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THE CELEBRATED LIFE OF GENEROUS SCHOOL OF ART DONOR, LIONEL ROMBACH

August 14, 2014

The late Lionel “Lee” Rombach was living the green life long before it became trendy. He biked more than 5,000 miles a year around Tucson and lived on a $4-a-day diet of oats, beans, rice and powdered milk.

Not only did Rombach’s conscientious lifestyle limit his carbon footprint, it also allowed him to help others as much as possible.

“Service is my creed and I’ve stayed with it quite well,” Rombach told the Arizona Daily Star in 1999.

The University of Arizona benefited greatly from the 93-year-old retired probation officer’s generosity. Rombach maintained a series of charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts and estate gifts that totaled nearly $1 million when he died in January 2008.

The many interests that he supported included the Eller College of Management, the School of Art and religious studies. During the last seven years, he also donated nearly $270,000 to scholarship endowments for students pursuing master’s degrees in public administration and other graduate programs.

Rombach’s approach to life is an inspiration to the many students who benefited from his kindness and demonstrates that one person’s efforts can make a difference.

From Advancing Arizona winter/spring 2009

The School of Art has benefited from Rombach’s generosity in many ways, not least of which was the establishment of the Lionel Rombach Gallery, which is used for the exhibition of student work; the Lionel Rombach Endowment; and the School of Art foyer displays.

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Ellen McMahon and Tioni Collins from Arizona Arts will give their “Perspectives on Resilience” for the Arizona Institute for Resilience on Feb. 2, 1-5p.

An eye-opening afternoon of idea sharing, learning, and networking around the theme of resilience with TED-style lightning talks, speed networking, and an interactive speaker panel. Attend in person (ENR2 Room S107) or on zoom.

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McMahon, associate dean for research, is the opening speaker and she’ll talk about the relationship between "Art, Knowledge, and Resilience." Collins, our student diversity programs specialist, will present “Predictable and Hidden Challenges of Higher Education.”

Learn how other faculty, researchers, and students approach resilience from their diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Meet potential collaborators across campus.

This half-day hybrid occasion will culminate with the unveiling of exciting new funding opportunities for future resilience-themed endeavors. A reception will follow.

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Congrats to Robert Edward Gordon (Ph.D. Art History, '15), who recently published "Buddhist Architecture in America: Building for Enlightenment" through Routledge (tinyurl.com/2yzn7t2y). The book draws from Robert's dissertation, "The Heart in the Matter: Design, Belief and a History of Buddhist Architecture in America," under Professor Paul Ivey. Arizona Arts The University of Arizona Center for Buddhist Studies ... See MoreSee Less

Congrats to Robert Edward Gordon (Ph.D. Art History, 15), who recently published Buddhist Architecture in America: Building for Enlightenment through Routledge (https://tinyurl.com/2yzn7t2y). The book draws from Roberts dissertation, The Heart in the Matter: Design, Belief and a History of Buddhist Architecture in America, under Professor Paul Ivey. Arizona Arts The University of Arizona Center for Buddhist StudiesImage attachment
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We were delighted to host the Visions Program from Scottsdale today with a series of tours and workshops with our faculty — and to show students what it’s like to be an Art Wildcat!

The program brings together 42 art students from diverse Maricopa County high schools for a yearlong series of activities designed "to cultivate artistic skills, collaboration and civic engagement," Visions says.

Opening speeches from Colin Blakely, (School of Art Director), Karen Zimmerman (Associate Director), lydia see (Gallery Director) and Ashley Rubin (Art Advising) welcomed students and gave them a glimpse into the workings of the school. Visiting Profs. Danielle Jones (3DXM) and Erin DiGiovanni (2D) and Assistant Prof. Nicole Antebi (IDA/Animation) held workshops, while Denise Angulo (Administrative Associate) and student workers Kayla Bradshaw and Alex Allen led the tours. Thanks everyone for an amazing day! (Photos by Ava Sheppard)
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The upcoming "Soy de Tejas" exhibition in San Antonio will feature Assistant Professor Alex Macias and Bella Maria Varela (MFA '21). They are among 40 native Texan and Texas-based contemporary artists "who reflect the diverse and beautiful complexity of Latinx identities," say the organizers of the exhibition, which is curated by Rigoberto Luna. The opening reception is Feb. 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Centro de Artes. Congrats Alex and Bella!

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