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Get happy, cheer loudly with NorCal alums Jan. 17
On Thurs. Jan 17, Northern California alumni chapter members will cheer on the Sun Devils men’s basketball team when they take on the Cal Golden Bears in Berkeley. The game will be preceded by happy hour at Henry’s Publick House and Grille.
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Come play Whirlyball with Chicago alums
Get in out of the cold and play a round of Whirlyball indoors with the Chicago chapter at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19. Join other alumni for an afternoon of intense fun!
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Strike and cheer at Twin Cities alumni event
Double your pleasure in Minnesota by attending the Twin Cities chapter’s next event Saturday, Jan. 26. A bowling tournament starts at 3 p.m. at the Brunswick Bowl in Eden Prairie, Minn., and will be followed by a men’s basketball watch party in the bar area of the bowling alley. For details, e-mail Erin.Sorensen@asu.edu.

 

Austin alums meet Feb. 6
Sun Devils based in Austin, Texas are invited to join fellow ASU graduates for the alumni group’s first happy hour of the year, which will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Matt's El Rancho on South Lamar. For information, contact austin.sundevils@gmail.com.

 

Western PA group gets basketball fever
The Western Pennsylvania/Northern Appalachian Sun Devil Connection group will have a game-watching event on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the North Hills Clubhouse in Gibsonia, Penn. Alumni from western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia will cheer the men’s basketball team as they take on the University of Arizona Wildcats. For information, contact Charles Tichy at charles.tichy@sru.edu.

   
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ASU poll unveils current political attitudes
Immigration, the uncertain economy and the 2008 presidential race were on the minds of those surveyed in a new Arizona State University-Southwest Poll released Jan. 3.
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New degree program paves the way for bioscience education
To help meet the need of Arizona’s booming bioscience sector and create the next generation of highly skilled, interdisciplinary scientists, the Arizona Board of Regents recently approved an innovative ASU graduate degree in biological design.
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Criminology department expansion addresses need for officers
It’s no secret that the Valley is growing, but with the increase in population comes a need for those who provide basic safety in communities – police officers. To meet that demand, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is expanding its operations to include the Downtown Phoenix and Tempe campuses.
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Faculty-staff teams earn entrepreneurship grants
Three new ASU faculty-staff teams have been awarded $40,000 Pathways to Entrepreneurship Grants to implement new ideas that will further entrepreneurship education.
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Need career advice? Tap into the Career Advisor Network
Networking is one of the most effective ways to search for job opportunities or grow one’s career! Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, the Sun Devil Career Advisor Network can help you contact fellow Sun Devils for insight into a particular career or career-related interest.
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Real Sun Devils bleed maroon and gold
Do the strains of the school fight song bring a tear to your eye? Show your love of all things Sun Devil through membership in the ASU Alumni Association.
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"Roses are red, polar bears are fat..."
And we bet that you can come up with a better verse that that! Show your favorite Sun Devil how much they mean to you on Valentine’s Day by sending a custom verse on a card featuring Old Main or another ASU landmark.
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Frank Kush inducted into Chick-Fil-A Bowl Hall of Fame
Recognized as one of the top coaches in NCAA history, former ASU football Coach Frank Kush was recently inducted into the Chick-Fil-A (Peach) Bowl Hall of Fame, created to honor former players, coaches and other contributors who have had a significant impact on the bowl.
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ASU sports fans, what is your Sun Devil Story?
If you have a great memory, clever ritual, or special experience that shows your passion for ASU and Sun Devil athletics, share your story and you could be the subject of a short video feature played at ASU home games! Submissions will be accepted until March 31.
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Provide rock-solid evidence of your ASU accomplishments
An achievement that lasts a lifetime should be represented by a material that lasts a lifetime! MyDiplomainStone.com will take a digital scan of your diploma and use laser etching to recreate it on a 12-inch by 12-inch slab of quality granite.
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Warm up your winter with Peru Trip
AHI Travel is offering ASU alumni a spectacular trip to a coveted South American destination this winter. The 7-day trip to Peru, which starts Feb. 28, features visits to Machu Picchu, an ancient complex of almost 200 houses, palaces and temples.
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Experience "April in Paris" with the Alumni Association!
If your travel tastes run in a more European direction, don’t miss the Alumni Association’s trip to Paris slated for April 26-May 4. Experience the everyday magic of Paris, sipping espresso in a sidewalk cafe, exploring the Louvre Museum, or looking up at the Eiffel Tower lit up against the evening sky. This fantastic journey offers optional excursions to Normandy and Champagne country.
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  African trip adds spice to life
Hosted by Global Adrenaline, the Serengeti and Zanzibar Explorer, slated for Sept. 5-14, offers a unique combination: the best of Tanzania’s safari excursions combined with several days of relaxation on the white sand beaches of the exotic spice island of Zanzibar.
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The Alumni Association is proud to announce the publication of a new coffee-table book, “Arizona State University: Visions of a New American University.”

The oversized, full-color book features more than 150 breathtaking photos of ASU, with imagery showcasing the university’s multiple campuses, its storied athletics program, its distinguished faculty and its diverse student body.

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