Alumni Association makes your life less “taxing”
In April, many minds are focused on preparing tax returns. While the Alumni Association can’t help you beat the April 15 tax-filing deadline, we can make your life a little less difficult in other ways…
1. We’re presenting three events this month that can boost your career through networking with your ASU peers, job-hunting experts, or recruiters ready to hire you!
2. We offer super member appreciation benefits such as complimentary tickets to the Lyric Opera Theatre. an ASU softball game, and 2009 Spring Commencement, which will be headlined by President Barack Obama addressing the graduating class.
3. We help you find ways to keep your hard-earned retirement money with a special members-only investment seminar on April 29 featuring two finance experts.
4. We offer many academic and special-interest alumni chapters that meet locally to network, share industry information and contribute to worthy causes.
5. And membership in the ASU Alumni Association really is tax deductible!
Commencement 2009 tickets available to Alumni Association members on April 20
Spring 2009 Commencement will be a very special occasion for the more than 8,000 graduates—for the first time in ASU’s history, an American president will address the graduating class. Dues-paying members of the Alumni Association will have the opportunity to reserve tickets for Commencement, on a first-come, first-served basis (while supplies last), starting Monday, April 20.
Learn more about the ticket offer
Not a member? Join today!
Boost your career, the Sun Devil way, with these three events
Everyone knows someone who’s lost a job or is worried about losing it these days. The ASU Alumni Association is participating in three upcoming events that’ll help you keep your career on track and pick up valuable tips and connections in the process!
| • | April 15: Maroon & Gold Professional Network |
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| The Maroon & Gold network is a great opportunity to meet other alums and expand your circle of connections. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. at the University Club on ASU’s Tempe campus. This gathering will also be the kick off of the University Club’s “Wine Down Wednesdays.” Make your networking less “taxing” |
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| • | April 30: PinkedIn Party |
| The Alumni Association has partnered with Compass Consulting Team, the Arizona Technology Council and others to host this party, designed to bring job-seekers and companies that are hiring together! The party, which costs $15 to attend, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 30 at the ASU Karsten Golf Course’s Clubhouse, 1125 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Register for the PinkedIn Party |
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| • | May 6: Jobing.com Job Fair Workshops |
| Join the Alumni Association’s partner, Jobing.com, at their May 6 job fair and get free access to several informative workshops meant to kick-start your job hunt. The fair is from 2 to 6 p.m. at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Check out the workshop schedule |
Members can enjoy tickets to Lyric Opera’s “Sunday in the Park with George”
Members of the ASU Alumni Association can soak up a little culture later this month—all dues-paying members are entitled to two free tickets to the April 26 Lyric Opera Theater performance of “Sunday in the Park with George,” one of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, which examines the life of the enigmatic painter Georges Seurat.
Reserve your tickets today
Smart retirement strategies to be discussed at April 29 seminar
It’s essential for Sun Devils of every age to plan wisely for their financial future. Members of the ASU Alumni Association are invited to a special free presentation on retirement-focused investment planning at 5 p.m., April 29. The event will feature financial experts Gail Buckner, host of “Fox on Money” and anchor for “This Morning’s Business” on CNBC, from the global investment management organization Franklin Templeton Investments and Robert J. Kozlowski ’75 B.S., ’78, M.B.A., who has more than 30 years as an independent investment executive with Calton & Associates.
Reserve a spot at the event
Class of 1959 alums invited to Golden Reunion
Join other ASU Class of 1959 graduates for a history-making Commencement experience! The highlight of Golden Reunion this year will be President Barack Obama’s address at Commencement, but reunion participants will have numerous other opportunities to catch up with old classmates and learn what’s new at the university.
Get event details and RSVP
Show your Sun Devil Pride with a Gold Devil Life membership
You’re one of Sparky’s best friends. You’d do just about anything for ASU—so why not show it by taking your commitment to Arizona State University to the next level? The Gold Devil Life membership is reserved for Sun Devil alumni and friends who know what it takes to build a great university, and a great Alumni Association.
Take your pride to the next level
Homecoming is coming October 31
Save the date! In addition to being a chance to cheer your alma mater on to victory, this year’s Homecoming will feature more events and the unveiling of additional information related to The Challenges Project at ASU, an initiative designed to focus attention on the most significant challenges Arizona and the world are facing and the ways in which ASU is uniquely positioned to take on these challenges.
Read an ASU Magazine article on The Challenges Project
Chapter events cultivate Sun Devil connections
Renew friendships with old friends and make new ones at these upcoming chapter events in the Phoenix area:
Recreation & Tourism Management: RTM Connections banquet, 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, LaSala Ballroom, West campus. Free. Information, Melissa Matt at snorkelmel@hotmail.com.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Global Minds Speaker Series, 6 p.m., April 16, SkySong, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Building 1, Suite 200, Scottsdale. History Professor Stephen K. Batalden of ASU will speak on the “Global Recession and the Challenge to Post-Communism in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.”
Engineering: Social gathering, 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 16, at Gordon Biersch Restaurant, 420 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. RSVP to Sue Chretien at (480) 727-8871.
Black Alumni: Networking Social Hour, 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 1, Duck and Decanter, 1651 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Learn More
Native American: Spring Breakfast and participation in the ASU Pow-Wow, Saturday, April 18. For event details, contact Vickie Baldwin at Vickie.baldwin@asu.edu or (602) 496-1385. Additional Native American chapter events
Run alongside Pat Tillman this April
Want to honor the spirit of the late ASU football star Pat Tillman? Join thousands of others and participate in Pat’s Run, a 4.2 mile run /walk that celebrates Tillman’s life and honors his legacy of leadership and civic action. The run will take place in Tempe on Saturday, April 18.
Register for Pat’s Run
Welcome the next generation at April 21 Graduating Greek Senior Reception
Alumni of ASU’s fraternities and sororities are cordially invited to the second annual Graduating Greek Senior Reception, slated for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21 at ASU Karsten Golf Course, 1125 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. There is no charge to participate and meet up-and-coming Greek seniors!
Sign up for the reception
Bring your little Devils to hear “Hip, Hip, Hooray, It’s Monsoon Day!”
Sun Devil Generation families are invited to join Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, winner of the 2007 Southwest Book of the Year Children’s Pick, read from her book: “Hip, Hip, Hooray, It’s Monsoon Day!” at 10 a.m., Friday, April, 24, at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center, 3711 West Deer Valley Road, Phoenix. This free event will also feature a book signing at 9 a.m.
RSVP for the event
Learn more about Sun Devil Generations
Put in orders now for June’s White Mountain Steak Fry
Make it a cool Father’s Day weekend in the pines! The 2nd Annual White Mountain Sun Devil Steak Fry & Golf Event will be held at the Pinetop (Ariz.) Country Club on June 20 and 21. Early Registration pricing ends April 30.
Reserve your place at the event today
Origins Symposium a rousing success
ASU’s Origins Symposium, held April 3-6, featured innovative discussions on explorations at the frontiers of science, and culminated in the kick-off of an interdisciplinary, university-wide “Origins Initiative,” an endeavor that supports expanded research and outreach on fundamental questions related to the development of the universe.
Watch Origins presentations in the video archive
Origins Symposium: “the scientists’ Woodstock”
NBC news anchor Brian Williams to receive Cronkite Award
Brian Williams, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News,” the nation’s top-rated evening network newscast, will be this year’s recipient of ASU’s Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Williams: “Walter Cronkite is the only reason I entered the field of television journalism.”
Navy approves ROTC unit at ASU for 2010
ASU's Tempe campus will become home to a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps unit in 2010, joining the university’s Air Force and Army programs.
Program augments ASU’s national service program offerings
Help Jessica Mapes win Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award!
Senior Sun Devil softball player Jessica Mapes has just been named as one of 10 softball finalists for the 2009 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which is presented to the outstanding senior NCAA Division I Student-Athlete of the Year across nine different sports.
Finalists receive votes from three groups – coaches, news media and fans – each carrying equal weight. ASU fans are encouraged to vote daily for Mapes during the official voting period, which runs through May 7.
Cast your vote for Jessica
ASU basketball teams shine in post-season play
They both went, and they both came home proud: the Sun Devil men’s basketball team made the NCAA Tournament (finishing in the second round) for the first time since 2003, and the women’s team joined the “Elite Eight” in the tournament quarterfinals for the second time in three years.
Sun Devil men complete an incredible season
ASU women’s team takes place among nation’s elite
AZ Sports Hall of Fame inducts 3 Sun Devils in its 2009 class
Former ASU Golf Coach Linda Vollstedt, former ASU football player Darren Woodson and former ASU baseball player Bob Horner are among those to be honored by the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission when it inducts its 2009 class into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 16 in a ceremony at the Phoenician Resort.
Learn more about the event
Alumni invited to enjoy “fever pitch” of Sun Devil softball April 19
Dues-paying members of the ASU Alumni Association can receive up to four complimentary tickets to watch the ASU women’s softball team take on the Stanford Cardinal squad on April 19. The Sun Devils are the defending collegiate champions, having won the College World Series in 2008.
Reserve your tickets by Monday, April 13!
The “Visions of a New American University” Graduation Edition is the perfect gift for your graduate. The book features handcrafted Cabra leather, a padded cover, and embossed lettering. The Graduation Edition is personalized with the recipient’s name on the front cover and their own personal photo (provided to the publisher), which will be showcased on the front cover. Limited quantities are available. Don't Miss this Opportunity!
Order the graduation edition TODAY!
Real Sun Devils say “thank you”
Buy your graduating ASU student a set of thank-you cards featuring a customized verse on a card featuring Old Main or another ASU landmark.
Get your custom cards today
Wine club gifts are the toast of the town
ASU Wine Club wines come “dressed” in snappy, Sun Devil-centric labels and are the perfect compliment to snacks or meals or good times shared with friends. Order a bottle or two for your graduating Sun Devil at ASU’s PersonalWines.com Web page.
Let the good times pour
M. LaHart & Co. offers Sun Devils items of distinction
Want to purchase an ASU-themed gift for your favorite Sun Devil that’s elegant and stylish? M. LaHart & Co., an official licensee of Arizona State University, offers men’s and women’s watches, key rings, glassware, collectibles and much more.
View M. LaHart’s ASU collection
Sun Devil job portal expands to cover opportunities nationwide
In this tough job market, it’s good to rethink one’s options, and that may involve a national job search. The ASU Alumni Association’s Sun Devil-centric job portal now features search options allowing visitors to view jobs from 15 states, including Arizona, New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Many postings are posted exclusively to the portal, which is powered by Jobing.com.
Check out the job portal today
Get yourself covered with short-term medical insurance
If you lose your job or are afraid you might be without medical coverage between jobs, check out the short-term medical insurance offered by partners of the ASU Alumni Association. You’ll enjoy up to $2 million in benefits, an extensive provider network, and discounted alumni-only rates.
Apply today for medical coverage
Save big on office supplies and print services from OfficeMax
You know a beautiful deal when you see one. ASU alumni are entitled to receive preferred pricing on selected office supplies and print services from OfficeMax!
To enroll in this exclusive savings program, contact Karen Hart at (602) 484-5769 or karenhart@officemax.com, or register online and enter username 251437reguser520 and password KHIFTM.
Cover the globe with Sun Devil Destinations
Sun Devil Destinations, the Alumni Association’s premiere travel program, has a varied itinerary planned for 2009, including trips to Machu Picchu in Peru in September, a luxury cruise showcasing the Best of the Mediterranean in October and much, much more.
Find more destinations on our travel page
Stretch your travel dollar, use the Sun Devil travel portal
The Alumni Association has partnered with Campus Travel Management to create a unique travel portal to offer out-of-town Sun Devils access to area hotels that offer special ASU alumni rates, enhanced availability and a “Go Devils!” attitude.
Valley of the Sun residents can expand their savings on the road by utilizing Campus Travel Management’s network of college-centric travel portals, which covers dozens of other cities throughout the country.
Explore the Campus Travel Management network