3 ways to “get smart” with the Alumni Association
Your years as a student at ASU may be over—but you can still show off your intelligence by joining the Alumni Association! We boost your ASU IQ in the following ways:

Sandra Day O’Connor to headline Oct. 9 Women in Business event
Join the Alumni Association for a special Women in Business event Friday, Oct. 9. Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court and the namesake for the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU, will speak on women’s leadership styles, surviving hard times and making a difference in one’s community.
Tickets to this event are $40 for Alumni Association members and $45 for non-members.
Join the conversation with Justice O’Connor

Give your pet the “star treatment” with our Bruiser Look-A-Like Contest!
Just like Elle Woods, you know that your pet belongs in the spotlight. Upload a video of your furry friend dressed as Bruiser, the chihuahua in the movie and musical “Legally Blonde,” to our Web site and you could win two free tickets to the Sept. 22 opening night of "Legally Blonde" at ASU Gammage!
Start making those itty-bitty outfits

On with the show! Join us and win Gammage season tickets!
Join the ASU Alumni Association before Sept. 11 and you can be entered into a drawing to win a pair of ASU Gammage season tickets. To participate in the drawing, use campaign code GAMMAGE when joining.
Get more information about the drawing
Become a member online

Recruit for us and win big with Devil 2 Devil Challenge
Recruiting members for the ASU Alumni Association is where the action’s at! Share the benefits of membership with friends and win a Sparky plush toy, meal certificates, even a two-night stay at Tempe Mission Palms hotel.
How it works
What you can win

Members: Book your “staycation” at Tempe Mission Palms for under $100!
The Tempe Mission Palms Hotel is offering rooms to dues-paying Alumni Association members for only $85 a night (plus $10.95 daily fee and tax) through Sept. 19. Enjoy the last gasp of summer in a chic local hotel and save a bundle!

To take advantage of this offer, visit the Tempe Mission Palms Web site and use the code ASUFAM when making reservations.
Book your getaway today!

Alumni directory project: We want YOU!
The ASU Alumni Association and its partner Harris Connect are working together to develop a comprehensive directory that will feature thousands of alumni listings, as well as highlights and photos alums choose to share.

As part of this project, ASU alums will be contacted by Harris Connect to obtain the most current information about their record. As always, we are committed to protecting the privacy of the information shared and ensuring the integrity of the information collected. We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing this directory with you.

To update your information, please contact Harris Connect directly at (877) 596-9182. If you have any questions about the project, please contact us at alumni@asu.edu. Harris Connect can be contacted at (800) 877-6554 or via e-mail at customerservice@harrisconnect.com.

Think boldly, act quickly with the ASU Action Network
The ASU Action Network is a portal for ASU alumni and Sun Devil supporters to connect with the university to improve the world around us. Join us today and cooperate with other Sun Devils to augment the university's impact on real-world situations.
Learn more about the ASU Action Network

Homecoming Awards honor ASU’s finest
The Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for its annual Homecoming Awards program, which recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to the association and university community. Nominations are being accepted for the Alumni Service Award and the Alumni Appreciation Award. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Sept. 18.
Nominate a worthy Sun Devil today!

Meet Sun Devils from all eras at Aug. 20 “Welcome Home” event
Calling all Sun Devil parents who are also ASU alums: after you help your student move into their new home for the semester, stop by Old Main’s Basha Library between 3 and 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 to enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks.
RSVP Today!

University Club co-hosts “Wine Down Wednesdays” event Sept. 9
Enjoy two of the finer things in life—good wine and good friendship—from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, when the University Club and the Alumni Association host Wine Down Wednesday at the University Club, located at 425 E. University Drive on ASU’s Tempe campus.
The event is $15 and reservations are required. To participate, call (480) 965-0701.
What is the University Club?

Bring your lil’ Devils to Sept. 12 Sun Devil Generations Carnival
Share the joy of ASU with your kids! Sun Devil Generation’s third annual carnival celebration will take place 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12 in the Arizona Ballroom of the Memorial Union at ASU’s Tempe campus. This showcase of child-oriented ASU programs and activities will feature balloon artists, face painters, mask-making and lots of hands-on activities from various ASU colleges.
Make it a Sun Devil Family Day

Join the eco-revolution with “Go Green/Live Green” series
Do you want to learn more about sustainability and its benefits to your personal and professional life? Join the ASU Alumni Association and experts from ASU’s School of Sustainability for three information-packed sessions on this ultra-relevant topic. All sessions will take place from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Sept. 15: Greening the Home | Oct. 15: Greening the Workplace | Nov. 19: Greening Our Community

RSVP for “Go Green/Live Green”

Under 35? Join our Young Alumni group!
The Alumni Association is launching its Arizona State Young Alumni group with two fabulous events in the next month. Reconnect with your classmates and share some Sun Devil spirit!

Young Alumni Launch Party
Aug. 24, 5-7 p.m., at aloft Tempe, 951 E. Playa Del Norte Drive.
Celebrate your absence from the first day of school at ASU by attending our Sun Devil-rific social mixer! Featuring happy hour drink prices and free food. RSVP

Young Alumni Pool Party at The Buttes
Sept. 19, noon - 3 p.m., at The Buttes, A Marriott Resort, 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe.
Make a splash while catching up on ASU-related gossip! This event is free for current Alumni Association members; $10 for non-members. RSVP

Keep up with upcoming Young Alumni events

Mix it up with two hot networking events this month
ASU graduates will have two opportunities this month to expand their personal and business networks at events sponsored by the Alumni Association.

Women in Business “Evening of Wine and Networking” Mixer, 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 1, La Bocca, 699 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. RSVP

Maroon and Gold Professionals Mixer, 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 16, Pier 54, 5394 S. Lakeshore Dr., Tempe. RSVP

When will the Phoenix real estate market finally make a turn for the better?
Join the Alumni Association on Sept. 30 when Jay Q. Butler, director of the realty studies program at ASU’s Morrison School of Agribusiness, discusses the current state of residential and commercial real estate and what the future holds.
Learn more about the event

Homecoming’s coming up!
Even though it happens on Halloween this year, there’s nothing scary about Homecoming at ASU! The Alumni Association is your one-stop shop for Sun Devil fun!
View the Alumni Association’s Homecoming schedule

Chapter events cultivate Sun Devil connections
Renew friendships with old friends and make new ones at these upcoming chapter events in the Phoenix area:

Leadership Scholarship Program Alumni: Happy Hour/Board Elections, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, Z Tejas Grill, 20 W. 6th Street, Tempe. E-mail Eddie Lopez at lopez@asu.edu for more information.

Los Diablos: Fall Kickoff Event, Sunday, Aug. 23, for more information contact George Diaz Jr. at george.diazjr@pinnaclewest.com.

Native American: American Indian Graduate Student Welcome BBQ, 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, in Discovery Hall Room 313 on ASU’s Tempe campus. For more information, contact Eric Descheenie at eric.descheenie@gmail.com.

College of Teacher Education and Leadership: Participate in “Traditions Night,” 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, Fletcher Lawn, ASU’s West campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix. RSVP

Also, CTEL alumni are invited to participate in a “Welcome Back Carnival,” 6-11 p.m., Friday, August 21, ASU’s West campus, Las Casas Lawn, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix.

Find a chapter or club matching your interests or degree

Cronkite School offers new media training
The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host its second Cronkite New Media Academy this fall, offering professional training for those who want to learn new media skills. The academy will be held on 10 consecutive Saturdays, beginning Sept. 12 and ending Nov. 14.
Participants learn podcasting, video editing skills

New leader for ASU's Del E. Webb Construction Programs announced
G. Edward Gibson Jr., a member of the National Academy of Construction with decades of teaching, research, administration and project management experience in the field, is the new Del E. Webb School of Construction Programs Chair at Arizona State University.
Learn more about Gibson’s background

Catch an early case of football fever at ASU’s Sun Devil Kickoff Luncheon
Join the Tempe Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona State University Alumni Association as we jump-start the ASU football season on Friday, Aug. 28 with Head Coach Dennis Erickson, ASU Athletics Director Lisa Love, current ASU players and Sparky!
Join the pigskin party TODAY

Touch down on Football Savings!
Football fans, it’s time to get your gold on! The ASU Alumni Association is offering discounted tickets to the Sept. 19 ASU-Louisiana/Monroe game. Tickets are $12 (maximum: 4) and seats are located in Sun Devil Stadium’s Section 201.

When ordering your tickets online, type in username alum member and enter devils as the password. There will be a $5 service charge per ticket order.

Join us for away game tailgates
When the Sun Devils take to the road, come get ready at Sparky's Touchdown Tailgates when ASU takes on the University of Georgia, Stanford University and UCLA. Purchase your tickets to the tailgates and share in the excitement of Sun Devil football.
Order your ticket package today!

Register now for September's Sun Devil Softball Golf Tournament
Help support the ASU Softball program! The 1st Annual Sun Devil Softball Golf Tournament will be held at the Superstition Springs Golf Course in Mesa on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Registration/information: Contact Alan or Kris Nulliner at (623)780-4531 or Rich Berger by e-mail at rbjb74@cox.net, or call (480) 898-8236.

Hot rates, cool digs: perfect hotel getaways await you
Need to get away from it all? These chic hotels offer special rates for Sun Devils! To get in on the savings, call (800) 697-1791 and ask for SPASUA or click the links below:
San Francisco: Clift Hotel, rates from $140
Los Angeles: Mondrian Hotel, rates from $150
Scottsdale: Mondrian Hotel, rates from $75
Rates are based upon availability and are valid through Aug. 31.

Living large just got easier with Costco
ASU Alumni Association members who purchase a Costco membership certificate online from the Alumni association to begin or upgrade their membership can receive special coupons worth $50! Coupons can be redeemed for a free rotisserie chicken, a free Kirkland Signature 2 lb. bag of coffee, free photo processing, as well as providing discounts on many items Costco sells.
Learn more about the Costco membership offer

Keep your pets protected with VPI Pet Insurance
Now you can protect your pets with VPI Pet Insurance and receive an ASU Alumni Association discount! Veterinary Pet Insurance policies cover medical problems and conditions related to accident and illnesses. 
Enroll today!

Get Eco-Smart with Liberty Mutual
As a Sun Devil alum, you’re eligible for special discounts on insurance through Liberty Mutual’s Group Auto and Home Program. Now, Liberty Mutual is giving away a Smart Fortwo car!

Visit www.libertymutualsmartalum.com to complete an online entry form – no purchase or quote necessary. Sweepstakes ends Sept. 30.

Make it a Sun Devil celebration with the ASU Wine Club
Good things come in threes, and the third edition of the ASU Wine Club’s personalized and collector’s labels feature dramatic photos depicting university icons. You also may choose a wine bottle or box with a new engraved design!
View the new ASU Wine Club labels and engravings

Need to fill a job? Take advantage of Jobing’s summer special for Sun Devil alums
ASU alumni who post jobs through the Alumni Association’s Sun Devil Career Network, powered by Jobing.com, through September 30 are eligible for free assistance on Applicant PreScreen services—a $50 value!

To take advantage of this offer, post your position at http://asu.jobing.com or call (602) 200-6800 and mention the ASU Alumni Association Summer Special when ordering.
Visit our Sun Devil-centric career portal

Stretch your travel dollar, use the Sun Devil travel portal
The Alumni Association has partnered with Campus Travel Management to create a unique travel portal to offer out-of-town Sun Devils access to area hotels that offer special ASU alumni rates, enhanced availability and a “Go Devils!” attitude.

Valley of the Sun residents can expand their savings on the road by utilizing Campus Travel Management’s network of college-centric travel portals, which covers dozens of other cities throughout the country.
Explore the Campus Travel Management network

Business Card Marketplace: where Sun Devil businesses prosper
Let the more than 270,000 households that ASU Magazine is delivered to know about your business by advertising in the publication’s new Business Card Marketplace. Rates are extremely competitive and you can choose to advertise in our print edition, our online edition, or both.
Get rates and sign up today!

Journey into the unknown with Sun Devil Destinations
Sun Devil Destinations, the Alumni Association’s premiere travel program, has a varied itinerary planned for the next year, including trips aimed at active young alumni to Scenic Southern New Zealand, Egypt and other fabulous locations, a feast for the eyes, mind and palate in the Tuscany/Cortona region of Italy, a thrilling cruise to the Mediterranean and much, much more.
Find more destinations on our travel page