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Sahara is still the only student building in Tucson that will give every resident a FREE bicycle to ride while living at Sahara. We even maintain and repair the bikes for free.

Sahara apartments is in its 11th year of operation as a student housing project in Tucson. Ted Mehr, the owner of Sahara Apartments, has introduced a lot of innovations to the Tucson student housing market.

Ted, who still manages the building on a day to day basis developed this project as the “paranoid” father of a college age daughter, who was concerned about his own daughter’s safety and comfort when she had gone to live on her own while attending college.

Some of Ted’s ideas have been duplicated by others, and some are still unique to Sahara.

For example, Sahara is still the only building that does not allow parties on site. Our motto is “The oasis for QUIET student living”. At Sahara you are guaranteed a quiet environment. If anyone violates the rules, the residents can call the owner, Ted, no matter what time of day or night. And he will drive down to the building to make sure the violators understand that the policy is really enforced.

When students move into Sahara, they get Ted’s cell phone AND home phone numbers, you know, just in case the cell phone runs out of battery right when someone needs to call. All residents are encouraged to call Ted if they feel uncomfortable about anything.

That sort of attitude is not something that you will get from the corporate-owned high rise competition.

In case you think our no party policy means no fun, you should know that Sahara has an activity director who organizes many group activities sponsored by Sahara where the residents get an opportunity to get together and do fun things as a group. For instance at the time of this writing, for the month of October, we took our residents to Mt. Lemmon for the October Fest, Sabino Canyon for

Sahara is also the only student building that provides hotel accommodations on site, where visiting family and friends can stay when they come to visit our residents. The hotel also accommodates professors, researchers, workshop attendees and many groups of international students that are placed at Sahara by the University.

We treat our residents like they are expensive works of art in a museum. Our gated community is protected with an infrared beam system that alerts the owner with an automatic cellphone call if someone trespasses by climbing over the walls. 80 security cameras record all events at the perimeter of the building and in the public areas.

And our staff who live on site are ready to respond if required. These are some of the reasons why in our 10 year history we have never received a “Red Tag” from the police department.

Offering shuttle service to and from the campus is now standard practice for a lot of buildings, but we do it every half hour from 7 AM to 7 PM, on every school day.

At Sahara, you can enjoy the privacy of having your own studio apartment for a lot less than a single occupancy room at the Residence Halls, or sharing an apartment at one of the high rise buildings with people whose lifestyles may not be compatible with yours.

While we admit we are not for everybody, nor do we want to be, there is a lot more that you should know about Sahara before you decide what your choice of student housing should be.

Check out our website and find out why Sahara has become more popular each year as the word has spread that you can have a safe and quiet environment and still have fun.

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INSIDE PARENTS & FAMILY ASSOCIATION SPRING UPDATE

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INCLUSION & MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

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PFA DONOR THANK YOU

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UA OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING SERVICES

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GO, GO, WILDCATS GO!

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CAREER READINESS: IT’S WHAT WE DO

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS

> Advising Resource Center Academic advising & advisor contact

> Police (University of Arizona) Emergency response, crime prevention

> BookStores books, supplies, computer hardware & software purchases

> Registrar’s Office Verification of enrollment, change of schedule, grade replacement

> Bursar’s Office

> Housing & Residential Life On-campus housing (520) 621-6501

information (520) 626-8667 http://advising.arizona.edu/

(520) 621-2426 shop.arizona.edu

Billing questions, paying tuition and fees

(520) 621-3232 http://bursar.arizona.edu/

> Campus Health Service Health care, psychological care, student health insurance (520) 621-6490 http://www.health.arizona.edu/

> Career Services Part-time jobs on and off campus, internships & co-ops, full-time post-graduation employment and career exploration

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> Residency Classification Determination of in-state or out-of-state residency for tuition purposes (520) 621-3636

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> 24/7 IT Support Ctr. Student computer support (520) 626-TECH http://247.arizona.edu

> Dean of Students Office Advocacy, academic integrity, code of conduct

> Tutoring at the Think Tank Drop-in, by appointment, course reviews and more

> Disability Resource Center (520) 621-3268

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear UA Parents and Family Members,

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MAGAZINE Issue 22

The University of Arizona Parents & Family Magazine is published twice a year by the Dean of Students Office, in partnership with Arizona Student Media.

The University of Arizona PO Box 210040 Tucson, AZ 85721 Editors Kathy Adams Riester Associate Dean of Students Director UA Parent & Family Programs kriester@email.arizona.edu 520-621-0884 Eric Davidson Graduate Assistant Editor Advertising Marty Ezrre Ashley Lueders Advertising Account Executives Leah Dodd Advertising Coordinator Arizona Student Media campusads@dailywildcat.com 520-626-8546 Design & Production Cindy Callahan Creative Services Manager Arizona Student Media cynthiac@email.arizona.edu 520-621-3377 Circulation: 18,500

Greetings from the Parent and Family Programs Office at the University of Arizona! We are excited to share the Spring 2018 edition of the Parents & Family Magazine with you. We send this magazine to families of current freshmen and to those of you who have donated to the UA Parents & Family Association — for which I thank you! We also mail the spring edition to families of incoming freshman as a way to welcome you to the UA community.

One of the major goals of Parent & Family Programs is to provide resources and support for our families so that you can support your student. I hope you find the Parents & Family Magazine a useful and informative resource and invite you to check out our website uafamily.arizona.edu for more information and to sign up for our free membership. If you are on social media, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest — and you can find the links to all of these on our website. If you are interested in getting involved, we have many opportunities regardless of where you live, so please let me know of your interest.

Spring is always an exciting and busy time at the University of Arizona! This is especially true for the families of our graduating students, so congratulations!

For those of you who have students who will be back and/or starting at UA, be sure to check out the Wildcat Welcome Family Activities article on page 9. Also, please mark your calendar to join us for Family Weekend October 5-7!

I want to thank all the parents and families who have volunteered their time with us this year on the PFA Board and at Summer Send Offs, Coffee Chats, and recruiting events. I greatly appreciate your time and commitment to Parent & Family Programs, the Parents & Family Association and to the University of Arizona!

With Wildcat Pride,

Kathy Adams Riester, M.S. Ed

Associate Dean of Students Director, UA Parent & Family Programs

Kathy Adams Riester, M.S. Ed Associate Dean of Students Director, Parent & Family Programs

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COVER PHOTO: Wendy, Sharon and Randy Waltrip speak with UA President Dr. Robert Robbins during a meet and greet during Family Weekend 2017 on the UA campus. PHOTO BY SOFIA MORAGA/THE DAILY WILDCAT

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PARENTS & FAMILY ASSOCIATION SPRING UPDATE

A MESSAGE FROM THE PFA BOARD CHAIR

By David Bidwell, PFA Advisory Board Chair

Greetings UA Families, My name is David Bidwell and I am the chair for the UA Parents & Family Association (PFA) Advisory Board. I call New Jersey home and have a daughter who is a junior at the University of Arizona. The UA Parents & Family Association is similar to the PTA/ PTO you might have been involved with during your student’s K-12 years.

The primary goals for the PFA are to provide outreach and to be a source of information, resources and support for the families of UA students. You are welcome to connect with fellow parents through social media, email board members in your area with questions and concerns, and contact UA staff members in Parent & Family Programs.

I also encourage you to attend events hosted by the PFA including Summer Send Offs in your area, Wild-

Save the Dates for 2018 Wildcat Welcome Events Early Move-In Family Mix & Mingle Aug. 12 Wildcat Family Conference Aug. 17 Proud Parent Social Aug. 17 Bon Voyage Brunch Aug. 18

Family Weekend Registration: familyweekend.arizona.edu Family Weekend Oct. 5-7 Family Golf Challenge Oct. 5 Football Game UA vs CAL Oct. 6 cat Welcome, Family Weekend, and Coffee Chats. Dates, times and registration information for these events are listed above and can be found on

the Parent & Family Programs website uafamily.arizona.edu. The PFA is also looking for family members who are interested in volunteering at the events we host on and off campus. If you are interested, please send us an email at dos-uafamily@email.arizona.edu.

I am excited to share that the PFA is bringing back the annual Family Weekend Golf Tournament with a new twist.

We are hosting a Family Golf Challenge on Friday, October 5 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at the new Topgolf location in Tucson. Topgolf’s tournament offers a casual social environment with golf games and challenges for people of all skill levels. We hope you will bring your family along to participate in the tournament. Students are welcome as long as they are not missing class to attend.

On behalf of the entire PFA Board, I extend a warm welcome to all of you and look forward to meeting you in the year ahead! Bear Down!

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THE PFA, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION & OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS PRESENT

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By Marc Acuña Director of Alumni & Student Engagement at the UA Alumni Association

For more than 16 years, the University of Arizona Alumni Association and the Parents & Family Association have partnered to celebrate the UA’s incoming freshman class by hosting Summer Send-Off celebrations across the country. This year we are also working with the Office of Admissions to plan a more engaging opportunity for alumni, parents and most importantly future Wildcats!

National alumni chapters and current UA parents host send-offs to welcome incoming UA students. The send-offs also have the mission of educating students about the transition to college and helping create the feeling that these students are a part of the Wildcat Family and now Wildcats for Life! These events are also a chance to educate parents and family members about campus resources including the Parents & Family Association and the Alumni Association.

Hosted by alumni, friends and parents of the UA, summer send-offs begin in early July in over twenty cities.

INCOMING WILDCATS at a Summer Send-Off in Northern California.

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Incoming freshmen have the chance to meet other incoming students attending the university from their area and ask current students, staff, and alumni questions about life at the UA. Parents and families have an opportunity to connect with each other and with UA alumni and staff members for

questions and answers.

For more information about 2018 summer send-offs or to find out about what is happening in your area, please visit the UA Alumni Association website at arizonaalumni.com or the UA Parents & Family Association website at uafamily.arizona.edu.

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WILDCAT WELCOME 2018

WELCOMING YOUR FAMILY INTO OURS

By Eric M. Davidson, Graduate Assistant, Parent & Family Programs

Whether this is your first time down this road or your fifth, sending your student off to college is at the same time stressful, exciting, and always emotional. Wildcat Welcome is a month long event full of fun and informative programming to make students feel as comfortable and engaged as possible during their first weeks on campus and to help them and their families make the most of their last few days together. Parent & Family Programs has planned some special events during move in for students and their families. Beginning with the Early Move in Family Mix & Mingle and ending with the Bon Voyage Brunch, parents and family members have multiple opportunities to learn about the UA, have fun with their students, and celebrate the start of the new academic year.

Families who are moving their students into the residence halls early for Bear Down Camp, Greek recruitment, or the Pride of Arizona band camp can enjoy a fun afternoon hosted by Parent & Family Programs and UA BookStores in their Student Union Memorial Center (SUMC) location on Sunday, Aug. 12. This event will give you the opportunity to meet with other

UA STAFF AND PFA BOARD MEMBERS answer questions for parents in the Wildcat Family Conference relaxation room.

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families and find out what you have in common, take advantage of great deals on Wildcat merchandise, and talk with staff representatives about all things Arizona. There will also be a raffle to win prizes.

While your student is preparing for their first day of class at a mandatory students-only UA Clicks session with their academic college, family members can check out the Wildcat Family

Wildcat Welcome is a severalday event full of fun and informative programming to make students feel as comfortable and engaged as possible during their first week on campus and to help them and their families make the most of their last few days together.

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Conference in the Student Union Memorial Center on Friday, Aug. 17.

You can enjoy sessions detailing a variety of on- and off-campus topics hosted by our wonderful staff, hear from faculty and administrators about the student experience at Arizona, and meet with members of the Parents & Family Association Advisory Board.

The Family Conference is the perfect way to learn about your resources as Wildcat supporters and the ways you can get involved and stay informed about things happening on campus.

In order to ease the stress and get a break from the business of moving, fun programming for parents and family members is available throughout the weekend. First, The Parents & Family Association is hosting a parents-only event during the evening of Friday, Aug. 17. The Proud Parent Social is a mix and mingle for guests ages 21 and up. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and finger food will be available for purchase. You will have a chance to get to know other parents and talk one-on-one with campus VIPs who will be in attendance, including administrators and members of the faculty. Finally, now that your student is moved in and settling in, the time to say goodbye is at hand. Join the Dean of Students Office, Parent & Family Programs and the Parents & Family Association for the Bon Voyage Brunch in the SUMC Grand Ballroom on Saturday, August 18. You will enjoy a great buffet and have the opportunity to spend quality time with your student as they embark on their college journey and your family begins a new chapter together.

You can find specific event information including, dates, times, locations and any related costs on the Wildcat Welcome website, welcome. arizona.edu. Remember to log on and register for these great events soon before they fill up! If you have any questions about Wildcat Welcome, events listed here, or if you would like more information for parents and family members, call (520) 621-0884 or e-mail dos-uafamily@email.arizona.edu.

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Compared to the dorms:

Sahara offers many advantages compared to the dorms but most significant is the absolutely lowest rental rate for double occupancy studios for students in Tucson when you consider all the free services and amenities that are included in the rent. Our studio apartments are larger than the dorm rooms, include full kitchens and baths, roommate matching service, and we have onsite affordable hotel rooms available for family and friends. With all these advantages, consider checking us out before you write that dorm check.

Compared to other properties: Sahara offers easy choices. Share a studio with full kitchen and bath or live in that same studio solo. Our single occupancy studios are some of the lowest priced in Tucson. Why take the chance of ending up with the “roommate(s) from hell” when you can have a studio apartment all to yourself for less? All students appreciate our 24/7 quiet environment, modern amenities, and added savings compared to other properties.

Sahara Apartments advantages to maximize housing dollars: We deliver modern amenities, advanced safety and security features, comfort, and quiet environment unmatched by other properties. And with all these extras you still save big.

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• Our famous “No Party” Policy creates a quiet environment 7 days a week.

• Sahara sponsors social events on-and offsite, and has recreational facilities to encourage exercise, games, and fun • Sahara studios: 2 to 2.5 times larger than a dorm room, all with full kitchen and bath • 100% FREE utilities • FREE bicycles to use for all residents • Heavy block construction for less room-to-room noise

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

HELPING YOUR STUDENT TAKE THEIR NEXT STEPS

By Damien Snook, Director, New Student Orientation

Welcome to the Wildcat family!

The next few months will be very busy planning with your student for their upcoming transition to the University of Arizona. We hope to make that process a little bit easier through the Next Steps Center and New Student Orientation.

New Student Orientation is the time when your student will get Student Orientation is the > New time when your student will get their first chance to connect with the UA community as a student.

They will meet with an academic advisor, register for classes, talk with other new and current students, learn about campus resources, and walk away ready for the first day of class. In short, Orientation is the time when your student outlines their path to becoming a Wildcat for Life.

STUDENT LEADERS welcome incoming freshman to New Student Orientation.

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their first chance to connect with the UA community as a student. They will meet with an academic advisor, register for classes, talk with other new and current students, learn about campus resources, and walk away ready for the first day of class. In short, Orientation is the time when your student outlines their path to becoming a Wildcat for Life.

You are also invited and encouraged to participate through our Family & Supporter Orientation program, which is tailored to address the needs and concerns of parents and other family members. While your student registers for classes, you have the opportunity to learn more about services to help your student succeed, meet staff from across campus, and find out how to get connected and stay involved with the University.

AN ORIENTATION LEADER assists a new student with UA websites.

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There are a few things for your student to do in order to be ready for New Student Orientation. Luckily, the UA has students covered with the Next Steps Center (nextsteps.arizona.edu) to ensure they don’t miss anything. The Next Steps Center is a digital checklist with all the important steps your student will complete before starting classes in the fall, including paying their enrollment fee and registering for an Orientation program.

It is also vital for students to complete their math, second language, and writing placement through the Next Steps Center before attending Orientation. The purpose of these placement assessments is to help your student succeed in their first semester by ensuring they register for the level of classes that matches their current abilities and experience. All students should complete placement requirements at least seven business days prior to their Orientation session, as a placement is necessary to register for subject-specific courses like math, science and English.

Please make sure your student utilizes the Next Steps Center on a regular basis so they are prepared to attend and thrive at New Student Orientation. Through this site, your student has the option to create a UA Essentials account for up to five family members. This account gives guests information about important offices and services on campus. Students can also choose to give family members access to view their student and financial information and even make payments through Guest Center, which can be accessed with the UA Essentials account.

If you have any questions with regards to Orientation or Next Steps, don’t hesitate to contact us at (520) 621-5293. Once again, welcome to the Wildcat family, and we look forward to seeing you and your student this summer at Orientation!

GLOBAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING:

INCLUSION & MULTICULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GEL PROVIDES STUDENTS from diverse backgrounds with experiences that will improve their employment prospects after graduation. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN XAYAPHANH

By Dan Xayaphanh, Director for Global Experiential Learning

The traditional definition of success in higher education used to be just graduating with a high GPA. With the intense competition of job searching, students today have to include extracurricular involvement that will make them stand out from their peers. This is what Global Experiential Learning (GEL) does.

The University of Arizona (UA) is investing in marginalized student populations and low socioeconomic status (SES) students in hopes of changing the demographic of experiential learning opportunities both locally and abroad. In 2017, the UA created the new GEL area to provide more cost effective and shortterm opportunities to all University of Arizona students with a focus on marginalized students and low SES. GEL is an area where students develop knowledge, skills, and values from direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting both

engage in transformative > Students education through self-reflection, intercultural engagement, intergroup dialogue, and service learning. These experiences provide students a deeper insight and understanding of their own cultural perspectives while building a culturally competent community.

GEL challenges students to consider their own ethnocentric perspectives as they learn from and experience global perspectives. domestically and internationally.

The GEL began with a study abroad program in Mexico and alternative spring break programs in the Navajo Nation, Hopi Nation, and Hawaii.

Since then, GEL has expanded to include an experience in Southeast Asia as well as domestic experiences that highlight historical and current issues in these areas. Domestic

experiences this year will include programs to the Mount Lemmon Japanese Internment Prison Camp to uncover the injustices toward Japanese Americans during World War II, the Mexico border wall to discuss immigration issues, Biosphere 2 to discover natural incarceration, and a stay on the Navajo Nation to experience the DinĂŠ culture. All of these experiences have intentional programming for students to get hands-on experience with these communities and the issues they face.

Students engage in transformative education through self-reflection, intercultural engagement, intergroup dialogue and service learning. These experiences provide students a deeper insight and understanding of their own cultural perspectives while building a culturally competent community. GEL challenges students to consider their own ethnocentric perspectives as they learn from and experience global perspectives. The CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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program also cultivates student exploration of parallel identity issues within the host community including, but not limited to the Asian, Indigenous, African, Latinx and immigrant experiences.

Many study abroad programs require students to be absent from the UA for one to two whole semesters.

For marginalized students or low SES students, this causes barriers to access. These students often carry a perception that they will be prolonging their expensive education that is already a struggle for them to afford. To address these barriers, GEL experiences can last anywhere from one day to one month and occur during winter, spring and summer breaks that do not fall within the traditional semester schedule.

There is also an opportunity for students to gain between one and six credits that can contribute to the completion of their degree. Expenses

GEL STUDENTS AND STAFF pose with a UA flag during a trip in Southeast Asia.

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can be a concern for these students, so GEL seeks financial aid through scholarships and grants to assist with lowering program costs. Due to these funding sources, GEL can offer all its domestic programs to students free of charge, which allows students who cannot afford to participate in longer programs to participate in GEL.

Acknowledging the lack of diversity in traditional study abroad programs is a step in the right direction toward helping students participate in these experiences and stand out to employers. If you would like to learn more about or help support GEL, please visit our website at gel.arizona.edu.

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All UA Parents and Family members of our stuus the dents are encouraged to join the PFA where memmembership bership is free! As a member of the Parents & Family form Association you will receive: today > The Paw Print, our e-newsletter distributed monthly durYour contribution helps The University ing the academic year, full of timely information and resourcof Arizona in the following ways: es for your Wildcat.

1. Student Support In the past 32 years the Parents & Family > Regular email updates from the Associate Dean of Students Association has given more than $2 million to campus and Director of Parent & Family Programs programs and services that directly improve the quality of > A direct link to the Parent & Family Programs staff, who UA student life. We give where students and parents tell us it will help you navigate the resources to support your student’s is important. In the past our support has gone to Safe Ride, success.

Career Services, campus safety, and leadership programs.

You can make a difference today by donating to the UA Parents This year parent donations are supporting the Think Tank & Family Association. Your tax deductible donation will support which provides free, centralized tutoring and supplemental outreach and communication to parents and family members, instruction for students. and vital programs that benefit all students’ success on campus.

With your one time donation of $100 or more ($50 for Pell eligible 2. Parent & Family Communications Parent & Family Programs students) you will receive a copy of our magazine each semester, provides a number of ongoing communications to parents filled with great resources mailed to you twice a year, along with and family members including two the free membership benefits mentioned above. yearly print magazines, and our monthly newsletter, “The Paw Print,” To register for the free membership, please complete your profile and regular Parent email at: uafamily.arizona.edu communication.

UA Parents & Family Association Donation Form PARENT/FAMILY MEMBER NAME (1) _______________________________________________________________________________ UA ALUM ___ PARENT/FAMILY MEMBER NAME (2) ______________________________________________________________________________ UA ALUM ___ HOME ADDRESS ________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP ____________________________________________________ HOME TELEPHONE _______________________________ PREFERRED EMAIL _________________________________________________________ STUDENT NAME ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ STUDENT IDENTIFICATION #___________________________ STUDENT DATE OF BIRTH _______________________________________________ SELECT DONATION AMOUNT: ❏ $100

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Send check payable to The University of Arizona Foundation with this form to: UA Parents & Family Association, PO Box 210040, Tucson AZ 85721 For credit card payment please visit PFA website: http://uafamily.arizona.edu/

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THANK YOU

The Parents & Family Association wants to sincerely thank all the parents and family members who made a contribution to PFA. This support enables the Parents & Family Association to fund grants for programs and services that support UA students success in and out of the classroom.

Jennifer Amorosa Rene Avanessian Russell A. Ballard Kathleen L. Barzegar John Bass Mark Bauman Fredrick Bell Paul D. Benz Roberto Besquin David & Jodi Bidwell Sharon Blomquist John M. Bogdasarian Joanne Boyd Mike Bradley Sydnee Breuer J. E. Brunswick Janet S. Buchholtz Mitchell Cannold Juliane Carey Victoria S. Carter Laura CassottaLanzafame Wally Chapman Timothy Chase Martin Chetlen Ann R. Christensen Joe & Denise Ciccio Mercedes Clement Stephanie Contreras Janeen Cooke Rose Craig Michael Davies Donna Derashotian John Devaney

Sonia Dollero Susan Doria Pietro Dova Robert J. Eager Theresa Easterly Sara Edwards Michelle Engles Kristin L. Eppert Carol Fabian Marla Feldman David Feldman Marni Feuerstein Marion Forbes Mary E. Fusillo Luis Galvan Jennifer Gammon Kathleen D. Gerardi Rainerio Geronimo Susan J. GiamportoneTuttle Shannon Gilbert Craig C. Glorioso Elizabeth Godwin Michael & Lesley Green Karen Greenlow Pamela Greenspon Laurie H. Grogan Lori Harris Joel S. Hauff Jill Heybl Scott Hill Alexandra N. Hill Kathleen Horyczun Catharine B. Hurley Michelle Hutchins

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OUR STUDENTS THANK YOU! The donors listed here* made a contribution of $100 or more to the Parents & Family Association between March 31, 2017-March 8, 2018. * Every care was taken to ensure the accuracy of this list. We would appreciate you sharing with us any omissions. Please contact Kathy Adams Riester, Director of the UA Parents & Family Association at (520) 621-0884 or dos-uafamily@email.arizona.edu

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2017-2018 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS David & Jodi Bidwell Michael & Lesley Green Joel S. Hauff Tracy A. McVeigh Dr. Michael & Kristin Lew

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CAREER READINESS IT’S WHAT WE DO

A STUDENT WORKS on a project during her 100% Engagment opportunity. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID MILLER & KETHIA KONG

By Kethia Kong and David Miller, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management/ Academic Initiatives & Student Success

In 2015, the University of Arizona created the 100% Engagement Initiative with one goal in mind – to make UA graduates the most competitive in the career and graduate-school markets.

Since then, thousands of UA students have utilized 100% Engagement to reach new levels of career success.

Last year, engaged students averaged a starting salary of $54,870, roughly $5,000 more in starting salary than the national average for college graduates and $7,500 more than nonparticipants.

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“Our students are already some of the most sought-after students in the country, 100% Engagement builds on the great tradition of experiential learning at the UA and ensures our students are successful on the job from day one.”

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Is your student moving offcampus or looking for a new place to live next year? The University of Arizona Off-Campus Housing (OCH) Office is here to help! OCH is a free resource for all UA students.

We provide tools, resources, information, and events designed to help with housing needs and make searching for a place to live an easier experience!

Whether your student is currently living in a residence hall or already living on their own, OCH is a great resource. We offer:

• This year’s Off-Campus Housing Guidebook is in 10 locations around campus, including the Student Unions.

Our guidebook offers lots of information to help make the transition from living on campus to off-campus smoother. There is also an electronic version of the guidebook available on our website on the “resources” page.

• A comprehensive website that allows your student to search for a place to live by distance to campus, amenities or price range. The website also offers a roommate search function, utility contacts, printable forms, and much more.

Students (and family members!) are encouraged to visit our office for personal help. We’re located on the 2nd floor of the El Portal Building at 501 N. Highland Ave. If you have questions or need additional assistance, contact OCH at offcampushousing@email. arizona.edu or (520) 621-5859. We are here to help.

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In the near future, having a varied skillset will become even more important. Between 2015 and 2020, 7.1 million jobs are expected to be lost to automation, according to the World Economic Forum.

Today, the average worker will hold 10 different jobs before the age of 40, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This number is projected to grow to 12-15 with the rise of automation.

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By Alexei Marquez, Coordinator of Service, Student Governance and Programs

The Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) Cheer and Basketball League is a University of Arizona student run program for Tucson youth, 8 to 13 years of age. This league has several purposes. First, get Tucson youth onto the UA campus early and more often in their educational career.

Second, to provide volunteer opportunities for current UA students during the spring semester.

The ASUA Cheer and Basketball League was established over 20 years ago with the cheer portion being added in 2002. In recent years, the program has been functioning under the budget and supervision of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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ASUA service program, VolunteerUA. In addition to ASUA, the Tucson Conquistadors have provided tremendous support each year, typically by providing enough jerseys and cheer shirts for every participant.

It is important to note that the League does not charge fees for any of the participants. Part of what has made this program so successful is the elimination of UA STUDENT COACH talks to his two players as they any financial barriers wait to sub in. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEXEI MARQUEZ that Tucson families may experience when trying to get In the past two years alone, the their children involved in athletic League has had over 300 Tucson youth programs. either participate in the basketball

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In order to make sure that each team remains competitive — since there is no cap on how many Tucson youth participants we have in our league — we have established a scoring system that parents fill out during registration. If a parent is unfamiliar or uncertain of their child’s basketball abilities, they can bring them to the UA Rec center to have them evaluated by our coaches and student directors.

Cheer, on the other hand, is more of a one team, one-unit practice session for the group. Typically, the unit gets together for about three hours on Saturdays and performs during halftime at the basketball games. Like basketball, cheer also focuses on basic cheer skills, but emphasizes participation and sportsmanship in working as one team.

In order to maintain this great program the League relies heavily on the participation of our UA Wildcat students. Last year, our cheer and basketball coaches recorded between 42-55 service hours, while our scorekeepers recorded an average of about 10 hours. Overall, this program is a win-win situation for the UA and the Tucson community. We are proud that it has continued to stand the test of time, but even more proud to see past league participants return and eventually contribute to the program when they become Wildcats.

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NEW UA CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

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By Kim Mathie, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Student Engagement & Career Development

Last summer, Student Engagement & Career Development (SECD) launched the UA’s new career development platform, Handshake — which replaced Wildcat JobLink. Since then, UA Students in Handshake are outpacing students at peer institutions:

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“Students need a career tool that is intuitive to use, like their favorite websites, and that provides ample opportunities to connect with internships, jobs, and career events that they actually want.”

— Abra McAndrew, Assistant Vice President, Student Engagement & Career Development

they’re logging in and activating their accounts, completing their profiles and sharing their profiles with other UA students at a higher rate than other large universities using Handshake.

THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB (FORGIVE THE PUN) Handshake allows students to easily search and apply for on-campus jobs, internships, and full-time opportunities with employers recruiting UA students.

“Students need a career tool that is intuitive to use, like their favorite websites, and that provides ample opportunities to connect with internships, jobs, and career events that they

actually want,” says Abra McAndrew, Assistant Vice President, Student Engagement & Career Development.

“When students share their interests on their profile, Handshake, in return, provides students with jobs and curated content that is relevant and is always updating and adjusting to what students want,” says McAndrew.

To get the best results and attract employers, SECD encourages students to complete their profile by adding in their work experiences, skills, interests, and organizations. It can be done quickly by uploading a current resume.

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students can expand their net a little wider.

“As anyone with a Netflix account knows, there are rewards when you look past the edges and see what else is possible,” says McAndrew.

The searching doesn’t just go one way in Handshake.

“Employers can also use the tool to search for students,” explains McAndrew. “They can get a customized list of possible applicants. So long as a student’s profile is public, employers can find them.”

Handshake will notify students if and when an employer looks at their profile, and students are always in control of their profile’s visibility.

Students can favorite employers or organizations to receive notifications when they post a new opportunity or plan to be on campus. Students can also sign up for career events and appointments with career educators and automatically add reminders about them to their calendar so they never miss an opportunity.

This past September, Handshake launched Campus Profiles to students. Students have always been able to make their profiles public to employers, and now they can optin separately to make their profiles public to other students on the UA campus. This allows students to connect with peers with similar interests, see how other students are preparing for different careers, or network with those who completed an internship at a company where they’d like to intern.

“The peer to peer network is very important among college students,” says McAndrew. “Being able to network with other UA students who may not be in their same classes or organizations, and connect through their career goals, interests, and internship and job opportunities is extremely valuable.”

Students can also use Handshake to join Career Fairs, connect with employers through information sessions and workshops, make appointments with career educators, and find different career events across campus.

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FAMILY WEEKEND OCTOBER 5-7, 2018 Eric M. Davidson, Graduate Assistant for Parent & Family Programs

The Parents & Family Association (PFA) and the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) are excited to announce Family Weekend 2018, which is set for Oct. 5-7, 2018.

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Online registration for Family Weekend will begin in April.

To register, view the complete schedule of events, and get important information about visiting campus, log on to our website at familyweekend. arizona.edu. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Parent & Family Programs at (520) 621-0884 or at dos-uafamily@email.arizona.edu.

WILDCAT FAMILY MEMBERS enjoy lawn games and beautiful weather at the Family Fun Zone. PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDENT AFFAIRS MARKETING. The weekend is jam-packed with fun events all around the campus, kicked off by the new and improved Family

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games, food, community building, and prizes. The Family Golf Challenge is also a fundraiser benefitting the THINK TANK, which provides academic support and supplemental instruction to UA students. All proceeds from the event will be donated to THINK TANK. After a fun golf outing, head back to campus where the PFA is hosting a Meet & Greet with UA President Dr. Robert Robbins and other important staff members. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. Don’t miss this amazing chance to meet UA leadership to discuss your UA family experience! Friday evening, students and families can get into the UA spirit by attending the Bear Down Friday pep rally at Main Gate Square, which will feature speakers from Arizona Athletics, live entertainment, and the world famous Pride of Arizona marching band.

Saturday features the return of the Family Fun Zone, which features inflatables and lawn games appropriate for Wildcats of all ages. The weekend will be highlighted by a football game on Saturday after the Family Fun Zone featuring new head coach Kevin Sumlin and the Arizona Wildcats as they take on the visiting California Golden Bears. Kickoff time will be determined about one week in advance, with tickets available for purchase beginning in June.

In addition to these great events, we are excited to share the weekend with many other wonderful happenings including academic convocations, fraternity and sorority events, and numerous experiences hosted by Campus Recreation. Past years have also included concerts, theater, sports, and more. The schedule of events is always being updated so you and your family are guaranteed to find something you love about the UA this October! Online registration for Family Weekend will begin in April.

To register, view the complete schedule of events, and get important information about visiting campus, log on to our website at familyweekend.arizona.edu. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Parent & Family Programs at (520) 621-0884 or at dos-uafamily@email.arizona.edu.

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