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Celebrate 50 Years of the Mobile Health Program
By Family & Community Medicine
Celebrate the service and impact the Dr. Augusto Ortiz Mobile Health Program has provided to the local community as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Celebrate the service and impact the Dr. Augusto Ortiz Mobile Health Program has provided to the local community as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Family & Community Medicine The Department of Family & Community Medicine is excited to continue to celebrate and recognize the service and impact the Dr. Augusto Ortiz Mobile Health Program has provided to the local community as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. In the five decades the Mobile Health Program has been serving southern Arizona, it has seen over 100,000 patients, helped delivered over 400 babies, and provided free physicals and immunizations to Arizonans without insurance. The Mobile Health Program (MHP) was established in 1976 as a free, mobile clinic for uninsured and low-income patients in Southern Arizona, staffed by Family Medicine physicians and residents. In 2003, the Mobile Health Prenatal Clinic (MPC) was launched to address emerging regional maternal health disparities and expanded again in 2020 to meeting increasing community needs. Beyond medical care, the program provides integrated community support for social drivers of health by employing a community health worker who connects patients to essential resources such as food, housing, and transportation. With your help, our goal this Fall is to keep the Mobile Health Program up and running for another 50 years and another 100,000 Arizonans served. Just $10,000 will provide 1,000 free clinics to those in need. Give today!
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Sean William Ellis Excellence Award
By The Ellis Family
Join Sean's family, friends and colleagues at Liberty Mutual to honor his life and legacy by establishing the Sean William Ellis Excellence Award.
Join Sean's family, friends and colleagues at Liberty Mutual to honor his life and legacy by establishing the Sean William Ellis Excellence Award. The Ellis Family On September 3, 2021, Sean William Ellis passed away unexpectedly at the age of 30 due to a heart condition. Sean's family, friends and colleagues at Liberty Mutual are joining together to honor his life and legacy by establishing the Sean William Ellis Excellence Award at the University of Arizona. To create a permanent scholarship endowment with the University of Arizona Foundation, we must raise $50,000. Inspired by Sean's life and values, this scholarship will support future generations of Wildcat students for years to come. Sean was a proud University of Arizona graduate whose impact was felt by everyone fortunate enough to know him. A standout student in the Eller College of Management, he graduated in just three years and was a proud brother of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Professionally, he excelled at Liberty Mutual, where he was recognized as a top producer and respected leader. While Sean achieved tremendous success in his own career, what brought him the greatest pride was helping others succeed. He was passionate about recruiting and mentoring new employees. It was also at Liberty Mutual that Sean met the love of his life, Melissa, and became a proud stepfather to Eddie, Emma and Amy. Beyond his professional achievements, Sean lived with a heart for service. He devoted his time to serving seniors in his community, feeding those experiencing homelessness and participating in numerous service projects through his church. His generosity, compassion and willingness to help others defined the way he lived his life. Education was also central to Sean's story. Sean and his mother, Christine Ellis, shared a dream of pursuing their master's degrees at the same time, while his father, Benjamin Ellis, and sister, Dr. Taliah Ellis, continue to embody that dedication to education and personal advancement. In August 2026, Christine fulfilled a lifelong goal by earning her master's degree in nursing, a milestone that reflected the value she and Sean placed on learning and achievement. By supporting Eller College of Management students who work hard, give back to their communities and aspire to build successful careers, this scholarship will carry Sean's legacy forward and ensure that his values continue to make a difference. Please consider making a gift to the Sean William Ellis Excellence Award. Every gift brings us closer to establishing this permanent scholarship and honoring Sean's remarkable life.
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Invest in Youth as Readers
By Worlds of Words Center
Contributions to the Reading Ambassador program support middle and high school readers in their advocacy for reading while building their personal libraries.
Contributions to the Reading Ambassador program support middle and high school readers in their advocacy for reading while building their personal libraries. Worlds of Words Center A New Chapter Begins Worlds of Words hosts our 10th cadre of Reading Ambassadors this academic year just as The Atlantic hits us with the headline, The End of Reading Is Here! The middle and high school readers in this group of Reading Ambassadors buck the downward "slump" in reading as reported by the National Endowment of the Arts and others by creating communities of readers their age while practicing real-world skills and experiences that extend beyond the pages of a book. Setting & Characters Photo by Bob Bingham PhotographyThe Reading Ambassador Program (RAP) is designed to immerse local middle and high school readers in a college-like experience in literature written specifically for them. Reading Ambassadors meet on the U of A campus in the Worlds of Words Center with occasional "field trips" to other campus locations. They sit in real university classrooms and talk to guest speakers in academia in preparation for author visits and other bookish events. Reading Ambassadors come from a range of schooling experiences including public, private and charter schools and gain as much insight from each other as they do from the "pros." And they put in a lot of work! Reading Ambassadors choose their books and decide how best to share them with friends and peers with guidance from faculty and staff with backgrounds in children’s literature, education, library science and marketing. Each "book cycle" spans two months. We have a month to read their selected book, then we meet to discuss and create plans for how to share it with peers. The second month, middle schoolers host an event for any interested readers during which they meet the author of the book they read while teens create a 'zine and explore ways to take action. Reading Ambassadors are responsible for set up and clean up, greeting attendees and partners, and moderating the program. Finally, we record an episode of our podcast to unpack the whole experience. The Plot Thickens Photo by Melanie ReyesWe conducted a focus group a little over a year ago and learned that participants in RAP feel they have support at their school academically, athletically and artistically. What they miss is social time with peers. The time Reading Ambassadors spend in Worlds of Words is largely analog, in small groups and with plenty of bagels and hot chocolate. Outside the program, the teens have their own private group chat where they can talk about how much they enjoy the program -- we presume. As two things can be true at once (a program that is both social and academic), the Reading Ambassadors play an important role in literacy promotion because they share their experience with books in their social and academic contexts. They participate in literature discussions and engagements that mimic the experience of upper division children's literature classes, devise strategies to share their new insights and plan and execute public events and projects. The more Reading Ambassadors engage in conversations with their peers and trusted adults, the more they gain autonomy, independence and confidence while improving their communication skills. One thing that hasn't changed about the program over the past ten cadres is the requirement that Reading Ambassadors share literature with their school libraries (or English/Language Arts teacher). This initiative not only enriches school library collections but also broadens access for all students. Your Role Photo by Bob Bingham PhotographyYou can directly contribute to reversing the national slump in reading by encouraging the Reading Ambassadors in their work and providing continued access to middle grade and young adult literature and the deeper understanding of issues the Reading Ambassadors gain from reading. We hope that you take a look at the giving levels on this page and find one that's right for you. You can also come to one of our events, listen to our podcast or read one of our 'zines (stop by to pick up a copy or email wow@arizona.edu about how you can receive one in the mail). You can be an ambassador for the Reading Ambassadors by sharing this campaign in your circles. Thank you for considering this remarkable opportunity to invest in youth readers. Your generosity will make worlds of difference.
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Support the Kerr Family Endowment for Humanities Abroad
By College of Humanities
Join Team Kerr by supporting Study Abroad in the College of Humanities.
Join Team Kerr by supporting Study Abroad in the College of Humanities. College of Humanities Wildcat legend Steve Kerr's international upbringing sparked a curiosity about the world, a love of travel, and a lifelong embrace of cultural diversity. He and his wife Margot, also a U of A graduate, have created the Kerr Family Endowment for Humanities Abroad. As Steve has said, “If you've ever studied abroad, you know the importance and the value of traveling, of experiencing a different culture.” If you believe in the value of a humanities education and the essential role that study abroad has to play in a student’s development, join Steve and Margot Kerr by making a gift today!
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100 years of Chain Gang / Links Junior Honorary
By Chain Gang / Links Alumni
Celebrate 100 years of Chain Gang / Links Junior Honorary by making a gift to support CAPS.
Celebrate 100 years of Chain Gang / Links Junior Honorary by making a gift to support CAPS. Chain Gang / Links Alumni To Celebrate 100 years of Chain Gang / Links Junior Honorary we are asking all Alumni and Friends to support the University of Arizona Campus Health Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS). Supporting mental health is a near and dear cause for our honorary. Each year we raise funds in honor of Sean Quigley (#13 class of '14-15). Help us honor his legacy and support current students at the University. Our gifts will help pay for student appointments and counselor hours. Learn more about the amazing work CAPS is doing to support students here.
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