ASU Calendar

NOW: Selections from the Ovitz Family Collection

7:30 p.m.
ASU Art Museum, Tempe Campus

Featuring a group of international contemporary artists, the exhibition showcases artworks that are fresh from the artists’ studios.  Dating from 2006 to 2008, the works illustrate the most recent trends in contemporary art. Reception: 7-9 p.m., Sept. 26.

Artists featured in NOW include Mark Bradford, Anders Clausen, Nigel Cooke, Isa Genzken, Rachel Harrison, Richard Hughes, Jamie Isenstein, Katy Moran, Anselm Reyle, Stephen G. Rhodes, Sterling Ruby, Andro Wekua, and Thomas Zipp. Richard Hughes and Andro Wekua will also be part of Life on Mars: 55th Carnegie International opening in May 2008. Rachel Harrison is featured in the 2008 Whitney Biennial.

On & Off Campus Student Job Fair

2-4 p.m.
University Center, 1st floor lobby, Tempe campus

On-campus Departments and Downtown Phoenix employers will bring their part-time job opportunities to you! Take advantage of this event and speak with employers before fall semester gets busy.

Bring your resume and be prepared to complete applications. For information contact: dpccareerservices@asu.edu or (602) 496-1213.

Physics Colloquium

4 p.m.
Bateman Physical Sciences Center, F-123, Tempe campus

Speaker: Jeff Squier, Colorado School of Mines. Sponsored by the Physics Department. Information: (480) 965-9075.

Also Thursday, Sept. 4
Speaker: Lawrence Krauss, ASU. Information: (480) 965-9075.

Welcome to SOLS Seminar

2-3 p.m.
Life Sciences Center E-104, Tempe campus

Speakers: New SOLS Faculty: Jens Appel, Eli Fenichel; Visiting Professors: Pilar Mateo – Autonomous U of Madrid, Laurie Caslake – Lafayette College.

Sponsored by School of Life Sciences. Information: (480) 965-2705.

Fall 2008 Faculty Academic Apparel Sale

Various times and locations

The ASU Bookstores will host a semi-annual 15% discount sale on faculty regalia for one day only at each of our four campus bookstore locations. During this time, a sales specialist from the Herff Jones Company will be available to assist faculty members with their purchases of custom regalia.

West campus bookstore: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 9

Tempe campus bookstore: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 10

Polytechnic campus bookstore: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 11

Downtown Phoenix campus bookstore: 11 a.m. to 2 pm., Sept. 16

For more information, contact Carrie Morales at (480) 965-7923 or carrie.morales@asu.edu.

"Two Million Minutes" - film premiere

5:30 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Hall, Tempe campus

Join The Coalition for Solution Through Higher Education for the Arizona Premiere of "Two Million Minutes," a documentary film that follows six students from three 21st century superpowers – China, India and the United States. As soon as a student completes the 8th grade, that child has two million minutes to prepare for college and a career, the documentary reveals how these six children spend their precious minutes.

Event open to the public, free admission. R.S.V.P. required by Sept. 5th. For more information, visit www.highereducationsolution.com.

Non-Profit Volunteer & Internship Fair

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Taylor Place Shade Garden, Downtown Phoenix campus

Up to 50 nonprofit, government & recreational agencies from the Phoenix area will be present. Collect information on ways to get involved and serve your local community.

For more information contact dpccareerservices@asu.edu or call (602) 496-1213.

Covering the Gray: Knowledge Development for Healthy Aging

7:30-9:30 a.m.
Post Office, suite 110, Downtown Phoenix campus

Speaker: Colleen Keller, professor and director, Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence.

One of four roundtable discussions hosted by the College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation. Alumni, healthcare providers and students are invited to participate. This series is in direct response to suggestions from our alumni, who are interested in learning about the latest advances in nursing education, research and practice.

Career Fiesta

Various times
Memorial Union, Arizona & Ventana Ballrooms, Tempe campus

This 4-day career fair gives students the opportunity to meet with more than 175 employers, to discuss internships and full-time employment.

Each organization attends for 2 days, (Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday/Friday), so plan to attend as many days as possible to maximize your contact with employers.

Sept. 23: (Day One), 2-6 p.m.
Sept. 24: (Day Two), Noon-3:30 p.m.

Sept. 25: (Day One), 2-6 p.m.
Sept. 26: (Day Two), Noon-3:30 p.m.

"Resumania" – Resume Critique Event

3-5 p.m.
Nursing & Healthcare Innovation Building, room 344, Downtown Phoenix campus

Career Services specialists, along with local employers will conduct on-the-spot resume reviews for ASU students & alumni.

Information: dpccareerservices@asu.edu, (602) 496-1213.

SafeZONE 101

10 a.m.-noon
Student Union Cooley Ballroom C, Polytechnic campus

SafeZONE 101 is a workshop for any person who wishes to learn more about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community and resources.

Topics covered include definitions; symbols of pride; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender lives; multiple identities; homophobia; heterosexual privilege; and, gender identity basics. Members of the LGBTQ community can gain information & resources from this workshop as well as learn how to effectively partner with your heterosexual peers in creating a safer, more receptive and accepting campus climate.

For more information about SafeZONE, visit www.asu.edu/safezone. To register for this workshop visit www.west.asu.edu/safezone/workshops.cfm.

Gender Identity 101

1-3 p.m.
Student Union Cooley Ballroom C, Polytechnic campus

Gender Identity 101 is the 2nd workshop in the SafeZONE Program workshop series and is for any person who wishes to learn more about the transgender community and resources.

Topics covered include definitions; intersections of gender, sex, and sexual orientation; transgender lives; intersex basics; gender normative privilege; transphobia; and, strategies for making campus more trans-inclusive. Members of the transgender community can gain information & resources from this workshop as well as learn how to effectively partner with your traditionally gendered peers in creating a safer, more receptive and accepting campus climate.

For more information about SafeZONE, visit http://www.asu.edu/safezone.

Backpack to Briefcase Workshop: Writing Resumes & Cover Letters

12:40-1 p.m.
University Center, room 211, Downtown Phoenix campus

Learn the art of writing resumes & cover letters, while discovering what employers are really looking for.

Information: dpccareerservices@asu.edu, (602) 496-1213.

Backpack to Briefcase Workshop: Job Searching & Networking

12:40-1 p.m.
Cronkite Building, room 414, Downtown Phoenix campus

Learn job search tactics and select the strategies best for you. Understand the networking process and learn how to sell yourself during any type of recruiting event.