Posted in Diversity, Events, Student Engagement, Uncategorized on Nov 18th, 2009
An interactive exhibit exploring the ongoing genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan is in place on Fletcher Lawn today and tomorrow (Nov. 18-19).
In addition to tents detailing such tragedies as Darfur, the Holocaust, Armenia, Cambodia and Rwanda, speakers and performances are featured. Today at 5:30 p.m is a musical performance by February State, an [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Nov 16th, 2009
In less than two years, the M.A. degree program in Social Justice and Human Rights (MASJHR) in ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences has developed what Director Dr. William Simmons calls, “a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary and applied curriculum” that focuses on educating students to work with affected populations to address social justice and human [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Entrepreneurship, Events, Students on Nov 13th, 2009
Next week, Nov. 16-20, is Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) at ASU, offering students across the university’s four campuses a chance to learn how to turn a smart idea into action that could be life-changing.
A full week of events and activities have been scheduled and take place at locations ranging from the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus [...]
Posted in Community partnerships, Diversity, Events, Uncategorized on Nov 13th, 2009
Here’s a final reminder that one of the West campus’ signature events, the Veteran’s Day Weekend Traditional Pow Wow, is a celebration of Native American Veterans and takes place on the Fletcher Lawn tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 14.
This is a wonderful chance to thank our Native American Veterans for their service to this country, and the [...]
Posted in Events on Nov 13th, 2009
R & B newcomer Jeremih, currently one of this country’s hottest hip-hop singing sensations, is coming to ASU’s West campus on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and he’s bringing an all-star cast of performers to encourage students to stay in school and pursue their dreams. The “Education and Awareness Tour” stops at the West campus and La [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Nov 9th, 2009
A summer adventure in Costa Rica, plus six ASU credits - sounds like a great way to spend part of the summer of 2010!
ASU’s Study Abroad Office is offering a Costa Rica trip that will enable you to earn three upper-division Spanish credits and three General Studies credits. This summer program is directed by Kristin [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Awards, College of Teacher Education and Leadership on Nov 6th, 2009
An ASU program that is transforming math instruction in a Southwest Valley school district earned Honorable Mention recognition at Westmarc’s Nov. 5 Best of the West awards dinner.
Sue Larson, a faculty member in the College of Teacher Education and Leadership, has been working with teachers and students in the Liberty Elementary School District to improve the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 5th, 2009
The West campus has recently launched a Facebook page, and we’re looking for fans!
The West campus page features news, events, program updates and more — all specific to doings right here at 47th Avenue and Thunderbird.
Becoming a fan is simple. Head for your own Facebook page, enter “asu west campus” in the Search box and [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Faculty and Staff, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Nov 4th, 2009
Julie Furmick is a senior life sciences major in ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Under the tutelage of Assistant Professor Peter Jurutka, and through the university’s SOLUR program, she has seized the college’s undergraduate research opportunities and is successfully working on the alleviation of side effects particular to a secondary cancer medication, Bexarotene.
Jurutka, a member [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Career Services, Diablo Performance Rec Center, Events, Faculty and Staff, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students, Sun Devil sports on Nov 3rd, 2009
Monday’s Dia de los Muertos celebration on the Delph Courtyard kicked off a busy week of events at ASU’s West campus.
Here’s a look at this week’s event schedule at 47th Avenue and Thunderbird:
… Wed., Nov. 4 - Trauma and Compassion: social justice and human rights discussions, workshops, film. Presented in La Sala by the New [...]