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May 2, 2024

• College Updates
  • EGTSS Summit on Climate Action, Sustainability and Eco-Justice, May 10
  • Downtown Campus Market on the Move May 9
  • Cababi Release Party May 17
  • Tips on D2L in the Brightspace Bulletin
  • Fire Academy Live Fire Demonstration, Graduation May 19-20
  • Pima’s FYE Seeks Faculty, Staff Volunteers for Summer Orientations
  • Noncredit Zumba Class Starts May 8
  • Faculty Appreciation Week
  • Volunteers Needed for May 22 Commencement Ceremony
  • Meet With a Financial Consultant
  • Therapeutic Massage Appointments Available Thursdays Through May 16
  • Submit a Pima Story Idea
  • Policy Review
• Pima Arts News
  • Check out the ongoing and upcoming shows
• Employee Wellness
  • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges

College Updates

EGTSS Summit on Climate Action, Sustainability and Eco-Justice, May 10
The 8^th Annual Ethnic, Gender, Transborder Studies and Sociology Summit on Climate Action, Sustainability, and Eco-Justice: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally will be held May 10. This free, public event is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the West Campus Proscenium Theatre. The event will feature Ami Vitale, an award-winning, internationally recognized, National Geographic photographer, Nikon Ambassador and documentary filmmaker. Her work spans themes from war to wildlife around the globe, including the Middle East, Africa and China. Local experts and activists will address local issues and offering workshops for hands-on skills to create solutions. Also part of the event will be student exhibits, tabling by community groups and cultural performances. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided to full-day registrants. BYO Bottle to PCC’s first sustainably organized, public event! Register now to reserve your seat and meals. 

Downtown Campus Market on the Move May 9
The last Market on the Move event at Downtown Campus is May 9, 9-11 a.m. All proceeds earned during the event fund the Downtown Campus hygiene pantry. Take advantage of this resource and help support our learners!

First come, first served! Buy as many as you want! 

• $10 cash donation for drive-through box, west of the Advanced Manufacturing Building
• $5 cash donation for a walk-in box, south of the ST Building

Get more details or volunteer your time! If you have questions, contact Kristy Snowden.

Cababi Release Party May 17
The release party for Cababi, Pima employees’ literary and arts magazine, will be 6-8 p.m., May 17 in C105 at District Office. The 2022-2024 issue will be unveiled, with printed copies available. The event includes drinks, refreshments, readings by the authors and video tours of the artist studios.

Tips on D2L in the Brightspace Bulletin
The Brightspace Bulletin is a newsletter providing updates and tips on D2L, upcoming training and important announcements. It's designed to keep you informed about all the latest developments related to Brightspace.

Fire Academy Live Fire Demonstration, Graduation May 19-20
Join the Fire Academy recruits as they conduct their final live fire demonstration for their families, friends and the Pima community 6:30 p.m., May 19 at the City of Tucson Public Safety Academy, 10001 S. Wilmot Road.

Everyone also is invited to the Fire Academy Class 2024-01 graduation 6 p.m., May 20 at West Campus Center for the Arts – Proscenium Theatre. 

Pima’s FYE Seeks Faculty, Staff Volunteers for Summer Orientations
Pima’s First Year Experiences seeks faculty and staff volunteers for its summer Connect U Orientations. Volunteers will assist with campus tours and breakout room rotations. Dates, descriptions and other details are available in the CUO Volunteer Interest form. Submissions are due by May 10. A virtual training will be held at 10 a.m. May 31. If you have questions, email Renee Forsyth.

Noncredit Zumba Class Starts May 8
A noncredit community education Zumba course starts May 8 at Desert Vista Campus. The course will run Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. through June 26. The course price is $49. Enroll online. Explore other noncredit courses.

Faculty Appreciation Week
Show your appreciation for Pima’s amazing faculty. For Faculty Appreciation Week May 6-10, you can craft a note to an individual instructor or leave a message for all Pima faculty through a digital message. To participate, head to this Padlet where you can draw, add text, images, links, video and more! If you have questions, email the Teaching and Learning Center.

Volunteers Ushers Needed for May 22 Commencement Ceremony
The College still needs volunteer ushers to help at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 22 at the Tucson Convention Center Arena. Here are details about Guest Ushers: 

• needed 6-9 p.m. (some assignments may leave by 7:15 p.m.)
• help ensure attendees find their way to the appropriate seating areas
• help point graduates to the check-in area and assist students during the ceremony

To volunteer, complete this form.

Meet With a Financial Consultant
Is your financial future secure? Not sure if you’ve saved enough or even where to begin? Make an appointment with a financial professional for a free consultation.

• Schedule an appointment with Bobbi Langan from Corebridge Financial (VALIC).
• Schedule an appointment with CJ Olsen from Fidelity. If all appointment slots are taken, call 800-603-4015 or 208-400-0583 to request an appointment.
• Schedule an appointment with TIAA.
• For meetings with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, contact Klark Krauter, [email protected].

More information can be found on the employee Intranet.

Therapeutic Massage Appointments Available Thursdays Through May 16
The Northwest Campus Massage Clinic offers quality massage services to students, staff and the public through May 16. A 50-minute massage is $20 for Pima employees and students with a Pima A#, and $30 for the public. The clinic is in A211 and appointment dates and times are:

• Thursdays, through May 16 at 10:30 and 11:35 a.m., and 12:40 and 1:45 p.m.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test in the previous 24 hours is required. Therapeutic Massage is not appropriate for anyone with serious or uncontrolled medical conditions, contagious illness or fever, or for women who are pregnant. To schedule an appointment, call 520-206-2062. Prepayment required.

Submit a Pima Story Idea
The College wants to highlight the incredible achievements of our outstanding students and alums. We need your help! We want stories to inspire current and potential students, stories that deserve to be shared with our community. If you know of any inspiring success stories or remarkable accomplishments by our students or graduates, we would love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your story ideas. Together let’s shine a spotlight on their achievements and highlight the diverse and remarkable journeys in our Pima community. If you have questions, contact Web Systems.

Policy Review
The following item(s) are available for the 21-day review and comment period: 

Notice of Minor Updates (not opened for comments)

• BP 2.06: Assessment and Development of College Facilities
• BP 2.07: Architect Selection
• AP 3.47.01: Development of Practices and Procedures for Student Organizations
• AP 5.10.01: Lactation Room
• AP 11.04.01: Prohibition of Smoking and Tobacco Use
• AP 11.06.01: Workplace Violence Prevention – Procedures and Education 

Draft Policies & Administrative Procedures

• AP 3.31.01: Student Complaints
• BP 1.11: Board Participation in Employee Benefit Plan
• BP 4.05: Approval of “In House” Capital Improvement Projects — Recommended for deletion
• AP 1.16.03: Institutional Quality (IQ)
• AP 1.19.01: Procedures for Naming Opportunities
• AP 1.20.01: Reporting of Student Enrollment
• AP 3.01.01: Qualifying Faculty to Teach Credit Bearing Courses
• AP 3.12.01: Placement
• AP 3.25.08: Additional Locations — New

Pima Arts News

Check out the ongoing and upcoming shows:

• Pima Dance: Synthesis, May 3-4, 7 p.m. Proscenium Theatre, West Campus Center for the Arts. $10, $8 for students/seniors/military/groups, Pima students get one free ticket. For more information, contact CFA Box Office, 520-206-6986. Pima Dance showcases an array of faculty- and student-choreographed pieces, embracing an eclectic mix of dance styles, such as contemporary, jazz, ballet, modern and hip-hop.
• Pima Music: Student Recital, May 8, 3:45-5 p.m. Recital Hall, West Campus CFA. Free. For more information, contact CFA Box Office, 520-206-6986.
• “Annual Juried Student Exhibit,” through May 10. Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus CFA. Free. For more information, contact David Andres. Pima’s annual exhibition highlights top student art from summer and fall 2023 and spring 2024. Jurors are Laura Copelin of Museum of Contemporary Art – Tucson, Kristopher Driggers of Tucson Museum of Art, and Alejandro Macias of The University of Arizona School of Art.
• “The Oppenheimers: One is Dad, Dimensions of Engineering,” through June 7, Desert Vista Art Gallery, Desert Vista Campus. Free. This exhibit is a narrative of Ernesto A. Trujillo’s father’s tenure in the defense industry through mixed-media prints. His father’s military experience was marred by the quest for more efficient weapons, leading to haunting nightmares. Trujillo’s exhibition offers a glimpse into the darker aspects of innovation. For more information, contact David Andres.“Dreamscapes and Other Stories – Student Art Exhibition,” through Aug. 18, The Art Gallery @ Downtown Campus. Free. This annual exhibit features paintings and drawings created by Pima art students. For more information, contact Mariana Carreras.
• “PERCEPTION by PaperWorks - The Sonoran Art Collective,” through Sept. 6., Visual Arts Gallery, Second Floor, Santa Rita Building, West Campus. Free. For more information, contact David Andres. Celebrating the endless creativity of paper, this exhibition highlights diverse paper art forms such as artist books, drawings, paintings and paper prints.

For details, visit the Pima Arts Calendar. For questions, contact 520-206-6986 or [email protected].

Employee Wellness

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

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.

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