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ROBERT SHELTON BEGINS PRESIDENCY AT Dr. Robert Shelton’s first day as president of The University of Arizona, on July 1, 2006, began early with a surprise visit from UA students, cheerleaders, the Alumni Pep Band, reporters, photographers, and mascot Wilma the Wildcat. The crew arrived at his front door to escort him to campus via the Shelton Shuttle, a UA Cat Tran campus bus renamed for the occasion. (Read more) 2006 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWAY-GAME TAILGATES
We will hold pregame events at each of our road games during the upcoming football season, so mark your calendars now for the following dates and plan on joining us to meet your fellow UA alumni and get fired up before kickoff! September 9 – Arizona @ LSU UA NEWS Report Analyzes Role of Businesses in Growth, Water Supplies Americans' Social Networks Have Shrunk Dramatically Over the Past Two Decades, Study Shows More Large Forest Fires Linked to Climate Change
UA alum Todd Pletcher has become one of the world's best horse trainers. A graduate of the UA's Race Track Industry Program (RTIP), Pletcher's horses were top in the nation last year, winning $17.5 million. The UA's program was the first in the country and remains one of the few programs to offer students education for careers in horse training, animal care and management and race track marketing and management. Not all RTIP graduates become nationally known, but 90 percent of them gain employment in their field. "I am thrilled when one of our graduates makes it to the top," says Director Doug Reed. "But I am equally pleased when I meet our graduates at national conferences and know that our program set them up for success."
Soon tasty, pesticide-free, beefsteak tomatoes will be growing year-round in Douglas, Arizona. A 25-acre greenhouse has been designed with expert guidance from researchers at the UA College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Tecumseh, a Native American owned company, is building the greenhouse. This is the fourth major effort to bring commercial high-tech hydroponic food production to rural communities throughout the state. Two others are in Willcox and one in Snowflake. UA Professor Gene Giacomelli, estimates that more than $500 million has been added to the state's economy over the past 10 years, producing 1000 new jobs in hydroponic greenhouse vegetable production. ALUMNI CAREER ADVISORY NETWORK through the Wildcat Corner Online Community! We have 250 volunteers for the Career Advisory Network. We need about 100 more volunteers before we can launch the program. If you'd like to join to learn more about the career advisory network or to sign up, please e-mail us at CAREER ADVISORY NETWORK. This service provides connections across career fields; allows you to ask and answer career-related questions with other seasoned professionals; and gives you an opportunity to mentor other alums and/or current students at the UA.
HOMECOMING 2006
We will celebrate our 92nd Homecoming at the University of Arizona November 10-11. It is a fantastic weekend that gets better each year, so mark your calendars today! Friday, November 10 Saturday, November 11 Homecoming Parade Arizona Wildcats vs. California Golden Bears Homecoming Host Hotels For the complete and most up-to-date Homecoming schedule, visit www.arizonaalumni.com and click on Homecoming or call Angie Ballard, 520-626-9334 or 800-232-8278. For more information, call the Alumni Association, 520-626-0697 The University of Arizona Alumni Association |
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