Archive for June, 2010

The University of Arizona College of Medicine broke ground in Phoenix on May 12, kicking off the new 268,000 sq. ft. health sciences education building.  The expanded medical campus will provide the needed space to increase the class size from 48 to 120 taking a critical step toward meeting Arizona’s shortage of doctors, nurses and medical professionals.  The groundbreaking was another major step forward, following approval by the Legislature, two Governors, and final review by the Joint Committee on Capital Review.  In addition to the UA College of Medicine, the HSEB building will provide space for the UA College of Pharmacy and Northern Arizona University programs for physician assistants, occupational therapy and primary care health professionals.

Prop 100 receives major support, as voters confirm their support for education.  With over a million Arizonans voting, the temporary one-cent sales tax received approval by 64 percent of voters.  Solutions Through Higher Education provided voters and coalition members with vital information on how Prop 100 would impact higher education, through outreach events and media strategies.  Thanks to the support of Arizonans, the temporary tax will provide Arizona’s leaders with the opportunity to work together in solving the long-term budget shortfall.

The 52nd Annual Black and White Ball and Business Awards gala hosted by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber was held on April 17. The Molera Alvarez Group partners, Jaime Molera and Ruben Alvarez were the recipients of the Entrepreneurs of the Year Award. The Molera Alvarez Group would like to congratulate the other award winners, Mario Diaz for Man of the Year; Lisa Urias for Woman of the Year; American Express Corporation for Corpoation of the Year; and Former Governor, Raul H. Castro, as the Arizona Legacy Award recipient.

The Legislative Day for Corrections Corporation of America was held at the state Capitol featuring State Senator Rebecca Rios.  During the lunch for legislators and staff, leaders of CCA discussed the role the company plays in Arizona’s economy.

Solutions Through Higher Education’s luncheon featuring Phoenix City Manager, David Cavazos, as the keynote speaker discussed the impact investing in higher education from a city perspective. The investment being made in Arizona State University and the University of Arizona has aided in the transformation of downtown Phoenix. One of the many ways Phoenix has benefited is through job grown and economic development.