Posted in Academic Programs, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on May 9th, 2013
It was a beautiful morning for a graduation ceremony, and thousands of friends and family showed up to support the 480 New College students who participated in the May 9 convocation. This is the first convocation ceremony to be held on the Quad, the new lawn space created by the addition of the Sun Devil [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on May 8th, 2013
While there are hundreds of great stories among the New College students receiving their bachelor’s and master’s degrees tomorrow (May 9), three in particular have been spotlighted in an ASU News feature about outstanding graduates from across all four ASU campuses. The three are Joe Frankl from the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Rebecca Halpin [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on Apr 23rd, 2013
New College is offering a series of fun, educational two-day workshops in late May and early June that will introduce youngsters preparing to enter grades six through 10 to a variety of potential university majors. It’s all part of New College’s popular ExSciTE (Exploring Science Through Experiences) program that also offers half-day workshops during the [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Faculty and Staff, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on Apr 22nd, 2013
Congratulations to Stephen Wirkus, professor of mathematics in New College! He was selected by the Sun Devil Family Association as ASU’s 2013 Professor of the Year. Wirkus received this prestigious honor in recognition of his lifelong commitment to mathematics and his ability to inspire students to become innovative and successful in often-difficult classes. Wirkus has [...]
Posted in Events, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on Apr 17th, 2013
It’s time once again for a West campus tradition that dates back more than 15 years - the Astronomy Open House. It will be held Thursday, April 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event gives you the chance to check out various celestial sites through telescopes set up on campus. The main attractions this time [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on Mar 26th, 2013
Students – you have until April 17 to get your entries in for New College’s inaugural Insight Awards. If you’ve taken at least one class through New College this academic year, you’re eligible. The Insight Awards center around the War and Peace academic theme that has been explored across the college’s curriculum this year. Students whose [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Uncategorized on Mar 25th, 2013
The stars of TV’s “History Detectives” will appear at the West campus on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. What makes this event extra-special is the fact that New College’s own Eduardo Pagán is one of the stars of this popular program, which is seen locally on Eight, Arizona PBS. “History Detectives” explores the complexities [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on Mar 13th, 2013
Now is the time to make plans for taking a summer class or two through New College. Biology, English, psychology, music and sociology are just some of the fields represented by the offerings, both online and in person at the West campus. There are three sessions to choose from this summer. You can take care [...]
Posted in Faculty and Staff, Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on Mar 5th, 2013
The Governor’s Arts Awards will be given out tomorrow (March 5), and one of the finalists is New College’s own Charles St. Clair. He was nominated in the Arts in Education, Individual category. St. Clair’s many accomplishments over his 22 years at the West campus include his production of a theatrical production and video documentary [...]
Posted in Academic Programs, Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences on Jan 30th, 2013
It’s not just the stuff of TV crime drama – forensic techniques are playing a major role in real-world criminal investigations. People with skills in forensic science are in growing demand in settings including crime laboratories, police departments, government agencies, law firms, insurance companies, hospitals, and consulting firms. ASU’s New College is responding to this demand [...]