University News

Student Becomes Teacher Becomes Mentor
Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So much so, students nominated him for an award.

Israel, Palestine and Me
The May 4 Reflection Gallery at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's Taylor Hall was bulging with a standing-room-only crowd of students who came out to share their feelings and gain an understanding of the Israel-Hamas War at the Nov. 16, student forum "Israel, Palestine and Me: Students' Forum for Reflection and Dialogue."

‘We’ve Created a Community Here’
Hype music and large glow sticks pounded the air in the Kiva as the Nov. 8 I AM FIRST celebration marked the middle of I AM FIRST Week at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, honoring first-generation college students, those students who are or will be the first in their family to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Having a Ball at the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Surplus Store
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Surplus Store helps the university liquidate assets in a sustainable and responsible way while offering unique items at low prices.

Getting That Summer Advantage
For many students, especially Lilly Kensicki and Nina Lozada, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s University Summer Advantage saves time and money – but it can also make dreams come true.

Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

Celebrate! Plenty of Events Planned for International Education Week
¾ÛÉ«¸ó is offering five days of events to celebrate International Education Week this week, culminating with Friday’s popular International Cook-off, which offers a taste of many nations to all.

Take a Whirlwind Journey Abroad With Blank Lab’s New Immersive ExhibitÂ
Experience a new immersive exhibit highlighting ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's education abroad destinations at the Blank Lab in the Design Innovation Hub.
IN A FLASH: A New Tradition for a Living Memorial
Planting bulbs on Daffodil Hill has become part of ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's annual Veteran's Day Commemoration.

Jewish Students Say the Names of the Dead to Honor Their Lives  Â
The goal of the Golden I vigil was to acknowledge that the Israeli people who were brutally murdered were real people with real lives, said Rose Martyn, vice president of Golden I.