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The 1918 flu known as Spanish Flu, but new research establishes that the flu originated in the Western Hemisphere. NPR

UA Professors Traces Origins of Flu

Mar 20, 2014 For years wild migratory birds have been considered a source of all flu viruses, but his research finds differently.

Javier Duran, executive director at the University of Arizona Confluence Center for Creative Inquiry, discusses the Confluence Center's presence at the Festival of Books.

Events Present Cross-Cultural Dialogues of Border Life, Art

Mar 13, 2014 The UA Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry presents "Voices Across Borders" at the Tucson Festival of Books this weekend.

Arizona Spotlight for March 14, 2014

Mar 13, 2014 Native Americans foods growing source of business; program offers second chance to juvenile offenders; UA Confluence Center hosts events at TFOB; author & folklorist Norma Cantù

Dan Cornelius, left, and his assistant set up the Mobile Farmers Market at Tucson's Native Seeds/SEARCH.

Native American Traditional Foods Turn Into Viable Business

Mar 13, 2014 From tepary beans grown by the Tohono O’Odham people to chocolate produced by the Chickasaw Nation, Native Americans are entering the niche food market in many places.

Women's Day Theme Could Reflect in Female Religious Leadership

Mar 7, 2014 'Inspiring change' is this year's International Women's Day message; as time goes by even churches are seeing a stronger presence of females in higher positions.

Arizona Spotlight for March 7, 2014

Mar 6, 2014 Saturday is International Women's Day, Tucson women inspire changes at church; musician Dave Bromberg visits Arizona; artist explores the spiritual significance of ravens

David Bromberg Returns to Southern Arizona

Mar 6, 2014 Multi-Instrumentalis is known for blending bluegrass, rock, country and jazz; will perform Southern Arizona shows.

Arizona Spotlight for February 28, 2014

Feb 28, 2014 Discrimination against LGBT in the workplace; four bodily 'humours;' UFO convention in Scottsdale; Academy Awards disparities.

The most powerful entity in Hollywood? Rows of Oscar statues awaiting to be deployed at the Academy Awards.

Oscar's Split Personality

Feb 28, 2014 Film writer Chris Dashiell explores the disparity between audience picks, critical picks, and what really wins at the Academy Awards.

Searching the Skies for the Unknown

Feb 28, 2014 The International UFO Congress comes to Scottsdale; 'only a matter of time before rest of us become believers.'

Advances Made, LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Remains

Feb 27, 2014 Transgender Pima County lawyer says situation even more difficult for trans people; most states including AZ don't have laws protecting LGBTQ people in workplace.

Artwork form a Dungeons & Dragons supplement called "The Tomb of Horrors"

Arizona Spotlight for February 21, 2014

Feb 20, 2014 Featured artist in Southwest Indian Fair; Fiesta de Los Vaqueros; the 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons

Clay Artist Redefined Native American Pottery, Curator Says

Feb 20, 2014 Featured artist at this weekend’s Southwest Indian Art Fair is Jody Folwell, internationally recognized artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, NM.

Attendees of the Rex Allen Days celebration watch a bull rider at the professional rodeo. 2011 marks the 60th year of the event that honors the "singing cowboy" from Wilcox, Arizona.

Western Heritage Arena in Marana Hosts Bull Riding Practice

Feb 20, 2014 Young bull riders keep tradition alive practicing on Friday nights; La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros enters final rounds this weekend.

Arizona Spotlight for February 7, 2014

Feb 6, 2014 Author is "the world's most controversial scientist," a visit to Children's Museum Tucson; a reading by acclaimed author C.E. Poverman.

Interactive, Informative and Nearly Indestructible

Feb 6, 2014 Newly revamped Children's Museum Tucson gives exclusive look at how they entertain kids and survive the hard knocks.

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