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! You can demonstrate your Sun Devil savvy in the following ways:
| 1. | Come back to Arizona and book your end-of-the-summer vacation at Tempe Mission Palms hotel through Sept. 19 and receive the awesome room rate of $85 (plus tax)! |
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| 2. | Collaborate with other Sun Devils to change the world by joining the ASU Action Network or celebrate exemplary Sun Devils by nominating a candidate for Alumni Association’s Homecoming Awards. |
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| 3. | Show your Sun Devil friends and associates you’re a class act by sending them wine from the ASU Wine Club, which now features exciting new labels and etched bottle/box designs! |
Members: Book your vacation at Tempe Mission Palms for under $100!
Some like it hot. For those who do, 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 Valley of the Sun 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!
Recruit for us and win big with Devil 2 Devil Challenge
Share the benefits of membership with friends and win a Sparky plush toy, meal certificates, even a hotel gift card.
How it works
What you can win
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.
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
The Alumni Association's annual Homecoming Awards recognize 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!
Let the game-watching begin!
Fall across the Sun Devil nation means that out-of-state ASU fans will be holding game watching parties to cheer the football team to victory. Join the fun at a location near you!
Orange County: Sun Devil Football Season Kickoff Viewing Party, 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, at Sharkeez, 114 McFadden Place, Newport Beach, Calif. Information, e-mail chrisbissonnette@aol.com.
Western Pennsylvania/Northern Appalachia: Game-watching parties for ASU’s Sept. 5 and Sept. 12 football contests, at 160 Beaconview Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. Both events start at 9:30 p.m. To RSVP, e-mail charles.tichy@sru.edu.
Greater New York: Game-watching party for ASU-Georgia game, Saturday, Sept. 26, at Fat Annie’s Truck stop, 131 W. 33rd Street (between 6th and 7th). RSVP to Dave at dpag3@yahoo.com.
San Diego: Football game-watching events all season long at the East Village Tavern, 930 Market Street, San Diego, Calif. Enjoy Sun Devil-exclusive food and drink specials! Information, e-mail sandiegochapter@asualumni.org.
Denver: Game watching parties at the Blake Street Tavern, 240 Blake Street, throughout football season. Information, contact Dave Kem at cambodave@asualumni.org.
Upcoming chapter events promise Sun Devil fun
Need a Sun Devil connection close to home? These geographic chapters will host get-togethers in the next few weeks. Come join the fun!
Austin: Lady Bird Lake Dinner and Cruise, 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29. Dinner and drinks at Zax Pints and Plates precedes an evening boat ride and the famous bat sighting at dusk. RSVP
Chicago: Golf outing, Aug. 22, course TBD, reserve your spot by e-mailing asuchicagoalumni@gmail.com.
Find an alumni chapter in your city
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 on ASU’s Tempe campus between 3 and 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 to enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks.
RSVP Today!
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
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
ASU expert aids national health care reform effort
Marjorie Baldwin, director of the School of Health Management and Policy at the W. P. Carey School of Business, has been participating with other health care experts in conference calls held by the official White House Health Reform Task Force.
Read about Baldwin’s hopes for the health reform legislation
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
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!
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
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
Fill a job, wherever you are, through Jobing’s Summer Special
ASU alumni who post jobs through the Alumni Association’s Sun Devil Career Network, powered by Jobing.com, through Sept. 30 are eligible for free assistance on Applicant PreScreen services—a $50 value!
Employers can post jobs located in more than a dozen states. 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
Sun Devil travel portal makes coming home to ASU a snap
Thinking about coming back to ASU for a conference or special event or just planning a fun vacation in the Valley of the Sun? The Alumni Association has partnered with Campus Travel Management to create a unique portal designed to give you access to accommodations for visiting the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Visit the portal today!
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!
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