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The University of Arizona

           

Published Online                                                               November 2006


We need your talents!

Please contribute your talents for the
Dec 8: 9-2pm - SAC Craft and Bake Sale

Staff Advisory Council will be having a craft and bake sale to benefit the Emily Krauz Staff Scholarship Fund.  We ask that all staff show their support by donating their crafts and treats for the event, help man the booth, and even give a few dollars to buy items too. This is the perfect time to pick up a few early holiday gifts.  If you would like to help this worthy cause contact Lupita Cruz at lmaldona@u.arizona.edu or garanda@u.arizona.edu

2007 Staff Awards for Excellence
Nomination Forms (Word or  pdf)

Forms must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, 2/9/07

Take a look around you. You recognize people who are dedicated to the University, who are always ready to help, and who make the University a great place to work. Now, take a moment and nominate those people for an Award for Excellence so that the rest of the University can appreciate them also. We urge you to take advantage of this opportunity.

The Louise Brooks Memorial Raffle
We are looking for raffle items for this event December 2
Who was Louise Brooks? 
Louise volunteered at the University of Arizona and became an employee in 1977. Louise loved children and she came up with the idea of a yearly raffle with proceeds going to the children for toys and games for the Arizona Cancer Centers Child Life Activity Center. The raffle was named for her after her untimely death in 1996. We have proudly carried on the raffle in her honor.

" The Child Life Activity Center...a place where love never fails and hope continues on."

Please help by supporting our raffle.   Do you or your company need ideas for making a donation?  For information on how you can help see our letter or, contact AZAALAS@ahsc.arizona.edu

To submit items and events to the monthly Bulletin,
please contact the SAC Communications Committee.

Nov 3: 9-1pm - UA Farmer's Market on the Mall
Booths will be on the UA Mall with fresh produce, etc.  Dining Services at the Arizona Student Unions will have artisan breads on sale as well as a tasting table with samples from its various restaurants. Locally made products such as honey, salsa, preserves, soup mixes, meat, cheese, breads and soaps will be available. The mission of the market is part of the UA's Well University Partnership to promote a culture of health and wellness on campus. For more information, contact Gale Welter at 621-4550 or
welter@health.arizona.edu.

 

Nov 3: Marlis Davis Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador
Parking and Transportation Services will be hosting the 4th Annual tournament begining at 12:00 pm. with a shotgun start. The format will be a four-person scramble. Cost for entering the tournament is $70.00 per person.  Included in the cost is an awards/luncheon which follows the tournament.  Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams.  Raffle tickets will be available the day of the tournament for the chance to win many nice prizes. We look forward to seeing you at the golf tournament.  For further details, please contact Mike Delahanty at 621-3758 or delahant@email.arizona.edu

 

Nov: 7: 2:30 - SAC Legislative Committee Meeting
Alumni Bldg, Lobby
Join us as we meet to discuss items pertaining to the
Arizona Legislature and Governor to Support the University of Arizona.  Our aim is to successfully influence state legislation as it pertains to Classified Staff on behalf of the University of Arizona. We keep informed on Legislative matters from Greg Fahey’s weekly legislative updates and pass on information to other Classified Staff.  We encourage participation in attending UA Wildcat Pride Night in Feb 2007 and plan a tour of the Capitol on that same day. For more information contact Chair Carolyn Eaton ceaton@u.arizona.edu.

 

Nov 7: 3-5pm - Staff Advisory Council Meeting
Alumni Bldg

The Staff Advisory Council holds its general meetings the first Tuesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. Jean Kleepsie, Assistant Vice President and Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office presents statement on restroom access and other upcoming projects related to inclusion of transgender members of the university community. Do you have and item to bring up to SAC?...contact President Eva Gonzales eva@PHYSICS.ARIZONA.EDU.  Look into becoming a member of the University of Arizona Staff Advisory Council.  Become an advocate for your fellow Wildcats! SAC general meetings are always open to the public. The University Community is invited to participate.  For more information contact President Eva Gonzales eva@PHYSICS.ARIZONA.EDU

 

November 7: 7 pm - Global Climate Change: Ocean Impacts and Feedbacks
Centennial Hall

Julia Cole, Associate Professor of Geosciences presents as part of a Series of 7 Lectures Exploring Our World and Ourselves. Our planet is in the midst of significant global climate change that has great potential for affecting the way we live. Scientists are observing increases in temperature, changes in the chemistry of the atmosphere and oceans, shifts in water availability and vegetation, and changes in patterns of disease. UA's College of Science is proud to present seven lectures that will discuss how climate interacts with our biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere and will offer ways to mitigate global climate changes through technology and policy. Parking is available in the Tyndall Avenue Garage. All lectures are free to the public. Call 520-621-4090 or go to http://cos.arizona.edu for more information.

 

Nov 11 - Homecoming Football Game - Wildcats vs. Golden Bears
Individual game tickets will be available in August.  Call the McKale Ticket Office at (520) 621-CATS or (800) 452-CATS.

 

Nov 13: Veterans Day Holiday...no classes

 

November 14: 7 pm - Global Climate Change: Disease and Society
Centennial Hall

Andrew Comrie, Dean of the Graduate College and Professor of Geography and Regional Development presents as part of a Series of 7 Lectures Exploring Our World and Ourselves. Our planet is in the midst of significant global climate change that has great potential for affecting the way we live. Scientists are observing increases in temperature, changes in the chemistry of the atmosphere and oceans, shifts in water availability and vegetation, and changes in patterns of disease. UA's College of Science is proud to present seven lectures that will discuss how climate interacts with our biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere and will offer ways to mitigate global climate changes through technology and policy. Parking is available in the Tyndall Avenue Garage. All lectures are free to the public. Call 520-621-4090 or go to http://cos.arizona.edu for more information.

 

Nov 15: 9-11am - Creating Respectful Workplaces Workshop: Discrimination and Harassment Prevention
SU Mesquite Room

The University of Arizona is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment, and all members of the University community are responsible for fulfilling this commitment. The goal of this workshop is to create respectful workplaces by increasing your knowledge and skills in recognizing, preventing, and effectively dealing with discrimination and harassment that affect the workplace.  Register online http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/info.htm, or call 621-9449

 

Nov 15: 9-11am - Successful Searches Workshop
SU Santa Cruz Room

Ever wonder which questions are permissible in an interview? Not clear about how affirmative action works when you recruit and hire? Need help and resources for increasing the diversity of your pool? The answers to these questions, as well as many others, will be the focus of this workshop. Register online http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/info.htm, or call 621-9449

 

Nov 17: 9-1pm - UA Farmer's Market on the Mall
Booths will be on the UA Mall with fresh produce, etc.  Dining Services at the Arizona Student Unions will have artisan breads on sale as well as a tasting table with samples from its various restaurants. Locally made products such as honey, salsa, preserves, soup mixes, meat, cheese, breads and soaps will be available. The mission of the market is part of the UA's Well University Partnership to promote a culture of health and wellness on campus. For more information, contact Gale Welter at 621-4550 or
welter@health.arizona.edu.

 

November 21: 7 pm - Global Climate Change: Could Geoengineering Reverse It?
Centennial Hall

Roger Angel, Regents’ Professor of Astronomy presents as part of a Series of 7 Lectures Exploring Our World and Ourselves. Our planet is in the midst of significant global climate change that has great potential for affecting the way we live. Scientists are observing increases in temperature, changes in the chemistry of the atmosphere and oceans, shifts in water availability and vegetation, and changes in patterns of disease. UA's College of Science is proud to present seven lectures that will discuss how climate interacts with our biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere and will offer ways to mitigate global climate changes through technology and policy. Parking is available in the Tyndall Avenue Garage. All lectures are free to the public. Call 520-621-4090 or go to http://cos.arizona.edu for more information.

 

Nov 23-24: Thanksgiving Break Holiday...no classes

 

November 28: 7 pm - Global Climate Change: Designing Policy Responses
Centennial Hall

Paul Portney, Dean of the Eller College of Management and Professor of Economics presents as part of a Series of 7 Lectures Exploring Our World and Ourselves. Our planet is in the midst of significant global climate change that has great potential for affecting the way we live. Scientists are observing increases in temperature, changes in the chemistry of the atmosphere and oceans, shifts in water availability and vegetation, and changes in patterns of disease. UA's College of Science is proud to present seven lectures that will discuss how climate interacts with our biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere and will offer ways to mitigate global climate changes through technology and policy. Parking is available in the Tyndall Avenue Garage. All lectures are free to the public. Call 520-621-4090 or go to http://cos.arizona.edu for more information.

 

Do you know a faculty, staff or student employee who has done something to deserve recognition? 

Show your thanks with a Wildcat Family Spirit Certificate of Appreciation

Your recipient can also be profiled in the next issue of the Staff Tracks News...find out how

Do you want to be profiled in an upcoming issue of Staff Tracks? 

The SAC Communications Committee is looking for items to add to the Staff Tracks Newsletter.  To submit a profile complete a profile form and fax it in.

 

Send your thanks to our soldiers.
  It only takes a minute and is so worthwhile.

 
 
If you go to the web site http://www.letssaythanks.com/ you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq.  You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.  It is FREE and it only takes a second.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?  I sent mine, now you send one too!

 

Tucson Habitat for Humanity Habistore - Home Improvement Center is looking for donations and volunteers!

The HabiStore is a retail business selling surplus new and used building and home improvement materials, appliances and furniture to the public.
Usable materials, donated by retail businesses, contractors, individuals, and other organizations, will be sold at below cost prices.
The HabiStore accepts a variety of donations including: Lumber, appliances, tools, hardware, furniture and general construction materials.  Proceeds from the HabiStore fund the Habitat Tucson mission of eliminating poverty housing within our community. Donors can receive tax deductions for the value of the donated materials. HabiStore - :  3840 S. Palo Verde,  is located near the corner of Ajo & Palo Verde (store faces Ajo Way)

How can you Donate?  Please call the HabiStore hotline at (520) 889-7200 to confirm your donation and set up a time for pick-up or delivery.

 

Curb Auto Theft with the Watch Your Car Program:
It's Quick, Easy and FREE!

The Watch Your Car decal program is a free, voluntary program that vehicle owners enroll their vehicles with the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority. The vehicle is then entered into the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) database and participants receive decals for their front and rear windows. By displaying the decals, vehicle owners convey to law enforcement officials that their vehicle is not usually in use between the hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM, when the majority of auto thefts occur. In addition, by enrolling in the Watch Your Car Program, vehicle owners also authorize law enforcement officials to stop their vehicle at any time during the day or night within one mile of the border, if there is a suspicion that the vehicle is being illegally operated.

If a police officer witnesses the vehicle in operation between these hours, they have the right to stop the vehicle and verify it is being legally operated by the rightful owner.

To register for the program online go to: https://www.aata.state.az.us/Watch_Your_Car/Info_Request/signup_request.html

Register by mail by downloading the form at: http://www.azwatchyourcar.com/pdfs/WYC%20-%20application%20form%20for%20website.pdf  Print it, fill it out and mail back.
 

 

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