ASU's role in creating “The Arizona We Want”
The Center for the Future of Arizona describes itself as not a “think tank” but instead a “do tank” that combines public policy research with partnership building to help advance opportunities to improve Arizona’s quality of life. The center recently published a report titled “The Arizona We Want,” which summarizes the findings of a citizens’ Gallup Poll that gauged priority issues for Arizonans.
President Crow at GPEC/3TV town hall
Last month, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and Channel 3 KTVK co-sponsored a televised Convening the Community Town Hall titled "Rebuilding Arizona's Economy." The forum included a panel of government, community and business leaders and covered a wide range of topics
ASU's Canalscape contributing to a "Green Phoenix"
On March 10, 2009, ASU President Michael Crow met with US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu to discuss a new initiative called “Green Phoenix.” ASU, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, and other government, education and business entities, has devised a 17-point plan to make Phoenix a national leader in renewable energy, water conservation, carbon neutrality, sustainable technologies and green jobs.
Morrison Institute briefings highlight key issues for Arizonans
The Morrison Institute for Public Policy in conjunction with the Arizona Indicators Project, recently released the first in a series of white papers called “AZ Views” which track the attitudes of Arizonans on a variety of topics.
Cronkite School, KAET move to Downtown Phoenix campus
On July 21, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Channel 8/KAET-TV and the KBAQ Production Studio will officially relocate to a new 223,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. The new leading edge, six-story facility, which has been underway for over a year, will house classrooms, newsrooms, computer labs, production studios, and administrative offices.
ASU Research Magazine
ASU Research Magazine was recently named the best university research magazine in the United States by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). This major recognition is the pinnacle of 28 honors that ASU Research Publications has received this year alone for its outstanding work in communicating ASU's discovery efforts in compelling and innovative ways.
Megapolitan: Arizona’s Sun Corridor
Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy recently published a report entitled “Megapolitan- Arizona’s Sun Corridor.” The report focuses on the convergence of Arizona’s major population centers into one vast urban area and the challenges and opportunities resulting from this trend.
2008 Professor of the Year
Since 1994, the ASU Parents Association has recognized teaching excellence through its Professor of the Year Award. Each year, the Association asked students, staff and other faculty to nominate ASU professors who “best exemplify a passion for teaching and who excel in both undergraduate teaching and in their area of research and/or creative activity.” Winners are selected by a committee of parents, students, faculty, and staff, and the winner receives a cash award of $10,000, funding for an undergraduate research assistant, and a lifelong designation as a Parents Association Professor.
Sparking Interest
Sparking interest
The Arizona Republic
Jun. 10, 2008 12:00 AM
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/0610tue1-10.html
