Keep it “green” with the Alumni Association
Whether you’re excited this week about the official coming of spring, hope on the financial horizon, or the chance to contribute to a more sustainable environment, the Alumni Association has something for you in this issue of our monthly e-newsletter.
1. Contribute to a healthier natural environment by joining Sun Devil volunteers on a clean-up of Hayden Butte (“A” Mountain) in Tempe as part of ASU Cares Day March 21.
2. Make sure you have more “green” left when you retire—register for an April 29 seminar on smart investment strategies.
3. Pass along ASU Magazine the sustainable way by discovering the publication’s feature-packed virtual magazine Web site.
4. Save big on beautiful FTD arrangements celebrating the season’s flowers by ordering them through the Alumni Association’s affiliation with Working Advantage.

Help the Alumni Association show the Valley that ASU CARES
Alumni, staff and friends of Arizona State University will clean up the university’s beloved “A” Mountain on March 21, when they volunteer in conjunction with ASU CARES Day. This will mark the first time the ASU Alumni Association has spearheaded the ASU CARES Day event.
Participate in the Tempe event
Tempe clean-up part of national ASU day of service

Show your Sun Devil Pride with a Gold Devil Life membership
You’re one of Sparky’s best friends. You’d do just about anything for ASU—so why not show it by taking your commitment to Arizona State University to the next level? The Gold Devil Life membership is reserved for Sun Devil alumni and friends who know what it takes to build a great university, and a great Alumni Association.
Take your pride to the next level

Alumni Association groups get cyber-savvy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Social networking—it’s not just for the younger generation any more! ASU grads of all ages are discovering social media, and Alumni Association groups are there to share the connections and good times!
Plug in to ASU’s alumni networks

Print or virtual? ASU Magazine’s a great read either way
Trying to find an ASU Magazine feature story from a couple issues back and don’t know where to turn? Want to share the magazine with friends around the world? Visit our new online version of the magazine and discover extra tools for sharing the magazine and finding the information you need!
Visit ASU Magazine’s home page

Sun Devil women’s networking continues at LaBocca on March 18
If you enjoyed last month’s fabulous Women in Business breakfast roundtable, you’ll want to attend the next Women in Business wine and networking event, 5:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, at La Bocca Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 699 S. Mill Ave., Tempe.

The event is free for members of the ASU Alumni Association and $10 for future members.
Register for the networking event

Nursing chapter kicks off mentoring program with movie-watching event
In an effort to strengthen the nursing community, the alumni chapter for the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation is initiating a mentorship program between alumni and undergraduate nursing students. The chapter will kick off the program at its Celebrate Nursing Movie event at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 4, which will feature the movie “Sister Kenny.” To participate, contact Carol Rogers at carol.rogers@asu.edu.
Visit the nursing chapter’s Web page

Mix it up with ASU alums at April 15 Maroon & Gold networking event
The Alumni Association's Maroon & Gold Professionals network is a great opportunity to meet other alums and expand your circle of connections. The group meets next at the University Club on ASU’s Tempe campus at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15. This gathering will also be the kick off of the University Club’s “Wine Down Wednesdays.”
Make your networking less “taxing”

Run alongside Pat Tillman this April
Want to honor the spirit of the late ASU football star Pat Tillman? Join thousands of others and participate in Pat’s Run, a 4.2 mile run/walk that celebrates Tillman’s life and honors his legacy of leadership and civic action. The run will take place in Tempe on Saturday, April 18.
Register for Pat’s Run TODAY

Smart retirement strategies to be discussed at April 29 seminar
It’s essential for Sun Devils of every age to plan wisely for their financial future. Members of the ASU Alumni Association are invited to a special free presentation on retirement-focused investment planning at 5 p.m., April 29. The event will feature financial expert Gail Buckner, host of “Fox on Money” and anchor for “This Morning’s Business” on CNBC, as well as two-time ASU alumnus Robert J. Kozlowski ’75 B.S., ’78, M.B.A. from Franklin Templeton Investments.
Reserve a spot at the event

Class of 1959 alums invited to Golden Reunion
Make those memories of your ASU days shine all over again at the Golden Reunion, slated for May 13-14. The event is a celebration for the university class celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Get event details and RSVP

Put in orders now for June’s White Mountain Steak Fry
Make it a cool Father’s Day weekend in the pines! The 2nd Annual White Mountain Sun Devil Steak Fry & Golf Event will be held at the Pinetop (Ariz.) Country Club on June 20 and 21. Early Registration pricing is available now through April 30.
Register today!

Economy, energy headline topics of latest ASU-Southwest Poll
Economic forecasts are dismal, yet many Southwesterners in Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico are optimistic that conditions in the United States will improve over the next year, according to the most recent Arizona State University-Southwest Poll.
Younger respondents expect improvement this year

Top science minds gather for 'origins' symposium
A public symposium that will convene some of the greatest minds in science, including six Nobel Laureates, to discuss the origins of everything, from the universe to humanity, will be held Monday, April 6, in ASU Gammage.
Presenters include Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins

Both ASU basketball teams invited to “March Madness”
It’s bracket time in college basketball land, and both ASU’s men’s and women’s teams have been invited to the NCAA Division I tournament! You can track the Sun Devils teams’ progress during the tournaments at the NCAA men’s and women’s sites, and you can get Sun Devil-centric updates via ASU’s Athletics Department Web site.
For information on ticket availability at the tournaments, call the athletics ticket office at 480-727-7000.
Follow the women’s team as they “March to the Arch”
Follow all the men’s team action

Alumni invited to enjoy “fever pitch” of Sun Devil softball April 19
Dues-paying members of the ASU Alumni Association can receive up to four complimentary tickets to watch the ASU women’s softball team take on the Stanford Cardinal squad on April 19. The Sun Devils are the defending collegiate champions, having won the College World Series in 2008.
Reserve your tickets today!

Harden named Pac-10 Player of the Year
ASU sophomore guard James Harden has been named the 2008-09 Pac-10 Men's Basketball Player of the Year, becoming the third Sun Devil to win the honor. Harden joins Eddie House (2000) and Ike Diogu (2005).
Senior Jeff Pendergraph named to Pac-10 first team

Celebrate spring with Working Advantage’s amazing floral discounts
Working Advantage, a Web portal that provides ASU alumni with superlative discounts and offers, is offering fantastic discounts on floral arrangements through FTD. Save as much as 20 percent on stunning bouquets!

To join Working Advantage and get the discount, visit the site’s registration page and enter the ASU Alumni Association’s corporate code number, 210046500.
Order your spring arrangement today!

Shop for a cause with CareClicks.com
Take the guilt out of power shopping! When you sign-up with CareClicks.com you receive terrific discounts from trusted merchants such as Barnes & Noble, FTD, and Harry & David, and a portion of your purchase fee is donated to the ASU Alumni Association!
Make the Alumni Association your CareClicks.com cause

M. LaHart & Co. offers Sun Devils items of distinction
Want to purchase an ASU-themed gift for your favorite Sun Devil that’s elegant and stylish? M. LaHart & Co., an official licensee of Arizona State University, offers men’s and women’s watches, key rings, glassware, collectibles and much more.
View M. LaHart’s ASU collection

Save big on office supplies and print services from OfficeMax
You know a beautiful deal when you see one. ASU alumni are entitled to receive preferred pricing on selected office supplies and print services from OfficeMax!

To enroll in this exclusive savings program, contact Karen Hart at (602) 484-5769 or karenhart@officemax.com, or register online and enter username 251437reguser520 and password KHIFTM.

Cover the globe with Sun Devil Destinations
Sun Devil Destinations, the Alumni Association’s premiere travel program, has a varied itinerary planned for 2009, including trips to Machu Picchu in Peru in September, a luxury cruise showcasing the Best of the Mediterranean in October and much, much more.
Find more destinations on our travel page

Coffee-table book shows the best of ASU today
The Alumni Association’s inaugural coffee-table book, “Arizona State University: Visions of a New American University,” features more than 150 breathtaking photos of ASU, showcasing the university’s multiple campuses, its storied athletics program, its distinguished faculty and its diverse student body.
Buy one today!