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 Disability Resource Center on Apr 1st, 2013
The West campus community is encouraged to wear blue on Tuesday, April 2 to celebrate Access Awareness Day with the Disability Resource Center. Sporting your best blue clothing will get you discounts at Starbucks and Cafe West, and put you in the running for prizes in a drawing on Fletcher Lawn. You’ll also want to [...]
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 on Mar 18th, 2013
Leo Chavez, a professor at the University of California, Irvine, will speak tonight (March 18) about “The construction of ‘anchor babies’ and implications for creating a class/caste.” The free event is set for 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in CLCC 180. The lecture is being held in conjunction with the Citizenship, Nationalism and Identity course taught by New [...]
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 [...]