Medical marijuana ban to hit campuses
The UA may have to keep the bongs at bay, as a new bill would make medical marijuana on campus illegal, even if it is allowed in the state. Full story
Two UA dorms awarded ENERGY STAR certification
Two UA residence halls became the first in the Pac-12 to earn the EPA’s “ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy efficiency” this month after a nearly two-year effort to brighten the UA’s future in sustainability. Full story
UPDATE: Power restored on campus
Power outages have been occurring on campus since 9:15 a.m. due to “breaker issues” at Tucson Electric Power, according to Chris Kopach, assistant vice president of Facilities Management. Full story
Researchers to make low-cost solar panels
Even though the UA Tech Park had an economic impact of $2.67 billion in Pima County for 2009, UA researchers are looking to generate an even bigger revenue by creating more sustainable and inexpensive solar panels. Full story
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87th annual Tucson Rodeo attracts spectators worldwide, benefits local economy Full story
Bill seeks to defend political beliefs
In order to protect conservative professors, one Arizona lawmaker has proposed a bill that would make it illegal for universities to discriminate on the basis of political belief. Full story
Regents name Ann Weaver Hart as next UA president
Tempe, Ariz. – The Arizona Board of Regents appointed Ann Weaver Hart to be the next UA president, effective July 1, at their meeting on Friday. The board conducted a national search to fill the position of president, and created a 23-member search committee and 27-member Search Committee Advisory Council in doing so. Full story
Tucson reviews rail bids
The City of Tucson is gearing up for the next phase in its Modern Streetcar project: construction. Full story
Pinkberry opens first Arizona location at UA, sees long lines
Pinkberry’s two-day opening celebration was met by students, faculty and staff lining up and out the restaurant’s doors on Monday and Tuesday. Full story
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