Cover art: “L’Arlesienne” by Vincent Van Gogh.Photo credit: Erich Lessing/Art Resource, NY. The Department of Psychology studies mental life and behavior. The new Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at the UA will focus on memory changes that occur during normal aging.
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Contents/ Winter 2007
Welcome to SBS Developments
A message from Dean Edward Donnerstein.
Crossing Boundaries: Gary Nabhan Joins the Southwest Center
Due to the generosity of Agnese Haury, Gary Nabhan -- world-renowned ethnobiologist, nature writer and “desert rat” -- will join the UA Southwest Center.
Great Expectations: The Social Justice Education Project
Professor Julio Cammarota and the Social Justice Education Project are helping Latino high school students become more involved in their education.
Magellan Circle: A Passport to Discovery
Magellan funds allow a range of possibilities: support for three projects this year, the way for an excursion to Álamos, Mexico, support for all our Magellan Circle Scholars and our Magellan Circle Teaching Fellows to continue their dreams.
The Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute
The objective of the newly-created UA Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute is to uncover the neurobiological causes for memory changes as we age, and to unravel which brain changes are due to normal aging and which are due to disease states.
Homecoming Report 2006
Sharing and celebrating the spirit of SBS during Homecoming this past Fall 2006!
Profile on Alberto Moore: Expanding SBS's International Outreach
Alberto Moore has 35 years of experience in international trade, development, communication and investment.
The Joel D. Valdez Professorship in American Governance
The Department of Political Science is raising funds to endow the Joel D. Valdez Professorship in American Governance.
Giving Ways
Individuals and departments find special ways to contribute to SBS.
SBS Departmental Updates
Each SBS unit has chosen an update to share with alumni and friends of the College.
For more information, contact Lori Harwood at 520-626-3846 • Editor