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To mark the lecture series' 100-year anniversary, an evening celebration will include a presentation on the newest science to come out of the James Webb Space Telescope, a chance to peer at the sky through telescopes, recognition of a new endowed chair and the opening of Steward Observatory's visitor center.

This year, UArizona and its marching band, the Pride of Arizona, celebrate the 70th anniversary of "Bear Down, Arizona," the song that accompanies nearly every Wildcats celebration. The first public performance of the song took place at a pep rally on Sept. 20, 1952.

Ever wonder what gives a forest its pine-fresh scent? The answer is the molecular compound pinene, naturally released by plants. A new study explores how and under what conditions plants emit pinene and other volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere. The results may help scientists detect when an ecosystem is in distress.

Jessica Retis, directora de la Facultad de Periodismo, habla en esta sesión de preguntas y respuestas sobre la creación del programa y cómo la Universidad de Arizona está en una posición única para capacitar a periodistas bilingües en una industria de medios de comunicación que evoluciona rápidamente.

School of Journalism director Jessica Retis talks about the creation of the bilingual journalism master's degree program and how UArizona is uniquely positioned to train bilingual journalists in an evolving media industry.

NASA's DART spacecraft will slam into an asteroid this month, and scientists will study how the impact affects its orbit around a larger, companion asteroid discovered by UArizona researchers in 1996.

The Gregory H. and Lisa S. Boyce Endowed Department Leadership Chair in Mining and Geological Engineering ensures a strong program for years to come. Due to a dollar-for-dollar match from the Lundin family, it will also benefit the new School of Mining and Mineral Resources.

First-year student Liam Mohajeri Norris will make "LEGO Masters" history as part of the first mother-son team to compete on the FOX competition show. Season three of "LEGO Masters" premieres Sept. 21 on FOX.

La celebración del próximo aniversario del club es parte del reconocimiento en todo el campus del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se celebra del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre.

The Hispanic Alumni Club was founded in 1982 to support the college-going dreams of Hispanic students in Arizona. The club's anniversary celebration is part of the campuswide recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.