Need some help carrying those boxes? Why not ask a top administrator for help? That's one of the options new students will have during this year's Wildcat Welcome Week, Aug. 20 ÷ 29.

Need something else? Highlights from the week's events are listed below.

Wednesday, Aug. 20
8 a.m. ÷ 3 p.m.
Residence Hall Move-In Help
UA staff, faculty and administrators dressed in red shirts will be on hand to help students move in. [Read article]

Proper hydration a must in Tucson weather

Tucson's sunny dry heat and monsoon storms mean students new to the area may need to know how to get hydrated and be wary of lightning and strong winds.

To get hydrated, you should drink six to eight, 8-10 onces non-caffeinated drink, that don't necessarily have to be water, said Lisette LeCorgne, a nurse practitioner for Campus Health Services. [Read article]

Campus secrets, from the classroom to the Mall, revealed

Coming to the University of Arizona can be a scary move for incoming freshmen that don't know the ins and outs of life on campus. However, there are about 32,000 veteran Wildcats who have all been there before, and they have some advice for students coming the UA for the first time.

Their message: don't be afraid to try anything at least once. [Read article]

Common sense is the first step toward staying safe

Students need to remember to use common sense and street smarts during their time at the University of Arizona, for while the campus may start to feel like home, it is still a large target for criminals, University of Arizona Police officials said.

Students who might have late classes or meetings that force them to trek across campus in the dark shouldn't risk it, according to Sgt. Eugene Mejia, UAPD spokesman. [Read article]

Campus Health offers general, holistic care

What do you do if you suddenly come down with the flu, break out in a weird rash or twist your ankle on the way to a midterm?

Campus Health, located at the corner of North Cherry Avenue and East University Boulevard is one option available to UA students.

The most common ailments that Campus Health doctors treat are sore throats, ankle injuries and fatigue, said director of nursing Carrie Torrington. But many students also take advantage of the counseling, nutrition and women's health services. [Read article]

As first-year students adapt to a new atmosphere with more opportunities on campus, they may unknowingly welcome a condition that often takes an entire semester to diagnose and years to overcome.

It lies in wait while students cram for tests, step out to nearby restaurants and join their newfound friends at parties and social events. Eventually, the condition springs on the unsuspecting student still adjusting to the college lifestyle. [Read article]

Students who want to find their niche among the thousands of students and acres of red brick buildings should look no further. With hundreds of clubs and organizations to join, students can easily find their place at the University of Arizona, officials said.

But picking the club or organization to join can be tricky, said Terry Thompson, lead coordinator for the Arizona Blue Chip Program.

"The most important thing is getting students involved in something they like," Thompson said. [Read article]

Nursing shootings shock campus, inspire new policy

On Oct. 28, a nursing student who was allegedly distraught over his failing grades shot and killed three of his professors, then himself.

Robert Stewart Flores Jr., entered the College of Nursing and killed assistant nursing professor Robin Rogers, 50, in her second-floor office.

He then proceeded to a fourth-floor classroom and shot professor Cheryl McGaffic, 44, and assistant nursing professor Barbara Monroe, 45, in front of a group of students who were 40 minutes into an exam. [Read article]

For freshmen moving into the residence halls this fall, the prospect of moving into a tiny room with an unknown roommate can be frightening. However, according to Residence Life Director Jim Van Arsdel, the positives gained from the experience will last a lifetime.

In the long run, Van Arsdel said, "It can be a lot of fun."

However, the lack of privacy and close living quarters in a dorm room can be challenging for new students, he added. [Read article]

Tired of sitting in mid-afternoon traffic at the intersection of Speedway and Park?

That's nothing compared to the rush-hour gridlock of Wilshire and Westwood, near the UCLA campus.

While spending the last six weeks taking summer classes at UCLA, my dream school as a child, it didn't take long to come to an acrimonious realization: UA students have everything they ever need right on campus, whether they realize it or not. [Read article]

Bell from U.S.S. Arizona saved from the melting pot decades ago

Wilber Bowers is tired. He is not tired of work, although he just retired last March. He is not tired from his long, adventurous life, although he did just celebrate his 100th birthday.

Wilber Bowers is tired of telling "the story" öö the story about how he saved the bells from the U.S.S. Arizona before their impending demise half a world away. [Read article]

How do I get basketball tickets?

For the first time, the always-coveted men's basketball tickets will be tied to the "Zona Zoo." The Zoo was started this year to increase spirit for students at games and now it has evolved into the $35 Zona Zoo Sports Pass. The pass gives you admission to football, volleyball, women's basketball, softball and baseball home competitions. For men's hoops it gives you automatic entry into the lottery for tickets, free admission to the Pepsi Red/Blue game, entry into the lottery for NCAA tournament tickets and the right to enter the lottery for tickets to the lower level at home games. The regular student section is behind the baskets in the nosebleeds. There will also be Zona Zoo events during the year, and students who buy a pass will receive a T-shirt and the online newsletter. For more information or to buy the Zona Zoo Sports Pass, visit www.arizcats.com. [Read article]

62 percent of all University of Arizona professors are male. However, 51 percent of general staff are female.

357 acres and 172 buildings ÷ mostly red brick, of course ÷ make up the UA.

36,847 students attended the UA during fall 2002. During the 1891-1892 school year there were 32 students.

325 degrees (122 bachelors, 114 masters, 82 doctoral, 4 specialist, and 3 first professional) are offered at the UA. [Read article]

(U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas - About 60 University of Texas international students and scholars could face penalties as serious as deportation if the international office cannot find them within the next 10 days.

On Aug. 1, the nationwide deadline to enroll international students in a federal tracking system will lapse, and the students and scholars will lose their legal status.

"We've sent e-mails, we've called, and now we are going to send physical letters," said Deane Willis, director of International Student and Scholar Services. "We are doing things on an individual basis, trying to reach every student." [Read article]