Pamela J. Turbeville graduated with distinction from the University of Arizona in 1972 as a double major in Family and Consumer Sciences and Education. Upon graduating, Ms. Turbeville pursued graduate degrees (MBA in Finance from the University of Denver, MS in Environmental Science from the University of Texas at Dallas) and executive education (Stanford Executive Program). She was selected to receive the 2000 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Alumni Achievement Award at the Homecoming event. Ms. Turbeville has strong family ties to the University of Arizona. Her father, John H. Turbeville, two aunts, and many other family members received UA degrees. In 2000, to support faculty research and teaching, Ms. Turbeville established The Pamela J. Turbeville Endowment in the Norton School of Human Ecology.
The Turbeville Speaker Series comprises presentations during the Fall and Spring semesters by researchers from UArizona and other universities. These hour-long sessions showcase cutting-edge research spanning multidisciplinary topics with an overarching focus on the wellbeing of children, youth and families. Audiences are invited to attend in-person or virtually. Each presentation is recorded and shared on the FMI YouTube Channel.
Upcoming Turbeville Speaker Series
Speaker: Brian Dodge, Professor in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences at the University of Arizona
Time: Friday, September 26th, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Talk Title: LGBTQ+ Health Research in the United States: What is Happening and What Can We Do About It?
Location: McClelland Park, Room 402 or Zoom
Abstract: The world changed in many ways on January 20, 2025, including governmental funding and support for research on health among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) individuals in the U.S. and beyond. Keeping up with the sheer number of executive orders and legal challenges, terminations and reinstatements, and existential transformations and transgressions in has been overwhelming. It is important to remember that, while dramatic, the overall struggle for federally funded research on LGBTQ+ health is not new. Join a pragmatic discussion of recent experiences (including a recent LGBTQ+ health research training program in India that came under scrutiny), current challenges and opportunities, and future directions for health researchers, educators, and advocates.
About the Speaker: Dr. Brian Dodge a Professor in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences at The University of Arizona Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the Director of The University of Arizona LGBTQ+ Institute. His research focuses on health among sexual and gender minority populations in a wide range of global contexts. In addition to authoring and co-authoring over 175 scientific publications, he has served as Principal Investigator on some of the first National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research projects focused specifically on health among bisexual individuals.
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Speaker: Milla Titova, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona
Time: Friday, November 14th, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Talk Title: The Psychology of Place and Well-Being
Location: McClelland Park, Room 402 or Zoom
Abstract: Our well-being is deeply tied to the places we inhabit. In this talk, I will explore the psychological connections between places and human flourishing, with a focus on how experiences of happiness, meaning, and hominess are shaped by our environments. Drawing on recent and ongoing research, I will highlight how places influence well-being and, in turn, how our perceptions of place are shaped by psychological needs and emotions. Together, this work suggests that understanding the psychology of place can shed new light on what it means to live well and to feel at home in the world.
About the Speaker: Dr. Milla Titova is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Happiness and Well-Being Lab. Her work explores how people find happiness and meaning in everyday life, with a special focus on the role of places, social connections, and culture in shaping well-being. Her research explores how people’s perceptions of places are shaped by emotions and social connections, and how feeling attached to places contributes to a sense of meaning and belonging. She also examines kindness, prosocial behavior, and cultural influences on emotional experience. Across these projects, she aims to understand how everyday contexts, from our living spaces to our social interactions, help people flourish and feel connected.
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