The University of Arizona : A History in 100 Stories / Gregory McNamee.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McNamee, Gregory, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

University of Arizona--History.

University of Arizona.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Tucson, Arizona : The Arizona Board of Regents, [2024]

Summary:

"A serious but entertaining history of the University of Arizona, this book is a celebration of the people, ideas, inventions, teaching, and structures that have been part of the school's growth from a small land grant institution to an internationally renowned research institution"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

THE SETTING

On Native Ground: The Native American Land Acknowledgment

In the Beginning: Old Main

A Tucson Landmark: "A" Mountain

Home Is the Desert: The Joseph Wood Krutch Memorial Garden

THE FOUR PILLARS

Raising Arizona: The College of Agriculture, Life &amp

Environmental Sciences

A Fish Story: The Environmental Research Laboratory

TERRA: Feeding the Future World

A Campus Gem: The Alfie Norville Gem &amp

Mineral Museum

Living on Earth: The Critical Zone

Exploring the World: Laurence Gould, George Gaylord Simpson, and the Gould-Simpson Building

Circles of Life: The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research

A Century and More in the Heavens: Astronomy at the University

Seeing Stars: The Steward Observatory

Teaching the Stars: Bringing Astronomy to the Public

Mining Other Worlds: OSIRIS-REx

To the Red Planet and Beyond: The University and the Solar System

Another World: Biosphere 2

Pink Floyd and the Planets: The Flandrau Science Center &amp

Planetarium

The Proper Study of Humankind: The School of Anthropology

Waste Not, Want Not: The Garbage Project

A Case of Overkill: Paul S. Martin and Tumamoc Hill

Leaders, Reluctant and Otherwise: Byron Cummings and the University's Presidents

PLACES AND SPACES

Books, Conversations, and 3D Printers: The University Libraries

Burgers, Pool, and Hanging Out: The Student Union

For Them the Bell Tolls: The USS Arizona Memorial

Seals of (U)Approval: Branding the University

Going Underground: The University's Tunnels

Family Matters: Polo Village and Christopher City

An Auditorium for the Ages: Centennial Hall

Ghost Stories: The University's Haunted Places

BEING HUMAN

Legends, Myths, and Legendary Figures: Frances Gillmor and Southwestern Folklore.

A Scholar of the People: Big Jim Griffith

Places and Peoples: Bunny Fontana and the History of the Sonoran Desert

Defining Our Region: The Southwest Center

Honoring Ancestors: Abe Chanin and the Bloom Southwest Jewish Archives

Keeping the Books: Documentary Relations of the Southwest

Women's Work: Myra Dinnerstein and Women's Studies

The Richness of Other Civilizations: Gail Lee Bernstein and the History of Japanese Women

What It Means to Be Human: Donna Swaim and the Power of the Humanities

Going Medieval: Scholars of the Middle Ages

The Wandering Professor: Francis C. Lockwood

Living in Words: The Creative Writing Program

A Poet Turns to Prose: Richard Shelton and Going Back to Bisbee

Life in Verse: The Poetry Center

A Reader's Paradise: The Tucson Festival of Books

HEALING ARIZONA

Healing Arizona: The College of Medicine

Integrative Medicine: Andrew Weil and the Future of Healthcare

Traditions of Care: Jennie R. Joe and Native American Medicine

Spiders and Snakes: Leslie Boyer and the Mysteries of Venom

Saving Lives in Violent Times: Peter Rhee and Gabby Giffords

Curing What Ails Us: The College of Nursing

Chasing Down the Pandemic: COVID Research at the University

An Ounce of Prevention: The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND GOVERNMENT

Taking Care of Business: The Eller College of Management

The Dismal Science as Entertainment: Gerard J. Swanson

AI and Cybersecurity: Hsinchun Chen and Management Information Systems

Laying Down the Law: The James E. Rogers College of Law

Just Words: The National Center for Int

Politicos Past and Present: Raúl Castro, Barry Goldwater, Morris and Stewart Udall, and Other Leaders

THE GIFT OF TONGUES

Breaking the Code: Noam Chomsky and the Hidden Rules of Language.

A Multitude of Tongues: The Center for English as a Second Language

Palabras Profundas: Miguel Mendez and the Rise of Chicano Literature

Three Cultures: Esther Don Tang and Chinese Tucson

A Hallmark of Native American Literature: Sun Tracks

Gathering the Rain Clouds: Ofelia Zepeda

At the Pinnacle of Learning: N. Scott Momaday and the Regents Professors

THE WORLD AROUND US

Pieces of π: Mathematics and the Mathematics Building

Seeing into the Future: The Wyant College of Optical Sciences

Thunder and Lightning (and Dust): The Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences

Nor Any Drop to Drink: Helen Ingram, Hydrology, and Water Policy

The Maritime Desert: Oceanography and Marine Biology

Climate Warriors: University Scholars Lead the Fight

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Vladimir E. Zakharov and the Physics of Turbulence

A Visionary President: Henry Koffler

Going Organic (and Inorganic): The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Mysteries of the Mind: Cognitive Science

Working in the Bugs: Insect Science

Taking a Bite: Justin Schmidt and the Pain Index

A Curious Glow: The Nuclear Reactor

Basking in Sunshine: The Solar Energy Research Laboratory

Innovation and Invention: The UA Tech Park

WORDS, IMAGES, AND MUSIC

Revenge of the Nerds: A Campus Classic

Wildcat Days: Making the Student Newspaper

Julia Rebeil and the Art of the Piano: The School of Music

Pop Music Takes the Stage: Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac, and Other Memorable Acts

Worlds of Art: Willem de Kooning, Rancho Linda Vista, and the College of Fine Arts

A Treasure House of Images: The Center for Creative Photography

Building the World: The School of Architecture

Treading the Boards: Playwright Elaine Romero

Broadcasting Arizona: KUAT and The Desert Speaks

A Hobby for Every Hobbyist: Faculty Pastimes.

TAKING THE FIELD

Bearing Down: Pop McKale and Wildcat Football

The Birth of a Mascot: Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat

Seeking a Level Playing Field: Ina Gittings

A Long History of Court Appearances: Men's Basketball

Building a Winning Team: Women's Basketball

Fight, Wildcats, Fight: The Pride of Arizona

Making the Pitch: Wildcat Softball

An Oasis in the Desert: Arizona Swimming

Wildcats Forever: Some Notable Alumni

Acknowledgments

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

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Includes index.

ISBN:

9781941451137

OCLC:

1453211302