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Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024.

AZPM | By Mark McLemore

Published May 7, 2024 at 11:33 AM MST

Craig T. Nelson Marroney — Craig T. Nelson at an event in the Marroney Theater

Craig T. Nelson on stage — Craig T. Nelson addresses an audience from the stage that bears his name, part of the newly remodeled Marroney Theatre on the UA campua.

Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024.

Featured on the May 9, 2024 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:

Actor Craig T. Nelson, an alumni of what is now the University of Arizona School of Theater, Film & Television, will be providing the commencement speech for the graduating class of 2024. Mark talks with Nelson about his long and diverse career, and why he attributes his success to what he learned here in the late 1960’s from the head of the UA Theatre department & his mentor, Professor Peter Marroney.

Craig T. Nelson with students — Craig T. Nelson meeting and greeting University of Arizona Students. Nelson will be delivering the University's 2024 commencement address Friday May 10th.

Fair Play is a new documentary that offers an in-depth look at the struggle of new mothers to juggle childcare, household work, and a career. Alecia Vasquez sits down with two physicians from the Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line to discuss the process through which new parents can find the work-life balance that best fits their family. The documentary will play at The Screening Room Sunday May 19th from 1-3:30 p.m.

Doctors Emerick and Kalia — Saira Kalia, MD, (left) and Kathryn Emerick, MD, (right) co-directors of the Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line (APAL) discuss the documentary "Fair Play" and how it is relevant to the experiences of new mothers and their families.

Fair Play mom and daughters — The documentary "Fair Play" offers a critique of our pre-established gender roles and showcases how open dialogue between parents about dividing household work and childcare can lead to a more happy, united and fulfilled family.

Fair Play dad and family — In addition to discussing how moms balance work and home, "Fair Play" also shines the light on how adjusting the gender roles can also be beneficial for fathers as they can play a more active role in parenting.

Find out why AZPM reporter Danyelle Khmara "fell in love" with the Brazilian martial art of capoeira, training with a small group here in Tucson. She says it is not only great exercise, it is also helping to create a stronger bond with her teenage son. This story was created as part of AZPM's "More Than a Game" podcast.

050112 Capoeira Mandinga 617x347 — Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that was started over 450 years ago in response to the oppression of Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves, has gained in popularity here in Tucson. We visit Capoeira Mandinga Tucson, where masters from Brazil, and the US recently convened for a week-long event highlighting this unique cultural tradition.

Web page by Alecia Vasquez.

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Mark McLemore

Mark McLemore is the host of Arizona Spotlight on NPR 89.1, a weekly radio show with a very wide beat.

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