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Lissette is a marketing assistant at the Arizona Student Unions.
Asked: 9/25/08 |
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Savvy Students UNITE! |
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I can think of more than ten combo meals in the Unions that are $3.00. Now there are even more reasons to grab lunch at the Student Unions, thanks to you and the new Student Affairs Fee. From 10:30am–1:30pm on Wednesdays, you can stop by various campus restaurants and grab a complete meal for $3.00! One of the many meal options available to full-time students is a Core salad lunch, which includes a Core salad and a Blue Sky Soda. The deal also extends to most Union Food Stop locations, like the Harvill Hot Dog stand, which offers two hot dogs, chips and soda— also only for $3.00 on Wednesdays. Instead of going off campus or walking all the way to University Street for lunch, why not stay sweat-free and grab lunch at the student union? By eating at the union you will definitely save the two most important things in your life: money and time! So, grab your CatCard and head to the Unions [Highland, Bookend and PSU, too] for a cheap, fulfilling and fast lunch! For a complete list of participating locations and meals log on to union.arizona.edu/cheapeats. – Lissette |
Asked: 9/22/08-9/23/08 |
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What is M.A.S.H.? |
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M.A.S.H. Do you keep your living space— floor, bed, and kitchen — mostly clean? If your answer is no, then stop reading and clean. But if your answer is yes then you should consider the Off-Campus Housing Guide M.A.S.H contest! For those who don’t know, the M.A.S.H contest gives students the chance to share their living space with the rest of the student body! First place wins a cover photo and feature story in the 2008-09 edition of the UA Off-Campus Housing Guide. Second and third place winners receive a photo shoot and feature story in the Housing Guide. So how do you get on the cover of this annual magazine? Well, the first thing to do is check out M.A.S.H. contest details on the web. This will take you to the Off-Campus Housing Services page where you will find everything you need to know to compete. Make sure to mark your calendars with the contest deadlines and pay special attention to the submission deadline – October 3rd. Whether you want to show off your Mansion, Apartment, Shack or House, consider sharing your comfy, relaxed, glamorous or artsy living areas with all of us!
– Lissette |
Asked: 9/17/08- 9/18/08 |
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What is 'Fro-Yo' in the Cactus Grill? |
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The bright pink paint and fresh ingredients are enough to attract students to Fro-Yo after their Cactus Grill meals. Because we are one of the few states that has sunshine more than half the year, having a variety of ways to cool off while walking around campus is very convenient. And what better way to cool off than with ice cream [okay, so it’s really frozen yogurt, as the name implies]! Since the first day of school, Fro-yo has experienced a flurry of student sweets lovers. With more toppings available than in your kitchen cabinet, finishing off your frozen yogurt or soft serve ice cream will be a challenge! If cold sweets are not your cooling off solution, then worry not! Fro-Yo also offers yogurt parfaits. While at most places you have to settle for a pre-made parfait, at Fro-Yo you can add as many or as few toppings in your yogurt as you would like! Will you mix your gummy bears with granola or cookies? Will you try peaches with your sprinkles? Or strawberries and oreos? There is only one way to find out, so come by Cactus Grill and make your own frozen yogurt or yogurt parfait creation! – Lissette |
Asked: 9/15-9/16/08 |
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What are the Unions doing for Hispanic Heritage Month? |
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What happens in September? Football games, tailgating, rush and Hispanic Heritage Month! As a University aiming at becoming a Hispanic-serving institution, recognizing Hispanic Heritage month is one of the ways UA caters to the rapidly increasing Hispanic student body. And this year art exhibits, events and other activities will contribute to the cultural celebration this month! Monday initiates this month’s panel discussions, educational programs and speaker series with the Hispanic Heritage Month 2008 kick off! This month aims to not only make our community more aware of our cultural surroundings but also alert and educate everyone of border tensions. As many of us know, we are located mere minutes from the border; therefore, understanding the escalating problems at the border could shed new light on it. And while there will be serious issues depicted this month, there will also be entertaining events! If you love art, come check out the "La Celebracion y El Sufurimiento” art exhibit at the Union Gallery. Logon to union.arizona.edu/socialjustice to check out all the events that will take place during Hispanic Heritage month! – Lissette |
Asked: 9/10/08-9/11/08 |
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A Whole New Gallagher! |
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$10.50 for a movie, $7.00 for snacks and long lines amount to too much money and wasted time! Thankfully, the SUMC is home to the Gallagher Theater – the best place to check out movies you missed in theaters and some sneak peeks! This semester make sure to check out "Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” and as always sneak peeks at Gallagher are Free! On top of free sneak peeks and last call box office smash hits, our Union theater will also host various film series this semester. One of these issue targeting film series is the Women’s Resource Center Film Series, which includes such films as "Live Nude Girls Unite.” The Social Justice series continues with films like "In Debt We Trust: America Before the Bubble Bursts.” While the Sustainability Series invites us into the realm of political and environmental injustice. These films are comprised of social and environmental issues we rarely think about. So remember to stop by and watch a screening of any of the unique series films for free! And for a complete listing, log on to www.union.arizona.edu/gallagher.
– Lissette |
Asked: 9/08/08-9/09/08 |
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A Weekend with the Family |
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When was the last time you saw your parents? Orientation? When they dropped you off at the residence hall? Two days ago? As the semester begins to fly by, we become prone to becoming the student that calls home once maybe twice a month! Mom and Dad begin to think of worst-case scenarios when we forget to return their phone calls! So, how do we show our parents we want them involved in our hectic yet exciting university lifestyles? Family Weekend! From October 3rd to 5th you can share your enthusiasm for the UA through the various Family Weekend activities! You can make your Family Weekend experience one of the best by customizing the events you and your family wish to participate in. Log on to the Family Weekend website. There, you or your parents can customize your weekend with multiple activities like tournaments at the Recreation center, the Legacy Lunch and of course the Weekend BBQ! There are lots of free events to take part in too, so hurry and sign up because faster than you know it, it will be October 3rd! – Lissette |
Asked: 9/02/08-9/04/08 |
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The Name Game |
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Core was one of the few restaurants that directly involved the student body it was catered to serve. Our student union is one of few to take student suggestions and incorporate them into the making of a restaurant and this semester is no different from any other! This time around, students will be able to place suggestions for the new eatery located downstairs across from the games room. With a fresh look, feel and menu this new restaurant invites all tastes and cravings! From Organic Grass-Fed Burgers to Honey Mustard Grilled Wild Salmon and Cilantro Lime Shrimp, there is sure to be something for everyone’s taste palette. There are plenty of healthy options like the Quinoa salad and the Thai cucumber salad! While the food has been mastered, the name of the new eatery has yet to reflect the same image! This is where students come in! Log on to the "Name the New Cellar” site and submit your idea for the cellar’s new name! So, rediscover your creative name talent and help name the eatery because you could even win an iPod Touch!
– Lissette |
Asked: 8/25/08 – 8/28/08 |
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A Starbucks and Canyon Café? |
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The crowed halls and the congested lines everywhere are all inevitable signs of the first day of classes! It is back to 9am classes or in some cases 12pm classes, no matter how you look at it, it is a fresh start! New beginnings pave pathways for exciting changes, some of which are easily detectable. Now, when you swing by the UA BookStore you can also get your daily dose of caffeine at Starbucks. That’s right; Starbucks is now open in the bookstore! Another caffeine machine that recently settled into your Student Unions is Coca-Cola. Now you can get the tingling Coke experience at every Student Union market, convenience store and restaurant. The Unions have also introduced a whole new menu to the restaurant in the Cellar, and an entirely new approach to movies at Gallagher. The Student Unions invite all of these new changes in hopes of better serving it’s student population! With menu changes, small renovations, and new faces, the Unions are sure to have something to ease the stress of the first week of school. I hope everyone has the best start to their semester – remember to shop around for the best classes for you and to stop by the Unions and experience some new and improved changes. – Lissette |
Asked: 10/19/2007 |
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What is PostSecret and how can I participate? |
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PostSecret is a nationwide art project Frank Warren started in 2004. He began asking random people he met on the streets of Washington DC to write and illustrate a secret on a blank postcard. The anonymous secret had to be true and it had to be something they had never shared before. It has been three years now since Warren’s secret search in Washington DC and PostSecert has become an international phenomenon! Now you can become part of this one of a kind art project by submitting your secrets to one of the many drop boxes located around the student union or you can email your secrets to Postsecret Union Gallery SUMC, Rm 364 P.O Box 210017. Make sure to also come to the opening reception on November 5th at the union gallery and a special presentation by Frank Warren himself on November 27th! For more information about PostSecret log on to www.unoin.arizona.edu/gallery and make sure to submit your anonymous dusty secrets itching to be told! |
Asked: 10/11/2007 |
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Do I have to be a member of a sorority or fraternity to register for CATwalk? |
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CATwalk is a public fundraising event, which has donated more than $120,00 to the Bobbi Olson fund for women’s cancer research! Today, Lute Olson in conjunction with the UA Fraternity and Sorority students continue raise funds for the Division of Women’s Cancers at the Arizona Cancer Center. The good news is: you can help! The first step is registering, which you can do online. When registering, you will be given the choice between the 5k non-competitive walk and the 10k run. Both races begin around noon, so your walk or run will be in the pleasant warmth of a November afternoon! Any race you decide to run, make sure to mark your calendars and support a good cause. And remember to bring all your friends! |
Asked: 9/26/2007 |
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What is the reason behind the reconstruction of the Student Union in 2003? Are there plans for expanding more and adding more restaurants, stores or other accommodations? |
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In 2003 the Union was about 50 years old and was in dire need of remodeling! Since then, the Unions have added several new restaurants and services, but we find that students want more! With a variety of services and restaurants, the Student Union Memorial Center is now one of the five largest collegiate unions in the nation. And our student union is very unique since it is self-supporting-taking in no tuition dollars nor any state funding; therefore, any services come straight from the Unions' budget. If students want any additional services, funding becomes an issue. Would UA students support a fee for their services? Remember, the Unions are here as a resource and are always here to support and ease your life as a student, so enjoy the Unions and take advantage of all the beneficial services we offer! |
Asked: 10/01/2007 |
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Has anyone considered doing something to shorten the lines in the Union restaurants? |
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Answer: I understand that long lines and limited time are an unpleasant combination, and yes, there are ways to move through them efficiently for yourself and everyone behind you. The first step is to pay with your Meal Plan. Let's face it, the fastest way to pay is to swipe your CatCard. CatCard-linked Meal Plans are faster than cash, faster than credit cards (the slowest), and if you use the Commuter Plan, there is no minimum deposit. Another way to help get through quickly is to check out the menus online before going. And while you're online, you can add money to your Meal Plan! Also, if you are concerned about your diet, you can find all of the nutritional information in advance on the same site [www.union.arizona.edu/dining]
So if you and your friends are heading to lunch at the Unions, take a second to pass alonge these helpful tips. Who knows? If everyone pitches in, we might get more time to eat and talk!
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Asked: 9/24/2007 |
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Are there any study rooms in the Student Union Memorial Center? |
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It seems that the student union never rests! It's restaurants and services for students, staff and faculty seem to be the headquarters of the university! And while you may be thinking that there is no such thing as a quiet place in the Union, there is! If going to the library or ILC seem to be too much of an inconvenience after your tasty lunch here, why not head over to one of the Union's tranquil lounges to catch op on homework? Try the Kachina Lounge right across from Cactus Grill, where you can study AND look at artwork. Or try the Honors Lounge, also on the third level, and the Commuter Lounge on the top floor, where there are also computers to check your email and televisions to take a break from homework. And, of course, the Alumni Lounge is right next to Core, and the USS Arizona Lounge next to that. So, when you need to do homework, remember to include the Union as one of your many studying places! |
Asked: 9/19/2007 |
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Are there any sit down restaurants in the Student Unions? |
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The Student Unions offer plenty of choices on the second floor of the SUMC, like Café Sonora, 3 Cheese & a Noodle, the new Core, and IQ. While generally, all you may have time for is a quick meal, sometimes you are lucky enough to have some time to sit down, take a breath and eat!
For those days, the Unions offer a formal sit down restaurant, the Redington, on the third floor of the SUMC. It has an all-you-can-eat buffet that serves a variety of hot dishes and sweet desserts. Of course, if you need to stretch out a bit, there's plenty of seating at the Cactus Grill. Or, if you are up for some comedy while you relax and eat, try the Cellar, in the SUMC Cellar, at noon on Fridays. For more information about dining at the Unions, including hours, menus and nutritional information, log on to
www.union.arizona.edu/dining |
Asked: 9/17/2007 |
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What restaurants do you recommend for vegetarians? |
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The Union's menu consists of a variety of vegetarian options! One of the best places to eat if you are vegetarian is IQ fresh. IQ offers plenty of healthy options with many vegetarian wraps like the filling Portobello mushroom wrap or try the fresh grilled veggie wrap! They also have ice-cold fruit smoothies that will satisfy anyone's thirst. You may also want to try Cactus Grill, located on the second floor of the Student Union; there you will be able to combine your choice of crisp greens for an ideal salad! There are also vegetarian options at 3 Cheeses & a Noodle and Café Sonora.
And YES! Core opens this Thursday!!!! and it will vastly contribute to the Student Union's vegetarian menu! Pick from over 100 veggie toppings and have them tossed over salad greens or steamed over brown rice. YUM! |
Asked: 9/12/2007 |
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I heard there are art galleries in the Union, where? |
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You can sit in a corner and look at a beige wall or you could take advantage of that break between classes to check out some art in the Unions! The Union Gallery offers spectacular art from a wide range of artists and also offers students, faculty and staff a chance to exhibit in the Union. Come see photographs by Chris Dunker, which will be on exhibition until September 20th. If you enjoy Cuban art, come enjoy some the "Café Vi: The Journeys of Cuban Artists," which will be on display from September 28th to October 29th, and has movies and lectures to go with it. And PostSecrets is coming in November. So, when you are walking around with an extra half hour on your hands, come check out some art at the Union Gallery or the Kachina Lounge, both located on the third floor of the Student Union. For more information, log on to union.arizona.edu/gallery |
Asked: 9/10/2007 |
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I am a freshman this semester and I want to become involved but I don't know how. |
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What a great idea! Becoming involved in the Student Unions is only a sliver of all the opportunities available at the UA! There are numerous ways to get involved! The first is working here, as I have already mentioned (jobs are listed on Wildcat Joblink, www.career.arizona.edu). Another option is to join a club or organization. The best place to start is at the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (CSIL), located on the 4th floor of the Student Union. Within CSIL there are a bounty of programs and services, and people to guide you toward that perfect extracurricular activity! CSIL will help you find the perfect organization to volunteer for, the ideal club and perhaps the best fraternity or sorority for you! Whatever program you decide to dedicate your very precious time to, the Student Unions is one of best places to begin your search! |
Asked: 9/5/2007 |
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Revitalize your typical lunch with the fresh new menu at Café Sonora! |
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Now that we are back into the usual school routine, a little spice to mix up your day on campus could help ease your hectic schedule! Check out Café Sonora, on the second floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, to cool down from the sizzle of the sun and enjoy some savory new dishes. Try the new grilled steak burrito with fresh sautéed veggies, Spanish rice and other tasty ingredients! And for you veggie lovers, Vegan Delight with TVP is available in burritos, tacos and salads, and if you haven't tried the new Rocky Point tacos, you are missing out. If you are light eater, Café Sonora is great because you can order à la cart, or for bigger appetites you can choose from different combinations! Make sure to dip into their new salsa bar, which will tickle your taste buds! Remember, when you are contemplating what you will have for lunch, stop by Café Sonora and try their new menu! |
Asked: 8/29/2007 |
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Besides recycling in the Unions, are there other places to recycle throughout the campus? |
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First of all, I would like to say thank you for recycling! It's a great thing you are doing and something everyone can participate in. The Student Unions offer a variety of ways to recycle your trash, for example: aluminum cans, newspaper, and white paper among others. There are also other programs on campus that aim to get everyone recycling-especially the big Recycle Mania competition held annually by our friends over at Residence Life (recycle@life.arizona.edu). For more information about Campus Recycling, call the Campus Recycling Office at 520-621-1264. And for more information about recycling at the Student Unions, feel free to log on to www.union.arizona.edu, click on About Us and select Recycling. Finally, let's all try our best to do our part in recycling to make this campus cleaner! |
Asked: 8/23/2007 |
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I would like to get a job at the unions and I was wondering if having my hair dyed pink or another unusual color would hinder my prospects? |
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Wanting to work at the student unions is a smart idea. Working at the unions gives you the flexibility you need and want from any job. At the unions you are sure to find a position that best fits your abilities while working along side other students like you! Right now is the ideal time to apply for jobs at the student unions because it is the beginning of the semester and there are positions available in various departments. Having unusual hair dye in your hair is not an issue when applying for a job at the student unions. However, there are restrictions on tattoos, piercings, and facial jewelry. You should consult your future employer if you still have questions or doubts. For more information on applying for jobs at the student unions log onto www.union.arizona.edu click on Leadership & Involvement and select Get a Job! Good luck! |
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