’s is famous for its frozen fruit drinks & 16 varieties of subs. Kid’s meals, salads, fries, chili & hot, soft pretzels are also available. eegees.com

Jason’s Deli 4545 N. Oracle Rd. (S. of Auto Mall Dr.) 407-1100; 5420 E. Broadway Blvd. (W. of Craycroft Rd.) 790-7000 7 days/week 10 a.m.-10 p.m. We start fresh with only the highest quality ingredients and offer the most delicious choices! Try our famous salad bar, soups, sandwiches, potatoes and kid’s meals. We cater & deliver – all occasions. www.jasonsdeli.com Continued on page 29

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Abrams (UAHSC) ........................................... F-2 Administration ..............................................D-5 Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering ...........D-3 Apache .....................................................D, E-7 Architecture & Landscape Architecture .........C-4 Arizona Cancer Center ..................................G-1 Arizona .........................................................A-7 Arizona Stadium ....................................... E-6, 7 Arizona State Museum ..................................B-5 Arizona State Museum South ....................B-5, 6 Art and Museum of Art ..................................B-4 Babcock .......................................................G-3 Bear Down Gym........................................ E-5, 6 Bio. Sciences East.........................................D-6 Bio. Sciences West....................................B, C-6 Biomedical Research .................................... F-1 Bioresearch, Thomas W. Keating ................... F-3 BookStore AHSC ................................................... F, G-2 Corleone Center .......................................C-2 Main (in SUMC) ........................................D-5 McKale Sports Stop ..................................G-6 Park Student Union ..................................A-6

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Campus Health ............................................D-7 Centennial Hall (and Ticket Office) .............B-5, 6 Center for English as a Second Language .....C-5 Chávez, César E. ...........................................C-5 Chemical Science .........................................D-6 Chemistry .....................................................D-6 Children’s Research (UAHSC) ........................ F-2 Civil Engineering .......................................C-4, 5 Cochise .......................................................B-6 Coconino .....................................................B-4 Colonia de la Paz .....................................D, E-6 Communication ............................................C-5 Computer Center (UITS) ................................D-4 Coronado .....................................................A-7 DeConcini Env. & Natural Resources .............B-7 Dermatology (UAHSC) ...................................G-1 Disability Resource Center ............................D-7 Douglass ..................................................C-5, 6 Drachman Hall .............................................. F-3 Drachman Institute .......................................A-4 DuVal Auditorium (UAHSC) ............................G-1 Education, College of ....................................E-5 El Portal ........................................................D-7

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Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center............D-4 Marvel ......................................................C, D-6 Mathematics.................................................C-6 McClelland, Eller College of Mgmt. ................C-3 McKale Memorial Center Legacy Lane, Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion Plaza, Jim Click Hall of Champions ................. F, G-6 Medical Research ......................................... F-3 Medicine, College of .....................................G-2 Meinel Optical Sciences, College of ............... F-6 Mineral Museum ........................................... F-5 Mirror Lab................................................. F-6, 7 Mohave ........................................................B-4 Modern Languages .......................................E-5 Music (Crowder and Holsclaw Halls) .............B-4 Navajo ...................................................... E, F-7 Nugent..................................................C, D-5, 6 Nursing, College of........................................G-2 Old Main .......................................................C-5 Park Student Union ...................................A, B-6 Parking and Transportation ...........................C-7 Parking Garage Cherry ...................................................... F-6

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Huachuca .................................................A, B-6 Human Resources (in USB) ...........................A-5 Info. Res. & Library Science ..........................E-4 Integrated Learning Center ...........................E-5 International Student Pgms. ..........................A-5 Kaibab ......................................................A, B-6 Keating Bioresearch (BIO5) ........................... F-3 Koffler...........................................................D-6 Kuiper Space Sciences ................................. F-5 La Aldea .......................................................A-6 Learning Services .........................................E-4 Library AHS.......................................................... F-2 Main .................................................... E-5, 6 Science & Engineering .........................D, E-6 Life Sciences North .......................................G-2 Life Sciences South ......................................B-6 Little Chapel of All Nations ........................D, E-4 Manzanita.....................................................B-4 Maricopa .................................................B, C-5 Marley ..........................................................C-6 Marroney Theatre (Fine Arts Box Office) ........B-4 Marshall ..................................................A, B-5

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Highland ..............................................D, E-3 Main Gate ............................................A-4, 5 Park Avenue .............................................B-3 Second St.................................................D-5 Sixth St. ...................................................C-7 Tyndall .....................................................A-6 UAHSC .....................................................G-2 Passport Facility............................................C-3 Pharmacy, College of ................................ F, G-2 Physics and Atmospheric Sciences ...............C-6 Pima House ..................................................D-4 Pinal .............................................................E-7 Police ..........................................................G-4 Posada San Pedro .........................................D-6 Psychology ...................................................E-5 Pueblo de la Cienega ....................................D-6 Roby Gymnastics ..........................................G-6 Rogers, James E., College of Law ............C, D-3 Rogers Rountree Hall ................................C, D-3 SALT Center ..............................................D, E-4 Santa Cruz ................................................D, E-7 Sarver Heart Center ...................................... F-2 Schaefer Center for Creative Photography .....C-4

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Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 749 N. Park Ave. (just outside of Main Gate) 206-9999 7 days a week 10:30 a.m.-3 a.m.

La Cocina Restaurant & Catering 201 N. 4th Ave. (1 bl. NW of Church & Alameda in Old Town Artisans) 622-0351 Daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (June-Aug. 11 a.m.2 p.m.)

To place an order for freaky fast delivery of Jimmy John’s sandwiches, call or visit Jimmy John’s at Park & University. www.jimmyjohns.com

Lunch in the climate-controlled dining room, cantina or shady courtyard. American and Mexican fare, moderately priced. Catering for any event. Happy Hour in the 1890s Cantina 4 p.m.- close. www.oldtownartisans.com

Mexican

Miguel’s 5900 N. Oracle Road, 887-3777, 792-0523 Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Bar hours Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

El Charro Café 311 N. Court Ave. (Stone Ave. & 6th St.) 622-1922; 6310 E. Broadway Blvd. (at Wilmot) 745-1922; 100 W. Orange Grove Road (Oracle & Orange Grove) 615-1922; 6910 E. Sunrise (Kolb & Sunrise) 514-1922 Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. Noon-9 p.m.

Delight in New Latin American Cuisine prepared fresh daily. Offers seasonal wine dinner with 100+ variety of tequila and specialty margaritas. www.miguelstucson.com

Established in 1922, El Charro Café is the nation’s oldest Mexican restaurant in continuous operation by the same family, featuring traditional Sonoranstyle and innovative Tucson-style Mexican food. www.elcharrocafe.com

Owned and operated by fifth generation Tucsonans, featuring Mexican cuisine. www.papagayotucson.com

La Indita Restaurant 622 N. 4th Ave., 792-0523 Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 6-9 p.m. Vegetarians welcome. Serving a mixture of traditional Mexican dishes, popular Indian frybreads and original family recipes. Homestyle cooking. Patio dining available. Fine selection of Mexican beers.

Papagayo 4717 E. Sunrise Dr., 577-6055 Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday Noon-9 p.m.

Rio Café 2526 E. Grant Road, Ste. 121; 323-5003 Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 4-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Fusion of Latin America’s rich flavors and cuisines combined with traditional dishes of North America bringing a unique and fresh menu to Tucson. www.rio-cafe.com Continued on page 31

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Barrio 135 S. 6th Avenue, 629-0191 Tues. & Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.Midnight, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Taco Bron 6910 E. Tanque Verde Road, 742-4302; 3200 1st Ave., 903-9326 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Featuring Mexican-style soft tacos with a choice of carne asada, chicken, pork, or shrimp. www.tacobron.com

Zivaz 4590 E Broadway Blvd., 325-1234 Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Serving new twist on Mexican cuisine featuring family recipes, handed down from generation to generation www.zivaz.com

Pizza/Italian EnotecA Restaurant 58 W. Congress Street, 623-0744 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues.Thurs. 5-9 p.m., Fri-Sat.: 5-10 p.m. Serving simple and good Neopolitan Italian food to Tucson for twenty-five years. At EnotecA Pizzeria Wine Bar, the family tradition continues offering new culinary creations, re-inspired dishes and a wide array of fine wines.www.enotecarestaurant.com

Magpies Gourmet Pizza 4654 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-5977; 105 S. Houghton Road #149, 741-9949; 605 N. 4th Ave., 628-1661; 8295 N. Cortaro Road, 572-4300; 7315 N. Oracle Road, 297-2712; 7159 E. Tanque Verde Road, 546-6526 Locally owned and operated Italian Pizzeria with six locations in Tucson. www.magpiespizza.com

Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant 2041 S. Craycroft Road, 790-4702 Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. Noon-9 p.m. Authentic Italian food since 1956. Homemade pasta made daily on the premises. www.mamalouisas.com

Pizazz! Pizza Bistro 1763 E. Prince Road, 325-9040 Italian/Pizzeria Roma Caffe 4140 W. Ina Road, 744-2929 Tues.-Fri. Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues.-Fri. Dinner 4-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. Dinner 4-10 p.m. Good, hearty Italian fare at reasonable prices. Pastas, sauces and entrées including calzones and pizza. romacaffe.com

Zachary’s 1028 E. 6th St. (E. of Park Ave., across the street from campus) 623-6323 Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 12-11 p.m., Sun. 12-9 p.m. Old-fashioned Chicago-style pizza. Our delectable bread crust, oven-crisped in olive oil, supports a succulent sauce of tomato and the freshest, besttasting, high-quality ingredients. 21 fine draft beers.

Seafood Bluefin Seafood Bistro 7053 N. Oracle Road, 531-8500 Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Downtown’s destination bistro, just moments away from theatre, art, and convention events. The restaurant features cozy booths, an upbeat bar. www.barrioanddrink.com

Janos and J Bar 3770 E. Sunrise Dr., 615-6100 Janos Mon.-Sat. 5:30-9:30 p.m.; J BAR Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Janos has been serving French-inspired Southwestern cuisine since 1983. Original unusually compelling dishes by Chef Janos Wilder featuring the best of local harvest and ingredients from around the world. J BAR is the latest creation of Wilder, inspired by the Parillas of the border town Nogales. Flavorful grilled marinated meats, fish and poultry. www.janos.com

Jonathan’s Cork 6320 E. Tanque Verde Rd., 296-1631 Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-close, Bar Mon-Sat. 3 p.m.-close, Sun. 5 p.m.-close Offering elegant Southwest Fusion dining in a casual atmosphere. Menu features selected Angus Beef, wild game, ostrich, fresh fish, and a few classics such as liver and onions. www.jonathancork.com

Ric’s Café 5605 E. River Road, Ste. 121, 577-7272 Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Regional American cuisine with southwestern accents, and full range of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and pastas. Patio dining also available.

Terra Cotta 3500 E. Sunrise Dr., 577-8100 Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Creative southwestern regional fare, innovative cuisine, full bar with award-winning wine list, lounge area, private dining room. www.dineterracotta.com

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El Corral 2201 E. River Rd. (River Rd. & Campbell Ave.) 299-6092 Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.Sun. 4:30-10 p.m. Nestled in a historic Territorial ranch house serving “Legendary” prime rib, steaks, chicken and fish for more than 60 years! World Famous Beef & Spirits. www.elcorraltucson.com

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Feeding The iPlant Collaborative is a global community for scientists working on issues ranging from climate change to global food supplies

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BIO5 Institute Director Vicki Chandler, left, with iPlant Collaborative Director Richard Jorgensen.

store. A wheat crisis spelling disaster for the world food supply. Recent news headlines point to significant shifts in the global food supply chain that are causing a ripple affect from your pocketbook all the way to the Amazon. And the stakes are much higher than pricey chicken noodle soup. Recent evidence strongly suggests that dramatic increases in biofuel production – originally seen as an answer to global warming – actually may be doing more harm than good. As prices for wheat, corn and soybeans tripled in recent years, huge swaths of the Amazon forest have been cleared for new crop production, rapidly depleting the planet’s most important location for storing carbon. High demand for biofuel pits feeding mouths versus cars. The amount of corn needed to fill an ethanol-fueled SUV can feed one person for a year. And with the world’s population expected to top 10 billion by 2050, the choices we make about how to use finite natural resources only become more difficult. As more natural habitat is cleared for housing and food production, what are the effects on the environment? How do we manage water consumption? How do we develop more productive crops that also are more disease and drought resistant? How will huge shifts in human migration patterns affect

Research climate change? These are just a sampling of the questions facing the global society. To get to the answers, a $50 million National Science Foundation grant is funding the iPlant Collaborative, a UA-led effort to unite the world’s leading scientists in solving plant biology’s biggest dilemmas. The UA’s BIO5 Institute will serve as the physical center for developing a Web-based virtual computing space that uses MySpace-like social networking tools to foster collaboration among plant biology researchers and computer engineering experts. (Visit iPlant at www.iplantcollaborative.org.) This first-of-its-kind global community of researchers promises to provide transformative discoveries – from minute processes of individual plant cells to patterns of entire ecosystems – that are fundamental to understanding the long-term sustainability of life on our planet. “We need to understand how the biology of plants works, how plants interact with each other and relate to other organisms, how

they participate in ecosystem function and, ultimately, how they are going to respond to changes in climate and changes in ecosystems that are caused by climate,” said Richard Jorgensen, professor of plant sciences at the UA and director of the iPlant Collaborative. This past spring, more than 150 plant scientists and computer and information experts from around the world met at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York – while hundreds more participated over the Internet – to discuss the formation of the “Grand Challenge Questions” that will direct the scope of the project. An independent board of directors, a collection of leading scientists not directly involved in the reContinued on page 35 Photo by John Sartin

iPlant’s Cyberinfrastructure The backbone of the iPlant Collaborative is the cyberinfrastructure that will facilitate the joining of ideas and people who will use Webbased applications to combine and analyze datasets in new, more meaningful ways. The physical “brains” of the operation – computer servers, data warehouses and high-speed networking hardware – are being developed under the supervision of Gregory Andrews, UA professor and interim head of the department of computer science. The software – a hybrid of existing and specially designed applications – will support “Discovery Environments” that allow biologists to seamlessly access and link silos of data and analytical techniques together for advanced modeling and analyses, said Sudha Ram, Mc-

Clelland Professor of Management Information Systems at the UA. The goal is to maximize the strengths of computer and human thinking power to foster a multidisciplinary environment for separating grand challenge questions into smaller, manageable subproblems that can be examined individually. “Computational thinking allows us find a solution to each subproblem using simple methods – some of which you may already know or have seen before – and then put it all together for an overall solution that provides new insights,” Ram said. “It’s all about seeing patterns of similarity and, over time, learning to automatically apply these patterns to solve problems.” The collaboration and social networking asContinued on page 35

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search, will determine the questions based on submissions from scientists worldwide. “A key concept is that this is a collaborative of, for and by the community,” said Vicki Chandler, director of the BIO5 Institute. “Those of us that are principal investigators see ourselves as facilitators of accomplishing this goal. This is a very different kind of grant project than what is typically funded by the federal agencies, re-

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pects of the iPlant portal will enable scientists with like interests to team up on solving subproblems and sharing findings that help answer the grand challenge questions. “Similar to Facebook, each new finding or discovery will be visible to the online community of researchers,” Ram said. “The more findings you share, the more discoveries you can make.” The Web portal’s open source development philosophy will allow “the user community to take ownership of the project,” Ram said. “We are going to produce a software product in response to the community’s needs, then document how it evolves over time, and

quiring specific research goals.” The iPlant project will not generate new data. Its objective is to facilitate the sharing of existing data and to encourage the formation of new research teams to conduct studies to fill information gaps. “It’s kind of a sophisticated version of Google,” Jorgensen said. “Our goal is to organize the world’s information on plant sciences and to provide sophisticated computational and analytical tools to ‘mash things up’ as they say in the Web 2.0 world.” John Brown, UA Foundation

how it works in the real world.” Researchers hope iPlant’s capabilities will evolve to include Google Earth-like qualities. For instance, a researcher might “zoom in” to analyze the oxygen produced by individual plants, then “zoom out” to analyze how large-scale changes in the number of those plants present in an ecosystem could affect air quality or climate change. Ram said business executives familiar with the project are interested in the innovations it will inspire within the private sector. “What we’re proposing is a completely new paradigm for collaborative research among a diverse community,” Ram said. “It also offers a whole new business model for how companies should approach the development of information technology solutions.” 35

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BRINGING THE WORLD TO THE UA With students from over 30 different countries, the University of Arizona’s Center for English as a Second Language offers quality classes, including intensive, part-time and teacher training. We are conveniently located on the main UA campus. Stop in for a tour! Our program is the only CEA nationally accredited program in Arizona. 1100 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, Arizona (520) 621-3637 www.cesl.arizona.edu

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BIKING Take advantage of the over 11,000 free bicycle parking spaces or park your bike with added security at one of our secure lockers or enclosures. Biking is a joy for the mind and body – the perfect infusion of healthy energy to get you where you need to be.

SUN TRAN U-PASS All UA students, faculty and staff are eligible. The U-pass gives you unlimited use of Sun Tran. Parking & Transportation pays for up to 60% of the cost of the full fare rate. Sun Tran provides maps and schedules to help plan your route! No worries…just time to enjoy your journey.

CARPOOLING Let’s pool it together! Sharing the ride to campus reduces fuel and maintenance expenses, decreases pollution and eases the stress of fighting traffic. Sit back and chat with your carpool buddies, relax and enjoy the ride!

CAT TRAN Getting around campus is easier than ever with the Free CatTran Shuttle. Five routes serve the campus with over 45 stops Three routes also serve six off-campus Park and Ride Lots. Shuttles operate M-F, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. NightCat operates M-F, 6pm to 12:30 am. There’s a shuttle sure to suit your needs.

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Tucson Lively, warm and welcoming, Tucson attracts people from all over the world. With a desirable climate, rich culture, endless activities and beautiful surroundings, many people who come to Tucson never leave. Set in the Sonoran Desert, Tucson is surrounded by forest of cacti and rugged mountains that frame dramatic sunrises and sunsets. Culturally diverse and growing, Tucson’s greater metropolitan area recently counted its one-millionth resident. Tucsonans enjoy about 350 days of sunshine every year. Two rainy seasons keep the “Old Pueblo” green.

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450 568 317 258 275 407 486 63 114 216 409 238 *in miles

The University of Arizona plays a unique and instrumental role in shaping the state’s future, enriching its economy, improving the human condition, and giving Arizona families access to one of the best educations in the world. The University’s commitment to quality in everything it does – teaching, research, and community outreach – has earned it an international reputation for excellence. The UA enrolls 37,000 students in 347 different degree fields. The diverse enrollment of the University includes students from every state in America and 122 countries around the globe. The University’s faculty includes many of the world’s leading scholars.

About Our Campus Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the main UA campus covers 380 acres in central Tucson. The UA campus is the oldest continually maintained open green space in Arizona, a unique collection of trees, shrubs and plants from arid and semi-arid climates around the world. Red brick is the dominant theme for 180 buildings on campus. Old Main, the first building on campus,

is still used by students and faculty. Six museums offer visitors cultural diversity, living-science laboratories, world-class art and a showcase for the history of Arizona Athletics. Want to learn more? Students and parents can take a 90-minute walking tour, spend a full day on campus at a “UA Up Close” event or attend class with a current student. Call 621-3237 or go to www.admissions.arizona.edu/visit to arrange a tour.

Highlights • The National Science Foundation has ranked physical sciences research at the UA as No. 1 in the nation • U.S. News & World Report ranks the UA in the top tier of the nation’s universities • The UA receives more NASA funding than any other university and is the first public university to lead a NASA mission to Mars • The Entrepreneurship Program at the UA Eller College of Management has been ranked by Princeton Review and Entrepreneurship Magazine as the best in the country

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Libraries Arizona State Museum, 1013 E. University Blvd. Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed state and national holidays. 621-4695. Arizona Health Sciences Library, 1501 N. Campbell Ave. 6 a.m.-12 a.m. daily. 626-6125. Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Road Monday-Tuesday 12-4 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday 12-4 p.m. Closed weekends. 621-1331. Fine Arts, Music Building, Room 233, 1017 N. Olive Road Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.-10 p.m. 621-7009. Law, 1501 E. Speedway Blvd. (during renovation) Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; SaturdaySunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 621-1413. Main, 1510 E. University Blvd. Open Sunday at 11 a.m. until Friday at 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 621-6441. Science-Engineering, 744 N. Highland Ave. Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.1 a.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-

1 a.m. 621-6384. Special Collections (Main Library), 1510 E. University Blvd. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday closed. 621-6423.

Art Galleries Center for Creative Photography The center’s gallery exhibits work by new photographers and renowned artists such as Ansel Adams, JOSEPH GROSS ARCHITECTURE ART GALLERY & LANDSCAPE Edward Weston, ARCHITECTURE DRAMA Garry Winogrand and Harry Callahan. Hours MondayFriday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Location Fine Arts Complex, 1030 N. Olive Road Parking Park Avenue Garage. Parking directly behind center (off Second Street) is free on weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m. Contact 621-7968, [email protected], www.creativephotography.org

Joseph Gross Art Gallery For nearly 30 years, the gallery has exhibited the work of student, faculty and professional artists in a broad range of media and concepts. The gallery also hosts visiting artists and scholars for public lectures. Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Location Corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard, between the Center for Creative Photography and the UA Museum of Art Parking Park Avenue Garage. Parking directly behind center (off Second Street) is free on weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m. Contact 626-4215 [email protected]

Lionel Rombach Gallery Established in 1977, the gallery (then called the 830 Gallery) was the first student gallery in the UA art department. Today, the gallery is an exhibition space for students to realize their artistic visions and learn about gallery management under the guidance of faculty and the gallery curator. Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

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The Union Gallery offers a unique collection that features a variety CAMPUS MALL of media, which is on display year-round. The gallery has served the community since 1973 by exposing visitors to original art by regional and nationally prominent artists. Hours Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and by appointment Location Inside the Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E. University Blvd. Parking Second Street Garage Contact 621-6142, [email protected]

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Parents & Family Association Annual Faculty and Staff Luncheon 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Learn about your favorite Wildcats See the Men's Basketball National Championship trophy Learn about Title IX View the history of Men's and Women's athletics at Arizona Find out which UA student-athletes have participated in Olympics See who has played professionally See exciting rotating exhibits and much, much more...

Hours of Operations: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: Noon-5:00 p.m. Sundays and Holidays: Closed Admission is free Football Game Day: Opens five hours prior to game time and closes one hour prior to kick-off Men's Basketball Game Day: Closes two hours prior to game. Re-opens 15 minutes into the game and closes after half-time Entrance: Enter the Jim Click Hall of Champions either from University Blvd., up Legacy Lane or from inside McKale Center on the third level, just between the Kerr and Elliot Basketball jerseys Parking: Meter parking is available on the south side of McKale Memorial Center or one can park in the Cherry Steet garage for a small fee For information call 520-621-2331 or visit

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Career Services Open House 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Campus Tours 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Bear Down Friday 9 p.m.-11 p.m.

Movie on the Mall Saturday, Oct. 4 9 a.m.

Recreation Center Tournaments 11 a.m.-Noon

Legacy Lunch 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Game-Day Carnival 4 p.m.

Arizona vs. University of Washington (time subject to change) 10 p.m.

Comedy Corner Special: Family Weekend Show Sunday, Oct. 6 6:15 a.m.

Jim Click’s Run ‘N’ Roll 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Send-Off Brunch For a complete list of Family Weekend events, visit www.union.arizona.edu/csil/uab/ familyweekend2008/index.php.

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Ana Agy reads to elementary school students during Love of Reading Month.

“Playing with these kids reminds me of being a kid. I just want them to have fun for the time that we get to be here.” Jordan Smith Men’s Swimming and Diving Team

Board Games, Books and Breaststroke UA swimmers and divers are champions in their sport and dedicated in their community service S

wimmers and divers at The University of Arizona have proven themselves to be proficient at all three through their commitment to their community and their commitment to their sport. Both the UA men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are national champions, clinching the NCAA titles in consecutive weeks,

but it’s their performances outside the pool that make them winners in the eyes of the Tucson community. Spending much of their time between practice and class volunteering their time at group homes, homeless shelters, schools and other places in the community, UA swimmers and divers embody the charitable ideals of studentathletes across campus. “The athletics department offers community service opportunities to all student-athletes who want to volunteer their time to help others,” said Phoebe Chalk, assistant athletics director. “As a department we believe it is important to give back to the community that

supports our student-athletes.” Community service allows student-athletes to develop leadership skills and interact with diverse groups of people, and it helps them to appreciate the opportunities they have been given, Chalk said. “Our swimming and diving programs are very excited to represent the University,” said coach Frank Busch. “We enjoy helping others, and participating in community events allows our student-athletes to develop as well.” For the children who live at Grace Home, a house for homeless and needy children sponsored by Continued on page 47

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Homecoming Friday, Oct. 24 Homecoming Kick-Off Celebration and Bonfire Pep Rally, 7 p.m. Join the crowd at Alumni Plaza to kick off the weekend. Alumni, students, cheerleaders, President Robert N. Shelton and football coach Mike Stoops will be in attendance to cheer the Wildcats to victory. Saturday, Oct. 25 Tents on the Mall, noon until game time Colleges, fraternities, sororities and other campus and student organizations welcome their alumni on the UA Mall. Homecoming Parade, 3 p.m. More than 100 entries – including floats, bands, pep groups and past and present royalty – circle the Mall from Campbell Avenue to Old Main. Arizona Wildcats vs. USC, 7:17 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the McKale Ticket Office at 621-CATS or 800-452-CATS. For a complete schedule of Homecoming events, visit www.arizonaalumni.com or call 800-BEAT-ASU.

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Aug. 30, 7 p.m. Idaho (Tucson) Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Toledo (Tucson) Sept. 13 New Mexico (Albuquerque, N.M.) Sept. 20 UCLA (Los Angeles) Oct. 4, 4 p.m. Washington (Tucson) Oct. 11 Stanford (Palo Alto, Calif.) Oct. 18, 4 p.m. California (Tucson) Oct. 25, 4 p.m. USC (Tucson) Nov. 8 Washington State (Pullman, Wash.) Nov. 15 Oregon (Eugene, Ore.) Nov. 22, 4 p.m. Oregon State (Tucson) Dec. 6, 6 p.m. ASU (Tucson)

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Books and Breaststroke Continued from page 45

the Giving Tree Outreach Program, spending time with members of the men’s swimming and diving team means a chance to play games and interact with new people. “These little guys are just looking for some new faces,” said assistant coach Greg Rhodenbaugh, as two members of the team played catch with 3-year-old Branson in the house’s backyard during a visit by the team. Inside, Libby Wright, director of the Giving Tree Outreach Program, watched members of the team play games with several children scattered across the floor. “These kids need more role models,” she said. “This makes a huge difference for them.” Another group of kids and swimmers sat around a table stacked

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with diapers and food that the team brought. “Playing with these kids reminds me of being a kid,” said Jordan Smith, a member of the men’s swimming and diving team. “I just want them to have fun for the time that we get to be here.” All student-athletes from the

UA’s 19 sports teams have the opportunity to visit schools throughout the year to talk to children about what it’s like to go to college, how to balance school and sports, and also how the UA has positively affected their lives. During Love of Reading Month, an annual initiative in Tucson schools that fosters a love for books, student-athletes visit schools around the city to read to elementary students. Swimmer Ana Agy read to fifth graders at Sewell Elementary School during Love of Reading Month, where students picked some of their favorite poems from Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” “Reading lets you study and learn things about the world, but it also lets you escape into different worlds of literature,” Agy told the class. “It can be really relaxing.” Ellen Moss, Office of University Communications

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Lecture series Steward Observatory Since 1924, Steward Observatory has been hosting public astronomy lectures. Following each lecture, participants can view the night sky, weather permitting, through the STEWARD observatory’s 21-inch OBSERVATORY Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector telescope. FLANDRAU Time 7:30 p.m. Admission Free and UA MALL UA MALL open to the public Location Steward Observatory, Room N210, 933 N. Cherry Ave. Contact Thomas Fleming, 621-5049, [email protected], www.as.arizona.edu Lecture Dates Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Dec. 1

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