2026 Professor Leon and Pauline Blitzer Award for Excellence Ceremony

Blitzer Award Poster

When

April 24, 2026, 4 – 5 p.m.

Where

Kuiper Building (Room 308 & Atrium)
You are warmly invited to attend the 2026 Professor Leon and Pauline Blitzer Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Physics and Related Sciences ceremony, honoring this year’s recipient:
 
    P.A. Ty Ferré, Ph.D.
    University Distinguished Professor
    Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences
 
Dr. Ferré will present a lecture titled:
“Hydrogeology: The Art of Saying as Much as You Can with the Little Data that You Can Afford.”
 
Event Details
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM Lecture & Reception to follow
Location: Kuiper Building (Room 308 & Atrium)
         1629 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719       
 
*There will be parking available for the event at The Cherry Avenue Garage - 1641 E. Enke Dr. Tucson, AZ 85719 and the Second Street Parking Garage at 1390 E. 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719.
 
If you would like to join us, use the link here to RSVP, 2026 Blitzer Award Lecture & Reception RSVP. The event will be live-streamed for those who cannot join us in person, and the information will be provided when it becomes available.
 
This award is made possible through the Professor Leon and Pauline Blitzer Teaching Award Fund, held at the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona. We hope you will join us in celebrating Dr. Ferré’s outstanding contributions to teaching and scholarship.
 

You are invited to the 21st Annual 2026 Professor Leon and Pauline Blitzer Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Physics and Related Sciences!

P.A. Ty Ferré, Ph. D., University Distinguished Professor, Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences - 2026 Awardee & Speaker

Featuring Lecture: "Hydrogeology: The Art of Saying as Much as You Can with the Little Data that You Can Afford."

Friday, April 24, 2026

4pm - Lecture & reception to follow

Kuiper Bldg - 1629 E University Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85721 Room 308 & Atrium

Parking available: Cherry Avenue or 2nd Street Garage

Call 520-621-7120 for more information.

This award is funded through the Professor Leon and Pauline Blitzer Teaching Award Fund held at the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona.

To make a tax-deductible contribution to the Fund: If using a credit card, scan the QR Code or go to, https://buy.stripe.com/5kAeWHaIM0DYfyE004  

You can also contact the foundation for questions, 520-577-9393.