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News & Events
Whether it's an article on the front page of an industry magazine or a Thursday-afternoon Colloquium lecture by one of the top minds in optics, the news and events of the College of Optical Sciences keep information in motion in the Meinel Building.
If you have a news item to report or an event to list in the OSC calendar, please contact info@optics.arizona.edu.
Watts Up! & Other News
OSC's primary source of information is our biweekly newsletter, Watts Up! But you can also explore all things UA Optics through our press releases, feature articles, media mentions and quicknews.
Colloquium Lecture Series
A lively forum wherein academic scholars and industry leaders discuss groundbreaking research and encourage questions and comments. Held on Thursdays during the academic year, the forum is open to students, faculty, the optics community and the general public.
Calendar of Events
View a month-by-month overview of UA and OSC events, including those for alumni, colloquiums, workshops, presentations and other industry related events.
OSC Photo Galleries
We make an effort to document every significant event that occurs at the College of Optical Sciences. Peruse events going back to 2003 in our photo gallery section.
OSC Videos
The College of Optical Sciences, its faculty and students and events and presentations have been featured in numerous videos ranging from local news pieces to associated YouTube channels.
Featured Events
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Friday, September 28, 2018 - 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Monday, October 8, 2018 - Wednesday, October 10, 2018TBA
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Friday, October 26, 2018 - 2:30pm - 5:00pmHeld in conjunction with The University of Arizona’s Homecoming Festivities., an alumnus from each of the University’s degree-granting colleges is selected for this honor. The recipient for the 2018 College of Optical Sciences Alumnus of the Year is James W. Mayo III, M.S 1968. Jim was the first student to receive a degree from what was once known as the Optical Sciences Center.
