Campus Connection Series

In harmony with the Faculty Affairs’ mission and vision, and our belief that a humanistic approach to faculty activity will foster excellence, equity, and impact, we have organized an annual faculty 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 an inclusive, culturally relevant,  and family friendly environment.     

2024 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.
    • September 14, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. In person.
    • Jim Click Hall of Champions | 1766 E. University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719.
    • 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 Jim Click Hall of Champions for providing the space to host the Faculty Promotion Recognition event. 
  • 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.
    • TBD. In person.
    • UArizona Museum of Art | 1031 N. Olive Road, Tucson, AZ 85721.
    • 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. 
  • Cookout  
    • Faculty have the opportunity to build community, network, and know about the Campus Agricultural Center (CAC) and UArizona extension. Barbecue. 
    • TBD - In person, outdoors, family friendly (bring your kids!)
    • University of Arizona Campus Agricultural Center. 4101 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719.
    • Key partners: We sincerely thank the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for providing the space to host our Cookout at the Campus Agricultural Center (CAC).

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.
  • 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.