Local & Community News Update

The university announced the milestone on the same day that it moved into Stage 3 of its instructional plan, allowing classes of up to 100 students to meet in person. 

President Robbins announced this week that plans are underway for a carefully planned series of in-person commencement events to honor our 2021 graduates.  UArizona is also glad to welcome a limited number of fans to sporting events. 

With Pima County voter turnout of 82.45%, three new Supervisors were elected to the Pima County Board of Supervisors. By a narrow margin of just 270 votes, Rex Scott (D) edged out Steve Spain (R) to replace the retiring Ally Miller in District 1. District 2 will be represented by Dr. Matt Heinz, a former legislator and longtime community leader. TUSD School Board member Adelita Grijalva was elected to fill the seat of Richard Elias, after his untimely passing earlier this year.

University of Arizona Government and Community Relations is partnering with neighborhood associations around campus to distribute 3,000 door hangers with COVID-related public health guidance, general good neighbor principles, and important University contact information.

GCR’s Local and Community Relations staff continues to communicate all the ways UArizona is serving the community during the COVID-19 crisis. These efforts include virus testing and tracking, medical supply production, and innovative patient care.

We continue to remind our students and parents that despite all the changes around us right now, the U.S. Census remains important. 

This year, GCR spearheaded an effort with our campus partners to support early childhood literacy.  Every year the United Way of Southern Arizona invites the community to their Annual Business Breakfast, which highlights the need for literacy programs, and the year, through our combined efforts, we sponsored the Literacy Champion Award.