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 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 Arts and Cultural Studies, Diversity, Events, Humanities Arts Cultural Studies, Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Nov 2nd, 2009
Today is the day, and from 11 a.m. ’til 3 p.m. activities open to all are scheduled on the Delph Courtyard, as the West campus celebrates Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead.
Live music, an art display and demonstration of “El Altar,” free food, cajita making and more are on the bill. You’ll also have [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Events, Faculty and Staff, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Students on Oct 30th, 2009
Mark Wed., Nov. 4, on your calendar, as the master’s program in social justice and human rights in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences presents “Trauma and Compassion,” a day-long exploration of social justice and humans rights issues in the Grand Canyon State.
A full range of discussions, workshops and a showing of the [...]
Posted in Diablo Performance Rec Center, Disability Resource Center, Events, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on Oct 29th, 2009
Leave it to the fitness people. They’re the ones first across the finish line and the ones who look look better in spandex, the ones who don’t have to worry about seizing up moving from the couch to the kitchen and the ones who decorate a Homecoming tent better than anyone else.
The results are just in from [...]