February 2008 ASU Alumni Arizona Newsletter

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	Take your new career for a spin at Feb. 12 event Do you have a dream job just waiting to be explored? Join Brian Kurth, founder of VocationVacations® and author of “Test-Drive Your Dream Job,” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Old Main on ASU’s Tempe campus for an informative and fun discussion on how to pursue and attain your dream job. Read More
	Share your Danforth Chapel memories Did you get married in Danforth Chapel or have special memories of events that happened there? The chapel will celebrate its 60th anniversary as a part of the Tempe campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26. ASU's Student Life department, which oversees the chapel, will be serving pizza and cake from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and guest speakers will share their favorite anecdotes about this campus landmark. Photos of events at the chapel are also being sought to display at the event. For information, please contact Kacie McKay at (480) 965-1639 or e-mail Kacie.McKay@asu.edu.
	Alumni Association to host travel open house March 5 If you're thinking of taking one of the many trips offered by the ASU Alumni Association's travel program, Sun Devil Destinations, come to an open house on March 5. Trip vendors will be on hand to share information about tours planned for 2008 and 2009, and Alumni Association staff will be there to answer your questions about the program! Read More
	Recreation alums “flop” for a cause Poker-faced Sun Devils can put their card-playing skills to good use at the February Flop-Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament, hosted by the Recreation & Tourism Management alumni group. The event, slated for 6 p.m., Feb. 9, will be a fundraiser for recreation students on ASU’s West campus. Read More
	Stargaze with friends at Sedona alumni event The Sedona alumni chapter is co-sponsoring Celebrate the Sedona Night Sky by participating in a full lunar eclipse party on Wednesday, Feb. 20. All Sun Devil alumni are invited to attend this free community event and view the eclipse, Saturn and Mars through large telescopes. Read More
	Mix it up at SGML student-alum gathering The School of Global Management and Leadership alumni chapter will be hosting its second alumni/student mixer at 5 p.m., Monday, March 3, in the Faculty/Staff Lounge in the UCB Building at ASU’s West campus. Dean Gary Waissi will welcome a line-up of speakers who will talk about the local housing market and its global implications. For information, e-mail westalumni@asu.edu.
	Educators network at Feb. 22 COTEL event Graduates of the College of Teacher Education and Leadership are invited to a get-together at 6 p.m., Friday February 22, at the Salty Senorita in Peoria. Join other teachers for an evening of fun, food and networking. For information, contact Dan Turbyfill at Dan.Turbyfill@asu.edu.
	Business alumni climb the peaks of success The W.P. Carey School of Business alumni chapter is hosting an enjoyable hike at South Mountain. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 24; meet at the ramada near the main parking lot and wear maroon or gold. Friends and family are welcome. RSVP by Friday, February 22, 2008 to Mira Jubica at mjubica@gmail.com.
	Interdisciplinary alums eat up networking event Bring your business cards, and your family too! The Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) alumni chapter is hosting its monthly network gathering at Dave and Busters at the Tempe Marketplace from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15. For information, contact Bryar at bdavies@daviesryan.com.


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	ASU shines on and off the field The university recently released information related to academics and athletics at ASU in response to calls from the media regarding statements made by the University of Arizona’s head football coach on February 6, 2008. Read More
	Crow names Friedman university vice president As part of the school-centric model, ASU President Michael M. Crow has named Debra Friedman as university vice president in addition to her position as dean of the College of Public Programs. This appointment gives ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus the same organizational structure as the other three ASU campuses. Read More
	ASU designs for future with 2020 vision Arizona State University’s projected enrollment of 100,000 students by the year 2020 will necessitate growth on the Downtown Phoenix, West and Polytechnic campuses. The growth comes in response to an expected increase in the number of college-eligible high school graduates in Arizona. Read More
	Professors see solutions in slime Where other people see icky slime when they look at algae, Milt Sommerfeld and Qiang Hu, professors of applied biological sciences, see environmentally friendly fuel, pollution control, food and fertilizer. In short, they see it as an answer to many problems that currently stare humanity in the face. Read More
	SkySong opens doors to tenants SkySong, ASU’s Scottsdale Innovation Center, has opened its doors with a number of ASU units moving in, as well as more than 20 global startups and mid-sized companies from Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Turkey, Mexico and Singapore. Read More


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	Help make West campus a “Point of Pride” ASU’s West campus is under consideration to receive a designation as a civic “Point of Pride” by the Phoenix Pride Commission. The honor, which is awarded every four years, recognizes a city landmark that evokes a sense of pride among area residents. Voting to determine the next set of “Point of Pride” designations is open to all Web visitors, regardless of location, and begins February 11. Read More
	Meet tomorrow’s top scientists today Enjoy working with students in grades 5 through 12? Want to encourage an interest in science, critical thinking skills and problem solving in today’s young people? Consider volunteering for the Arizona Science & Engineering Fair, March 18-21 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Read More
	Artists, crafters wanted for Spring Art Fest The Devils’ Workshop is sponsor a spring arts and crafts sale open to ASU faculty, staff, students, and alumni on Thursday, March 27, at Hayden Lawn on the Tempe campus. Those interested in selling artwork or crafts items may reserve a table for $10. Each artist also is expected to donate one item for a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to a department in the School of Art, chosen by the sale committee. Read More
	Herberger alums can stay in e-touch Graduates of the Herberger College of the Arts have a new way to stay connected to their fellow alums—a quarterly e-newsletter that will debut in March and cover upcoming events, awards, exhibitions and performances, book releases and new appointments. Sign up now!
	Need career advice? Tap into the Career Advisor Network Networking is one of the most effective ways to search for job opportunities or grow one’s career! Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, the Sun Devil Career Advisor Network can help you contact fellow Sun Devils for insight into a particular career or career-related interest. Read More
	Share your knowledge with recreation students The Recreation and Tourism Management alumni chapter invites all RTM program graduates to participate in the creation of a student resource guide. The guide is designed to connect students with working professionals and will be made available to students to use for resource interviews, shadowing opportunities, mentor searches, etc. Read More
	Real Sun Devils bleed maroon and gold Do the strains of the school fight song bring a tear to your eye? Show your love of all things Sun Devil through membership in the ASU Alumni Association. Read More
	Brag with the tag Make your daily commute a display of unabashed Sun Devil pride with ASU collegiate license plates. Read More
	“Roses are red, polar bears are fat…” …And we bet that you can come up with a better verse that that! Show your favorite Sun Devil how much they mean to you on Valentine’s Day by sending a custom verse on a card featuring Old Main or another ASU landmark. Read More


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	Swish! Sun Devil Generations kids score at Feb. 16 basketball event Children who are participants in the Alumni Association’s new Sun Devil Generations program and their families can get a behind-the-scenes look at ASU men’s basketball on Feb. 16. Read More
	Show your CLAS, volunteer for Pat’s Run The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences alumni chapter will be staffing the Mile 1 aid station at Pat’s Run on April 19. Share your memories of Pat Tillman, the inspiration for this 4.2 mile event and meet other CLAS alums! Read More
	What is your Sun Devil Story? If you have a great memory, clever ritual, or special experience that shows your passion for ASU and Sun Devil athletics, share your story and you could be the subject of a short video feature played at ASU home games! Submissions will be accepted until March 31. Read More


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	Get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day with PersonalWine.com Giving fine wine to your valentine is a snap when you order through the ASU Alumni Wine Club, a special program that provides alumni with access to quality wine from award-winning vineyards, packaged in a special label featuring the Alumni Association’s home, Old Main. Order now!
	Get all flowery with your Sun Devil with help from FTD Working Advantage, a Web portal that provides ASU alumni with superlative discounts and offers, is offering fantastic discounts on floral arrangements through FTD. Save as much as 20 percent on stunning bouquets! To join Working Advantage and get the discount, visit the site’s registration page and enter the ASU Alumni Association’s corporate code number, 210046500. Order Now!
	Gammage hosts American classic “12 Angry Men” What is reasonable doubt? How do preconceptions and assumptions influence the justice system? The play “12 Angry Men,” which has been a teleplay, the basis for several motion pictures, and now a Broadway show, tackles these questions with vigor. Emmy-winning actor Richard Thomas takes the lead role in this American classic. The show runs Feb. 19-24 at ASU Gammage, and ASU alumni can save $12 off tickets to the Tuesday-Thursday (Feb. 19-21) performances by ordering through Ticketmaster and using the discount password ALUMNI. Read More
	Provide rock-solid evidence of your ASU accomplishments An achievement that lasts a lifetime should be represented by a material that lasts a lifetime! MyDiplomainStone.com will take a digital scan of your diploma and use laser etching to recreate it on a 12-inch by 12-inch slab of quality granite. Read More
	Get ready for grad school — take a practice test with Kaplan Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions and the ASU Alumni Association have partnered to provide a free “Practice Test” date for key graduate school admissions tests to all ASU students and alums. The tests will be held Feb. 16, Feb. 23 and March 1 at the Tempe, West and Downtown Phoenix campuses of ASU. Read more
	Take advantage of alumni savings with 48HourPrint.com The #1 online business-to-business printer in the nation, 48HourPrint.com, offers high quality printing and mailing services. ASU alumni can receive an exclusive 10 percent discount on all products and services when they order through the company’s exclusive alumni-only Web portal. Read more
	CareClicks.com combines romance, alumni pride Shopping for Valentine’s gifts at CareClicks.com helps you save money and help the Alumni Association at the same time! The ASU Alumni Association will receive from 2 to 5 percent of the purchase amount as a donation if you select them as a favorite cause. Read more
	Discover China’s majesty Join Go Next and the Alumni Association on an unforgettable trip to China. Immerse yourself in the culture of the most populous country on earth and discover how it will influence the rest of the world in coming years. The trip, slated for April 7-19, features travel to Shanghai, Xian and Bejing, with stops at the Great Wall, the Wild Goose Pagoda and the monumental Three Gorges Dam. A three-day cruise up the visually stunning Yangtze River forms the heart of this amazing trip. Don’t miss it! Read more
	India’s mystery awaits you Few journeys are more exotic than a trip to India. Go Next will take you there April 17-26. You’ll travel through India's Golden Triangle, view exotic Indian landscapes and visit the city of Agra, home to one of the world's most exquisite treasures—the Taj Mahal. Read more
	Give your next vacation a Spanish flair Go Next will take intrepid Sun Devils on an exciting trip to Spain April 26-May 5.The tour includes stops in Madrid, Seville, and the Costa Del Sol, and travelers will experience Moorish palaces, the action of the famous Tangiers market and the sandy beaches of the country’s Mediterranean coast. Read more


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	The Alumni Association is proud to announce the publication of a new coffee-table book, “Arizona State University: Visions of a New American University.” The oversized, full-color book features more than 150 breathtaking photos of ASU, with imagery showcasing the university’s multiple campuses, its storied athletics program, its distinguished faculty and its diverse student body. Read more