ASU Calendar

NOW: Selections from the Ovitz Family Collection

7:30 p.m.
ASU Art Museum, Tempe Campus

Featuring a group of international contemporary artists, the exhibition showcases artworks that are fresh from the artists’ studios.  Dating from 2006 to 2008, the works illustrate the most recent trends in contemporary art. Reception: 7-9 p.m., Sept. 26.

Artists featured in NOW include Mark Bradford, Anders Clausen, Nigel Cooke, Isa Genzken, Rachel Harrison, Richard Hughes, Jamie Isenstein, Katy Moran, Anselm Reyle, Stephen G. Rhodes, Sterling Ruby, Andro Wekua, and Thomas Zipp. Richard Hughes and Andro Wekua will also be part of Life on Mars: 55th Carnegie International opening in May 2008. Rachel Harrison is featured in the 2008 Whitney Biennial.

Locating Funding

3-4 p.m.
Computing Commons, room 107, Tempe campus

A hands-on workshop to introduce faculty and staff to the basics of locating funding from government, foundation and commercial sponsors. Sponsored by Office for Research and Sponsored Projects Administration.

Information: http://researchadmin.asu.edu/Training/workshops.cfm.

Decision Theater Tour

3-4 p.m.
Decision Theater, Brickyard Orchidhouse, room 126A, Tempe campus

Information: michele.nobles@asu.edu.

Judaism, Creation, and Evolution: Jewish Responses to Science

7:30-9:30 a.m.
915 S. Rural Road, Tempe

Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services, in conjunction with the Parents Association, invite students, parents and families to enjoy refreshments and breakfast breads at our Center. Learn about the services we provide for students at this informal gathering while meeting our staff, other parents and students.

Information: (480) 965-2940 or http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/occss.html.

Twilight Tour

7-8 p.m.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center, 3711 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix

Admission: $6.50 adults; $3.50 students and seniors; $2.50 children 12 and younger. Reservations and information: (623) 582-8007.

How to Avoid Transferring Stress between Work and Relationships

Noon-1 p.m.
The Mercado, Downtown Phoenix campus

Speaker: Karissa Greving, marriage and family therapist. R.S.V.P.: ASUlectures@asu.edu or (602) 496-1000.

Off-Campus & Commuter Students/Parents Continental Breakfast

7:30-9:30 a.m.
915 S. Rural Road, Tempe

Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services, in conjunction with the Parents Association, invite students, parents and families to enjoy refreshments and breakfast breads at our Center. Learn about the services we provide for students at this informal gathering while meeting our staff, other parents and students.

Information: (480) 965-2940 or http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/occss.html.

Football Kick-off Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. Fifth St., Tempe

Admission. Sponsored by Alumni Association. Information: (480) 965-2586.

On & Off Campus Student Job Fair

2-4 p.m.
University Center, 1st floor lobby, Tempe campus

On-campus Departments and Downtown Phoenix employers will bring their part-time job opportunities to you! Take advantage of this event and speak with employers before fall semester gets busy.

Bring your resume and be prepared to complete applications. For information contact: dpccareerservices@asu.edu or (602) 496-1213.

Physics Colloquium

4 p.m.
Bateman Physical Sciences Center, F-123, Tempe campus

Speaker: Jeff Squier, Colorado School of Mines. Sponsored by the Physics Department. Information: (480) 965-9075.

Also Thursday, Sept. 4
Speaker: Lawrence Krauss, ASU. Information: (480) 965-9075.

Welcome to SOLS Seminar

2-3 p.m.
Life Sciences Center E-104, Tempe campus

Speakers: New SOLS Faculty: Jens Appel, Eli Fenichel; Visiting Professors: Pilar Mateo – Autonomous U of Madrid, Laurie Caslake – Lafayette College.

Sponsored by School of Life Sciences. Information: (480) 965-2705.

SafeZONE 101

3-5 p.m.
Student Union Cooley Ballroom A

This workshop is for any person who wishes to learn more about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community and resources. Topics covered include definitions; symbols of pride; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender lives; multiple identities; homophobia; heterosexual privilege; and, gender identity basics. Members of the LGBTQ community can gain information & resources from this workshop as well as learn how to effectively partner with your heterosexual peers in creating a safer, more receptive and accepting campus climate. For more information about SafeZONE, visit www.asu.edu/safezone. To register for this workshop visit www.west.asu.edu/safezone/workshops.cfm.