ASU Parents Association - www.ASUParentsAssociation.com

Since 1994, the ASU Parents Association has recognized teaching excellence through its Professor of the Year Award. Each year, the Association asks 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.”

This podcast features a conversation with Dr. James Blasingame, associate professor of English Education in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the 2008 ASU Parents Association Professor of the Year and 29 professors who received nominations.

http://president.asu.edu/node/430

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Join the Alumni Association at a Sun Devil Send-Off evil Send-Ofevil Send

New students and their families are invited to attend a Sun Devil Send-Off welcoming our newest Sun Devils to Arizona State University. Attending a Sun Devil Send-Off is a great opportunity for incoming Sun Devils to connect with ASU Alumni and current students from their area. Join the Alumni Association this summer for an afternoon or an evening of food, fun and making new Sun Devil friends. (various dates/locations) Register at: http://www.asu.edu/alumni/rsvp/sendoffs.html

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Arizona State University offers many opportunities for your student to get involved in campus life

The ASU experience provides endless opportunities for students. Research indicates that involved students are more likely to graduate at greater rates, perform better academically and be more satisfied with their educational experience, than students who are not involved. Additionally, participation in a club or activity will help to develop your student’s leadership, teamwork and communication skills, provides for greater interaction with faculty and staff and will help them acclimate to their new environment faster!

ASU encourages your student to get involved and play an active role in their community. ASU has over 500 university registered student organizations that have a variety of different interests including academic, fraternity & sorority, social, political, athletic and religious. Additionally, your student may choose to get involved in Student Government, Programming & Activities Board, Canon Leadership Program, Community Service or a Student Coalition.

To find out more about involvement opportunities at Arizona State University, please have your student visit: www.asu.edu/mu/sdic or call the Sun Devil Involvement Center at 480.965.2255.

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Spring 2008 Parents Association Newsletter

now online

Learn how your Parents Association helps ALL students

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ASU GAMMAGE OFFERS DISOUNT TICKET PROGRAM

Discount tickets are available to all ‘Broadway Across America’ shows at ASU Gammage
Tickets are available before they go on sale to the public
Individual tickets can be purchased at group rates

For more information, visit www.eventusher.com and enter the password sundevil or call Jennifer Gadek, Group Sales/ASU Gammage 480-965-8969

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Are you planning a December 2008 graduation?

Be sure to visit the graduation website at:

http://www.asu.edu/graduation/

for the most up-to-date information!

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A MESSAGE FROM CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICE (CHS)

Regarding Vaccinations

Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Requirement

Has your student met the MMR requirement? Students are required to provide documentation that they have had two measles vaccinations (one of which must be dated after 1979), or a lab test showing proof of immunity to the measles (rubeola) prior to registering for classes at ASU. If you have any questions, please visit our website at: www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/health/newstudent.html. Phone numbers for each ASU Health Service location are listed below.

Meningococcal vaccination – Strongly Recommended

Campus Health Service (CHS) along with the Centers for Disease Control’s group on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended this vaccination for all freshmen living in residence halls. Students living in residence halls are 5X more likely to contract this rare but deadly disease than 18-23 year olds not in college. For more information about meningococcal meningitis visit: www.cdc.gov.

The MMR and Meningococcal Meningitis vaccinations are available at all ASU Health Service locations. To schedule an appointment for your student to receive these vaccinations, please call the appropriate number below. There are harges associated with these vaccinations.

To schedule an appointment at an ASU Health Service location:

Tempe 480-965-3349

Polytechnic 480-727-1500

West 602-543-8019

Downtown 602-496-0721

You may also visit the Center for Disease Control’s website at http://www.cdc.gov/nip/menus/vaccines.htm#mening for more information on Meningococcal disease. ____________________________________________________________________

NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

Fall 2007 - Parents Association Newsletter pdf - click here

June 07 - West Campus Community e-Newsletter click here

West Campus Community e-Newsletter - subscribe here

Spring 2007 - Parent & Family Connection newsletter-Downtown Phoenix Campus pdf - click here

Spring 2007 - Parents Association Newsletter pdf - click here

June 2007 - Parking & Transit Newsletter - click here

September 2007 - Residential Life Newsletter Polytechnic, West, Tempe and Downtown Campus News - click here

Spring 2006 - Parents Association Newsletter pdf - click here

Fall 2006 - Parents Association Newsletter pdf - click here

Fall 2006 - Parent & Family Connection newsletter-Downtown Phoenix Campus pdf -click here

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NOW YOU CAN INCLUDE ASU IN YOUR TRAVEL PLANS
Parents, when you travel, you can show your Sun Devil Pride! Send us your business card, we will laminate it and send you a luggage tag like the one pictured. Mail your business card to: ASU Parents Association, PO Box 2260, Tempe, AZ 85280-2260 and we will do the rest. In a few weeks, look for your ASU Parent luggage tag in the mail. (Please be sure to write ‘Parent’ and your student's name on the back of your business card). Questions? Call 480-965-0830.