Business and Law

New Arizona Institute on Sustainability and Mineral Resources

cruzj — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:41:11 -0700

The partnership among the UA, Science Foundation Arizona and several mining industry partners position the state to become a world leader in mineral resource development.

New Measurement Tool Gauges Housing Affordability

jeffh — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:50:34 -0700

Scott Bernstein, president of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, will discuss the Tucson/Pima County Housing + Transportation Affordability Index and its role in sustainable urban development.

Kolbe, Hershey to Debate about Globalization

leverett — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:40:42 -0700

Former Arizona Congressman Jim Kolbe and UA law faculty member Robert A. Hershey will debate this week at the UA's James E. Rogers College of Law.

Wanted: A Viable Arizona Biofuel Crop

rrmcgill — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:35:30 -0700

Sweet sorghum, algae and cellulosic ethanol show promise as possible biofuel solutions to help meet the country's transportation needs.

Chertoff to Deliver Rehnquist Center Lecture

leverett — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:57:35 -0600

Michael Chertoff, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, will deliver the second William H. Rehnquist Center Lecture on Nov. 14.

UA Student-Led Election Protection Group Heavily Busy

leverett — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:19:52 -0700

The Election Protection Team has received more than 900 calls by 4 p.m. from across Arizona.

President Shelton Delivers Keynote Address at IdeaFunding 2008

cruzj — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:52:59 -0600

The workshop is designed for individuals interested in bringing a new product to market, early stage companies and individuals interested in entrepreneurship.

Vote Now, Debate Later

leverett — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:06:52 -0600

Friday is the last day to vote at the UA's early polling site, located at the Student Union Memorial Center. Several departments also are sponsoring important post-Election Day events.

Marketing Class Project Turns Into Lucrative Contract

cruzj — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:25:44 -0600

Four Eller College students developed a marketing campaign for HeatMax, Inc. as part of a class project. Their ideas were so well received that theyare now working with HeatMax on a product launch campaign.

Lecture to Highlight Future of Fuel Cell Cars

jeffh — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:19:55 -0600

UA alumnus Byron McCormick, now the executive director for General Motors' fuel cell group, will lecture on hydrogen and the "new DNA of the automobile."

UA Opens New Copyright Office

leverett — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:03:57 -0600

The UA Libraries has opened its Office of Copyright Management and Scholarly Communication to work to help reduce the instances of copyright infringment.

Law Students to Poll Watch, Help Lead Command Center

leverett — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:42:48 -0600

The effort to involve about 80 UA law student volunteers in poll watching began with conversations between two UA students.

New College of Law Scholarship Established

leverett — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:17:56 -0600

Family and friends of one of Arizona's best known lawyers have established a scholarship fund in the name of Phoenix attorney John J. Bouma.

Visiting Scholar to Address Resurgence of American Indian Group

jeffh — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:24:49 -0600

Richard Allen, who has written legislation for and histories about the Cherokee Nation, will speak at the UA Oct. 21. His visit is part of the Vine Deloria Jr. Indigenous Scholar program at the UA.

Technology & Management Awards Celebrate Collaboration

cruzj — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:42:02 -0600

Donald Kennedy, editor-in-chief of Science magazine, served as the keynote speaker at the luncheon, which recognized the competitive advantage resulting from collaboration between engineering and business.

French, UA Scientists Inaugurate Center

jeffh — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:50:58 -0600

The Udall Center and the French National Center for Scientific Research will formally mark the start of collaborative research projects at a reception on Friday, Oct. 10.

Eller Experts Hosting Roundtable on Financial Markets, Economy

leverett — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:46:10 -0600

The UA's Eller College of Management is hosting a conversation with experts about the current state of the economy.

Speaker Series Focusing on Variety of Legal Issues

leverett — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:45:16 -0600

The James E. Rogers College of Law is bringing a number of speakers to the UA this fall to speak on topics such as military sentencing, immigration and the criminal justice system.

Phoenix Mars Mission a Governor’s Innovation Award Finalist

rrmcgill — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:26:53 -0600

The Phoenix Mars Mission was selected as the 2007 Innovator of the Year and is again a finalist in the academia category.

Student-Organized Panel to Discuss Ballot Initiatives

leverett — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:26:06 -0600

A group of UA student organizations have convened a panel of experts to talk about three of the propositions scheduled to be on the Nov. 4 ballot.

UA Students Co-Hosting Regional Conference

leverett — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:17:19 -0600

Regional members of the National Black Graduate Student Association are hosting a conference at the UA in October that will focus on issues in the Black community.

Lundgren Center to Host Career-minded High School Students

jeffh — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:59:50 -0600

Arizona high school students interested in retail and fashion can learn how a UA degree can prepare them for a career.

McGuire Entrepreneurship Program Lauded Again

cruzj — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:46:15 -0600

The new Princeton Review/Entrepreneur magazine rankings place the UA program in the top five for undergraduate and graduate studies.

Experts Evaluate the Intersection Between the 'New Media' and Courts

leverett — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:38:53 -0600

Judges and legal experts debated the influence that the new media is having on the public's understanding of the court system.

UA Optical Sciences Announces Joint Research Venture with Canon U.S.A.

lstiles — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:06:55 -0600

Canon is expected to provide $3 million in initial research funding.