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October 06, 2008

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10/06/08

Journalism:  Washington Post executive to discuss politics, media

Press coverage of one of the most riveting presidential campaigns in modern history will be a provocative starting point for journalist Leonard Downie Jr. in a free public lecture at ASU.

10/06/08

Business:  ASU Research Shows Some Hospitals Slow to Adopt Life-saving IT Tools

Thousands of Americans die from preventable medical errors each year. Now, new research shows some hospitals may be much riskier places to become the victim of a medical error because certain types of hospitals have been slower to adopt life-saving information technology (IT) tools.

10/06/08

Science | Life Science | Research | Sustainability and environment:  Researchers document world's mammals in crisis

One in four mammal species on Earth is being pushed to extinction according to an assessment of the world's mammals, created by a team that includes ASU researchers.

10/03/08

Arts / Culture:  Artists move beyond mobility in vehicle-driven exhibition

Experience versatile artworks this fall by Herberger College artists in the Vehicle as Art and Art as Vehicle exhibit at the Night Gallery in the Tempe Marketplace.

10/03/08

Sports:  Rookie Sun Devil wins women's race at 23rd Joe Uff/ASU Invitational

The Sun Devil cross country team played host to the 23rd Joe Uff/Arizona State University Invitational at Kiwanis Park in Tempe Friday afternoon with a handful of Sun Devils, both competing for the team and running unattached, took part in the annual event.

10/03/08

ASU News:  Lodestar Center receives public relations award

The ASU Lodestar Center is the recipient of a Public Relations Society of America award for incorporating sound research, planning, execution and evaluation in producing its 15th annual nonprofit conference.

10/03/08

Journalism:  Republic editor named to Cronkite Alumni Hall of Fame

Veteran journalist Nicole Carroll is the newest member of the Cronkite Alumni Hall of Fame.

10/03/08

University | Science | Earth / Space:  NASA picks ASU team to guide study of search for life

NASA has selected ASU as one of 10 new NASA Astrobiology Institute teams, with the intent of boosting extraterrestrial exploration by refining the criteria that guide the search for life.

10/02/08

ASU News:  Deep biosphere research points to new methods for recovering petroleum

Deep within Earth’s crust, life is astir. Much about these microrganisms is still unknown, including the origin of the organic compounds they consume. Arizona State University researchers are using a novel approach that integrates physical organic chemistry with organic geochemistry and biogeochemistry to uncover the source of these organic compounds.

10/02/08

University | Education:  ASU provides forum for higher ed, national media

ASU President Michael Crow hosted top college presidents and national media in a discussion to address challenges facing higher education.

10/02/08

Law:  Program helps law students understand human behavior

A flexible new program at the Sandra O'Connor College of Law is helping students learn more about what makes criminals, jurors, judges, witnesses and lawyers tick.

10/02/08

Education:  Expert takes on education policy initiatives

Kevin Kumashiro, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Educational Policy Studies, will speak on “Reframing Education: Power, Policies and Social Justice” Oct. 6.

10/02/08

University | Community:  Lodestar Center releases AZ report on charitable behavior

The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation has released the 2008 Arizona Giving and Volunteering Report, detailing the results of the charitable behavior of Arizona residents.

10/02/08

University | Science | Humanities | Students | Research | Social Science:  Archaeologist fuses anthropological approaches

Arizona State University doctoral student Scott Ortman, a rising star in the field of Southwest archaeology, is helping to close the gap between theory and data.

10/02/08

Sports:  Sun Devil softball to fire up fall season

The Sun Devils face Mount SAC at 2:45 p.m. and Yavapai at 5 p.m. at ASU's Farrington Stadium in Tempe.

10/02/08

Education:  Young students develop bright ideas through STEM initiative

ASU's Learning through Engineering Design and Practice project gives Mesa middle school students opportunities to explore careers in the STEM fields of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

10/01/08

Law:  Law college Youth Mentoring Board formed

A six-member Youth Mentoring Board has been established at the College of Law to coordinate and unify its various youth outreach programs and strengthen the college's ties to Valley youth and the community.

10/01/08

Arts / Culture:  Iraq's complex history is focus of lecture series

Stirring imagery, metaphorical musings and the history of Iraq will be the subject of the second Community Lecture Series at the Downtown Phoenix campus.

10/01/08

University | Administration | Science | Innovation / Entrepreneurship | Research:  Research expenditures shoot up during 2008 fiscal year

ASU's research expenditures increased by $19 million in fiscal year 2008, revealing a strong growth in interdisciplinary research.

10/01/08

Sports:  Hardt, Kennegard named ASU Athletes of the Week

Kari Hardt (Cross Country) and Jesper Kennegard (Men's Golf) have been chosen as Arizona State University's Athletes of the Week for the week ending October 4.