Tony Huizar with fellow volunteers

Student gains experience at the intersection of justice movements and sustainability

March 16, 2017

Tony Huizar is majoring in both political science and international affairs with a minor in leadership studies. His work at the Environmental Center on campus dovetails with his interest in eco-social justice and environmental justice issues.

Students sit and look at their mobile phones

Spring ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Alerts test March 22

March 16, 2017

The spring test for ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Alerts will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 22. The test will include text messages, desktop alerts, emails, social media and website announcements.

AVC Chris Ewing

Campus Q&A: AVC Ewing on changing how the campus utilizes space

March 16, 2017

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Today spoke with Chris Ewing, assistant vice chancellor for the department of Planning Design & Construction, to learn more about the ongoing Space Utilization and Optimization Initiative to best support students and the university’s mission.

MacBook on table with book and iPhone

Campus Mac users: Make sure you have the right antivirus

March 16, 2017

After Friday, March 17, all university-owned Macs will stop receiving updates from Sophos and will no longer be protected from malware. Please make sure you have the correct antivirus software installed today.

Running shoes

Healthy Buffs: Peak performance

March 15, 2017

Whether it's a sport, an instrument, lifting weights or going on a hike, being in tune with our bodies can help us perform better. Physical therapist Annie Sirotniak offers tips to make sure we're performing at our best and preventing injuries along the way.

Lori Peek

Larger disasters 'inevitable,' says new Natural Hazards Center director

March 15, 2017

Having traveled the world studying the social impact catastrophes have on marginalized populations, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· alumna Lori Peek returned to her alma mater in January to become director of the Natural Hazards Center, the nation's clearinghouse for disaster research. She says vulnerable populations should be top of mind in disaster planning.

Alumni Award recipient with Chancellor DiStefano

Nominate an outstanding Buff for an Alumni Award

March 15, 2017

Do you know an outstanding Buff, someone who has made a difference on campus, in the community or at work? Of course you do! Nominate him or her for an Alumni Award by April 3.

Jamie Principato, along with another person, works with tools.

Blind student aims to help others reach great heights

March 14, 2017

Undergraduate Jamie Principato has not let her blindness interfere with her education, including designing and building space instruments. Now she’s parlaying that experience into workshops to help others solidify their backgrounds in STEM.

Be green. Be proud. Be responsible

St. Patrick's Day: Be green. Be proud. Be responsible.

March 14, 2017

With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, we encourage you to have fun and celebrate responsibly.

67th annual CWA procession through international flags

CWA seeking student volunteers for April 2017 conference

March 14, 2017

Drive the co-creator of 'The Daily Show.' Have lunch with the superintendent of the Grand Canyon. Take a walk with NASA's former deputy administrator. The Conference on World Affairs (CWA) is fast approaching, but it's not too late to volunteer!

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