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Feb. 6, 2025

  • College Updates
    • Schedule an In-person Meeting with a TIAA Financial Advisor
    • 9th Annual EGTSS Summit: Curriculum Refresh
    • OSHA Form 300A Posting: 2024 Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Summary
    • Teaching Innovation Project Accepting Proposals for Fall 2025
    • Annual Benefits Open Enrollment April 14–28
    • Free Car Seat Safety Checks at Desert Vista Campus
    • Get Help with Your Community Engagement
    • Exploring Urban Bobcats: A Discussion with Cheryl Mollohan
    • Northwest Campus Massage Clinic Offering Services
    • Federal Work Study Supervisor Training Sessions
    • Employees Can Designate Campus for Hygiene Closet Donations
    • Sign Up to Table at Student Employment Week Events
    • Submit a Pima Story Idea
  • Pima People
  • Pima Arts News
  • Pima Athletics News
  • Employee Wellness
    • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges

College Updates

Schedule an In-Person Meeting with a TIAA Financial Advisor
TIAA financial advisor Joah Yeoman will be available for in-person meetings 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 13 in Room RV-142 at Downtown Campus. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online.

If you are unable to schedule through the website, please email esc-benefits@pima.edu or call 520-206-4945 for assistance.

9th Annual EGTSS Summit: Curriculum Refresh
The Ethnic, Gender, Transborder Studies and Sociology (EGTSS) Department hosts its 9th Annual Summit 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 28 in the Amethyst Room at Downtown Campus.

This year’s summit focuses on gathering input from students and local experts in the field for the curriculum modification process. Participants will include representatives of the University of Arizona, Tucson Unified School District, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and various community groups. Approximately 50 individuals are expected to review and provide feedback on curricula for American Indian Studies (AIS), Mexican American Studies (MAS), Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) and Sociology (SOC).

OSHA Form 300A Posting: 2024 Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Summary
In compliance with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, the OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for incidents that occurred at the College in 2024 is posted at all campus locations and on the Mandatory Postings page in MyPima.

Teaching Innovation Project Accepting Proposals for Fall 2025
The Teaching Innovation Project (TIP), sponsored by the Office of the Provost, is accepting proposals for Fall 2025. This initiative provides eligible, full-time faculty members the opportunity to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies that go beyond their regular roles and responsibilities.

The application deadline is Feb. 28. For more information about TIP, click here.

For questions about the application process, contact Diane Miller, faculty-services@pima.edu. For guidance or feedback on the project scope, contact a faculty representative from the Faculty Professional Development & Sabbatical Committee.

Annual Benefits Open Enrollment April 14-28
Open enrollment for the 2025-2026 benefits plan year is April 14-28. Benefits-eligible employees who want to update their current benefits elections may do so through the Online Enrollment Portal in MyPima by selecting @Work, Benefits Enrollment, starting April 14. Early submissions will not be accepted. Any changes made during this period will take effect July 1.

This year’s open enrollment will be conducted virtually, with one-on-one virtual appointments available throughout the two-week enrollment period.

If you have questions, contact the Employee Service Center Benefits Team, esc-benefits@pima.edu or 520-206-4945.

Free Car Seat Safety Checks at Desert Vista Campus
College Police is collaborating with Desert Vista Campus Early Learning Center to offer free car seat safety checks by certified technicians 2-7 p.m., Feb. 12 at Desert Vista Campus on the south side. Technicians will inspect car seats and provide guidance on proper installation to ensure child passenger safety. If you need assistance installing a car seat or want a professional to verify that yours is correctly installed, stop by for a free safety check. If you have questions, contact breda.ryan@pima.edu.

Get Help with Your Community Engagement
The Community Engagement dashboard is accessible on MyPima. There you can:

  • Learn more about Pima’s collegewide community engagement and the resources available to you.
  • Report your community engagement for posting to the collegewide calendar.
  • Sign up for volunteer opportunities to share your subject-matter expertise.
  • Share your volunteer opportunities and outreach photos.

If you have questions, contact Joi Stirrup, jstirrup@pima.edu.

Exploring Urban Bobcats: A Discussion with Cheryl Mollohan
Eric Aldrich, Ph.D., TLC Faculty Fellow for Sustainability, is hosting a discussion on urban bobcat behavior and populations from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 18 in the Azurite Room of the Advanced Manufacturing Building at Downtown Campus.

Cheryl Mollohan, lead biologist for the Bobcats in Tucson (BIT) Research Project, will share insights from BIT’s study on bobcat populations west of Interstate 10.

Northwest Campus Massage Clinic Offering Services
The Northwest Campus Massage Clinic offers quality Swedish massage services to students, staff and members of the public. Pima employees and students with a Pima A# can enjoy a 50-minute massage for $20 ($30, public). The clinic is in Room A211 and appointments are available at 10:30 and 11:35 a.m. Fridays through March 14. 

Masking is required for both student-therapists and clients. Therapeutic massage is not recommended for anyone with serious or uncontrolled medical conditions, contagious illnesses or fever, or for women who are pregnant. To schedule an appointment, call 520-206-2062. Prepayment is required.

Federal Work Study Supervisor Training Sessions
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships hosts virtual Federal Work Study (FWS) supervisor training sessions this spring. Trainings will be in March, April and May. If you are or want to be a supervisor of a FWS student, sign up here for the virtual training. 

Employees Can Designate Campus for Hygiene Closet Donations
The College’s Hygiene Closet has received a total of $815 in donations to start this semester: Desert Vista Campus, $150; Downtown Campus, $345; Northwest Campus, $150; West Campus, $150; and “Other,” $20.

The Hygiene Closet, renamed from the Hygiene Pantry, provides students with hygiene products, such as feminine hygiene products, deodorant, soap, shampoo and toothpaste.

College employees can make a one-time donation or set a monthly donation amount online.

You can choose a specific Hygiene Closet fund to support. Donations designated for Desert Vista or West campuses support the ARC center at that campus. Donations designated for Downtown, East or Northwest campuses fund distributions facilitated by the respective Student Life centers. Similarly, donations to Adult Education are distributed to its El Pueblo, El Rio and 29th Street sites. Meanwhile, donations to PimaOnline cover virtual gift cards for fully online students who cannot receive Pima in-person services. Donations made without a campus designation go to the Downtown Campus fund.

Sign Up to Table at Student Employment Week Events
The College’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships seeks employees and instructors to table at one of its National Student Employment Week events April 14-17.

The event offers opportunities to meet current and future student workers, and share College information and resources.

Anyone interested should fill out this form. You can sign up to table on more than one day.

These are the event details:

  • April 14, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Downtown Campus 
  • April 15, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: East Campus
  • April 16, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Campus
  • April 17, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Desert Vista Campus

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.

Pima People

Vi Hawes, a staff instructor and educational technology coach with Adult Basic Education for College and Career (ABECC), has been awarded the COABE Scholarship Grant from the national Coalition for Adult Basic Education. This prestigious grant will support her graduate studies in educational technology. Hawes will be honored in March during the COABE conference in Dallas.

Pima Arts News

Here are some ongoing and upcoming Pima Arts events:

  • Through March 7: “Reprieve — Dana Roes Paintings,” Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus Center for the Arts; Reception: Today, 5-7 p.m., 6 p.m. lecture by Dana Roes
  • Through Aug. 20: “Night Skies: Astrophotography, Michael Cox,” Desert Vista Art Gallery, Desert Vista Campus
  • Feb. 10-March 28: “Never Don’t Pay Attention — Louise Serpa: Rodeo Photography,” West Campus Visual Arts Gallery; Reception: Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m.  
  • Feb. 27-March 9: “The Wedding Singer — The Musical Comedy,” Proscenium Theatre, West Campus CFA, 7 p.m., Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m., Sundays; ASL Night: March 7; tickets: $15, $10 Students/Seniors/Military/Groups 

Unless noted otherwise, Pima Arts programs and exhibitions are free to the public.

Stay up-to-date on upcoming Pima Arts events by checking the Pima Arts Calendar. For questions, contact 520-206-6986 or centerforthearts@pima.edu.

Pima Athletics News

Pima sports teams have these home games in the next week:

  • Feb. 8: Softball vs. Paradise Valley Community College (doubleheader), West Campus, Aztec Field, 12 p.m.
  • Feb. 8: Women’s Basketball vs. Phoenix College, West Campus, Aztec Gymnasium, 2 p.m.
  • Feb. 8: Men’s Basketball vs. Phoenix College, West Campus, Aztec Gymnasium, 4 p.m.

Keep up with Pima Athletics at pimaaztecs.com.

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.


@PimaNews is an electronic newsletter for employee news of Pima Community College. The Marketing Office publishes this e-newsletter every Thursday, except when the College is closed for a holiday or break, during the semester and every other week during the summer. Please send announcements and news items – 75 words or fewer – to pimanews@pima.edu by noon on Monday. Check any links before sending. Back issues are available on the @PimaNews webpage. The newsletter also accepts submissions about Pima employee accomplishments.
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