UA Alumni Association Alumnus / Winter 2008

Contents

Shooting Star’s Next Challenge
by Michelle Schulze
In his 20th year with the NBA, Steve Kerr has begun a new chapter as the president of basketball operations and general manager of the Phoenix Suns.

Culture Change at the UA
by Margaret Regan
The UA creates a welcoming campus for a diverse population, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, and staff.

Math: Growing in Circles?
by Steve Cox
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Bill McCullum is bringing math teaching and learning up to speed through an institute for public school teachers.

Beehive of Activity
by Tim Vanderpool
More than an average flower pollinator, these tiny wunderkinds are responsible for annually pollinating up to $20 billion worth of agricultural crops — including most of the nation’s livestock feed. UA researchers add to the buzz.

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	Contents Shooting Star’s Next Challenge by Michelle Schulze In his 20th year with the NBA, Steve Kerr has begun a new chapter as the president of basketball operations and general manager of the Phoenix Suns. Culture Change at the UA by Margaret Regan The UA creates a welcoming campus for a diverse population, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, and staff. Math: Growing in Circles? by Steve Cox Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Bill McCullum is bringing math teaching and learning up to speed through an institute for public school teachers. Beehive of Activity by Tim Vanderpool More than an average flower pollinator, these tiny wunderkinds are responsible for annually pollinating up to $20 billion worth of agricultural crops — including most of the nation’s livestock feed. UA researchers add to the buzz.