Preparing for Spring 2012

Schedule of Events

Career Fair Student Government Major/Minor Fair

Workshops Outdoor Rec Open Mic

Success Coaching Leadership Conference

Sun Devils Serve Photo Exhibit

Intercollegiate Athletics

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Designed by: Anna-Maria Heredia, UC Advisor

Last day of classes

Spring registration is around the corner!

Students should seek advising to ensure timely enrollment and ‘check-in’ to understand the withdrawal deadlines, tutoring resources, and any other issues that may arise.

You will see come new terminology on your MyASU page regarding registration. To better understand it, please see below:

Enrollment Appointment is the date you can begin registering for classes for the next semester.

Advising Appointment is when you meet to discuss course selection, major options, etc. with your Advisor prior to your enrollment appointment.

Advising Hold is an indication that you must meet with your Academic Advisor in order to be cleared for registration.

Session A, B, and C refers to the three sessions in which spring courses will be offered. (See grid below)

If you have not yet met with your Academic Advisor for spring advisement or you have further questions, please call and schedule an appointment today.

Downtown Phoenix Polytechnic Campus 602.496.0358 480.727.1526

Tempe Campus West Campus 480.965.4464 602.543.9222

Academic Status Report #2 Follow up with your instructors as soon as possible

Spring class schedule available online

Enrollment appointments begin – Check your MyASU

Course withdrawal deadline in-person & online

Dates to remember! Operation Registration

Returning residential students move in

Classes begin for spring semester

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Thanksgiving Holiday Observed

Final Exams

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Friday, October 21, 2011 │ Arizona Ballroom, Memorial Union Watch the crowning of exemplary Sun Devils as they become the Homecoming Royalty Court with their families, friends, fellow students and administration to be followed by a celebration with special entertainment.

Monday, October 24, 2011 │ Doors open at 7 PM, show begins at 8PM Grady Gammage Auditorium Artist(s): TBA Two nationally known comedians (Names TBA) will be taking the stage to put on a Homecoming Comedy Show for you and your fellow Sun Devils! Seating is ASSIGNED and based on a first come, first serve basis. Come to Gammage Auditorium to enjoy a night full of laughs!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 │ 8 – 11 PM Student Union Ballrooms, Dining Area, and Patio Come enjoy Polytechnic’s Casino Night! We will be having a variety of tables from blackjack to roulette, even a few slot machines to try your luck! Don’t miss our lovely show girls and take part in our Las Vegas Costume Competition! Put on your best Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, or Allan from the Hangover look! Also, don’t forget to take the time to relax and listen to the performers of our open Mic Night happening in the dining area of the union.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 │ 5 – 9 PM │ Fletcher Lawn It’s West Wednesdays! West campus's annual Sparky's Big Top Carnival is here and it's bigger than ever with new rides, the return of the Haunted House, and, NEW for this year, LIVE Entertainment! There is something for everyone. Bring the whole family! This Carnival has food, fun, and everything in between. And it's all FREE! Open to the community, this event is one you don't want to miss. After we end the Carnival with a special surprise, stay for a West campus traditional event, Movies on the Lawn premiering Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 starting at 9:00pm.

Thursday, October 27, 2011 │ 8:00-11:00 PM Lath Pavilion: Heritage Square │ 113 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Another year has arrived and it is time to celebrate old and new traditions! To commemorate this year’s Homecoming, Downtown has decided to start a new tradition by hosting the 1st annual Homecoming Dance! This year’s theme will be A Night of the Masquerade. Masks ARE MANDATORY and DRESS TO IMPRESS. Free to all ASU students plus one guest.

Friday, October 28, 2011 │ 8 PM Tempe's famous "A" Mountain Retrace the steps of all those before you as you climb to the top of A-mountain with ASU students, alumni, faculty and staff and honor our alma mater in ASU's longest standing tradition, dating back to 1917. This is an hour packed traditional event! It is filled with excitement, Homecoming spirit, guest speakers, special guests, the remarkable talent of the ASU Spirit Squad, and a magnificent skit with a beautiful firework display.

Saturday, October 29, 2011 │ TBD University Drive Celebrate Sun Devil Spirit with the entire Valley community! Come experience the past with our Grand Marshal and former ASU Football Coach Frank Cush, the present spirited devils, and the future of the devil community. Show your ASU spirit with your best gold and maroon gear!

Downtown – Cronkite Poly – Student Union

Tempe – MU Union Plaza West – Café

Students on the Poly and West campus take a shuttle to Tempe campus three hours prior to kickoff. Downtown Phoenix students take the light rail. On weekdays, use the regular academic shuttles.

Student Season Ticket & Inferno Package* $179 Student Season Ticket $149 Guest Pass (Football Only) $195 Other Sports (Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Free with valid Sun Card Wrestling, Gymnastics, Softball, Baseball and more!)

*Inferno package includes membership in the Student Sun Devil Club and Student Alumni Associations, a t-shirt, key tag, exclusive membership events and priority seating at men's basketball.

To order, call 480.727.0000 or visit the Sun Devil Ticket Office located at the south end of Sun Devil Stadium. 7

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Are you looking for a way to get involved and get paid at the same time? Undergraduate Student Government Downtown is currently looking for two University College Senators to represent University College on the Downtown Phoenix campus.

As a senator, you are required to:

- complete four office hours every month - attend bi-weekly meetings - attend USGD events and meet with constituents

As a senator, you are the voice for your college. You can make it happen! Make a difference on your campus with new initiatives and be part of the change! Senators are compensated for their time and are paid $1000 for the year. Being involved on campus benefits your resume and can help you meet new people and enhance your college life. Contact Joseph Grossman at jagrossm@asu.edu with your intent to apply. Applications can be found at www.asasud.com. If you have questions or need help with the process, contact Erika Vera esvera@asu.edu.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1 PM – 4 PM │ AE England Building

Attend the Fall Internship & Career Fair at the Downtown Phoenix campus. From freshmen to alumni, this event is for ALL STUDENTS and is a good place to begin gathering information about your career options. Enjoy this networking environment! Explore opportunities in a range of industries! Discuss internships & career related positions!

Dress professionally & bring resumes!

questioning (LGBTQ) and other marginalized

persons. The Program provides two ongoing

workshops to the campus community – SafeZONE

101: Introduction to LGBTQA Communities at ASU

and Becoming an Ally. SafeZONE 101 is a pre-

requisite to becoming an Ally.

October 27, 2011 │ 9 AM – 11 AM │ NHI2, Room

220 To register: www.asu.edu/safezone or 480.965.9665

SafeZONE is a program designed to increase the overall campus community’s understanding and awareness of issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/

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Find out where all the fun is…

What is the best experience you’ve had at ASU so far?

We want to hear from you!

Did you have a great advising appointment? Attend an awesome event? Join a cool club? Tell us some of the great things that you have encountered, been involved with, or participated in on campus.

Please include your name (if you’d like to), your campus, and majors you’re exploring. Send comments to exploratory@asu.edu by October 24th to be included in the next Newsletter!

Student Spotlight

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Every Tuesday Night at 8 PM in the Poly Student Union. To sign up and reserve your spot call the Polytechnic Union Front Desk at 480.727.1098.

, Tuesday, October 11th, 10 AM – 11

AM OR Monday, October 17th, 11 AM – 12 PM OR Thursday, October 20th, 10 AM – 11 AM. Academic Center Building, Room 110. Learn how to compose an effective resume or polish up an old one so that you are prepared when applying for a job or internship. This workshop will provide you with some great tips on how to create and maintain an eye catching resume.

, Thursday, October 13th │ 10 AM – 3 PM │ Cooley Ballrooms.

Contact Cathy Panella at 480.727.1397 for more information.

, Tuesday, October 18th, 2 PM –

3 PM OR Wednesday, October 19th, 10 AM – 11 AM. Academic Center Building, Room 110. Learn how to succeed in those all important interviews. Learn everything from types of interviews., what you should be wearing and even question you could be asked.

For more information on either workshop, email careerpreparation@asu.edu or call 480.727.1411.

Dress for Success, Thursday, October 20th 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Student Union Ballroom

Etiquette Dinner, Thursday, October 27th 5 PM – 7 PM Student Union Ballrooms $5 cost, must be paid by October 24th at the Student Union Front Desk.

For more information or to register for the above workshops contact the Student Union at 480.727.1098

: www.facebook.com/groups/bikepoly

Saturday, October 29th Game Time TBD Free Shuttle to game from Poly Campus. You must sign up for the shuttle bus at the Poly Student Union Help Desk. Student responsible for game ticket purchase.

Saturday, October 15th 9:30 AM – 3 PM See Tempe Campus info, page 14.

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Saturday, October 15th │ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tempe Campus, Memorial Union

This conference will bring students from each of the ASU campuses together to develop their leadership skills and provide an opportunity for students to learn how to make a difference in our local and global communities through innovation. Through keynote speakers and workshops, participants will be able to network with other students, identify ways to collaborate, and build the skills necessary to be a successful!

Register online at http://asu.orgsync.com/fallforwardconference For more information or transportation inquiries contact: The Student Union at 480.727.1098.

If you are struggling with managing your schedule, developing good study skills, having difficulty finding the time or motivation to study, understanding your best learning style, or just wanting to talk to a peer about the adjustment to college life, success coaching is for you!

Develop personalized methods to improve study habits and time management skills!

Explore campus involvement and major options!

Enjoy one-on-one appointments with peer advisors!

Talk to your academic advisor or schedule your appointment today at UASB 129/480.965.4464

SafeZONE is a program designed to increase the overall campus community's understanding and awareness of issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) and other marginalized persons. The Program

provides two ongoing workshops to the campus community -

SafeZONE 101: Introduction to LGBTQA Communities at ASU

and Becoming an Ally. SafeZONE 101 is a pre-requisite to

becoming an Ally.

October 13, 2011 │ 12 PM – 2 PM & 2 PM – 4 PM

MU 225 │ To register: www.asu.edu/safezone

Discover how to use a variety of search tools and resources to help you obtain an internship.

Friday Oct 14th, 12 PM – 1 PM

Learn ways to target your resume by combining content and format that will distinguish you from other candidates.

Friday Oct 14th, 12 PM – 1 PM

Highlights a process of identifying who you are, what you want, which career path might be best aligned with your identified goals, and how to pursue the career you desire.

Friday Oct 28th, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Student Services Building, Room 329 480.965.2350 │ asu.edu/career

This year’s athletic competition between all Homecoming teams will be the “Think Pink Volleyball Tournament” hosted by the Greek Programming Board (GPB) & Student Recreational Center (SRC). The tournament is held in support of cancer research and awareness, providing both an evening of spirited teamwork as well raising money for an excellent cause. Participants will be organized in teams and engage in an elimination tournament to determine the champion.

Bring out your competitive attitude, bolster your team spirit, and get ready for an action-packed contest!

The tournament will be on Saturday, October 22 from 11 AM – 4 PM The team captain must attend one captains' meeting. The dates are: Wednesday, October 19th @ 4 PM – SRC Thursday, October 20th @ 4 PM – SRC

Six (6) T-shirts will be provided for each team. Additional shirts can be purchased.

Registration form and team fees due October 11 by 12 PM at the SRC Intramural Desk. Don’t know what Think Pink Volleyball is? Check out this video from Western Illinois University.

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SafeZONE is a program designed to increase the overall campus community's understanding and awareness of issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) and other marginalized persons. The Program

provides two ongoing workshops to the campus community -

SafeZONE 101: Introduction to LGBTQA Communities at ASU

and Becoming an Ally. SafeZONE 101 is a pre-requisite to

becoming an Ally.

October 18, 2011 │ 9:00 am – 11:00 am │ SANDS 235 To register: www.asu.edu/safezone

Saturday, October 8th 9 AM – 1 PM Las Casas Want to create positive social change in the world around you? Want to be a CHANGEMAKER? Come and find out how you can make an impact. We will be working side-by-side in a service activity that will help a local nonprofit agency.

Wednesday, October 26th 11 AM – 2 PM │ Location TBA Return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss. During this time a local salon will be available for anyone who would like to donate their hair. Check out the Organization by visiting http://www.locksoflove.org Financial donations will also be accepted during this time. For more information on the Charity Drive, please email westhomecoming@asu.edu

Saturday, October 15 9:30 AM – 3 PM Tempe Campus, MU See Tempe campus info, page 14. Register online at: http://asu.orgsync.com/fallforwardconference For more information, please contact The Office of Student Engagement at 602.543.8200 or student.engagement@asu.edu

Location: Fletcher Library Campus: West Cost: Free This project was created by Tracy Rasinski, a local professional photographer who served as Artist in Residence for the Arizona Women's Partnership. The exhibition depicts the faces of the women and children assisted by AZWP grants awarded to grassroots non-profits. The Arizona Women’s Partnership, Inc. is an all volunteer philanthropic non-profit which awards grants to grass roots charities that assist underserved women and children at risk in Arizona. For more information visit azwp.org or call 602.863.9744. For more information E-mail: margaret.rodriguez@asu.edu Phone: 602.543.8505