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ASU for Arizona promotes ASU as an leader in the State of Arizona dedicated to offering Arizona’s rural and urban regions access to ASU's diverse rich academic and cultural assets, and by serving as a portal for ASU’s expertise, tools, and resources.
ASU for Arizona’s vision is to enhance and enrich Arizona residents by providing experiences with ASU in accessible and meaningful ways. ASU for Arizona acts as an ‘on-the-ground’ catalyst for university-community alliances across the state, facilitating multi-disciplinary and public/private partnerships.
The ASU Office of Public Affairs administers a number of community engagement programs that honor the legacy of César E. Chávez through it's Chávez Programs.
Beginning in middle school, these programs seek to recruit, retain and celebrate the success of students at ASU and enrich their lives through academic achievement and a multicultural experience. Chávez Programs are supported by contributions from ASU, individuals and corporate donors. ASU believes that the preparedness of students to participate at all levels of the world of work and the social, political and cultural life of their communities is essential to the future of the state.
Programs include:
The César E. Chávez Leadership Lecture is held to promote a greater understanding of the linkages between our state’s economy, its workforce and the education of its citizens.
The annual event seeks to inspire continued dialogue among local community leaders focused on the importance of higher education its impact on sustaining economic prosperity. Keynote speakers from across all areas of the public and private sector are invited to share information relevant to future trends and the needs of Arizona’s workforce and educational system. ASU administrators, faculty, staff and students attend the event and attract a broad spectrum of community leaders including elected officials, corporate and small business representatives and community service providers.
Sneaker Tours are in-depth, interactive campus tours of Arizona State University designed to familiarize community and business leaders or organizations with ASU's education, research and outreach programs.
No two tours are alike! Tour guests spend a few hours exploring ASU’s laboratories and classes; meeting professors, researchers, administrators and students; asking questions, participating in discussions; and getting a behind-the-scenes look at performance venues, special programs and exhibits. Tour guests have an opportunity to discover how this multi-campus, major metropolitan research university plays a significant role in the economic development and growth of Arizona.
Also, Special Sneaker Tours can be arranged for groups who prefer an interest-specific agenda, have time constraints, or other special needs.
Currently, Sneaker Tours are only offered at the West and Polytechnic campuses.
For more information or to request a tour, contact the appropriate campus:
West campus - 602.543.5315
Polytechnic campus - 480.727.1665
Sneaker Tours is a trademark of Arizona State University.
