University of Arizona Norton School of Human Ecology

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What an action-packed week of retailing! Last week kicked off with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Lundgren Consumer Science Lab at The Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing, a state-of-the-art hub where students can gain hands-on experience working with tech that enhances the retail experience from development to market. 🛒📈 We were honored to have University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella, Terry Lundgren, former CEO of Macy’s, and Tina Lundgren join us for this special occasion, along with every person and department who has been committed to bring this lab to life. The week wrapped with the first-annual Student Global Retailing Ideas Summit, where students had the opportunity to network with and hear from top experts in the retailing industry. Read more about the Lundgren Consumer Science Lab below. 👇 https://bit.ly/3QIy2J3 University of Arizona - College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology (UCATT)

This week, the University of Arizona announced the grand opening of the Lundgren Consumer Science Center University of Arizona Norton School of Human Ecology.  This state-of-the-art facility is set to revolutionize retail education and research, thanks to the generous support of Terry Lundgren and Tina Lundgren. The Center features cutting-edge technology, including VR digital twin, a University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology (UCATT) digital makerspace for influencer content, an Ortery Technologies product shots and advanced customer tracking and analytics from Amoobi. With instruction from key Faculty and Lab stewardship from Jay Sampson & Sheila Kressler-Crowley, MS & Elena Rodriguez, students will gain hands-on experience in diverse retail scenarios, preparing them to excel in the ever-evolving retail landscape. Thank you Pres. Suresh Garimella, John-Paul Roczniak Tamara Patrick Olivier Delangre Laura Scaramella Shane Burgess Melody Buckner Ash Black Denisse Guerra for joining us in celebrating this milestone and the incredible opportunities it brings for our students and the retail industry!

Spreading kindness, one paw at a time! 🐾 Catch us at Science City during the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15-16 and learn about the science of kindness! #KindCats #ScienceofKindnessCommunityCollective

Are you passionate about your major? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you looking for a unique professional development opportunity? Apply to be a CALES Ambassador and help prospective students learn about the fabulous opportunities here at the U of A! ⭐ Ambassadors travel to local & national high school and college fairs, serve on panels, lead tours, and help to support fun events like Admitted Student Day & Graduation! Application materials include short answers, resume, cover letter & a letter of recommendation (due March 14). All CALES majors with a 3.0+ GPA are invited to apply: https://bit.ly/3XgDbvs

Congratulations to Personal and Family Financial Planning students Heidi Stoeckman and Julian Castro, along with faculty advisor Patrick M Payne, Ph.D., CFP®, Ph.D., CFP®, for being named semi-finalists in the IARFC® National Financial Plan Competition. The semi-finalist teams will be competing for the top three slots as a finalist for their chance to present live at the IARFC's Financial Forum in Orlando, FL at the World Center Marriott! 🎉

Giving Day is in ONE week! On Feb.13-14, Join Wildcats everywhere for 24-hours of giving, community and impact! ❤️ We hope you will join us! https://bit.ly/40W061o Show your Wildcat pride by volunteering on campus or in your community and share your experience with us: https://bit.ly/41057WS #GivingDay #BearDownGiveBack

Meet Esther Perry, a recent HDFS alum and intern at TMC Pediatrics. ❤️ 🩺 Through her internship, Esther is gaining hands-on experience supporting children and families during challenging times as she prepares to pursue a career as a Child Life Specialist. 🔗 Read Esther’s story. https://bit.ly/42xhqLj

Ask yourself, "what would kindness look like in this moment?" This one question may change the way you approach life. Kindness takes confidence and shows empathy and care for others. It is not nice. Thank you Jeannette Maré, PhD and the entire team from the UArizona Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth, and Families in the University of Arizona Norton School of Human Ecology for sharing the science and practice of kindness with colleagues at the U of A. Your research is incredibly empowering, inspiring, and positive.

Marissa Hettinger and Kealie Walker, graduate students in Human Development and Family Science, and Sabrina Helm, associate professor of Retailing and Consumer Science, found that millennials are prioritizing short-term savings over long-term retirement planning as climate change adds uncertainty to their financial futures. 🌍💼 Learn more about their insights and what this means for financial planning