| FYRE is a residential community designed to support students in their first year of university life. FYRE staff work with university partners to create a comprehensive experience combining community activities with enhanced academic support. Participation in this experience will promote a foundation for academic success and a strong connection to community. FYRE serves students with a broad range of academic interests and majors. Residential students who do not select a specific residential college in their application process will be affiliated with the FYRE community. |
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This semester we have a lot of exciting things happening and we want to make sure you part of all of them. Keep your eyes open for marketing on these great FYRE events and click on the links below to learn more: The What’s on Wednesday’s “WoW” SeriesThe WoW series provides weekly opportunities for residents living in FYRE halls to learn about student organizations and campus involvement opportunities. Each Wednesday student organizations will be invited to host an information table in the various lobbies of FYRE halls to promote their purpose, upcoming events, and goals. The WoW series offers a great way for first year students to learn about the many student involvement organizations on campus, and also serves as an excellent opportunity for student organizations to recruit new members. January: The Playfair “Welcome Back” EventPlayfair offers a dynamic, challenging, and interactive presentation where participants meet one another and connect in safe and non-threatening ways. Through a series of activities led by a Playfair facilitator and some of ASU’s student leaders, participants will engage with one another and establish a strong foundation for community based on trust, support, and cooperation. Playfair’s 90 minute presentation will help First Year Residential Experience create a powerful opportunity to unite FYRE community residents and instill values with specific application to succeeding as a new student at ASU February: “There’s No Place Like Home” Housing SeriesA two-part series to learn all you need to know about housing options for upper-class students. Gain valuable information on apartment community living options for both on and off-campus. Learn about upper-class student resources, and things to consider when apartment searching. Check out the Movin’ Workshops and the On-Campus Apartment Communities Open Houses. March: “Pathways to Careers” Job Series“Things are not always what they appear. Gain information about the connections between majors and career paths in ‘the real world.’” ASU alumni and Career Services will provide information about how to make your academic/professional journey seamless. April: “The joy of the end and a new beginning”In addition to celebrating all that you have accomplished in your First Year Residential Experience, we want to help prepare you for yet another new beginning. Reminders and information to help prepare you for your upcoming adventures will be provided. |