In harmony with the Faculty Affairs’ mission and vision, and our belief that nurturing a humanistic approach to faculty activity fosters excellence, opportunity and impact, we have organized an annual faculty onboarding (community connection series). This series was created for new faculty, faculty who have been hired within the past 3 academic years, and to recognize recently promoted faculty. The series supports faculty community building, staying connected and networking in a family friendly environment.
2024-2025 Events
Faculty Promotion Recognition Event 2025
A celebration honoring recently promoted University of Arizona faculty. We recognize that many years of dedication and hard work have led to this milestone, and we are delighted to acknowledge it. Faculty are invited to commemorate their promotion at a social event and with a personalized bookplate in the Library’s catalog, placed in a book of their choosing to honor their journey. Hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast will be provided.
- October 14, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. In person.
- Sands Club | 565 N Cherry Av. Tucson, AZ 85719.
- Open to invited family and friends of faculty.
Key partners: We extend our gratitude to the University of Arizona Libraries for their generous sponsorship supporting this event by the acquisition of the books that have played a crucial role in supporting faculty pathways for promotion and career advancement. We also extend our gratitude to the Sands Club for providing the space and hosting the Faculty Promotion Recognition event.
Fine Arts Reception 2025
An opportunity for faculty to engage with Arizona Arts. In collaboration with the College of Fine Arts, this reception invites faculty to build community, network, and learn about opportunities to integrate the arts into their teaching and research. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided as well as a private guided tour of unique public art on campus.
- December 4, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. In person.
- UofA Museum of Art Patio | 1031 N. Olive Road, Tucson, AZ 85721.
- Open to invited family and friends of faculty.
Key partners: We are grateful to the College of Fine Arts for hosting the Fine Arts Reception in collaboration with the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Your support in fostering these connections is invaluable.
ORP Planetarium Experience 2025
An opportunity for faculty to engage with U of A Research Services and experience our Planetarium. In collaboration with the Office of Research, Innovation & Impact and the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, this event invites faculty — along with their families and friends — to enjoy a planetarium show and reception designed to build community, foster networking, and highlight resources that support research and funding success. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
- Spring 2026. In person.
- with the Office of Research and Partnerships and the Flandrau | 1601 N. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721.
- Open to invited family and friends of faculty.
Key partners: We are grateful to the Office of Research and Partnerships as long tiem collaborators and the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium Your support in fostering these connections is invaluable.
Faculty Cookout 2025
An opportunity to highlight our land-grant mission and enjoy a cookout with families. Faculty will have the chance to build community, network, and learn about one of the University of Arizona’s landmarks as a land-grant institution and the invaluable work of our Cooperative Extension facility. Food will be provided.
- March 30th, 2026. In person.
- Tucson Village Farm | 2201 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719.
- Open to invited family and friends of faculty.
Key partners: We sincerely thank the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for providing the space.
2023 Events
- Faculty Promotion Recognition | A celebration for recently promoted UArizona faculty
- We know many years of work have gone into this moment and we want to acknowledge it. Faculty have the opportunity to commemorate their promotion with a social event and with a bookplate in the Library’s catalog record, attached to a book chosen by each promoted faculty member to honor their journey. Reception.
- October 12, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. In person.
- Jim Click Hall of Champions | 1766 E. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719.
- Fine Arts Reception – In collaboration with the College of Fine Arts
- Faculty will have the opportunity to build community, network, and know about opportunities to engage teaching and research with the arts. Reception.
- December 7, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. In person.
- UArizona Museum of Art | 1031 N. Olive Road, Tucson, AZ 85721
- Cookout
- Faculty have the opportunity to build community, network, and know about the Campus Agricultural Center (CAC) and UArizona extension. Barbecue.
- Friday, March 29, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. In person. - In person, outdoors, family friendly (bring your kids!)
- University of Arizona Campus Agricultural Center. 4101 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719.
For the health and safety of U of A faculty and community, there were no Campus Connections Series events during 2021 and 2022 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our priority has always been to ensure a safe environment for everyone, and this decision was made with that in mind.
- Wellbeing during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: considerations for our departments and ourselves. Workshop with practical tools to practice wellbeing for faculty presented by Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson, MD MPH, Director, Fellowship in Integrative Medicine | Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine | Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona.
- August 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm - Webinar. Watch the video
- Panel Discussion: Adaptation and Best Practices for On-line Teaching. Panel created as a friendly space for faculty to share and learn from peers on best practices for online education and teaching.
- April 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
- Faculty Wellness in COVID19 Times. Created to provide practical resources and well-being practices for faculty to mitigate undesirable effects of COVID19 circumstances in the work space.
- April 16, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.