E-News

Everyone needs a makeover once in a while
Welcome to the new “look” of the ASU Alumni Association’s monthly e-newsletter for Sun Devil alumni and friends. We’ve retooled our layout to make our publication a quick, fun read that gives you the maximum amount of ASU-related information for a minimal time investment.

We’d like your opinion on the new format. If you have a comment on how the new layout is working for you, or if you have suggestions for news and features for an upcoming edition of the e-newsletter, please e-mail us at phxadmin@asu.edu.

ASU students are back in school, and Sun Devil alumni can get back in the swing of things this month by renewing their connection to the university at one of the many programs and activities we have scheduled. Whether it’s cheering on the football team at one of our Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate events, learning about the real estate market at our new Maroon & Gold Professionals Luncheon or listening to the wisdom of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at a special Oct. 9 breakfast event, there’s an Alumni Association event for every taste and interest.

Enjoy the e-newsletter and keep in touch!

--Liz Massey, Managing Editor
ASU Alumni Association

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Bill Kavan, chair, ASU Alumni Association Board of Directors 2009-10

Tell us about your involvement with the Alumni Association's board of directors.
I have been involved with the alumni association as a volunteer or board member since graduation in 1992. I have served as chair of various committees, treasurer, chair-elect, and became chair this July.

Which groups or activities were you most involved in at ASU? What did you gain from that involvement?
Associated Students of ASU (ASASU), the Student Alumni Association, Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Order of Omega, the Interfraternity Council, and Greek Review Board. I was able to gain leadership experience, public speaking, meeting management, and interpersonal skills through these groups. I also gained a deep affinity and appreciation of ASU during my undergraduate years thanks to them.

What's your favorite university tradition? (e.g., whitewashing the A, singing the alma mater, etc.)
Oozeball – it was the first ASU event I attended in 1988. I vividly remember that day and remain friends with many people that I attended that event with.

Which ASU professor(s) made a lasting impression on you and why?
Dr. Stookey in the Political Science department. His Supreme Court class was the best class I took at ASU. He was a professor who excited you about the subjects he taught – because he was truly excited about the topics himself. He left teaching to attend law school and then returned.

What are three “can’t-miss” ASU experiences every Sun Devil should participate in?
Climbing “A” Mountain, tailgating before a home football game and visiting the Hall of Fame at Sun Devil Stadium.

What are the benefits of giving back to ASU through your volunteer efforts?
The ability to learn about the exciting research being conducted at ASU, which helps broaden my horizons. It also gives me the ability to help a younger generation, provides great networking opportunities, and offers me the knowledge that I am helping to make ASU and Arizona a better place.

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Get warehouse-sized deals at Costco
Alumni Association members who purchase a Costco membership certificate online from the Alumni Association can receive special coupons worth $50!
Learn more

Keep your pets protected with VPI Pet Insurance
Protect your pets with VPI Pet Insurance and receive an ASU Alumni Association discount!
Enroll today!

Get Eco-Smart with Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual is giving away a Smart Fortwo car! Visit www.libertymutualsmartalum.com to complete an online entry form. Sweepstakes ends September 30.

Celebrate good times with the ASU Wine Club!
Visit us online to see our exclusive ASU Alumni Association Collector’s Edition Series Labels! Save 10 percent now with coupon code ASU129.
Raise a glass, the Sun Devil way

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 $50 of free assistance! To take advantage of this offer, call (602) 200-6800 and mention the ASU Alumni Association Summer Special when ordering.

Business Card Marketplace: where Sun Devil businesses prosper
Let the more than 270,000 households to which ASU Magazine is delivered know about your company by advertising in the publication’s new Business Card Marketplace.
Get rates and sign up today!

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Show your Sun Devil spirit at Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate series

Sept. 26: University of Georgia, Athens
Oct. 24: Stanford University, San Francisco Bay Area
Nov. 21: University of California, Los Angeles

Enjoy free home-game fun this season at Devil’s Lair Tailgates!

Celebrate the Bruce Snyder football era at our Legends Luncheon Oct. 30

Play ball for a good cause at ASU Coach Pat Murphy’s Homerun Derby Nov. 6

Maroon & Gold Professionals learn about the housing market
The Alumni Association’s Maroon and Gold Professionals group will host its first luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the ASU Karsten Golf Course, 1125 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. The topic will be “Real Estate Outlook” and the event will feature ASU’s Director of Realty Studies Jay Q. Butler.
RSVP

This much fun shouldn’t be legal!
If you're under 35, join other young alums at the opening night (Sept. 24) of the musical “Legally Blonde” at ASU Gammage and enjoy a VIP meet and great after the show!
Sign up today

Join the eco-revolution with “Go Green/Live Green” series
Learn more about sustainability and its benefits as the ASU Alumni Association and experts from ASU’s School of Sustainability join forces to provide these information-packed sessions.

Remaining sessions:
Oct. 15: Greening the Workplace | Nov. 19: Greening Our Community

RSVP for “Go Green/Live Green”

Sandra Day O’Connor to headline Oct. 9 Alumni Association event
Hear 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, speak on leadership style, surviving hard times and making a difference in one’s community. (Members: $40/non-members: $45)
Join the conversation with Justice O’Connor

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

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Nobel Prize winner Hartwell to lead major ASU health initiative
ASU announced on Sept. 4 the appointment of Nobel Prize winner Dr. Leland “Lee” H. Hartwell to lead an expansive university effort to improve the effectiveness of health care.
Hartwell to co-direct the Center for Sustainable Health

ASU praised for green efforts by national magazine
Sierra magazine has named the nation’s top 20 “coolest” schools for their efforts to stop global warming and operate sustainably.
Purchasing program earns a perfect “10”

Journalism students go pro
Articles written and produced by top journalism students are being distributed to major media outlets including the New York Times, CNN, and Gannett through the News 21 Initiative, a program run by Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Student stories relate to theme “Changing America”

Share your smarts, volunteer for Career Connection Oct. 13
Want to help a current ASU student chart their career trajectory? The Alumni Association, in partnership with ASU Career Services, is seeking alumni with backgrounds in architecture, business, construction, criminology, engineering, journalism, nursing, social work, social services or sustainability to help with their “Career Connections” event, to be held Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Volunteer for Career Connections

Think boldly, act quickly with the ASU Action Network
The ASU Action Network empowers ASU alumni and Sun Devil supporters to connect with the university and other Sun Devils to augment the university's impact on real-world situations.
Learn more

Honor a Sun Devil with pioneer spirit
Recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the Alumni Association and ASU community – nominate someone for the ASU Alumni Association’s annual Founders’ Day Awards, which will be presented at the Founders’ Day celebration on Feb. 24, 2010.
The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Oct. 21.
Founders’ Day nomination form

Join us today and receive tickets to see “Turn of the Screw”
Join the Alumni Association before Sept. 24 and you’ll be rewarded with 2 complimentary tickets to see the ASU Lyric Opera Theatre’s performance of “Turn of the Screw.”
Hit the high notes with your membership

Alumni Association launches Young Alumni program
Seeking to connect and collaborate with Sun Devil graduates age 35 and younger, the Alumni Association recently kicked off its Arizona State Young Alumni program.
Learn more about the program

Update your info for the new alumni directory
The ASU Alumni Association and its partner Harris Connect are working together to develop a comprehensive printed directory. To update your information, please contact Harris Connect directly at (877) 596-9182 or e-mail customerservice@harrisconnect.com.
Questions about our directory?

Devil 2 Devil Challenge rewards Alumni Association ambassadors
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

Were you part of Jimi Hendrix’s ASU experience?
Did you see Jimi Hendrix in concert at the Sun Devils Gym at ASU on February 5, 1968, or have some other unique, first-person encounter with Hendrix or his band? If so, Experience Hendrix wants to hear from you.
Organization dedicated to preserving rocker’s legacy