Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 30th, 2009
Arizona State University has begun an ambitious project to install 3.3 MW of renewable energy capacity via solar cells on its West campus. The solar project is part of an overall effort by the university to transition to renewable energy systems for its power. More at ASU News and The Phoenix Business Journal
Posted in Academic Programs, Students on Apr 30th, 2009
The Arizona Republic is reporting on its Web site that the AZ Board of Regents has approved ASU’s request for an economic recovery surcharge of $510 for the 2009/10 academic year at ASU. The $510 figure is for ASU students who are Arizona residents; out-of-state students will pay $710 for the academic year. The surcharge [...]
Posted in College of Teacher Education and Leadership, Faculty and Staff, Students on Apr 30th, 2009
Sue Larson, a senior lecturer in ASU’s College of Teacher Education and Leadership, has earned a faculty achievement award, and in researching her background, it’s clear she is a horse of a different color. Larson, who teaches a number of mathematics courses on the West campus, says, “I have always enjoyed games and have included them in [...]
Posted in Alumni, College of Teacher Education and Leadership, Faculty and Staff, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Apr 30th, 2009
ASU is actively working with numerous local, state and national health agencies to monitor a new strain of the swine flu that has recently been reported. The university has posted to its Web site an update on the outbreak, as well as personal preparedness tips to work into your dialy routine. The posting also contains links [...]
Posted in College of Teacher Education and Leadership, Diversity, Faculty and Staff, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Apr 29th, 2009
Congrats to College of Teacher Education and Leadership Associate Professor Margarita Jimenez-Silva, Student Success Center Director Flecia Thomas, life sciences major Dorian Tsosie, and Teachers of the Future — all 2009 Excellence in Diversity honorees by the West campus Campus Environment Team. The awards were established in 1996 and recognize the commitment and dedication of [...]
Posted in Faculty and Staff, Students on Apr 28th, 2009
Wanna’ win a trip to Sweden? And a $5 Starbucks card? It’s as simple as joining the ASUKI (ASU-Karolinska Intitutet) step control group. The ASU-KI partnership is conducting research on the health benefits of taking 10,000 steps daily. The West campus has been designated as the control group, and it takes about 30 minutes to [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, College of Teacher Education and Leadership, Faculty and Staff, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Apr 28th, 2009
ASU President Michael Crow visited the West campus April 28 to update faculty, staff and students about the campus’s vital role within the New American University. President Crow discussed his vision for making all of ASU’s 15 colleges and schools centers of excellence, access and impact. Two of those colleges are headquartered on the West campus. [...]
Posted in Diablo Performance Rec Center, Events, Faculty and Staff on Apr 28th, 2009
For the third year in a row, the Diablo Performance Recreation Center at ASU’s West campus is hosting the Native Youth Fitness Leader conference. “By providing a modern fitness facility and professional service, we are doing our best to help curb health challenges among Native Americas,” says center Director Keith Munson. The two-day workshop is [...]
Posted in College of Teacher Education and Leadership, Faculty and Staff, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Apr 27th, 2009
The parking permit renewal process at the West campus ends on Friday, May 1. If you are interested in renewing your parking permit for 2009-10, you may do so by visiting https://parking.asu.edu/. Please note that your new permit will not be valid until August 16. Your current 2008-09 permit is valid through August 15.
Posted in College of Teacher Education and Leadership, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Apr 27th, 2009
It’s that time of year when you can complement your own pocket change with a little of ASU’s. The West campus bookstore is buying back used textbooks. Think about it — you can get a little green by going a little green. Recycle your textbooks by selling them back to the bookstore! West campus bookstore [...]