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Sept 8, 2022

Contents

  • College Updates
    • Annual Raquel Rubio Goldsmith Lecture Oct. 13
    • Library News and a Book Sale
    • Upcoming Makerspace Events
    • Pima to Host National Soccer Tournaments
    • Pima and Community Engagement
    • Program Proposals Needed for Summit
    • Two Options for Pima FAW Group Fitness Classes
    • macOS Upgrades
    • Release of Concur Next Generation User Interface (NextGen UI)
    • Southwest Seminar for Great Teaching
    • Submit a Pima Story Idea
  • Pima Arts News
    • Pima Arts 2022-23 Season
    • Bernal Gallery Presents “A Tribute to Clay” Through Oct. 7
    • Pima Music - Piano Day, Sept. 17
    • Mini Concert - Live in the Library!
  • Employee Wellness
    • Flu Shots
    • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges
    • Employee Wellness Resources and Program Info

College Updates 

Annual Raquel Rubio Goldsmith Lecture Oct. 13
The Annual Raquel Rubio Goldsmith Lecture resumes in-person this fall with a nationally prominent keynote speaker, Arturo Vargas, the chief executive officer of the National Association for Latino Elected Officials (NALEO). The event is 6 p.m., Oct. 13 at the Downtown Campus.

You may have seen Vargas interviewed on network news broadcasts, especially around election time. He will speak about November’s national mid-term elections and the 2020 Census. Vargas’ visit is relevant to Pima as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and to the general Tucson community in which Hispanics are the largest ethnoracial group. Registration information is forthcoming. The Oct 13 event is free and open to the public.

On Oct. 14, Vargas also will address a luncheon fundraiser for the EGTS/Fundación México-Mexican American Studies endowment scholarship. More details to come.

 Library News and a Book Sale

  • Want to know what’s new and happening at all the campus libraries this fall? Check out the Library newsletter!⁠⁠ There’s a new Library Punch Card and more.
  • Downtown Campus Library’s annual book sale will be held in the Amethyst Room Sept. 20-22. The hours are 1-6 p.m. on Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-6 pm on Sept. 21 and 9 a.m-1 p.m. on Sept. 22. If you have questions, contact 520-206-7267.

 Upcoming Makerspace Events

  • Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Learn about the laser cutter and make keychains and jewelry. This Glowforge Workshop is for students, staff and faculty and will be held at the East Campus Makerspace, room L116.
  • Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Make nail art and vinyl stickers during a Cricut Workshop. Learn all about what the cricut can do at this fun event. Workshop is for students, staff and faculty and will be held at the East Campus Makerspace, room L116.

Pima to Host National Soccer Tournaments
Pima will host the NJCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer National Tournaments taking place Nov. 14-19. All games will be at Kino North Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way. Information for tickets will be posted soon. Follow your Pima Community College Aztecs at pimaaztecs.com; Twitter (@PimaAthletics), Facebook (@pccaztecs) and Instagram (@pima_athletics).

Pima and Community Engagement
Pima’s Community Engagement dashboard is accessible on MyPima. Learn more about Pima’s Collegewide community engagement activities and available resources.

  • Report your community engagement activities for the Collegewide calendar
  • Sign up for volunteer opportunities to share your subject-matter expertise.
  • Share your outreach photos.

Upcoming community events include:

  • South Tucson Family Festival, Sept. 24-25
  • Tucson Pride Festival, Oct.1
  • Tucson Meet Yourself, Oct. 7-9
  • Cyclovia Hub at the Downtown Campus, Oct. 30

Learn more about these volunteer opportunities and sign up here: pima.edu/web/mypima/engagement/.

Program Proposals Needed for Summit
Your expertise is needed! Please submit a program proposal for the Fall 2022 Emerging Leaders Student Summit, a one-day leadership development opportunity open to all Pima students. The Fall Emerging Leaders Student Summit takes place Oct. 7 at the Center for the Arts at West Campus.

Organizers are seeking 50-minute workshops focused on the following topics:

  • Communication
  • Goal Setting
  • Group Dynamics
  • Health and Wellness
  • Creating Change/Action Planning
  • Time Management
  • Digital Identity

Submit your proposal by Sept. 16 for facilitating a 50-minute workshop or presentation. If you have questions, contact  Danielle Chaney, Student Life coordinator, dchaney4@pima.edu or ext. 6742.

Two Options for Pima FAW Group Fitness Classes
Two Pima classes offer employees options to improve their fitness while sampling various activities either in-person or virtually. Sign up for the one-credit FAW100F1 (CRN 12236) and get access to two hours of fitness classes each week. That’s two classes per week. If you want more options, sign up for the two-credit FAW100F2 (CRN 12237) and get access to four hours (four classes) each week. For either class, you can vary the classes you take each week. They range from yoga to cardio cross-training, strength and flexibility training and Zumba. These two fliers have more information - Pima Fitness & Wellness Fall 2022 Schedule and Pima Fitness & Wellness Flyer. If you have questions about FAW110 Fitness Center access, email John Kordich, jkordich@pima.edu.
If you have questions about FAW100 Group Fitness access, email Fitness and Wellness Department Head Nancy Gamboian, ngamboian@pima.edu.

macOS Upgrades
Pima IT staff are upgrading College desktops and laptops from macOS Catalina (10.15) to macOS Big Sur (11.0) or macOS Monterey (12.0), depending on hardware compatibility. These upgrades are available in Self Service on MyPima. This can be done at home or on campus. Once you have started the upgrade, it may take some time depending on internet speed. If you have questions, create an IT Support ticket in TeamDynamix or call the IT Service Desk, ext. 4900. 

Release of Concur Next Generation User Interface (NextGen UI)
SAP will be releasing the NextGen UI to all Pima employees on Oct. 1. The NextGen UI for Concur will provide a more intuitive, integrated and efficient experience for submitting requests and expenses. Travel Services will be offering demos specific to the NextGen UI through Sept. 30. Training also will be offered October through December. Please click to access the Concur NextGen UI Demo Schedule, NextGen UI Training Schedule and other valuable resources. If you have any questions, email pcc-travel@pima.edu.

Southwest Seminar for Great Teaching
El Paso County Community College is holding a teaching seminar right here in Tucson. The Southwest Seminar for Great Teaching will be held Oct. 17-19. The deadline to register is Sept. 11. View the attached brochure for more information and follow this link to register. Send any questions to pcc-tlc@pima.edu for questions.

Submit a Pima Story Idea
Submit a story idea to highlight the amazing accomplishments of Pima students, faculty, staff and alumni. Stories submitted may be featured on Pima’s website, social media accounts and other promotional materials. If you have questions, contact Web Systems, websystems@pima.edu. 

Pima Arts News

Pima Arts 2022-23 Season
The Pima Arts 2022-23 Season has been announced! Here’s what’s new: Pima Theater productions include “Ballet & Bagels,” an original play written by Pima Theater students and directed by Milta Ortiz; the musical “Cabaret,” set in 1930s Berlin, directed by Mickey Nugent; “Sunday in the Park with George” is the spring musical, directed by Chris Will; and “Proof” is a mathematical drama, directed by Gianbari Deebom. The Mariachi Ensemble is new this year to the Music program, as well as Piano Day. The Bernal Gallery, Visual Arts Gallery and The Art Gallery @ Downtown Campus all have new exhibits that are open or are opening this month. Find the full list of events and exhibits by visiting visit the Pima Arts news page.

The Bernal Gallery Presents “A Tribute to Clay” Through Oct. 7
The Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery presents “A Tribute to Clay,” an exhibition of nine artists specializing in clay. Featured artists are Marcy Wrenn, Maurice Grossman, Lauren Grossman, Aurore Chabot, Joy Fox McGrew, Colleen Quigley, Hiro Tashima, Kazuma Sambe and Andy Iventosh. Reception is Sept. 8, 5-7 p.m.; lecture by Aurore Chabot is Sept. is 15, 6 p.m; lecture by Joy Fox McGrew is Sept. 22, 6 p.m.

Pima Music - Piano Day, Sept. 17
Piano Day at the West Campus Center for the Arts on Sept. 17 is a way to experience the music facilities and hear performances by piano faculty, students and alumni.

Mini Concert - Live in the Library! 
The West Campus Library will host a mini-concert by guitar students from the Music Department on Sept. 22, 2-2:30 p.m. Under the direction of instructor Michael Lich, these acoustic performances will take place in the Santa Catalina Building on the third floor Library landing (at the top of the stairs). 

Employee Wellness 

Flu Shots
Employee Wellness is finalizing mid-October flu shot clinics for various campuses. More info to come!

If you would like to get a flu shot now and are a BCBSAZ member, view the flier here. Go to azblue.com and login to your account to find in-network providers.

Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges
Sign up online for Employee Wellness virtual workshops and challenges:

  • Telecoaching: In a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment, get advice on nutrition, fitness, self-care, stress and disease management, and financial guidance.
  • Dehydration
  • Cooking for Your Numbers
  • Pick Your Poison: Beverage Choices
  • Pain in the Neck
  • Knife Skills + Plant-based Foods
  • Understanding Depression 

Employee Wellness Resources and Program Info
Visit the Employee Wellness Intranet page to access free resources and tools. Employees also are encouraged to visit the Employee Wellness website for additional resources, news and information on the Pima Healthy Rewards Program and wellness-related activities that qualify for Pima Wellness Activity points. You also can keep current on the latest wellness news. 

@PimaNews is an electronic newsletter for employee news of Pima Community College. The Marketing Office publishes this e-newsletter every Thursday, except when the College is closed, during the semester and every other week during the summer. Please send announcements and news items – 75 words or fewer ─ to pimanews@pima.edu by noon on Monday. Check any links before sending. Back issues are available on the @PimaNews Web page. The newsletter also accepts submissions about Pima employee accomplishments.

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