Keegan Herring Named A Candidate For 2008 Doak Walker Award Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football ... - Arizona State University senior running back has been named a candidate for the 2008 Doak Walker Award, which is awarded annually to the nation's top college running back. (Thesundevils.com)
Sparky Kids to College Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: General Releases ... The Sparky's Kids to College program is designed to connect youth with Arizona State University. (Thesundevils.com)
ASU Recruits Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: General Releases ... Arizona State University is nationally recognized as one of the top collegiate athletic programs in the country. (Thesundevils.com)
Stephan Gross Wins European Amateur Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Men's Golf ... Arizona State University golfer won the European Amateur Championship Saturday, shooting 1-under 70 in the final round to capture one of the top tournaments in amateur golf and earn an exemption into the 2009 British Open. (Thesundevils.com)
Sun Devil Track & Field Announces Open Tryouts Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Track ... The Arizona State University track and field program, winners of the Men s and Women s 2008 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, will be holding open tryouts for the 2009 season, Director of Track & Field announced today. (Thesundevils.com)
Thomas Weber Named To Lou Groza Award Watch List Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football ... - Arizona State University sophomore kicker has been named to the Watch List for the 2008 Lou Groza Award, presented annually to the nation's best kicker. (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Water Polo Aug 29, 2008
2008 SUN DEVIL WATER POLO SCHEDULE. Michigan Invitational. (Thesundevils.com)
Football Set to Open 96th Season of Play at Home Saturday Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Football ... MAROON AND GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY: ASU is celebrating 50 years at Sun Devil Stadium, home stadium of the Arizona State University football team ... HELMETS AND MORTAR BOARDS: Seven members of the 2008 Sun Devil football team have already earned their degrees from Arizona State University. (Thesundevils.com)
Bruce Snyder, Pat Tillman Head Class Of Eight For ASU Sports Hall Of Fame/Distinction Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: General Releases ... - Arizona State University will welcome eight new members into its Bill and Judy Schaefer athletic Hall of Fame this year, Vice President for Athletics has announced ... (football head coach/1992-2000) Head football coach at Arizona State University for nine seasons (1992-2000). (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Golf Aug 29, 2008
Who was the first female golfer to be inducted into ASU's Hall of Fame. (Caves Valley Golf Club). (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Basketball Aug 29, 2008
The Wells Fargo Arena is the home of Sun Devil basketball. vs. USA National Team. (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Volleyball Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State Volleyball Schedule and Results. ASU Sheraton Classic. (Thesundevils.com)
Men's Tennis Aug 29, 2008
All American Championships. All American Championships. (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Soccer Aug 29, 2008
vs. Cal State Northridge. vs. UC Santa Barbara. (Thesundevils.com)
Men's Basketball Aug 29, 2008
vs. Grand Canyon (EX). vs. Western New Mexico (EX). (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Gymnastics Aug 29, 2008
Salt Lake City, Utah. vs. Cal State Fullerton. (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Tennis Aug 29, 2008
Cal Nike Invitational. Cal Nike Invitational. (Thesundevils.com)
Associated General Contractors honors ASU chapter for Hunkapi Horse Program Aug 29, 2008
The Associated General Contractors of America has recognized three student chapters, including the Arizona State University team, for their dedication to community and public service projects. "AGC recognizes that hands-on experience is the best way to develop our future management leaders," said CEO Stephen Sandherr. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Tom Hollenbach Aug 29, 2008
Hollenbach attended Central Arizona College and Arizona State University and is a registered land surveyor in Arizona and Nevada. He's been married to the former Julene Smithson for 35 years, and they have four children. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
SUSAN L. RATH Aug 29, 2008
She graduated from Arizona State University with a major in music and a minor in education. In college, she played the viola with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and the Theater-In-The Round with musicians such as Sammy Davis Jr., Lauren Bacall and Liberace. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Call the IOC! It's time for beer pong Aug 29, 2008
When Adam Wasserman, 26, and his brother Brett, 23, attended Arizona State University, an unhinged door or a piece of plywood served as a makeshift beer-pong table. After college, Wasserman identified a need for a portable table that could be used in the home or in clubs. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Armstrong family relishes Olympic experience Aug 28, 2008
Until then, Armstrong is moving to Arizona to work as a graduate assistant for Arizona State University. Once her body has recovered from the wear and tear of the Olympics, she'll begin training heavy again to stay in shape. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Lady Bulldogs scrimmage tonight Aug 28, 2008
They were given a volleyball camp in May in the DHS gym by coaches from Arizona State University and Hawaii who came to town and demonstrated several new things to Tapia s squad. The girls loved it, she said. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Runner honors fallen soldier Aug 28, 2008
2 mile race (Tillman wore No. 42 at Arizona State University) is the primary fundraising event for the Pat Tillman Foundation. In October 2005, six months after running his first race, Gilmore ran his first marathon, in Long Beach, Calif. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Webb Center expands programs Aug 28, 2008
The Webb Center will partner with the Wickenburg Cultural Organization to bring the Arizona State University Symphony to perform two concerts on Tuesday, Sept. 23 for elementary school students. The concert will introduce students to the various instruments and will feature the world-premiere of two pieces: Moozie s Kind Adventure and Tinny Triangle Joins the BIG Orchestra. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin dies at 87 Aug 28, 2008
" Cleve Jones took that message to heart when he met the couple in 1972. He was a student at Arizona State University, and the duo went to speak to a gay liberation organization. "For a kid just out of high school, listening to them was a life-altering experience," said Jones, who later moved to San Francisco, where he worked as a student intern in the City Hall office of gay Supervisor Harvey Milk and founded the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. "They were so confident, so unapologetic, so... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mars rover finds evidence of water Aug 27, 2008
Steve Ruff of Arizona State University, who leads the thermal emission spectrometer team, said: We ve looked at dozens of disturbed soil targets in the rover tracks, and this is the first one that shows a high silica signature. The disturbed patch, which lies in the Gusev Crater region of Mars, has been named Gertrude Weise, after a player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. (Yahoo News -- Mars Exploration)
Lessons From a Shopaholic Aug 27, 2008
In Influence: Science and Practice, Arizona State University psychology professor Robert Cialdini examines the science of selling and counsels marketers on "triggers" that make us buy strawberries in bulk and dreadful sweaters that we never wear. In other words, he explains how retailers get us to overspend. (MSNBC -- Business)
Magazine collection traces college humor history Aug 27, 2008
The magazines help to define the times in which they were produced, said Don Nilsen, secretary for the International Society for Humor Studies and English professor at Arizona State University. A selection of more than 200 beautiful digital reproductions of the best covers in the collection - from the late 1800s to the present - are on display at UW-Madison, with a more scholarly exhibit planned to open in September. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Preservation has its rewards, headaches Aug 27, 2008
A native of Michigan, Siefer moved to Tempe to attend Arizona State University in 1970 and immediately was captivated by the neighborhood. "I was attracted to Mill Avenue because of the historic buildings," Siefer recalled. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
MONOPOLY Fans Across the Nation to Unite for Global Attempt at World Record Aug 27, 2008
Arizona State University. Brigham Young University. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Toreros Prep for a Pair of Big West Opponents Aug 27, 2008
Also joining the Toreros will be transfers from the University of Arizona, from Arizona State University and from the University of Colorado. 2008 GAMETRACKER AVAILABLE: All San Diego women's soccer home matches can be followed via Gametracker on the Toreros athletic web site at www. (Usdtoreros.com)
Small packages trick dieters into eating more Aug 26, 2008
In the other new study, Maura L. Scott at the University of Kentucky and colleagues at Arizona State University assessed people's perceptions and eating habits of M&Ms in regular and miniature packages. The participants were sorted into two groups: restrained and unrestrained eaters. (MSNBC -- Health)
Home sales up slightly in the West Aug 26, 2008
In metropolitan Phoenix, 4,695 home-resale transactions closed in July, up from 4,080 sales the previous July, Arizona State University real-estate analyst Jay Butler reported last week. The median home-resale price was $200,750, down from $270,000 in July 2007. (AZCentral -- Business)
Olympics bolsters China's image with local businesses Aug 26, 2008
Arizona State University and Thunderbird School of Global Management both partner with Chinese universities for business degrees. China ranked as Arizona's third-largest export market in 2007 behind Mexico and Canada with $1. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
China's Olympic legacy Aug 25, 2008
"Post-Olympics China, at least in the first one or two years, will be marked with triumphant glory and renewed ambition," Professor Xu Wu, a former Xinhua reporter and now professor of journalism at Arizona State university, told Al Jazeera. In two years, he notes, Shanghai will host the 2010 World Expo, replacing the Olympic "One World, One Dream" motto for the Expo's catchphrase of "Better City, Better Life". (Aljazeera.net)
Pick the winners Pac-10 Preview Aug 25, 2008
com), I've gotten harsher reviews than the academics at Arizona State University did from Mike Stoops. I've also put together a record I am pretty proud of: 2001: 50-18. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bloomquist unlikely to play again in '08 Aug 24, 2008
" The Kitsap County native and graduate of South Kitsap High in Port Orchard in 1996, Bloomquist attended Arizona State University for three seasons and was selected by Seattle in the third round of the 1999 First-Year Player Draft. It took fewer than four Minor League seasons for him to reach the big leagues, and he's been a roster mainstay the past four seasons, developing into one of the most versatile players in the Major Leagues. Bloomquist has played every position except pitcher and... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Stephan Gross Wins European Amateur Aug 24, 2008
Arizona State University golfer won the European Amateur Championship Saturday, shooting 1-under 70 in the final round to capture one of the top tournaments in amateur golf and earn an exemption into the 2009 British Open. Gross, a sophomore from Leimen, Germany, shot 73-68-69-70 to finish at 4-under 280 at the Esbjerg Golf Club in Denmark. (Pac-10.org)
Genes And Nutrition Influence Caste In Unusual Species Of Harvester Ant Aug 24, 2008
The research team included scientists from the University of Illinois, the University of Arizona, Linfield College and Arizona State University ... Smith, currently a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University, continues to explore how genetic differences interact with variation in diet to generate diversity in the form and function of all ants. (Science Daily)
Vanderbilt is among Top 25 national universities Aug 24, 2008
Vanderbilt's School of Engineering program improved five positions to No. 38, tied with Arizona State University, Brown University, Case Western Reserve University, Iowa State University, Lehigh University, Washington University in St. Louis and Yale University. MIT was ranked No. 1. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
M&Ms as diet food? 100-calorie pack misconceptions Aug 24, 2008
Authors Maura L. Scott, Stephen M. Nowlis, Naomi Mandel, and Andrea C. Morales (all Arizona State University) examined consumer behavior regarding "mini-packs," 100-calorie food packages that are marketed to help people control calorie intake. "Interestingly, one group that over-consumes the mini-packs is chronic dietersindividuals constantly trying to manage their weight and food intake," write the authors. (EurekAlert!)
A room with a viewpoint: conservation messages and motivation Aug 24, 2008
Authors Noah J. Goldstein (University of Chicago), Robert B. Cialdini, and Vladas Griskevicius (both Arizona State University) found that the types of signs posted in hotel bathrooms had different effects. Signs that focused on the environmental benefits were less effective than signs that pointed out the level of participation of other guests. (EurekAlert!)
SUSAN L. RATH Aug 24, 2008
She graduated from Arizona State University with a major in music and a minor in education. In college, she played the viola with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and the Theater-In-The Round with musicians such as Sammy Davis Jr., Lauren Bacall and Liberace. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
U.S. News & World Report Names Babson #1 in Entrepreneurship - 12th Consecutive Time Aug 23, 2008
Babson is ranked #25 in the Best Business Program ranking, tied with Boston College, Michigan State University, Arizona State University, and University of Arizona. Babson is ranked #22 on the International Business list. (PR Newswire)
Vacationlike amenities add to home's comfort Aug 23, 2008
Many neighbors - often juggling work with classes at nearby Arizona State University - also put a premium on the complex's conveniences and pampering, said Claudia Giannetta, marketing director for Grigio builder Gray Development Group. "You can kind of always be on vacation," she said. (AZCentral -- Home)
Why aren't the hyenas howling? Aug 22, 2008
In November 1999, the same John McCain described Shevardnadze as one the great men in the history of the world during a GOP debate at Arizona State University. By Mrs. Godzilla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Council embarks on Glendale Ave. makeover Aug 22, 2008
Following the council presentations, Dr. Ruth Yabes, an associate planning professor at Arizona State University, said she would be having her third year planning students use Glendale Avenue as a case study. The students will bring in new ideas and halfway through the semester we will present something to the community, and have presentations from time to time, Yabes said. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Final Stats From Thursday's Football Scrimmage Aug 22, 2008
The Arizona State University foo. SCRIMMAGE AUG. 21, 2008. (Pac-10.org)
Buchanan high grad is proud to be a Marine Aug 21, 2008
He went west, studying global business at Arizona State University. After finishing his first year, Brown started contemplating a more challenging way of life. (Niles Star, MI)
Gerald Munns Named To Butkus Award Watch List Aug 21, 2008
- Arizona State University junior linebacker has been named to the Watch List for the 2008 Butkus Award, which is presented annually to the top linebacker in college football. Munns has played in 23 games in his two seasons as a Sun Devil. (Pac-10.org)
Polls give McCain lead over Obama, show support for four-day government work week Aug 21, 2008
A KAET-TV, Arizona State University poll released Tuesday night gives McCain a 40 percent to 30 percent lead over Democrat Barack Obama in Arizona. The ASU poll also showed state voters supporting the idea of four-day work weeks for government agencies to save on fuel costs with 73 percent of respondents supporting the idea and 16 percent opposed. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Foreclosures account for 42 percent of Maricopa County resales Aug 21, 2008
Arizona State University Realty Studies reports 8,165 recorded sales of existing homes in July. Foreclosure activity represented 42 percent, or 3,470 of those transactions, while there were 4,695 traditional sales. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Pirates Notebook: No limit for Maholm yet (Today) Aug 21, 2008
He was the Pirates' 18th-round draft pick and one of those above-slot signings to keep him from attending Arizona State University. Right-handed starter Gabriel Alvarado, a Latin American signing, is 4-2 with a 3. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ant royalty is about both nature and nurture Aug 20, 2008
"Basically what we found is that things are more complicated than previously thought," said researcher Christopher R. Smith, a former graduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and now a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University. "Our study shows that there is a large genetic component to caste determination, but that there is also a very strong environmental component.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
A lifetime as a Rotarian brings honor to local man Aug 20, 2008
Silvers retired as assistant vice chancellor at Pima Community College seven years ago and had previously worked at West Point, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. He worked a year as an exchange teacher in Russia. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Chemists Make Beds With Soft Landings: Researchers Create Stable, Highly Pure Helical Peptide Arrays Aug 20, 2008
19, 1999) A team of chemists working at Arizona State University has designed and synthesized the first stable example of an important new class of materials that are expected to be of special use as. (Aug. (Science Daily)
NASA Study Improves Ability To Predict Aerosols' Effect On Cloud Cover Aug 20, 2008
(Credit: Mih;ly P;sfai, Arizona State University). Related Stories. (Science Daily)
Toreros Open Season Friday at Home Against the Defending National Champs Aug 20, 2008
Also joining the Toreros will be transfers from the University of Arizona, from Arizona State University and from the University of Colorado. 2007 TOREROS SET RECORDS: San Diego is coming off a record-setting season in 2007, in which they posted the best overall record at 15-3-3, tied a program record second place finish in conference with a 5-1-1 record, had a program-record No. 9 national ranking and posted a program-best 11 match unbeaten streak. (Usdtoreros.com)
Arizona Poll: McCain Leads Obama by 10 Points Aug 20, 2008
"It will be interesting to see if the Obama campaign chooses to campaign heavily in Arizona," said Bruce Merrill, poll director for KAET-TV and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The same poll had a 10-point spread between McCain and Obama in June, as well, but with 34 percent undecided. (Newsmax)
UNL gets 10 responses on research park query Aug 19, 2008
2 million square feet of office, research, retail, residential and hotel/conference center space thats a partnership between Arizona State University and the City of Scottsdale. Sampson Construction and Swisher Garfield Traub Development, Lincoln. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
OLYMPIC UPDATE: Puhakka Advances, Track Devils Bounced from Meet Aug 19, 2008
The past two days of competitions at the Beijing Olympics again saw mixed results for the Arizona State University contingent as the track and field athletes were eliminated from competition while two Sun Devils extended their stays at the 29th Olympiad. Sunday saw just one former Sun Devil in action as Linda Wells, the former head coach of the ASU softball program, and the Netherlands softball team fall to the United States, 8-0, in five innings to fall to 0-6 in the tournament. (Pac-10.org)
Robot Vehicle Surveys Deep Sea Off Pacific Northwest Aug 19, 2008
Funding for the OOI mapping cruise was provided by NSF through the Consortium for Ocean Leadership; by Arizona State University; and by the UW School of Oceanography. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Cut drinking age to 18, college presidents urge Aug 19, 2008
Arizona State University is staying out of the debate. University spokeswoman Terri Schafer said ASU President Michael Crow does not support the initiative. (AZCentral -- News)
Beautiful exploration of cultural roots Aug 18, 2008
Born in Bethel and raised in Nome, Kelliher-Combs received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1992 and a master's from Arizona State University in 1998. In the decade since, she has assembled a portfolio that most artists would envy. (Anchorage Daily News)
