Other ASU Tours
Several units offer a tour of their facilities highlighting ASU's achievements. Learn about everything from athletics to astronomy to art while you visit these ASU points of interest.
Public Art at ASU (online or self-guided)
From New York City to Los Angeles, public art in all media — sculpture, murals, fountains, and functional elements — creates community identity and national pride. Public art also shares artists' visions with a broad audience — resonating differently with each person who views them. In the same spirit, Arizona State University supports more than 20 public artworks on its 720-acre Tempe campus and 300-acre West campus, providing a lively forum for discussion about art and the context in which it was created. Established in January 2001 within the Katherine K. Herberger College of the Arts, the Office of Public Art at Arizona State University aims to stimulate thought and celebrate the rich historical traditions of the university and the state of Arizona. From Depression-era murals to contemporary sculpture, these works create a sense of place, enliven the campus and welcome the surrounding community. Visitors can choose from among a series of Public Art tour options: Interactive Tour or Self Tour.
http://herbergercollege.asu.edu/public_art/
ASU Art Museum & Ceramics Research Center
Established in 1951, the ASU Art Museum is recognized as one of the Southwest's most significant contemporary arts institutions. In addition to serving students and scholars, ASUAM is a cultural hub for the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Through several achievements, the museum also has gained international attention. The museum is dedicated to idea-driven art and artists. It is a cultural resource where issues of social, political and cultural relevance are addressed, and where diverse audiences are engaged by work that both stimulates and delights. The ASU Art Museum recently was named "the single most impressive venue for contemporary art in Arizona" by Art in America
The Ceramics Research Center houses and cares for the ASU Art Museum's extensive ceramics collection of over 3,000 works. Featuring primarily contemporary American and British ceramists, the collection is now one of the largest in the country. A new 7,200 square foot facility across from the Nelson Fine Arts Center will facilitate access to the collection for research and enjoyment by a local and international audience of students, scholars and the public
Carson Student Athletic Center
The ASU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is housed in the Ed and Nadine Carson Student-Athlete Center. It is considered to be one of the finest student-athlete centers in the country. A Sun Devil student-athlete can meet with an academic advisor, receive treatment, or get ready for practice, all without leaving the center. This comprehensive facility has several state-of-the-art features. The Lawrence Strength Center is a practically unrivaled weight room in the world of college athletics. It contains Powerlift and Hammer Strength equipment, 12 resistance machines, 100 pairs of dumbbells, a nutrition area, and a warm-up track. The training room uses advanced innovations such as the SwimEx sports and conditioning pool to promote aquatic therapy. The Bill and Judy Schaefer Sports Hall of Fame is located in the first floor lobby, the facility pays tribute to former student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have influenced Sun Devil athletics.
Bill Kennedy (480) 965-5724
Arboretum (self-guided)
The Arboretum at ASU, managed by the Facilities Management department, encompasses the entire Tempe university campus, and is open to the public seven days a week, dawn to dusk, free of charge. Campus maps and Arboretum guides are available at the ASU Visitor Information Center, 215 E. 7th Street, Tempe tel. (480) 965-0100, or online as follows:
http://www.asu.edu/fm/arboretum.htm
