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I'm Keeping an Eye on You, at ASU Art Museum
June 25, 2009
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Pia Greschner, "Blue Hour", 1997; part of the exhibition I'm Keeping an Eye on You at ASU Art Museum Sept. 2009.Photographer: photo courtesy of artist. -
Michael Mohan, The Interrogation, 2007; part of the exhibition I'm Keeping an Eye on You, at ASU Art Museum Sept. 2009Photographer: photo courtesy of the artist
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Corinna Schnitt, Raus aus seinen Kleidern/Out of You Clothes, 1999; part of the exhibition I'm Keeping an Eye on You at ASU Art Museum Sept. 2009.Photographer: photo courtesy of the artist -
Rachel Garfield, You're Joking, 2005-06; part of the exhibition I'm Keeping an Eye on You, at ASU Art Museum Sept. 2009Photographer: photo courtesy of the artist. -
Mounira al Solh, The Sea Is a Stereo, Video number 2, Paris without a Sea, 2007-2008; part of the exhibition I'm Keeping an Eye on You, at ASU Art Museum Sept. 2009Photographer: photo courtesy of the artist
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Commencement Video
Posted May 22nd, 2009 by nkaracza
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Check out the Arizona State University homepage to watch a two minute recap of commencement
2009 Spring Convocations
May 18, 2009
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Tammy Villani sported an Obama button on her gown for the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences commencement on ASU’s West Campus.Photographer: Tom Story
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History professors Matthew Whitaker and Pam Stewart walk towards Gammage Auditorium to take part in the 2009 Spring Convocation for Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University.Photographer: Tom Story
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Jamie Johnson-Brigham (center) chats with Scott MacDonald (left) prior to the 2009 Spring Convocation of Barrett, The Honors College. Johnson-Bingham, an English literature major, hopes to continue on to law school at UCLA. MacDonald plans on building on his ASU mathematics and physics degree by studying physics in graduate school at USC. At right, Michael McDonald from Scottsdale graduated with a degree in finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business.Photographer: Tom Story
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Sandy Johnson adjusts the mortarboard on her daughter, Candi Swaim, prior to the spring convocation of ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability. Swaim, of Show Low, AZ, is part of the first graduating class from GIOS.Photographer: Tom Story
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Margarito Nevarez, who graduated with a degree in communications, poses with his wife Lorraine after the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Science convocation at ASU’s West Campus. Lorraine Nevarez is an ASU graduate who persuaded Margarito to pursue a degree also. Both are first generation college attendees.Photographer: Tom Story
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The 2009 graduating class of ASU's College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation marches from their building on the Downtown Phoenix campus to the Phoenix Convention Center for the convocation ceremony.Photographer: Tom Story
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From left to right, Scott Jenne, Travis Venson, Stephan Lovern and Matthew Magruder wait to participate in the convocation for the College of Technology & Innovation at ASU’s Polytechnic Campus.Photographer: Tom Story
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Graduates make last minute adjustments to their mortarboard tassels before marching in for the College of Technology & Innovation’s convocation.Photographer: Tom Story
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Graduates chat before the Hispanic convocation at Phoenix’s Convention Center. From left to right: Rocy Cortes, Criminal Justice & Criminology; Larissa Carillo, Family & Human Development; David Duran, Spanish and Justice Studies.Photographer: Tom Story
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Standing out in a line of mortarboards, Richard Franco, opted for a sombrero. He earned his degree in Secondary Education-History and will be returning to Globe, AZ to teach. In front of him stand Olga Lazo, Operations Management graduate and Jenna Bustamonte, political science and Chicano studies graduate. Behind him waits Anna Vega, who earned her degree in Parks & Recreation Management.Photographer: Tom Story
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Participants in the Hispanic convocation make their way to the event. The stoles indicate membership in Kappa Delta Chi.Photographer: Tom Story
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Jose Nanez, Sr. waits for the Hispanic convocation procession to begin.Photographer: Tim Trumble
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Giselle C. Alexander is hooded by Erik Menkhus during the convocation for the Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law.Photographer: Tom Story
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Graduate Tiffany Ige receives an Indian blanket from Derrick Beetso, right, current president of the Native American Law Students Association and former president Jason Croxton, left, during the Indian Legal Program & Native American Law Students Association 2009 Graduation Reception.Photographer: David Sanders
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LuAnn Leonard, member of the Arizona Board of Regents, gave the keynote address at the American Indian convocation.Photographer: Suzanne Star
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Dr. Peterson Zah puts the special stole made from Pendleton wool on Kishan Lara, who was receiving her doctorate in American Indian Studies during the American Indian convocation.Photographer: Suzanne Starr
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Barney Enos, Jr. is warmly greeted by his family after the American Indian convocation. He received his Masters in Public Administration.Photographer: Suzanne Starr
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Amarone Thach, who received his degree in Tourism and Development Management, chats with friends Veronica Hernandez (left) and Mayra Alvardo before the Asian convocation.Photographer: Tom Story
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Catherine Richard, right, walks with ASU graduates Sabrina Kinsella, middle, and Donnell Phillips to the Black and African Student convocation.Photographer: Tom Story
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Robert Jamal Jackson, who was receiving his BA in Urban Planning, makes a few last minute changes to his plans and remarks prior to the Black and African Students convocation.Photographer: Tom Story
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Laquisha Dixon and Ryan Calhoun practice their social media skills while waiting for the Black and African Students convocation to begin.Photographer: Tom Story
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Some students were sure to advertise their post-graduation employment availability. Karin Lindstrom graduated from ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at the West campus.
ASU's spring convocation ceremonies wrapped up on May 16 after celebrating the graduation of almost 9,000 students. Congratulations graduates!
Photographer: Tom Story
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Morning After
Posted May 14th, 2009 by nkaracza
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What is going on around the office the morning after commencement.
ASU Spring Commencement 2009
May 13, 2009
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At what may have been the largest U.S. graduation in history, Sun Devil Stadium became the host for a crowd of more than 70,000 to experience Arizona State University’s historic spring 2009 Commencement.Photographer: Laura Segall -
With banners called gonfalons leading the way, the procession made its way into Sun Devil Stadium.Photographer: Damien Maloney -
Before the ceremony begins, Regent and former Senator Dennis DiConcini calls something to the attention of Arizona’s Governor, and member of the Board of Regents, Jan Brewer.Photographer: Tom Story -
The placing of the University Mace by the Grand Marshal, Philip Vandermeer, president of the University Academic Council, signals the beginning of the university’s official commencement ceremony.Photographer: Tom Story -
To the tune of “Hail to the Chief,” the President of the United States takes the stage… and the crowd goes wild.Photographer: Tim Trumble -
The Class of 1959 stood up during their introduction. Reunited for their Golden Reunion, the 1959 alumni not only were among the first class to graduate from “Arizona State University” – but they were instrumental in changing the name of the college.Photographer: Tom Story -
Outstanding graduate Julia Hinson was recognized for receiving four degrees – a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology, Religious Studies and Sociology, along with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.Photographer: Tim Trumble -
Traveling a very long way for the special event, a group of student from the China MBA program stood up to be recognized before they received their degrees from the W. P. Carey School of Business.Photographer: Tim Trumble -
President Crow and University Provost Elizabeth Capaldi awarded the University Medal of Excellence to Pete Garcia for his community outreach in providing opportunity to individuals facing insurmountable challenges and obstacles. Garcia graduated from ASU in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.Photographer: Tim Trumble -
After much anticipation, President Crow introduces ASU’s 2009 commencement speaker, U.S. President Barack Obama.Photographer: Tom Story -
A group of Regents’ Professors eagerly waits for President Obama to address the graduating class of 2009. -
President Obama lauds ASU's key mission of access and opportunity for all students who seek a college degree.Photographer: Tom Story -
Graduates such as this one captured the historic moment with digital cameras and camera phones.Photographer: Matt Pavalek -
The Carson Center provided a dramatic backdrop for President Obama’s address.Photographer: Tom Story -
Outstanding graduates Deanna Dent, Jessica Casas and Marc Beckstrom-Stemberg applaud the President.Photographer: Tom Story -
President Obama told ASU graduates that opening the doors of higher education to students from every background is a core mission of ASU and of his presidency – and that it should serve as a model for universities across the country.Photographer: Tom Story -
ASU Regents’ Professor Carlos Castillo-Chavez participates in the standing ovation given to the President following his commencement address.Photographer: Tom Story -
President Obama and President Crow stand on stage with a few students from the first cohort of Barack Obama Scholars.Photographer: Tom Story -
As part of the academic tradition, mentors place the doctoral hood on recipients. Regents’ Professor Subhash Mahajan, from the School of Materials, places the doctoral hood on Liqin Ke.Photographer: Tom Story -
Forty Army and Air Force cadets from five Arizona universities receive the rare honor of being commissioned as first and second lieutenants by the President of the United States.Photographer: Tom Story -
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Sun Devil Stadium at the close of ASU’s spring commencement ceremony.Photographer: Laura Segall
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Spring Commencement 2009 - Pre-ceremony
May 13, 2009
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Graduation day at Arizona State University. Commencement speaker, President Barack Obama, helped draw a crowd of more than 70,000 to Sun Devil Stadium for the historic May 13 graduation event.Photographer: Laura Segall -
Due to the anticipated number of attendees, along with a high level of security, graduates and guests were asked to arrive early. Graduate Amanda McDonald reads while she waits to receive her master’s degree in Educational Technology.Photographer: Laura Segall -
The pre-ceremony program included numerous entertainers. The Japanese Taiko Drum Group started things off around 4:30 as much-needed shade finally began to fall over Sun Devil Stadium.Photographer: Matt Pavelek -
The 102-degree heat did not dissuade Mariachi ASU from playing a spectacular set in traditional charro dress. Mariachi ASU members are all full-time students.Photographer: Tom Story -
Tiesha Harrison of Tempe, who graduated that day with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, shows her support for President Obama with a decorated mortarboard.Photographer: Tom Story -
The Alpha Sigma chapter of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity performed their militaristic art form known as the "Salute" that stems from Latin American culture. Many Latin American countries require all men who reach the age of 18 to serve in the military.Photographer: Matt Pavelek -
The ASU Hip Hop Coalition performed at the event. The student-led organization promotes the positive aspects of hip-hop culture and dance, and uses it as a vehicle to serve the surrounding community.Photographer: Matt Pavelek -
Graduate student Jarod Pidgeon not only received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education, he also performed for his fellow graduates and guests. A native of the Onieda and Ho-Chunk nations, Pidgeon’s dance performances are the highlight of American Indian Pow-Wows across the country.Photographer: Matt Pavelek -
Randy Kemp, who earned his bachelor’s degree in painting from the Katherine K. Herberger College of Arts, played his Native American flute music that he has recorded for numerous CDs and videos. As well as a renowned musician, he is an environmental graphic designer at ASU.Photographer: Matt Pavelek -
Graduates receiving special honors for their unique accomplishments chat before the ceremony begins. Left to right: At 17, Danielle McBurnett, became the youngest person ever to earn a Bachelor of Nursing degree from ASU, as well as the youngest student to earn acceptance to ASU’s Doctorate of Nursing Practice program. Oscar Vazquez, who received a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, was honored for his leadership and outreach work with students from Carl Hayden High School – the students won a prestigious national robotics competition against teams of competitors that included engineering students from MIT. Arman Rezaee, a refugee who has learned several languages in the process of settling into a home, was recognized for his outreach work and research. He received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.Photographer: Tom Story -
Members of the Phoenix Indian Center Navajo Singing Group performed several songs and dances. The Phoenix Indian Center is the primary resource of social, economic, educational, leadership, employment and training for urban American Indians residing here in Maricopa County.Photographer: Matt Pavelek -
The ASU Gospel Choir energized the crowd with the rousing song, "Everybody Clap Your Hands." The choir is well-known for its high-energy songs and powerful vocals.Photographer: Matt Pavelek -
Cronkite graduate Alyssa Aalmo (L) and economics graduate Kristi Mizner clap their hands to the music during the ASU Gospel Choir performance.Photographer: Laura Segall -
Cronkite student and lead vocalist of Runaway Phoenix, front-man Dash Cooper kept the energy level up with a rocking performance.Photographer: MATT PAVELEK -
And Dash's father, Alice Cooper, was on hand for the finale – a crowd singalong of the infamous "School’s Out."Photographer: MATT PAVELEK -
Some in the audience found other ways to pass the time. Ryan Sweeney, who will graduate in December, gives Kara Gasperone a good-luck kiss before commencement. Gasperone will be receiving her degree in Family and Human Development.Photographer: LAURA SEGALL -
ASU Pitchforks, the university’s only all-female a cappella choir performed a medley of favorite songs by the rock band Journey.Photographer: MATT PAVELEK -
Kimberly Richards, who received her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, takes a photo of herself and Courtney Dykstra, one of the members of the first graduating class of ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability.Photographer: Tom Story -
During the meet-and-greet session for the President, Mr. Obama autographs the necktie of Barack Obama Scholar, Yobani Mejia-Lopez.Photographer: TIM TRUMBLE -
Carnela Sheik (L), 23, of Tempe and Noele Ranta, 21, of Scottsdale, make a sign for their friend Steffani who is graduating. Their seat in the stands might have made it difficult for Steffani to see the result of their efforts.Photographer: LAURA SEGALL -
Hillary Bee of Scottsdale eagerly awaits the start of the 2009 commencement ceremonies at Sun Devil Stadium.Photographer: LAURA SEGALL
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President Obama's Speech
Posted May 13th, 2009 by nkaracza
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Crow's introduction and Obama's speech.