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Compiled by Paloma Mello and Andrew Paxton

‘FIRST GENERATION’ DOCUMENTARY SCREENS APRIL 25

West Campus Student Life will host a free screening of the film “First Generation” on April 25 from 6-8 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Proscenium Theater.

A resource fair will be held from 5-6 p.m.

“First Generation” is a feature documentary that tells the story of four high-achieving, low-income high school students as they strive to be first in their families to go to college.

Check out the trailer at here.

For details, call 206-6986.

FOUNDATION PLANS SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION FIESTA

The Pima Community College Foundation will hold its annual Scholarship Recognition Fiesta on April 25 from 5-6 p.m. at Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites Catalina Ballroom, 5151 E. Grant Road.

The event will offer music, food, a live and silent auction, and a raffle. It’s free and open to the public.

The fiesta will celebrate scholarship recipients, honor major donors and raise scholarship funds.

Last year, the PCC Foundation awarded more than $240,000 in scholarships to 450-plus PCC students. More than 950 students applied for assistance.

For more information or to reserve a seat, call 206-4646 or email foundation@pima.edu.

To learn more about the PCC Foundation visit here.

HONORS BANQUET TO CELEBRATE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

The Pima Community College honors program will host its first-ever banquet to recognize outstanding members with awards and other festivities.

All members are encouraged to attend the free event, which takes place May 2 at Downtown Campus in the Amethyst Room from 7-9 p.m. Light snacks and desserts will be provided.

Selected members will receive awards recognizing service and leadership, and the Honors Club Book Scholarship will be presented.

Members will also present exhibits highlighting academic or service projects that they have completed over the past year.

Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Students involved with the Honors Club or Honors program who are interested in attending should RSVP to Christina Sabori at mcsabori@pima.edu.

Session details East Campus pharmacy technology program

By COLE POTWARDOWSKI

Program director Susi Schmidt provides pharmacy technology details.

Students interested in pursuing careers in pharmacy technology attended a professional panel at East Campus on March 28.

The pharmacy technology session was one of three panels being held at East Campus this spring. The first was veterinary technology careers on Feb. 28 and the last is administrative of justice careers on April 24.

Counselor Danielle Berrien organized the sessions.

“I hope this will give students a chance to learn more about the three major programs here at the East Campus,” she said.

Program director Susi Schmidt led the pharmacy technology panel, which discussed job marketability, internships and retail versus hospital environments.

Greg Novak, an in-patient pharmacy technician at University Medical Center, elaborated on the program’s benefits through his hands-on experience.

“Anyone can get a study book, but it’s hard to find a job without formal training,” he said.

UMC is one of many Tucson hospitals that offer internships through the PCC program. Others include Tucson Medical Center and the Southern Arizona VA hospital.

Students are eligible for internships after earning lab certification or pursuing an associate of applied science degree.

On the retail end, Schmidt announced that a recent contract with Safeway has opened alternative opportunities for pharmacy technology internships.

The American Society of Health System Pharmacists accredits Pima’s pharmacy technology program.

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Compiled by PALOMA MELLO

West Campus to host Death Cafés

West Campus will host three Death Café sessions on March 7, April 4 and May 2. Each will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. in the CG-06 conference room.

Death Cafés provide an inviting atmosphere for tea and conversation about life, and living. They also provide a forum to contemplate how death and dying can help people to live their lives more deeply.

The sessions will be co-facilitated by Dianna Repp, an anthropology instructor at West Campus, and by Kristine Bentz, a Life-Cycle Celebrant Home Funeral Guide with Sweetgrass Ceremonies in Tucson. Bentz initiated the first Death Café in Tucson last fall.

The facilitators promise to offer an accessible, respectful and confidential space where views can be expressed safely, with no intention of leading participants to particular conclusions or courses of action.

The local Death Cafés are part of the global Death Café movement, started in 2010 by Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz.

For more information, contact Dianna Repp at 206-6067.

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Compiled by Paloma Mello

Phi Theta Kappa chooses faculty scholars

Two Pima Community College employees were selected from among nearly 3,000 Phi Theta Kappa chapter advisers as 2013 faculty scholars.

The two chosen were Rob Carey, a science laboratory supervisor, and biology faculty member Steve Uyeda.

The two were selected through an application process based on knowledge of the 2012-13 Honors Study topic “The Culture of Competition” and demonstrated excellence in teaching or administration.

“We congratulate them for being selected to serve and for their willingness and desire to surpass the traditional duties of an adviser by contributing in this manner,” said Susan Edwards, Phi Theta Kappa’s dean of academic affairs and honors programs.

The faculty scholars attended the annual Faculty Scholar Conference at PTK’s Center for Excellence in Jackson, Miss., on Jan. 30-Feb. 3.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, is the largest honor society in higher education with 1,285 chapters on college campuses in all 50 states, plus many other countries.

More than 2.5 million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918.

For more on PCC’s chapter, click here.

Speaker wanted for Spring 2013 graduation

A Pima Community College graduation committee is seeking applications for the commencement ceremony on May 16. To be eligible, students must be receiving an associate degree.

The application deadline is March 22.

The application is available online here or can be sent to the college via mail or fax.

Send applications to: Pima Community College, Office of College Events, 4905 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1150 or fax to 206-4473.

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New training to increase employability

The Center for Training and Development at Pima Community College is adding a new program in behavioral health specialist training to prepare graduates to enter the workforce.

The 18-credit program will start at Desert Vista Campus on Oct. 29.

According to the college, completing the certificate training program prepares graduates to become a behavioral health technician as recognized by the state of Arizona.

The program is part of the college’s Pathways to Healthcare Program, which offers financial assistance for low-income people to train in health professions.

For more information, contact the PCC Center for Training and Development at 206-5100.

Chancellor search profile available

The executive search profile that will be used to recruit Pima Community College’s next chancellor has been completed and posted to the Chancellor Search page on the college’s website.

The profile, which was posted Oct. 5, is 12 pages long. It was put together by R. H. Perry & Associates, which is the firm the PCC board chose to help select the next chancellor.

It includes an introduction to the college, community and position.

There are two pages filled with bulleted challenges the next chancellor will likely face and qualifications the governing board and community would like the chancellor to posses.

The firm conducted several open forums at Pima locations to confer with the community about what qualifications the next chancellor should be able to demonstrate, and what they would like him or her to focus on once selected.

The profile was put together as a result of those meetings.

The firm will start reviewing applications on Nov. 16. The governing board is expected to select the new chancellor by March or February of 2013.

For more information, or to see the profile of the college, visit the chancellor search tab on the Pima website at pima.edu/about-pima/chancellor-search/. Comments and suggestions can be sent to

chancellorsearch@pima.edu.

-By Chelo Grubb

Pima campus coverage

CAMPUS COVERAGE

DESERT VISTA

Food drive continues

A canned food drive for the Community Food Bank will continue until Nov. 16. Anyone interested in donating may bring canned foods to the Student Life Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A car wash will be held at the Fitness Center on Sept. 28. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To have your car washed, call 206-5026 for a ticket. Tickets cost $5.

An All USA Scholarship Drive will start online on Oct. 1 and continue until Nov. 21. Contact Guadalupe Caballero at gcaballero@pima.edu for more information.

-Compiled by Jennifer Coulter

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

Financial aid orientation

Downtown Campus will hold a financial aid orientation on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Amethyst Room to provide information about the 2012-13 aid year.

Students must attend an orientation session to become eligible for funds. Further orientations will be held weekly at every campus. Bring a pen, paper and your student ID. It is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to ensure a seat.

For further information, contact pimafahelpdesk@pima.edu.

-Compiled by Gretchen Patze

EAST CAMPUS

Salsa tasting contest

East Campus will host a Salsa Dance and Tasting Contest in the library courtyard on Oct. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A Pima Leadership Institute Retreat will be held in the Community Room on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

-Compiled by Bruce Hardt

NORTHWEST CAMPUS

Cinema Under the Stars

North Campus will host Cinema Under the Stars on Sept. 28 from 6:30-10 p.m. Details: 206-2131.

An evening coffee house gathering will be held Oct. 3 at time/place, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Details: 206-2131.

An Hispanic Heritage Month guest speaker will give a talk on Oct. 9 at what time/where? Details: 206-2131.

-Compiled by Liam McInerney

WEST CAMPUS

Pride Week activities

As part of Latino Heritage Month, an Oct. 3 forum will explain President Obama’s executive order on immigration policy. The form will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room CG-06

The West Campus Gay Straight Alliance will hold numerous activities during Pride Week Oct. 8-12. Activities will range from a panel discussion to a free “That’s So Gay” performance by Kristo at the Proscenium Theatre. See the Calendar listings on Page 2 for a complete overview.

-Compiled by Celeste Orendain

Pima news briefs

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Authors to discuss liberating literature

The University of Arizona will hold this year’s event to mark the 30th annual Banned Books Week.

Nationally, the theme for this year is Liberating Literature.

Authors Sandra Cisneros, Manuel Muñoz and Helena Maria Viramontes will have brief readings at the event.

The authors are looking to discuss the power of the written word by addressing two questions: How is literature a tool for readers to be free  of ethnic misunderstandings and how can new ideas strengthen the bonds of communities?

The organization is describing these questions as vital to the “celebration of freedom to read.”

Admission to the event is free and it will be open to the public.

Cisneros, Muñoz and Viramontes will share their reflections and inspired work in a celebration of the freedom to read and the empowering potential of the written word.

The event will take place at the University of Arizona’s Modern Languages Building Auditorium (Room 350) on Oct. 5 at 8 p.m.

-By Celeste Orendain

Student exhibit on display  through Feb.

Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus is holding a reception for a new student art exhibit opening on Sept. 28.

The reception will be held 6- 9 p.m. at their art gallery located on the second floor of the Campus Center.

The “New Faces” exhibit will feature PCC students’ life-size self-portraits, paintings, drawings and a mural collaboration. More than 100 students participated in creating the mural.

The symbolic self-portraits reflect the different students’ life experiences and perspectives.

“The portraits – all in black and white – are impressive in size and depth, each of them recounting a very personal aspect of the student’s life and beliefs,” Mariana Carreras, Department of chair of the arts and humanities department at Downtown Campus, said in a prepared release.

“Their variety and passion are also exemplary of the diversity of views, opinions and backgrounds so celebrated in the student population at Pima,” Carreras added.

The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 28.

The gallery is located at the Campus Center on Downtown Campus’ Campus’s second floor.

-By Celeste Orendain

Civil Discourse event coming to campus

Pima Community College’s West Campus will host a discussion on Sept. 27, about three initiatives on the November ballot.

The event, sponsored by the National Institute for Civil Discourse, will be simulcast at seven locations around the state, including West Campus, and will include with a panel of experts and participant discussions.

“Arizona faces significant challenges, but out ability to engage in public deliberation to explore solutions is at an all-time low,”  Jane Prescott Smith, the organizer of the event, said. “Project Civil Discourse, an initiative of the Arizona Humanities Council, aims to change this.”

The discussion will be about propositions about judicial selection, quality education and jobs and open government.

The event will be moderated by Michael Grant, the former host of “Horizon” and the expert panel will include former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Ruth McGregor, executive director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Ken Strobeck and chief correspondent of Capital Media Services, Howard Fischer.

To reserve a seat at the event, register with Jaime Martin at 602-257-0335.

-By Eric Klump

PCC designated Military friendly school

For the fourth year Pima Community College has been designated a Military Friendly School by GIJobs.com.

Out of more than 12,000 reviewed institutions, PCC is one of 1,739 colleges, universities and trade schools to earn the honor.

“We respect and value the sacrifices our veterans have made, and the resources we provide are a way of thanking them for their service,” Interim Chancellor Suzanne Miles said. “The presence of veterans on our campuses enriches the college.”

More than 1500 veterans are enrolled at PCC, among them is U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Steve Choice, who completed two tours to Iraq.

“In the four semesters I’ve been at Pima, I’ve received outstanding assistance from the college’s veteran’s service staff,” Choice said, “This means I can count on having my tuition paid and receiving my payments in a timely manner.”

PCC dedicated a new veterans center at Downtown Campus and operates the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Education Center, which serves active duty Air Force personnel and the public.

To see what other colleges made the list, visit GIJobs.com.

-By Eric Klump

Board selects 31 to advise admin search

Pima Community College’s Governing Board Wednesday unanimously approved a 31-member committee of local citizens, PCC employees and local interest groups that will help choose PCC’s next chancellor.

Governing board members Brenda Even and David Longoria will co-chair the committee. The committee also includes PCC faculty, staff, administrators and a student.

The committee was selected from nominations made by the public and PCC employee groups.

“We have broad representation across the community, we have included representatives of both the public sector and the private sector, and we have included our critics as well,” Scott Stewart, board chairman, said in a prepare release.

The majority of the committee comes from outside PCC.

“It is crucial that [the people of Pima County’s] voices be heard loudly and clearly as we select an individual who’ll set the College’s direction for years to come,” Stewart added.

Information about the chancellor search can be found at www.pima.edu/chancellorsearch.

-By Chelo Grubb

Voter Registration at West, East Campuses

Voter registration available on West, East campuses before Oct. 9 deadline

Those planning to vote in the upcoming November election must register by Oct. 9.

Luckily, interested Pima Community College students don’t have to go very far.

West Campus and East Campus  will have registration booths available to students before the deadline.

East Campus hosts voter registration every Monday 9-11 a.m. and every Thursday noon-3 p.m.

West Campus will have booths 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 17, 18 and 25 in the bookstore lobby.

-By Chelo Grubb

News Briefs

HabiStore festival offers ‘green’ money saving ideas

By VANESSA AVILA

Learn how to go green and save money from the pros at this year’s “Green Living Fair” on Nov. 12 from 10am to 2pm.

The fair will take place at the HabiStore, 935 W. Grant Road, which sells home improvement supplies to benefit Habitat for Humanity and will be open for business during the fair.

The nonprofit organization is known for using volunteers to build homes for local, first-time homeowners living in poverty.

Experts will be on hand to answer questions on “green” building, water conservation, rainwater harvesting.

Other experts on “green” gardening, landscaping, and solar power will show how to live economically while protecting the environment.

Groups like Pima County’s Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Sustainability and Conservation and Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department will have their own representatives.

The Pima Association of Governments will give tips on sustainability and show visitors how to conserve energy and save money.

County workers will introduce visitors to the county’s own Grease Monster, who can tell you how grease can be poured down the drains that clog sewer lines instead be recycled and turned into biodiesel by local companies.

Tucson Fire Department firefighters will demonstrate how to safely deep-fry a turkey, in time for Thanksgiving.

Pima Community College has gone green with some adjustments throughout the campuses. Desert Vista is known for their central plant facility chillers and hot watersolar power.

PCC also has a partnership with Southwest gas and Tucson Electric Power to save as much energy as possible.

Most campus restrooms have been remodeled to use censors to flush toilets for less water usage.

History of tuba, performance topic for Speakers Series talk

By RYAN TSARSIS

Mark Nelson of the Pima Community College music faculty will present the history of the tuba through a live performance Nov 15 at 6 p.m in the Community Board Room of the PCC District office, 4905 E. Broadway Blvd.

The talk is part of a Speakers Series sponsored by the Faculty Senate and provist.
Nelson’s performance, accompanied by piano, will capture the milestones of the tuba’s technical and lyrical development.

Nelson is an internationally recognized tuba player. He has performed in the United States, Japan and Australia, and has premiered more than 30 new works. Nelson has also published a book, articles and more than 200 reviews of new music.

Nelson received a doctorate in music from Arizona State University. He is currently chair of performing arts and director of bands at PCC’s West Campus, where he teaches courses in electronic music and music fundamentals.

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West Campus to host health fair Oct. 20

Free health and safety screenings, assessments, demonstrations and door prizes will be available at a West Campus Health and Safety Fair Oct. 20.

The fair, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

More than 40 health and safety businesses and organizations will have booths. Visitors can also obtain information about Pima Community College’s health-related programs.

“The community should come out, have fun, meet us and see what services are available,” said Geneva Escobedo, chair of the health and safety committee. “I want families to take advantage of the screenings and assessments we will have available.”

For more information, visit pima.edu.

Dental hygiene students provide free toothbrushes

During dental hygiene month in October, Pima Community College’s Dental Hygiene Class of 2012 will exchange toothbrushes free of charge as part of a community dental healthcare project.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 27, the project will give away manual toothbrushes outside of the bookstore at West Campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We want to let students know what we offer,” dental student Susan Slone said. “Not only are we giving away toothbrushes, we want to educate the student body and promote the low-cost services offered here at Pima.”

People who wish to participate in the exchange are asked to bring their old toothbrush. Students will provide a new one along with information on hygiene.

“We hope to reach a lot of people this month,” Slone said. “If it’s successful, we aim to incorporate these services at more campuses in the future.”

For more information, contact the Dental Hygiene Clinic at 206-6090.

-Compiled by Kyle Wasson

Faculty vocal

recital Oct. 16

Music fans can enjoy a Dean and Anna Schoff Vocal Recital when Dean and Anna Schoff perform with David Craig accompanying on piano Oct. 16, at the West Campus Recital Hall at 3 p.m.

The Schoffs have been performing for many years, doing so throughout the United States and Europe.

The Schoffs are also creators of an international master class called “Self Esteem for the Performing Artist.”

Tickets cost $6, with discounts available. For more information, call 206-6986 or visit pima.edu/cfa.

Wind Ensemble

concert Oct. 20

The Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre will host a PCC Wind Ensemble concert Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Mark Nelson, the Wind Ensemble director, has a tuba solo in the concert. This is his first time being a soloist since becoming director of bands in 2000.

The concert will also have a mix of concert band standards, appearances by the woodwind, brass and percussion ensembles.

Tickets cost $6, with discounts available. For more information call 206-6986 or pima.edu/cfa.

Chorale, Singers

perform Oct. 23

The Chorale and College Singers will perform at West Campus’s Proscenium Theatre, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m.

Director of the concert Jonathan Ng is a professional lyric tenor and has appeared in various oratorios and operas in the United States, Europe, and Hong Kong. Ng is also currently the founder and conductor of The Arizona Choral Society.

The Chorale and College Singers Concert will provide a wide range of repertoire from 13th century plainsong to 19th and 20th century choral masterpieces.

Tickets cost $6, with discounts available. For more information call 206-6986 or pima.edu/cfa.

-By Ryan Tsarsis

Workshop offers

tips for writing

children’s books

New York Times best-selling author Rhody Cohon will lead a workshop for authoring children’s books Oct. 14-16 at West Campus.

“Writing for Children: Who, What, When, Where, Why versus How” will include learning about age groups, types of books, book length and reading levels to understand the framework that goes into a children’s book. It will also explore how to write for young audiences.

Many literary devices will be shown as well as writing exercises to help aspiring writers.

The workshop will take place Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 15 & 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call Meg Files at 206-6084 or email mfiles@pima.edu.

-By Dillon Olliver

PCC chancellor to undergo heart surgery

By KYLE WASSON

Pima Community College Chancellor Roy Flores has told members of the faculty and staff that he will undergo triple-bypass heart surgery Oct. 14.

“I feel strong and have been running regularly, but my doctor tells me that there is some blockage in my arteries that we need to address,” Flores said in an email. “He also tells me that I’m in excellent shape otherwise, a perfect candidate for this kind of procedure, and I can look forward to a full recovery in four to six weeks.”

The surgery will take place at Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute.

Provost Suzanne Miles, who also serves as president of Community Campus, will assume some of Flores’ day-to-day responsibilities.

John Carroll, vice president of instruction at Community Campus and a former acting superintendent of the Tucson Unified School District, will assume some of Miles’ duties at Community Campus.

“I have every confidence in our team, and I know that students and faculty will not notice any difference in college operations,” Flores said. “I will be in regular contact with my staff from home, particularly with regard to budget and planning issues.”

Miles is a 26-year veteran of PCC, where she has held numerous administrative positions. As provost, she serves as the college’s chief academic officer.

“We expect college operations to continue to run smoothly,” Miles said. “Dr. Flores has assembled a team of dedicated professionals who are all devoted to education and serving our community. We will hold down the fort while he is away.”

Flores has been PCC chancellor since March 2003.

Northwest Campus hosts Earth Science Day Oct. 12

By KYLE WASSON

More than 60 community groups and organizations will participate Oct. 12 in Earth Science Day at Pima Community College’s Northwest Campus.

“Earth Science Day is a great opportunity to encourage students to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences,” said Dr. Alex Kajstura, president of the Northwest Campus.

“Students will not only get the chance to learn about astronomy, climatology, geology and environment protection, but they will be able to taste food cooked in a solar oven and check out the accuracy of the giant campus sundial.”

Earth Science Day is free and open to the public.

Date:  Wed., Oct. 12

Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location:   PCC Northwest Campus, 2nd level

Dental hygiene class provides free toothbrush exchange

By KYLE WASSON

October is dental hygiene month at Pima Community College. The Dental Hygiene Class of 2012 will exchange toothbrushes free of charge as part of a community dental healthcare project.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 4-27, the project will give away manual toothbrushes outside of the bookstore at West Campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We want to let students know what we offer,” dental student Susan Slone said.

“Not only are we giving away toothbrushes, we want to educate the student body and promote the low-cost services offered here at Pima,” she added.

The dental hygiene community suggests toothbrushes should be replaced every three months. People who wish to participate in the exchange are asked to bring their old brush. Students will provide a new one along with information on hygiene.

“We hope to reach a lot of people this month,” Slone said. “If it’s successful, we aim to incorporate these services at more campuses in the future.”

For more information, contact the West Campus Dental Hygiene Clinic at 206-6090.

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Disney hosting paid internship presentations

The Disney College Program will visit Pima Community College’s Northwest and Downtown campuses on Tuesday, Oct. 4, to provide information about its paid internships.

The program offers students jobs at Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida.

The Northwest Campus presentation will begin at 12:30 p.m. in Community Room A-207. The Downtown Campus program begins at 5 p.m. in the library.

For more information or to apply, visit disneycollegeprogram.com.

-By Megyn Fitzgerald

Hispanic Heritage celebration continues through Oct. 15

Pima Community College will honor National Latino Heritage month with a variety of events at West Campus.

National Latino Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. PCC West Campus will continue the celebration with Latin American Trivia on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from noon to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria.

There will be a screening of the film “Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth.” This film will be free and open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 5 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Proscenium Theater.

PCC will have a guest speaker visiting west campus on Thursday, Oct. 6. Geneva Escobedo will give a speech describing her Latina leadership journey.

She will be speaking at 11:30 a.m. and will finish at 12:30 p.m. in CG-06.

National Latino Aids Awareness Day will wrap up the festivities on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the HRP court.

 -By Joel Gantt

Pima, city events to commemorate Sept. 11 anniversary

By AMY ZAMBRANO

aztecpress@pima.edu

Pima Community College will host remembrances at three campuses Sept.8-12 to honor the tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

East Campus will hold a Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 8. A flag ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on the student mall, followed by a panel discussion at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room.

Downtown Campus will post an image of remembrance on its marquee Sept. 10 and Sept. 11.

West Campus will honor the fallen with a ceremony Sept. 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Palm Court. A campus police honor guard will conduct a flag ceremony and a student will sing the national anthem.

A number of other memorials will be held throughout Tucson.

The University of Arizona will host events organized by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, titled  “9-11 Together We Remember.”

From Sept. 1-11, forums will include lectures, panels, a book discussion and a film screening to discuss topics such as terrorism, border security, politics and the media.

These are some of the events:

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin will discuss border security issues on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the north ballroom of the UA Memorial Student Union. A question and answer period will follow.

• A panel discussion on how the tragedy changed U.S. history, culture and politics will be held Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. in Kiva Auditorium, Room 211 in the UA Education Building.

• On Sept. 11 at noon, the Loft Cinema will show “Rebirth,” a feature-length documentary focusing on five people coping with the aftermath of 9-11. For additional information, visit loftcinema.com.

• The Tucson Chamber Artists choir and Tucson Symphony Orchestra will perform a “Remembrance and Renewal” concert Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. in UA’s Centennial Hall. Tickets cost $19-64, with students admitted free. For details, visit uapresents.org.
• A pops concert with fireworks and a light show takes place Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Reid Park amphitheater.

All events except for the musical concert are free. For details, visit http://web.sbs.arizona.edu/college/911.

Other Tucson events include the fourth annual 9-11 Tribute Motorcycle Rally & Run on Sept. 10. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The fee is $20 for the rider and $5 for a passenger. See details at motorcyclemonster.com.

A Blue Star Mothers Az2, USACares and Homes for Our Troops benefit 5K run will be  held Sept. 11 at 6 a.m. at Silverbell District Park. Fee is $25. Proceeds will help provide care packages to troops, emergency funding for military families and handicap-accessible homes for wounded troops.

Worldcare will host a walk/run Sept. 11 from 7 a.m. to noon at Reid Park. A remembrance ceremony will honor the 9-11 victims, first responders and civilian aid workers.

The event will also feature canine and rescue demos, games, ice cream, face painting and hot dog vendors. The walk/run registration fee is $35. For more information or to register, visit worldcare.org.

Reporter Nina Elliott-Salt contributed to this story.

Campus police honor guards conduct a flag ceremony on West Campus in 2009, to honor victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Photo by Jessica Canchola