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Jeehey Kim studies Asian photography, with a specific focus on funerary photography – the practice of taking people's portraits for use at their eventual funerals.

Student-athlete spotlights and talks on Asian photography and gender equality are among the plans for the celebration.

Student-athlete spotlights, talks on photography and gender equality, and branded Wildcat merchandise are part of UArizona's recognition of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month, which the university celebrates in April.

Doctoral student Amber Coleman is working on two passion projects as a student developer with the Center for Digital Humanities – an interactive history of the Dunbar School and a video game exploring the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Talks on the Black experience, inequality, the influence of hip-hop and more are slated for the university's celebration of Black History Month. Also on tap: traditional African drum and dance performances.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of military-themed UArizona hoodies, socks and more will support Tucson's Fisher House, where families of military members and veterans can stay for free while a loved one is in the hospital.

UArizona Filmmakers Make Their Mark at Festivals in US and Abroad Student films from last years I Dream in Widescreen showcase earned a record 11 festival selections in the United States and overseas. By Andy Ober, University Communications May 4, 2021 This years showcase will feature 14 student-made films and one series pitch. Ahead of the University of Arizonas 16th I Dream in Widescreen student film showcase this month, films from last years event are finding success at festiva...

Lisa Molomot, the films co-director and an adjunct professor in the School of Theatre, Film and Television, says it was important to her to highlight the families suffering at the border. "Most people in Texas, even, dont know whats going on in Brooks County, so I can imagine that no one else in the United States really knows whats going on," Molomot said. "We went to Brooks County on 15 different trips in the hopes of getting these real moments, because we really didnt want to tell people wha...