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Hop aboard the Sun Devil Express!
The Sun Devil Club is presenting the Sun Devil Express, a five-stop tour of the Valley of the Sun and Tucson during May, which will feature the inside scoop on athletics presented by ASU coaches such as Dennis Erickson, Pat Murphy, Herb Sendek and Charli Turner-Thorne.
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Become an ASU treasure hunter on Museum Day
Arizona State University’s Tempe campus is home to a wide variety of museums, galleries and specialized collections — a rich treasure trove of things to see and learn. Come join the Museums, Galleries, and Collections Committee for a special celebration on Friday, May 16 of the many wonderful collections at ASU.
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Become a “key” supporter of the School of Music piano sale
Hit all the right notes! On May 15-18, the School of Music will collaborate with AZ Piano in a fundraising sale of pianos that have been loaned to the school during the academic year. Prices will be heavily discounted for alumni and proceeds will aid in the purchase of new pianos for the School of Music.
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University graduates a record-setting class
A record 8,000 students graduated yesterday from ASU, a number that surpasses last spring’s total by at least a thousand.
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PBS’s Lehrer, MacNeil to be honored by Cronkite award
Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeil, the PBS news anchor tandem who epitomized the best of thought-provoking and in-depth broadcast journalism, will be this year’s recipients of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Cronkite and the school that bears his name – the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU – will honor Lehrer and MacNeil at a Phoenix ceremony on Nov. 21.
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Pair of ASU professors elected to National Academy of Sciences
Two Arizona State University professors – Edward Prescott, Regents’ Professor and Nobel Laureate, and Luc Anselin, founding director of the School of Geographical Sciences – have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that advises the federal government on matters of science and technology.
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Webby Awards cite ASU’s “Planet Bob” video as an Official Honoree
The Webby Awards, known in cyber-savvy circles as the “Oscars of the Internet,” cited an ASU-produced video as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes work exhibiting remarkable achievement. “Planet Bob,” a joint video production of Arizona State University’s International Institute for Species Exploration and Media Alchemy, Inc., uses humor to draw attention to the serious subject of biodiversity and the science of taxonomy.
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Join the Alumni Association—help ASU rise to the top!
The Alumni Association needs to reach 20,000 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.
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Want to get ahead? Tap into the Career Advisor Network
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, serve as a mentor or expand your professional network.
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Calm post-graduation anxiety with a Grad Pack membership
Is someone close to you graduating this spring? A membership in the ASU Alumni Association makes a perfect gift. Your graduate will receive a discounted membership rate, goodies in their complimentary Grad Pack and a lifetime of alumni connections!
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Brag with the tag
Make your daily commute a display of unabashed Sun Devil pride with ASU collegiate license plates.
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Plan now for final 2007-08 “tee for free” dates at Karsten Golf Course
Life members of the Alumni Association are invited to play golf for free at ASU’s Karsten Golf Course on May 18 and June 23, the final two “tee for free” golf dates for this academic year.
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Men's golf team captures Pac-10 title
The men's golf squad, playing with three freshmen, two sophomores and a senior, captured its eighth Pac-10 title in 16 years under head coach Randy Lein on April 30.

The team captured the victory in a one-hole playoff over defending conference champion USC at The Meadow Club in Fairfax, Calif.

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2 Sun Devils head to College Football Hall of Fame
Former Arizona State University head football coach John Cooper and former football student-athlete Randall McDaniel have been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame as members of the hall's Class of 2008.
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Alumni can see “My Fair Lady” for less
Put on your best Cockney accent and prepare to assimilate into high society when “My Fair Lady” comes to ASU Gammage June 17-22. Use the promotional code ALUMNI and receive $10 off tickets to the June 17-19 performances!
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Sprint offers 15 percent monthly savings for alums who sign up for new service
Now you can save hundreds of dollars a year on your wireless service! Sprint is offering an exclusive deal to ASU alums who activate a new line.

In addition to saving 15 percent every month on your service, additional discounts are also available on the purchase of your new phone. This offer is better than Sprint’s online price and is only available to ASU alumni and supporters.

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Discover the treasures of Croatia and Venice
Croatia is a strikingly beautiful country where civilizations and people have intermixed along the sparkling Adriatic Coast. On ASU’s trip to Croatia, slated for Sept. 26-Oct. 4, travelers will enjoy all that this country has to offer, as well as the delights of Lido di Jesolo, one of Italy’s most popular resorts, the magical city of Venice and the splendid architectural jewels of Padua.
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Have your own adventures under the Tuscan sun
Experience the exquisite beauty of Italy’s stunning Tuscan landscapes Oct. 3-11, through travels to charming Siena and beautiful Florence, all while staying in delightful Montecatini and in San Remo, the crown jewel of the sun-drenched Italian Riviera.
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Sit in style with ASU Aeron Chair
Buy the chair that shows off your Sun Devil pride – the Arizona State University Herman Miller Aeron Chair. This fabulous piece of furniture comes with a 12-year warranty and offers 100 percent coverage for parts and labor. Ships fully assembled to anywhere in the United States.  To order, click here or call Cindy Esparza at (602) 512-0537.
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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.
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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.
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Use Working Advantage to create your own LA adventure!
Make your West Coast summer vacation plans with the help of Working Advantage, an organizational reward program offered to ASU alumni.
The Go Los Angeles™ Card is a multi-attraction pass that gives you the most choice — over 35 attractions — at the best value. Create your own ultimate Los Angeles experience based on what you like to do while enjoying tremendous savings and VIP access.

To order, join the Working Advantage program using the ASU Alumni Association corporate code, 210046500, then click here.
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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.

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