March 2008 ASU Alumni Arizona Newsletter

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	Founders’ Day celebration honors 50th anniversary of university name-change effort March 18 will be the date for a very special Founders’ Day Awards Dinner, as the ASU Alumni Association honors the classes of 1956 through 1959, who played a crucial role in Arizona State’s campaign to become a university. The event will also honor Lt. Gen. Frank Sackton, an alum, founding dean of the College of Public Programs, and a professor emeritus. 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? Volunteers are still needed for the Arizona Science & Engineering Fair, March 18-21 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Read More
	Domestic violence: serious topic, serious discussion The alumni chapter of ASU’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice will host a panel discussion, “System Alert: Arizona’s Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence,” from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, in the LaSala A & B ballrooms of the UCB building at ASU’s West campus, located at 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix. Read More
	Sun Devil artists, crafters show their best at Spring Art Fest The Devils’ Workshop is sponsoring a spring arts and crafts sale featuring the work of ASU faculty, staff, students, and alumni on Thursday, March 27, at Hayden Lawn on the Tempe campus. Read More
	Show Phoenix that ASU CARES Give back to your community and improve the environment by lending a helping hand to beautify one of Maricopa County's scenic regional parks. ASU CARES, the university's largest community service project, is partnering with the city of Phoenix and Maricopa County to enhance Cave Creek Wash Thunderbird Park on Saturday, March 29. Read More
	Rock out with rock art on March 29 Join the Deer Valley Rock Art Center, a unit of ASU’s School of Human Evolution & Social Change, for its biggest event of the year! The center’s Rock Art Expo will have guided hikes, interactive stations on archaeology and desert ecology, hands-on crafts for kids, a mock archaeology pit, agave roasting, and ancient spear throwing demonstrations. Read More
	Devils' Advocates alums take a swing at spring during April event The Devils' Advocates alumni chapter will be hosting a Spring Baseball Family Day for Devils' Advocates alumni and their family at the April 20 home baseball game, which will pit ASU against the Oregon State Beavers. Chapter president Shelby Crowley will throw out the first pitch. To find out how to join the fun, contact David Carrera at (480) 628-7778 or Kimberly Kelly at (602) 628-5510.
	Nursing school celebrates a half-century of healing The College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation at Arizona State University is celebrating its 50th anniversary; to mark this milestone, the college is hosting a gala dinner on Friday, April 25, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Read More
	Send your computer-loving student to "tech-reaction" camp iD Tech Camps, the nation’s largest summer technology camp, will host sessions for children ages 7 to 17 on ASU’s Tempe campus this summer. Your child can learn Web design and Flash animation, 3-D game design, video game development skills, and much more. Read More


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	ASU input gives goost to supercomputer “Ranger,” the most powerful supercomputing system in the world and one in which ASU researchers played a key role in its development and operation, was dedicated Feb. 22. Read More
	Urban planners draw upon School of Public Affairs expertise ASU's School of Public Affairs is partnering with local, regional and international governments throughout the world to benefit students, faculty and cities. Read More
	Research team uses microorganisms to cut toxins in groundwater Bruce Rittmann, director of the Biodesign Institute’s Center for Environmental Biotechnology, recently published a paper in the journal Environmental Science & Technology about a treatment system that uses naturally occurring microorganisms to remove contaminants from water. Read More
	ASU wins College Bowl regional tourney The top-ranked Arizona State University Academic Bowl team took nine out of 10 matches to win the College Bowl Regional Championship Tournament Feb. 23 in Colorado Springs. Read More


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	Join the Alumni Association — help ASU rise to the top! The Alumni Association needs to reach 18,000 members by June 30 to improve ASU’s college rankings, and you can help! By joining now, you have a chance to win a luxurious 2-night stay in San Diego’s historic The US Grant Hotel, one of Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 138 Hotels in the World. Read More
	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 continues through March 20. Read More
	Sign up today to be a Homecoming class ambassador! If you’re a member of the classes of 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988 or 1998, network with your classmates as a Homecoming Class Ambassador! Ambassadors help the Alumni Association by contacting classmates to encourage them to come to the reunion, slated for Nov. 15. Read More
	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
	Brag with the tag Make your daily commute a display of unabashed Sun Devil pride with ASU collegiate license plates. Read More
	Graduation means graduation gifts... …And that means thank-you notes. Surprise your soon-to-be ASU graduate with a box of greeting cards featuring Old Main or another ASU landmark to facilitate their introduction into polite adult society. Maybe you’ll get their first card! Read More


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	Sun Devils on the rise in national sports rankings ASU is making a statement nationally in athletics circles, with three teams ranked No. 1 nationally, and another at No. 2. Read More
	ASU to present Gridiron Bash ASU will host the first-ever “Gridiron Bash – The Ultimate Fan Competition” the day before the ASU football spring game. The event will take place April 18 and include a live performance by 3 Doors Down, a giant pep rally, a retrospective of the past season and a 2008 season preview. Read More
	Show your CLAS, volunteer for Pat's Run The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences alumni chapter needs 35 volunteers to staff the Mile 1 aid station at Pat’s Run, to be held in Tempe 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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	Win tickets to see "The Color Purple" The Alumni Association is giving away seven pairs of tickets to the March 18 performance of “Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple,” a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, at ASU Gammage. To be entered into the drawing, send a separate e-mail to phxadmin@asu.edu with your e-mail and daytime phone number, and with the subject line “The Color Purple.” Winners will be contacted on Monday, March 17 and must be able to pick up their tickets from the Alumni Association’s reception desk at Old Main on March 17 or March 18 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Enter Now
	Smart Sun Devils take care of business The Alumni Association has a variety of benefits and partnerships that can help you run your small business more efficiently and effectively. Read More
	Liberty Mutual saves alums on auto, home and renter's insurance How much could you save with Liberty Mutual? Complete an online quote by April 25 and we’ll email you a $5 Amazon.com® gift card in 5-7 business days. Read More
	Alums get in on ASU Gammage shows, advance ticket deals Find fantastic ticket deals on upcoming ASU Gammage performances such as “Sweeney Todd,” “The Wedding Singer” and “High School Musical,” through a new program offered by Live Nation, EventUsher. To take advantage of the savings and the option to purchase tickets in advance of the general public, visit Live Nation’s Web site and enter the password “sundevil.” Order Tickets Now
	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
	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 spreads Sun Devil pride all over the Internet Take care of your online shopping list and boost your ASU connection by shopping at CareClicks.com! 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
	Cruise the waterways of Europe with Holland/Belgium trip Sun Devil Destinations is partnering with AHI to bring alums a trip to Holland and Belgium May 4-12. The journey includes a cruise on the waterways of both countries aboard an exclusively chartered Dutch river cruiser. See the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the art of Rembrandt and the medieval architecture and unique ambiance of Antwerp. Read more
	African trips add spice to life Hosted by Global Adrenaline and slated for Sept. 5-14, the Serengeti and Zanzibar Explorer, offers a unique combination: the best of Tanzania’s safari excursions combined with several days of relaxation on the white sand beaches of the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. For those who wish to challenge themselves physically, few trips could be more thrilling than the Kilimanjaro Climb, Aug. 29-Sept. 5. The trip offers a once-in-a-lifetime ascent of the 19,340-foot Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the world's fabled “seven summits,” with the support of a coterie of experienced guides, porters and cooks.


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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