APR 25 | THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
WYANT COLLEGE OF OPTICAL SCIENCES
NEWSLETTER
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The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences cordially invites students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the college to join us on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom for the 2024 Spring Convocation Ceremony. A light reception will immediately follow the program. Guests are allowed and there is no limit on number of guests per graduating student. Tickets are not required to attend. Full details here.
Can't join us in-person? Please tune-in and watch online.
Please note, there is no clear bag policy, but there will be a Security Bag Check for prohibited items listed. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to account for security.
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Help congratulate the Class of 2024! Submit a video or a picture wishing the Class of 2024 well in their future endeavors. You may also submit a longer video message to be shared with graduating students via the Wyant College of Optical Sciences using the button below!
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SURPRISE YOUR GRAD WITH A WYANT COLLEGE OF OPTICAL SCIENCES GIFT!
Now available at the University of Arizona Online Bookstore--hand-embroidered Lands' End Polos, button-ups, cardigans, and more! Browse the gift options.
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Enjoy free planetarium programs and optics activities for families, teachers, and science enthusiasts of all ages! Additionally, special presentations will be hosted by Olivia Fehlberg, Edmund Optics (OSC BS 2016); Dr. Lukas Gruber, Leonardo Electronics; and Dr. Stéphanie Juneau, NSF NOIRLab. More details.
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During the summer Watts Up! will switch to a monthly schedule with the following dates listed below. We also invite the Class of 2024 to sign up to continue receiving Watts Up! at your personal email after graduation!
May 9 | June 6 | July 3 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 15
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Grad Students of Color Drop-In Support Group
April 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Zoom
OSC Colloquium: Roarke Horstmeyer
April 25, 2024, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Meinel 307
CANCELED: SOCk Camping Trip
April 26 - 27, 2024, Mount Graham
Dissertation Defense: Sanja Dmitrovic
April 26, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Meinel 821
Dissertation Defense: Tyler Peterson
April 26, 2024, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Meinel 821
Special Seminar: Lionel Clermont
April 30, 2024, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Meinel 307
WiO Stitching Circle
May 1, 2024, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Meinel 821
Reading Day
May 2, 2024
Eegee's Study Break
May 2, 2024, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Meinel 3rd Floor Patio
Special Seminar: Michael Kudenov
May 2, 2024, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Meinel 307
2024 Spring Convocation
May 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., UArizona Student Union Ballroom
2024, 160th UArizona Commencement
May 10, 2024, 7:30 p.m., UArizona Stadium
International Day of Light | Flandrau Planetarium
May 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Flandrau Planetarium
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STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Congratulations to all the students taking on exciting roles as SOCk and WiO officers. We cannot wait to see what the upcoming school year holds. See the full list of new officers, here.
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Have you worked on any projects this school year using CODE V, LightTools, LucidShape, RSoft Photonic Device Tools, or Photonic Solutions software? Perhaps you participated in the Practical Optics Workshop this year? Apply those talents and submit your project to the student design competition! Entries are due June 14, 2024. Awards totaling $20,000 will be granted. Learn how to enter here. Read the competition rules.
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DONATE YOUR ECLIPSE GLASSES OUTSIDE OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFICE
WiO is collecting eclipse glasses to send to Astronomers Without Borders. They will provide the recycled eclipse glasses to kids in South America, to view the next solar eclipse, Oct 2, 2024. Damaged glasses are acceptable, and will be checked upon receiving them.
Find the donation box in Academic Programs (Meinel 403). Drop off your glasses in that box on or before May 10th! WiO will be shipping the recycled glasses after the semester ends.
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Non-Industrial Affiliates Opportunities
Wyant College of Optical Sciences Opportunities
- Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Optical Physics (Multiple Positions) | Wyant College of Optical Sciences
- Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Image Science (Multiple Positions) | Wyant College of Optical Sciences
- Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Optical Engineering (Multiple Positions) | Wyant College of Optical Sciences
- Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Photonics (Multiple Positions) | Wyant College of Optical Sciences
Find these and more employment opportunities on our website!
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