Monday, May 18 presentation Women, War and Coming of Age in the Hispanic World by Dr. Malcolm Alan Compitello, May 20 presentation of Stories of the Plants We Overlook by Dr. Steve Smith and May 22 Concert by Classical guitarists Jose Luis Puerta and Alfredo Vazquez
Engage. Create. Serve. The non-profit Arizona Senior Academy (ASA) is the intellectual and cultural hub of the Academy Village community in eastern Tucson. Founded by a former University of Arizona president, the ASA leverages its unique UA affiliation to provide a premier weekly schedule of professional concerts, scholarly lectures, and creative activities. We offer adults in or near retirement a vibrant environment where curiosity and engagement never retire.
ASA live lectures and concerts are open to ASA members and the public. Arizona Senior Academy building and parking are wheelchair accessible. The Koffler Great Room is equipped with an audio loop for the hearing impaired. If you wish to donate and continue to help the ASA fund more programs and concerts, click here! Thank you for your continued support!
TANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly Highlights
LECTURES
If you cannot attend the lectures in person, you may attend via Zoom. Click this link for access!
Monday, May 18
Women, War and Coming of Age in the Hispanic World
Dr. Malcolm Alan Compitello: Professor Emeritus of Spanish, U of A; Executive Editor Emeritus, Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies
Dr. Malcolm Alan Compitello highlights overlooked female contributions to the Bildungsroman (novel of development) in the Hispanic world, analyzing works by several Hispanic female authors, including Matute, Morales, and Mastretta. He contextualizes the importance of these writings within the context of 20th century Hispanic, European, and American fiction writing. Read More…
Wednesday, May 20
Stories of the Plants We Overlook
Dr. Steve Smith: Associate Professor, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona
Plants provide humans with oxygen, food, materials, energy, and medicine; many remain poorly understood. Dr. Smith’s lecture explores key plants’ biology, habitats, and relationships with humans. We examine their growth, uses, management, and explore why they matter today. Finally, we consider how their importance may change in the future. Read More…
LIVE CONCERTS
Friday, May 22, 11:30 a.m.
ASA Koffler Great Room
ASA Concert – Classical guitarists Jose Luis Puerta and Alfredo Vazquez return to ASA to play duo compositions from their latest album, Intercambio, featuring new works by Latin American composers.
Past lectures are available as Video Lectures: Click here.
Past concerts are available as Video Concerts. Click here
Art Exhibits
Click here to view some highlights from the ASA Art Gallery reception!
Creative Showcases
PLAY READINGS: The Saguaros are buzzing because Mary Mitchell and her band of merry ASA Play Readers have done it again. Grab your popcorn and prepare to laugh once more with the desert’s biggest hit, the live reading of When Harry Met Sally. Click here for video.
About Us
The ASA mission supports extended learning, creative engagement, mentoring and public service over the entire span of retirement. It is located within Academy Village, a 55-plus retirement community in Southeast Tucson, Arizona: 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson, AZ; 85747.
All residents of Academy Village become full dues-paying Senior Academy members at age 60, providing support for the ASA. In addition to the concerts and lectures each week, the resident members have a number of amenities available to them.
The ASA support organization, Academy Services Corporation, runs the Academy Villas, an assisted living residence.
Live lectures and musical programs are available to ASA members and the public; and videos of lectures and recorded concerts on videos are available on this website.
From time to time, our members and friends also make direct donations to sponsor the appearance of an artist or expert of special interest.
This mosaic depicts a sampler of past events, including a concert by the Vail Chorale founded and led by an Academy member, plus an early preview of the the final season of Downton Abbey which was co-hosted by ASA and our local PBS station KUAT.
