Of all the selling points to publicize, one student property advertises a quiet environment and a No Party Policy.
If you research the student housing market in Tucson, AZ you will find that most properties are very similar with only slight differences. Of course, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Some properties include all utilities in the rent. Some do not. Some are luxurious (one even has a real mini movie theater). Some are miles away. Some are just steps away from the campus. Some rent to students only. Some will rent to anyone. Some are for students on a budget and offer no amenities. And some are similar to resorts in the range of amenities they offeryou get the idea. But Sahara Apartments stands alone by advertising a No Party Policy. Sahara Apartments, located less than one mile west of the UofA campus on N. Stone Avenue, has had a No Party Policy in place since it opened seven years ago. In that time there have been no wild parties, no accidents, no drunken or drug-related injuries, and no Red Tags given by the police. Red Tags are given to properties when the police are called for disturbances or illegal activity. Yes, not a single Red Tags in seven years. Yes, some people view our No Party Policy as a negative and frankly, some students choose not to live here because of the policy, says Ted Mehr, owner and developer of Sahara Apartments. We look at Sahara Apartments as a sanctuary for students where they can feel safe, secure and free from the usual commotion that goes on in most student oriented apartment buildings. The kinds of things that can disturb a students sleep or study time. As a student-only property, we do not consider ourselves to be in the nightclub business, or the bar and entertainment business. There are plenty of choices for those activities all around Tucson. We are a students home away from home. Sahara Apartments sponsors social events on a monthly basis. These social activities are held both on and offsite. When they are offsite, Saharas shuttle provides free transportation to the events and brings the residents back. Residents can have their friends over and socialize with them in the student lounge, entertain them in the game room, use the swimming and whirlpools, or study together in Saharas study room with free use of the Internet connected terminals. Safety is the number one thing parents are concerned about when their child moves away from home, says Ted Mehr. The concept of Sahara was born out of my concern for my own daughters safety as she was preparing for college. I wanted her to be in a safe and comfortable living environment no matter where she lived. I simply asked myself, what kind of place would I want my daughter to live in for the times I could not be there to watch over her? Sahara Apartments was my answer to that question. The concern for safety and security is evident as you approach the entry gate, or when you step into the leasing office. Sahara Apartments steps up with state-of-the art fire safety and security measures that are unmatched by any building in Tucson. The gated property includes an electronic key system with retrievable history of every entry into each apartment and through each gate. The property is equipped with 80 security cameras that monitor all public areas on a 24/7 basis. There is even a network of infrared beams over the perimeter walls that sound an alarm and calls the owner on his cell phone if the perimeter walls are breached regardless of the time of day or night. If someone breaches the security of the building, I want to be the first one to know. If I wanted it for my daughter, I am sure you would want it for yours. It may be considered overly protective, but I would prefer to wake up and investigate in the middle of the night than to find out in the morning that something happened that could have been prevented, admits Ted Mehr. What else needs to be said about Sahara Apartments? They have a good long list of modern amenities that the students want, such as ALL utilities included in the rent, VERY high-speed Internet, kitchens and private bathrooms in each apartment, FREE shuttle service to and from campus, FREE bicycles for use as long as you are a resident, lower prices than the on-campus residence halls and comparable off campus student apartments, and you might have guessed Sahara Apartments is the one property with the minimovie theater. Check out Saharas Website for all the information about this unique student property at www.SaharaApartments.com or stop in and take a tour. The friendly staff at Sahara Apartments would be happy to show you around. Sahara Apartments 919 N. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701 520-622-4102 Ted Mehr, Owner Ted@saharaapartments.com
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Parents & Family Association Fall Update
All the latest news on how PFA is supporting UA parents and students. page 5
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Dr. Ann Weaver Hart: UAs New President THINK TANK Success Stories
Students demonstrate the importance of academic support on campus President Hart comes to UA as a proven leader with broad experience. Read about her plans for the university.
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New incoming freshmen and their families were welcomed into the Wildcat Family at summer send-off events.
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Recognition of our 2011-2012 supporters whom donated $100 or more to support student success
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The University of Arizona Parents & Family Magazine is published twice a year by the Dean of Students Office and Arizona Student Media. The University of Arizona PO Box 210021 Tucson, AZ 85721 Editor Kathy Adams Riester Associate Dean of Students Director UA Parent & Family Programs kriester@u.arizona.edu 520-621-0884 Advertising Milani Hunt Marketing Coordinator Arizona Student Media milanih@email.arizona.edu 520-626-8546 Design & Production Cindy Callahan Creative Services Manager Arizona Student Media cynthiac@email.arizona.edu 520-621-3377 Circulation: 15,000
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The University and Dean of Students Office responds to emergencies and crises that directly impact students, families, and community members on and off campus. Because each student brings a different level of knowledge of university resources, this grant aims to make important safety information readily available for students to use. With the help of PFA funding, the Dean of Students Office provided students with direct safety tools to have throughout their time at the UA. SafeCats Safety cards were one of the tools given to each student during the fall semester and to parents attending orientation. These conveniently sized cards include safety resource information from UAPD, Dean of Students, Safe Ride, Hazing Hotline, CAPS, OASIS, UAlert, and SafeCats multimedia sites. Each year, students are involved in extraordinary academic, research, public service, and entrepreneurial activities around campus. With the help of PFA, the Student Storytelling Initiative will enable the Office of University Communications to equip many of these students with the multimedia tools needed to chronicle the UA student experience and share it across many UA communications platforms. The initiative hopes to chronicle the experiences of UA students as they engage in activities that expand the classroom experience. Activities filmed will include participation in research, study abroad, community service, special athletics events, and music performance. Past Perfect Online is an initiative by the University of Arizonas Museum of Art in creating a more technologically savvy way for students to benefit from the Museums collection. The initiative will assist students conducting research by launching the Museums collection into a searchable online database. Through the use of Past Perfect software, each object in the Museums collection will be conveniently available to the UA student population. This initiative by UA Parking and Transportation Services focuses on supporting and enhancing sustainable alternative options to drive alone commuting for students, staff, and faculty members. With the help of PFA, Parking and Transportation services have installed three additional free use bicycle repair stands at key locations on campus. These easily accessible and vandal resistant units include stands, pumps, and basic tools needed for students and staff to perform most minor repairs and adjustments on their bicycles.
With the support of PFA, new bicycle repair stands will provide the UA community with the tools necessary to repair most minor bicycle repairs and adjusments. UA Parking & Transportation Services photo
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I think sometimes, especially freshman year, kids just need a little extra support, someone to talk to, or some reinforcement in a particular subject. I think the SALT Center can make all the difference in the world for that student. The SALT Centers comprehensive model offers one-on-one meetings between the student and the strategic learning specialist in order to help students with learning strategies specific to their needs. The SALT Center also provides tutoring, workshops, and a computer resource lab updated with the newest assistive technology software. A lot of students who have various learning disabilities have grown up feeling like no one understood their problems and for them to reach the same amount of success [as their peers] was usually much harder, said Bruce. To see a program that not only let them know that they recognized their difficulties but also provided various coping strategies to overcome their difficulties was really amazing for any parent to witness. The Patricia A. Bartlett Building now stands as a testament to the passion and commitment the Bartlett Family has for the SALT Center program. Bruce and Patricias generosity will enable the SALT Center to remain innovative in how it facilitates academic success and learning for individuals with challenges, said Dr. Orgera, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. It will allow the professional staff to think creatively about the best ways to keep the SALT Center as the premier program for university level students with learning and attention challenges. The Bartletts generosity exemplifies the tremendous work of the SALT Center staff, and will undoubtedly impact future SALT Center students, like Ben, for years to come. If youre lucky, sometimes in your life something will come along that becomes a passion for you; something that you need to be a part of, you never thought you would be a part of, but you just cannot let it go and it becomes part of your life, said Patricia. And SALT has become a part of our life, it really has. I know I have benefited from a dream. A dream that my parents started for me a long time ago. Together, my mentors at the SALT Center and my parents helped me find my way. Their dream now is to help other students like me reach their goals and dreams in life.
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By Dorothy Briggs, Director Frequently I have the opportunity to talk to parents and families about the services provided by the Think Tank. While many universities offer academic support, none parallels the level of support provided by the Think Tank. The UA is set apart because the Student Services Fee (SSF) Board, made up of students, allocates funding for support from the SSF levied on all students. While many parents recognize the importance of support, I am also met by skepticism.
Students at UAs Think Tank demonstrate the success and importance of academic support at UA. FJ Gaylor photo Ive been told, my son is an honor student, so he wont need tutoring, or, she is the salutatorian; she wont need help. These families have embraced a common paradigm. Let me take this opportunity to share with you three very different success stories. Nicole, Samantha and Perry are all Think Tank patrons; thats all they have in common. Nicole OConnor is a junior double majoring in BioChem and Psychology. During her freshman year she came almost daily to get calculus help. She found that by spending time at the Think Tank she surrounded herself with people who are doing homework in a positive environment. When Nicoles English Instructor told her she should apply to be a writing tutor she decided that she wanted to continue to
be a part of the positive environment, in a new role. Nicole is now a writing tutor. Samantha Dibaise is a sophomore Honors student majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. A tour of the UA took her past the Think Tank. While the guide talked about the Think Tank, her mother leaned over to her and whispered, Dont be shy about asking for help. When she was faced with math that she hadnt seen since 9th grade, she remembered her mothers words. She found the Think Tank to be convenient and a good way to spend time between classes. Samantha earned a 4.0 during her freshman year. Samantha is a new math tutor at the Think Tank. Perry Kronfeld is a senior majoring in Family Studies. Perry is a successful student that has been on the Deans List and studied abroad. She is looking forward to graduation in May. But the outlook wasnt always so bright for Perry. During her first and second semesters she didnt do so well academically. She wound up on academic probation. By her third semester she faced possible disqualification. Perry knew she had to make changes. She said, I didnt know what I needed to do. I didnt know how to study. Perry was referred to work with a Learning Specialist as part of her contractual requirement to remain in school. Perry met with Cassandra Hirdes, a Learning Specialist. Perry shared with me that when she applied the techniques I was shocked at how well it worked! She learned how to formulate study plans. Perry said, Im very grateful for the support. Perry points out that there is always room for improvement; its never too late to make changes. The Think Tank offers assistance to honors students adjusting to the new culture of a Research One institution, students looking for a positive learning environment, and struggling students in need of support. Nicole learned to balance work, classes and fun. Perry was able to study in Florence because she earned the required GPA. The student members of the SSF Board know the importance of academic support. The success stories of Nicole, Perry and Samantha demonstrate it. Samantha offers up this advice, Encourage your kids to go dont make it a bad thing to get help. Success is never bad.
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past five years the Parents & Family Association has given over $1 million to campus programs and services that directly improve the quality of UA student life. We give where students and parents tell us it is important. Some of our support goes to Safe Ride, Career Services, student-faculty interaction, and leadership programs.
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The Parents & Family Association provides volunteer and financial support to key campus programs such as New Student & Parent Orientation and student recruitment events.
versity of Arizona has one of the largest and most unique Family Weekend programs in the country. Our Family Weekend is planned and implemented completely by students for you our valued parents and families.
Parents & Family Association provides a number of ongoing communications to parents and family members including two yearly print magazines, and our monthly newsletter, The Paw Print, and an exclusive bi-weekly Parent email communication.
The Parents & Family Association wants to sincerely thank all the parents and family members who made a contribution to PFA. This support enables the Parents & Family Association to fund grants for programs and services that support UA students success in and out of the classroom. OUR STUDENTS THANK YOU! The donors listed below*
Chary Aasuri Don & Deborah Adams Emily & David Adams Keith & Renee Adams Daniel & Irma Alcock John & Jacqueline Aleccia David & Jeriann Alexander Magan & Samuel Alfred Julie Alvarez Manuel & Maureen Alvarez Martha & Ronald Andazola S. Kaplan Anderson M Anonymous (individual) Karen & Edward Applebome Christ & Hal Arbogast Sandra & Lawrence Armstrong Dennis & Vicki Ascher David Ashcraft Roger Athey Ralph Atkinson Betty Axup Jagdeep Bains & Ramanjit Dhaliwal Christina Bakerman Windri Barriga Catherine & Kurt Bartley Meighan & Mike Batinica Linda & Ivor Baum Roger & R. Ann Beck Rene Beckham & John Shufeldt Marsha & Dennis Belcastro Raye & Jeannie Bellinger Jean & Steven Benedict Mollie BennellLazarus Bruce & Randi Berman Michelle & Barton Bernstein Monika Besancon Glenn & Lisa Bickley Timothy & Marilyn Black Dorothy & Michael Blaire Robert & Lore Blanchard Denise & George Blanton Myra Blatt Jeff Blee Mark Blomquist Dean & Jill Bloxom David & Susan Bohmann Elizabeth Borchers & Michael Honaker Donna & Richard Bottarini Douglas & Ellen Boyce Kate Braithwaite Margaret Brandeau & Joseph Eschbach Jill Breseke Ruth & Brian Brown Patricia Brown Carolyn & Paul Brown Terry & F. Michel Brown Robert & Jean Burton Paul & Jennifer Butler Marta Butterworth Kim & David Buttolph Lelani & Jeffrey Calderon Maria Camacho & Jesse Smalls Catherine & Mark Capaldi Natalie Caputo Mary & Kent Carey Eric & Elizabeth Carlson Susan & Barny Carillo Selene & Scott Carr Helge & Jennifer Carson Paul & Jenny Casasco John L. & Robyn C. Caspersen Ronald L. & Karen C. Champion Carol Chandor Danielle Chapey Stephanie & J.D. Chastain Ming Chen Linda Cheshire Michael & Susan Chesin Nancy Chillag Rajashree & Bikram Choudhury Valerie & Donnie Christianson Paul & Cindy Cihy John Clark Bert & Diane Clement Irene & John Cole Matthew Coleman Paula Conaway Lisa & Mark Cone Sharon & Roger Corell Dave & Joan Cosper Ken & Kim Counihan Mona Coury Teri Crocker Paula Cross Thomas & Nancy Crowe Jennifer & Theodore Crowley Robert & Jillian Crudup Claudia & Neil Cumsky Ed Curtis & Leslie Wagner Cheryl Dabrow Rosalia & Larry Davidson Margaret & Celso Davila Maureen Davis Marilyn Davis Lisa & Steve De Young Gloria & Arnold DeBease Eva & Michael Debolt G. Cameron & Jacqueline Deemer Donna Detrich Jacqueline Devlin Robert & Evelyn Diamond John & Gina DiBiasi Angeles Diez Cheryl Doherty Elizabeth & Kenneth Doran Larry & Debbie Downey Michael & Antonina Drees Donna G. Duffy Anthony Duffy Patty & Christopher Dusard Robert & Cindy Eager Jana Echevarria Denice & James Economou Richard Edelman & Sharon Vogelsang Mary Beth & Charles Edmonds Lisa Edwards Patrick & Regina Edwards Mona & Robert Ehrenreich Brigitte & Howard Eisenberg Scott & Leslie Eisner Carol & Tom Elwood Angela Endicott Portia & Charles Erickson Kristi Ernenwein Jan & David Etheridge Kathlene & Michael Ewing Bogdan & EWA Falat Sharon Fallon Dana Feldman Lorraine Field Leonard Figueroa & Lee D. MendelFigueroa Mark Finkelstein Saul Finkelstein Christian & Erin Fisher Jani Fisk John & Marcia Fitzgerald Suzy Fleming Lorena Flores Edward Ford Karl Ford Craig & Jill Fordyce Richard Forsyth & Katherine Leonard Lisa & Jim Francese Patricia Franklin Patricia Franz Linda Frye Thomas Furrier Paula & Jeff Galloway Marianne & Kenneth Galt Francine Gani Mark & Elizabeth Garvin Carl & Amy Gassmann Susan Gauer Haleluye Gebretsadir & Fasil Tegene Loren & Susan Geesey Melanie Gentry Susan & Ronald Geren Matthew Gerlach Leslie & Bruce Gifford Claire Gilkinson Stephanie & James Gilles Margaret & Blake Gillett Andrew & Barbara Glassanos Thomas & Anne Glenn Betty & Doyle Golden Jay & Susan Golding Fay Goldman Dave Gomez
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made a contribution of $100 or more to the Parents & Family Association between Oct. 1, 2011-Nov. 2, 2012.
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Continued from page 29 from 160 countries who competed in 20 sports. Among them from the UA were Zachary Abbott, Bryan Barten, Jordan Bird, Tanner Gers, Adam Kellerman, Jennifer Poist and Noah Yablong. Heres how they finished: Zachary Abbott, who has been wheelchair racing since he was 11, was born with sacral agenesis, a condition characterized by the absence of the variable portion of the caudal portion of the spine. Ive dreamed of going to the Paralympics it was my childhood dream. He said a visit to Tucson to compete in the Jim Click Run and Roll convinced him the UA was for him. Now a physiology major, Abbott raced in the 100, 200, 400 and 800-meter events. He advanced to the mens 100-meter T53 wheelchair track final, where he finished eighth. Bryan Barten, a UA alumnus and wheelchair tennis and rugby coach, competed in wheelchair tennis quad singles. Seven-time USA World Team Cup member and currently ranked No. 9 in singles in the world, Barten recruited Yablong and Kellerman to the UA wheelchair tennis team. He credits the culture and outstanding opportunities in Adaptive Athletics at the UA for the successful representation in the Paralympics. He advanced to the wheelchair tennis quad singles quarterfinals. Jordan Bird lost his father and his ability to walk after the car they were traveling in was hit by a drunk driver at the age of 2. He started racing at age 5 and got faster and faster, over time deciding that the Paralympics was an achievable goal. Now a Junior majoring in psychology, Bird raced in the 400 and 800-meter wheelchair track competitions, and in the 4x400-meter relay. He advanced to the finals in the 100-meter race and placed sixth. Tanner Gers competed in the blind and visually impaired group at the 2012 Paralympics. Gers got his first taste of competition when he made the cut for the USA National Team in the long jump in his first qualifying meet in 2011. He gained selection to the 2012 Para Pan American games in the 100 and 200-meter races and placed first in the long jump. My wife motivates me to do better. Im excited to Continued on page 32
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Continued from page 31 compete its going to be fantastic, Gers said. Now a business administration and communication junior, Gers competed in the long-jump finals and finished 11th. Adam Kellerman, a sophomore physiology major, represented Australia in the wheelchair tennis mens singles and doubles. Kellerman was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma at the age of 13. He survived surgery, but developed a bone infection that would take two years and 25 surgeries to overcome. He battled depression and isolation until in 2006, when he began playing wheelchair tennis which made him feel alive and excited about the
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