Dean Jones will discuss the effects of the pandemic on higher education.
John Paul Jones III
Don Bennett Moon Dean
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
University of Arizona
John Paul “JP” Jones III (Ph.D. Ohio State University) is a Professor of Geography and Development and the Don Bennett Moon Dean of the University of Arizona’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS). SBS is known as the UA’s “People College” in recognition of the over 500 faculty who study human technologies, histories, institutions, ideas, cultures, literatures, and personal and social relationships. SBS is intellectually diverse: among its faculty are poets and philosophers, as well as computer scientists and dendrochronologists.
With over 7,000 students, the College of SBS regularly awards more degrees than any other college at the UA, yet its mission goes beyond education and research. Dr. Jones believes that public, land-grant institutions such as the UA have a responsibility to share their discoveries and expertise with the community through public education and outreach and, since his appointment in 2010, has worked to transform SBS’s relationship with the Tucson community, growing a diverse and impactful portfolio of local engagement.
Before being named dean of SBS, Dr. Jones was director of the College’s School of Geography and Development. He is a prolific researcher, focusing on geographic methodology and the integration of spatial theory and social theory. Before coming to the UA in 2003, he taught at the University of Kentucky and San Diego State University. He was a Fulbright Professor at University College Dublin and has held visiting appointments at the University of Nimegen in the Netherlands, the Universitat de Girona in Spain, and the London School of Economics.
President JEN HOFFMAN called the meeting to order at 12 noon indoor at the beautiful Hacienda Del Sol with 41 Rotarians attending the weekly meeting. The opening of the meeting featured the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag lead by TOM MOULTON, from Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance and the rendition of “America the Beautiful”.
The inspirational moment for the meeting featured a heartwarming video from CBS television regarding a 5-year autistic child attending a skate park for his birthday with his Mom. What followed was unbelievable and wonderful for this 5-year old and his mother. See the video here.
The lunch featured a juicy chicken dish, bone in, with a delicious sauce and some healthy vegetables. As always Hacienda Del Sol banquet staff were attentive to the hungry Rotarians.
President JEN kicked off the formal part of the meeting by thanking all of the virtual audience attending the meeting and introduced two guests, Nicole Lombardo who has submitted her membership application and Bob Blair.
Today’s program featuring Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos was introduced by Rotarian VICKIE JACOBS. Sheriff began his career in 1976 in El Paso, Texas and since moving to Pima County, he has served the Sheriff Department for 32 years. Sheriff Nanos is committed to serving the community as your new sheriff elected since January 2021.
Today’s Birthdays featured DON CLARK retired CPA and member since 1984 and KEN LIGHT, retired and member since 1991. DON served with honor on the Pima County Fairgrounds Board (Southwestern Fair Commission) for many years. KEN retired from the Jewish Community Center where he spent most of his career.
One Sergeant At Arms announcement was made by JEN, to save the date, March 10th for the new replacement mixer. Location will be a surprise and announced soon. Additional announcements included a request for one more member needed for the AV Committee by DAN KALM.
MARGARET HIGGINS let everyone know that nominations are now open for the 4-Way Test Award and the Orville McPherson whose most recent winner was BOB LOGAN. And finally, CHUCK SAWYER introduced the three finalists for our new meeting venue. Finalists consist of TCC, Hilton East and Westward Look Resort. Each of these venues will host the club at a lunch meeting and once final review is completed, a survey will be taken to help select our future home for our meetings and luncheons.
Our next meeting is March 3 and features JP Jones, Dean College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Meeting was adjourned at 1:15 with a toast to our First Responders for their service and sacrifices they make on our behalf.
Our Replacement/Social Mixer is the evening of March 10th. Back by popular demand, this mixer will be held at Proof on the patio (St. Philip's Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Avenue from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 Guidelines, the event is limited to 48 people. We will follow all the safety guidelines (masks, hand sanitizer, distancing, and signed waivers will be needed from all those attending who have not previously submitted). Guests are invited, the fee is $20 and will be billed to your account. Please register at the website www.tucsonrotary.org scroll down the left hand side to Upcoming Events and click on the mixer. Don't forget to register your guest. If you have any questions, please call the Rotary office.
Let's have some fun! Please remember, there is NO LUNCH MEETING on March 10th.
As you know, The Rotary Club of Tucson is quickly approaching our Centennial Celebration. One Hundred Years of Service in Tucson and Southern Arizona!
The Centennial Committee is working diligently to create an extraordinary event for us to honor our Club’s history and we want you to join the festivities!
Save The Date!
Saturday, September 25, 2021
More details will be coming soon, but for now, please mark this important date on your calendar.
Please join us for our first High Performance Driver Education event of 2021. Continuous lapping with a passing zone. The most track time for a one-day event in the Tucson Area! All makes of vehicles are welcome. Because of COVID this event is for experienced drivers only. PCA is currently not allowing SAR to provide in car instruction for novice/1st time drivers because of social distancing.
Registration Fee: $175.
Registration is limited to 30 drivers so sign-up early.
No registration at the track.
New requirements as follows:
We now have minimum track entry requirements and a Corona Virus Mitigation Plan you MUST read, download and sign below.
Do not come if you are sick or show any symptoms
Face mask and cell phone are required for entry
Must read & sign the Corona Virus Mitigation Plan
2 people maximum per vehicle entry... Exception for parents with children
Driver/rider and 1 guest.
Maximum participants allowed is 49
No Pets
When you leave your area (Bubble/Pit Box) you must wear a protective mask
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Dean Jones will discuss the effects of the pandemic on higher education.
Today’s program featuring Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos was introduced by Rotarian VICKIE JACOBS. Sheriff began his career in 1976 in El Paso, Texas and since moving to Pima County, he has served the Sheriff Department for 32 years. Sheriff Nanos is committed to serving the community as your new sheriff elected since January 2021.
The following New Member's application has been submitted for membership in Rotary Club of Tucson:
Our Replacement/Social Mixer is the evening of March 10th. Back by popular demand, this mixer will be held at Proof on the patio (St. Philip's Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Avenue from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 Guidelines, the event is limited to 48 people. We will follow all the safety guidelines (masks, hand sanitizer, distancing, and signed waivers will be needed from all those attending who have not previously submitted). Guests are invited, the fee is $20 and will be billed to your account. Please register at the website 
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