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September, 2007

09/28/07

ASU News:  ASU adds text message alert system

ASU is launching several new initiatives to better inform the university community about emergency preparedness and response.

09/28/07

ASU News:  ASU-Tec De Monterrey award boosts research projects in renewable energy

ASU-Tec De Monterrey awarded research grants

09/28/07

Humanities | Community:  Crossroads of Childhood X set for Oct. 6 at ASU’s West campus

ASU-Banner Thunderbird Medical Center reach out to parents, caregivers

09/28/07

ASU News:  A BREASTIVAL!

09/28/07

University:  ASU adds text message alert system

ASU is launching several new initiatives to better inform the university community about emergency preparedness and response.

09/28/07

Students:  Internship opens doors for grad

ASU’s James Tibbs is embarking on an internship with an interagency intelligence operation that is the centerpiece of Arizona’s homeland security.

09/27/07

Science:  Astronomy Open House features telescope viewing, guest speaker

Oct. 24 event marks 10th year of public star gazing

09/27/07

Education:  $3 million grant boosts special education efforts in College of Teacher Education and Leadership

Project ASPIRE aims to recruit and retain mid-career pros, recent college grads

09/27/07

University:  Lecture series honors Nicolaenko’s contributions

ASU has created the Basil Nicolaenko Distinguished Nonlinear Studies Endowment to support a lecture series, scholarships and other programs.

09/27/07

Arts / Culture:  Art meets music at Polytechnic campus

Art Beat invites the community to a treat for the eyes and ears as it brings together artwork and jazz.

09/27/07

Research | Earth / Space:  Research points to Earth's first breaths

ASU researchers find evidence of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere millions of years before what was previously believed.

09/27/07

Sports | Students:  Volleyball falls in heartbreaker to #21 Oregon

ASU women's volleyball lost 3-1 to #21 Oregon Ducks in heartbreak match.

09/27/07

Research:  New light shines on “hobbit”

An international team of researchers has used three-dimensional imaging technology to help crack the mystery of an 18,000-year-old skeleton nicknamed “The Hobbit.”

09/26/07

Students:  Diablo Performance Center: Fit to be tried

ASU's West campus fitness center continues to grow, improve

09/26/07

University:  World Food Day teleconference set for Oct. 16, 2007

West campus event features guest panelists, uplink to World Food prize ceremonies

09/26/07

Administration:  ASU's Child Development and Family Studies Lab School receives NAEYC accreditation

ASU's CDFS Lab School Receives Accreditation

09/26/07

Community:  Sixty new classes, lectures added to ASU's lifelong learning schedule

Fall schedule includes offerings in art, apes, anthropology, and the art of forgiveness

09/26/07

Sports:  Volleyball to open Pac-10 home slate against #21 Oregon and Oregon State

The ASU Sun Devils will return home as they set to open the 2007 Pac-10 home slate against the #21 Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers.

09/26/07

Sports:  Men's golf travels back to the Midwest for the Illini Invitational

The ASU men's golf team travels to Chicago this weekend to compete in the Illini Invitational.

09/26/07

Sports:  Women's Golf Finishes in Fourth at NCAA Fall Preview

The second-ranked Arizona State women's golf team finished in fourth place at the 2007 NCAA Fall Preview in Albuquerque, N.M.

09/26/07

Sports:  Women's tennis opens season at Cal/Nike Invitational

The 2007-2008 ASU Women's Tennis tournament season will begin this weekend as the Sun Devils travel to Berkeley to compete in the Cal/Nike Invitational.

09/26/07

University | Law:  Law school to conduct national meeting on legal history

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law will be examining the development of the United States’ legal system from the 12th to 21st centuries.

09/26/07

University | Business:  Program aims to improve health care leadership

ASU’s Center for Responsible Leadership is partnering with three Valley health care organizations to offer a new certificate program for front-line health care managers.

09/26/07

University | Sustainability / Environment:  Collins helps advance ASU science ties with China

ASU professor James Collins’ ecological involvement in China is bridging ASU biological science with the fastest growing economy in the world.

09/26/07

Bioscience / Biotech:  Arntzen earns national acclaim

The White House and American Society of Plant Biologists are recognizing ASU researcher Charles Arntzen for his leading role in science policy.

09/26/07

ASU News:  Cronkite professor launches blog on journalism business and ethics

Tim J. McGuire, the Frank Russell Chair for the Business of Journalism at Arizona State University, is launching a blog on the business of journalism and media ethics.

09/26/07

ASU News:  ANA Convention featured Cronkite School professors

Tim McGuire, the Frank Russell Chair in the Business of Journalism at the Cronkite School, was the keynote speaker for the Arizona Newspapers Association annual meeting and fall convention. Other Cronkite faculty led sessions and participated in panel discussions on topics ranging from computer-assisted reporting to managing a newsroom.

09/26/07

ASU News:  Cronkite School awarded grant to create high school newsrooms

The Stardust Foundation, founded by Jerry Bisgrove, gave $510,000 to the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to establish high school newsrooms in underserved communities in Arizona.

09/26/07

Sports:  ASU cross country hits road for Roy Griak Invitational

The ASU cross country team will head to Minneapolis, Minn., this weekend as the Sun Devils are set to compete in the 22nd Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday.

09/25/07

Law | Faculty and Staff:  Law professor spends sabbatical at attorney general’s office

ASU’s Catherine O’Grady is spending her sabbatical designing training programs and writing briefs for the Arizona attorney general’s office.

09/25/07

Sports:  Women's basketball schedule finalized

ASU women's basketball team has finalized its schedule for the 2007-08 season.

09/25/07

University | Engineering:  Career center helps engineering students map futures

The new Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Career Center is helping prepare students for the world outside of college.

09/25/07

University | Administration | Nursing | Innovation / Entrepreneurship:  Mottle to lead health care innovation center

ASU’s Linda Mottle is directing the recently launched center to bring innovative health care products to market.

09/25/07

University | Law:  Magazine cites influential real estate program

Arizona Commercial Real Estate magazine is calling ASU’s accelerated master of real estate development program one of the most influential in the nation.

09/25/07

University:  ABOR grants Morrison School course redesign

A $50,000 grant is helping the Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness improve a management and leadership class.

09/25/07

Sports | Faculty and Staff:  Wrestling adds Zach Roberson to coaching staff

Zach Roberson, three-time All-American and 2004 NCAA 133-pound Champion at Iowa State, joins the ASU wrestling coaching staff.

09/25/07

University | Students:  ASU boasts record-breaking enrollment

09/24/07

Bioscience / Biotech | Research | Earth / Space:  Researchers: Microbes gain strength in space

A new study, led by researchers from ASU’s Biodesign Institute, is showing that space flight enhances the disease-causing ability of microbes.

09/24/07

Administration | Law:  Law dean to return to teaching

Patricia White, dean of ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, will step down at the end of June.

09/24/07

University:  Donation provides funds for urban management fellowships

The Pederson Group Inc. is helping support graduate students with aspirations to enter local government.

09/24/07

University | Students:  7 grad students earn Reach for the Stars fellowships

The universitywide fellowship program is aiming to increase diversity and recruit top ASU students into graduate school.

09/24/07

Students | Community:  Students’ bike ride benefits people with disabilities

The fraternity members of Pi Kappa Phi are working to spread the message of acceptance and equality among people with disabilities.

09/24/07

University | Community:  Nanez named to community outreach post

ASU’s Jose Nanez is helping advance the university’s student outreach agenda as the new executive director of community outreach.

09/24/07

Sports | Students:  Women's golf tied for fourth at Fall Preview

Second-ranked ASU women's golf tied fourth place after the first round of the 2007 Fall Preview in Albuquerque, N.M.

09/23/07

Sports:  Men's golf in fifth after two rounds at NCAA Preview

The men's golf team is tied for fifth with a 12-over 588 (298-290) after the first two rounds of the Ping/Golfweek Preview

09/22/07

Research | Earth / Space:  Heat-sensing camera finds 'skylights' on Mars

A team of geologists, including ASU's Phil Christensen have found seven small, deep holes on Mars using a heat-sensitive camera designed at ASU and flying on NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter.

09/22/07

Sports | Students:  Arizona State Rallies Past Oregon State, 44-32

09/22/07

Sports | Faculty and Staff:  Farr-Kaye to compete in U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur

Associate head coach and former Sun Devil stand-out Missy Farr-Kaye will compete in the 2007 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, Sept. 29-Oct. 4.

09/21/07

University | Research | Grants / Awards:  NIH award addresses common hospital infection

ASU’s Biodesign Institute is working with a team of researchers to help rapidly diagnose and treat urinary tract infections.

09/21/07

Students:  Peace Corps offers ASU students global opportunity

ASU is giving students a chance to engage globally as one of the highest producers of Peace Corps volunteers in the nation.

09/21/07

University | Engineering:  Cutting-edge program entices young software developers

ASU and the Scottsdale Unified School District are teaming up to teach high school students the most contemporary techniques in software development.

09/20/07

ASU News:  Vice President Anthony (Bud) Rock establishes Center for Global Education Services

New Center for Global Education Services at ASU

09/20/07

University | Research:  ASU leads university nanotech research

ASU ranks high in this year’s Small Times’ university nanotech scorecard.

09/20/07

University:  Parking and Transit Services puts on the ‘breaks’

ASU drivers are getting a break in an effort to better understand the university’s parking policies.

09/20/07

ASU News:  Exercise for everyday life

Learn how to incorporate exercise into your everyday life at a free noontime lecture at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus Mercado by Karen S. Danner, founder and CEO of Love Yourself Well in Chandler. 

09/20/07

ASU News:  Impromp2 brings uplifting music and vision to ASU Downtown Phoenix campus

Jazz duo Impromp2 will discuss "negative stereotyping of women in music and why it must stop" during the third free jazz lecture at the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 10. Happy hour featuring a performance by Impromp2 follows the lecture at 5 p.m.

09/20/07

University:  Deaf Awareness Week kicks off Sept. 22

The ASU community is hosting a series of events in honor of Deaf Awareness Week.

09/20/07

University:  ASU Foundation closes successful fiscal year

The ASU Foundation is closing the fiscal year with a 28 percent increase in gift revenue and considerable growth in total assets.

09/20/07

Law | Students:  Medical students take on law degree program

Three medical students are working to earn law degrees in a program led by ASU’s College of Law and Mayo.

09/19/07

Business:  Balthazard's Research in Wall Street Journal

Balthazard's Research in Wall Street Journal

09/19/07

Research:  ASU research grows to more than $218 million

ASU’s research expenditures grew to $218.5 million in the last year, a 7.4 percent or $15 million gain.

09/19/07

ASU News:  Jazz lecture and happy hour with critically acclaimed group Impromp2

Impromp2 is a world apart from other musical groups in terms of their artistic vision. The duo will bring their vision to the third free ASU Downtown Phoenix campus Jazz Lecture Series on Oct. 10.

09/19/07

ASU News:  Reciprocity parking

You may not realize that the parking decal that is dangling from your rear-view mirror or is stuck on the windshield works on multiple campuses. It’s called reciprocity parking.

09/19/07

ASU News:  Exercise – there’s no excuse!

“Get Moving - Exercise for Everyday Life” is the topic of a free noon lecture to be presented Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus Mercado by Karen S. Danner, founder and CEO of Love Yourself Well in Chandler.

09/19/07

ASU News:  Diversity leadership conference at Phoenix Convention Center

The Diversity Leadership Alliance will present the sixth annual Diversity Leadership Alliance Conference on Sept. 20 at the Phoenix Convention Center.

09/19/07

ASU News:  On the move

The Office of Public Affairs is moving from the Post Office to the Mercado on Friday, Sept. 21.

09/19/07

ASU News:  Flexcar gives you options

ASU Parking and Transit Services has partnered with Flexcar, the nation’s largest car-sharing company, to provide an easy, affordable and sustainable method of transportation for the university and surrounding community.

09/19/07

ASU News:  Great urban parks lecture series

Don’t miss the first lecture on urban public parks hosted by the ASU College of Design’s Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory (PURL) and School of Architecture and Landscape (SALA) at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 19. on the ASU Tempe campus.

09/18/07

University | Sustainability / Environment:  ASU experts engage in Sustainability Town Hall

U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell will bring together experts from ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability and the City of Scottsdale for a Sustainability Town Hall.

09/18/07

Students:  ASU hosts Family Weekend October 12 - 14

ASU's signature event for families is quickly approaching. Make your plans today.

09/18/07

University | Grants / Awards:  Pathways to Entrepreneurship Grants unveiled

ASU’s entrepreneurship initiative is expanding its reach with increased funding and programs.

09/18/07

University:  Roundtable examines Arizona health care

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is giving health care in Arizona a check-up with a roundtable discussion Sept. 20.

09/18/07

University:  Certificate program aims to improve health care

The Center for Responsible Leadership is working in partnership with three leading Valley health care organizations to offer a Leadership Certificate for Health Care Professionals designed specifically for front-line health care managers. Joining in the certificate program are Abrazo Health Care, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Sun Health.

09/17/07

ASU News:  Recovery Month: Are we willing to make it reality?

Center director says early detection, intervention are keys to saving lives, money

09/17/07

Business:  ASU research addresses upcoming SEC decision on earnings reconciliation from IAP to U.S. GAAP

Study provides first empirical evidence on trading volume reaction; Investors should compare 'tangelos with tangerines'

09/17/07

ASU News:  Options for Excellence Hosts 4th Annual Education Conference

Options for Excellence, a program of the Office of Youth Preparation in the Office of the Vice President for Education Partnerships, hosted the 4th Annual Advancing Arizona Education Conference September 11-12th in the Memorial Union.

09/17/07

Arts / Culture:  ‘SNL’ alum Dana Carvey to headline benefit event

Dana Carvey is headlining the second annual “Comedy Night” fundraiser event to support student scholarships for the master of real estate development program.

09/17/07

University | Business:  ASU, Canadian university agree to partnership

ASU and Canada’s Wilfrid Laurier University are joining forces to encourage collaborative efforts worldwide.

09/17/07

Law | Faculty and Staff:  Harvard fellow joins ASU’s College of Law

Visiting associate professor Carissa Byrne Hessick is teaching criminal procedure and criminal law at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

09/15/07

University:  Pederson Group funds urban management fellowships

Citing an important need to provide support for graduate students with aspirations to enter local government, the Pederson Group has announced it will donate $25,000 for fellowships in School of Public Affairs.

09/14/07

Humanities | Community | Social Science:  Acclaimed journalist addresses ‘problems, promise'

Acclaimed journalist Robin Wright will address the problems and promise of democracy in the Middle East for the Jonathan and Maxine Marshall Distinguished Lecture Sept. 18.

09/14/07

Law | Faculty and Staff:  National Indian museum taps ASU’s Gover as new director

Law professor Kevin Gover is taking leave at the law school to direct the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

09/14/07

University | Faculty and Staff:  Faculty exemplars represent ASU’s best

Six young faculty members are setting the bar high with the quality of their teaching and research.

09/14/07

University | Administration:  Saenz named vice provost of undergraduate education

Delia Saenz is spearheading the university’s retention efforts as the new vice provost effective Sept. 17.

09/13/07

Law:  Presentation celebrates 220th anniversary of U.S. Constitution

ASU will celebrate the 220th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with a pair of special lectures Sept. 17.

09/13/07

University:  United Way campaign seeks ‘Results That Matter’

The Valley-run campaign is giving the ASU community an opportunity to aid a local charity effort of their choice.

09/13/07

University | Education:  $4.4 million grant supports early education outreach

The College of Education’s grant award is supporting research and community efforts to improve school readiness of a culturally diverse set of children throughout Arizona.

09/12/07

Faculty and Staff:  Cacciatore to receive prestigious Hon Kachina award

Joanne Cacciatore has been chosen as a 2007 recipient of Arizona’s most prestigious award for volunteerism: the Hon Kachina Volunteer Award.

09/11/07

Community:  ASU, the MISS Foundation and Kaycee's Foundation of Hope present 'Infant and Child Death Awareness and Prevention Day'

Annual fair features health and safety info, fire department exhibits, face painting and 5K walk

09/11/07

Humanities:  Language and peace: Book by ASU linguist explores the possibilities

'Language, Negotiation and Peace' by Patricia Friedrich is 'fascinating, innovative' study

09/11/07

Research:  Study shows pinto beans may lower cholesterol more than oatmeal

Eating pinto beans can effectively lower cholesterol, according to ASU nutrition scientists.

09/10/07

University:  ASU programs make headlines across country

People around the country are taking note of ASU, as national press coverage of the university has more than doubled.

09/10/07

Sports | Faculty and Staff:  ASU football hosts faculty, staff

ASU Athletics is hosting Faculty/Staff appreciation night Sept. 15 as part of the Sun Devil football game against San Diego State University.

09/10/07

ASU News:  Certificate program designed to improve health care leadership, customer service

ASU center teams with Abrazo, Banner Thunderbird, Sun Health to create unique offering

09/10/07

University | Innovation / Entrepreneurship:  Entrepreneurs find success brewing in the ‘ATIC’

ASU’s Advanced Technology Innovation Collaboratory is proving its worth as a catalyst for entrepreneurs’ visions of success.

09/09/07

Life Science | Research:  The Aye-ayes have it

A quest to gain a more complete picture of color vision evolution has led Biodesign Institute researcher Brian Verrelli to an up-close, genetic encounter with one of the world’s most rare and bizarre-looking primates.

09/07/07

Business:  Former Air Force commander targets grad students

Former Air Force commander targets grad students for new degree programs

09/07/07

Community:  ASU celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebration features photo exhibit 'Gente, Lugares, y Communidad: People, Places, and Community'

09/06/07

University:  ASU unveils new School of Letters and Sciences

The new school is providing instruction in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences for Downtown Phoenix campus students.

09/06/07

University | Students:  Grad student takes education message global

ASU’s Michael Semeja is doing everything he can to help students in Khost, Afghanistan receive an education.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Body found in Lot 59

The body of an elderly male, who is not affiliated to the university, was found at 5:30 a.m. this morning in Lot 59.

09/06/07

ASU News:  HR connection – open enrollment deadline approaching FAST!

This year is a positive enrollment for benefits and that means that all faculty, staff and employees must participate in this process in order to continue their benefits.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Two attempted robbery incidents on First Street

Two assault incidents took place on Aug. 30, 2007, and were reported to the Phoenix Police Department.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Shuttle stop change

The ASU intercampus Downtown Shuttle stop at University Center has been relocated to the north side of Polk Street between 1st Street and Central.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Stop! Drop and roll into the fire safety fair

If those childhood dreams of becoming a firefighter have slipped through your fingers, the next best thing would be to hang out with them.  Here’s your chance.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Safety, security and risk management initiatives

Concerned parents, students and community members contact various administrators and staff to voice concerns on issues about the urban environment of the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus and the safety of the campus.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Student code of conduct

With a new academic year beginning at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus, the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (OSRR) reminds the campus community about the department’s role and responsibilities regarding inappropriate student behavior and/or misconduct.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Wearing maroon and gold pays off!

The ASU Downtown Phoenix campus bookstore is offering faculty and staff a 20 percent discount on all general merchandise on Fridays when they wear school colors.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Healing with humor

Proving that laughter is the best medicine, The ASU Employee Wellness Program presents “Healing with Humor,” an entertaining seminar that explores the history of laughter therapy and the many benefits of bringing laughter into your life.

09/06/07

ASU News:  How to write a great grant

The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport North, September 25 - 27, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

09/06/07

ASU News:  Peace Corps offers ASU students an opportunity to engage globally.

ASU goes global with help from Peace Corps

09/05/07

Faculty and Staff | Humanities | Social Science:  Fulbright Grant aids new look at immigration

Justice and Social Inquiry professor Doris Marie Provine has received a Fulbright Grant to study how local public officials in Canada and Mexico deal with illegal immigration.

09/05/07

Administration:  Hahn appointed interim director of Decision Theater

ASU’s Deirdre Hahn is assuming her new duties as interim director.

09/04/07

University | Law:  College of Law ranked among best for Hispanic students

ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is one of the top law schools in the country for Hispanic students, according to the September issue of Hispanic Business magazine.

09/04/07

University:  ASU-Wilfrid Laurier tie the knot in international partnership

A new partnership between ASU's School of Global Management and Leadership and Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada promotes the sharing of ideas, research, faculty and students across international borders.

09/04/07

Bioscience / Biotech | Grants / Awards:  Funds fuel genome sequencing research

The Biodesign Institute is continuing in its development of novel DNA sequencing technologies with new funding to help usher in the personalized medicine era.

09/04/07

Bioscience / Biotech:  Congressman explores ASU’s efforts to fight Alzheimer’s

A bipartisan panel of members of Congress is aiming to focus national attention on Alzheimer’s disease and the health care crisis it represents.

09/04/07

University | Faculty and Staff:  Yzaguirre earns Smithsonian Latino Center Legacy Award

Raul Yzaguirre, ASU presidential professor of practice in the College of Public Programs has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Smithsonian Latino Center.

09/03/07

Sports:  ASU soccer falls to UNLV

The Arizona State soccer team was defeated by the UNLV Rebels 2-1, Sunday at Peter Johann Memorial Field in Las Vegas.