Coronavirus Information
Until further notice, the University of Arizona, in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, encourages all employees to work remotely. Our office in 440 Marshall Building is closed to the public, but you can reach the School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Monday–Friday 8am-5pm:
- Director: Ben Fortna bcfortna@arizona.edu 520-873-7008
- Program Coordinator: Sergio Cañez canez@arizona.edu 520-260-0837
- Administrative Assistant: Randa Abdu randaabdu@arizona.edu 520-561-2098
Get COVID-19 updates and information for the University of Arizona community. Also, see SBS resources for continuing instruction and learning.
Kaitlyn Armendariz
M.A. Student

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CAPLA Student & Alumni Center 101
Kaitlyn Armendariz Shergill is the Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator at the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA). She holds both a Master of Arts from the University of Arizona in Middle Eastern and North African Studies and a Master of Arts in Art History. Her undergraduate work in Art History was completed at Southern Utah University. Kaitlyn has worked as an outreach scholar for the University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies, has presented her work across the United States of America and internationally, and absolutely loves the opportunity to work with Alumni and Partners of CAPLA to further the college's goals and mission. She specializes in the social role of art and cultural heritage conservation, and the way they interact with sustainable development movements. Her research increasingly focuses on policies of gentrification, sustainable tourism, and global intersections of policies all in relation to cultural heritage conservation. Her academic background gives her a unique insight into her work at CAPLA and can be seen in her approach to events, scholarships, and outreach.