CLAS: Alumni Communications March 2007 Alumni Newsletter

Quentin Wheeler, New Vice President and Dean, CLAS

Quentin Wheeler, an entomologist whose pursuits include beetle morphology and classification, and the role of taxonomy in biodiversity exploration and conservation, was appointed ASU vice president and dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in late December. He succeeds David A. Young, who has moved into the newly created position of ASU senior vice president for academic affairs.

In Wheeler's new dual role as founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, and ASU vice president and dean of the university’s largest and most diverse college, he joins a new breed of deans at ASU — active researcher and visionary leader. Wheeler joined ASU in July as a professor in the School of Life Sciences with the task of establishing the new research institute. Soon after, he was asked to serve as the interim dean of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics before his new appointment of vice president and dean. For more information, please visit - http://clas.asu.edu/newsevents/newsreleases/2007/Quentin_Wheeler_01312007.htm

Founders’ Day ~ March 6, 2007

A. Wade Smith Memorial Lecture on Race Relations ~ March 22, 2007

Featuring Darlene Clark Hine

A leading historian of the African American experience and

a pioneer of African American women's history

Arizona Ballroom (ASU's Memorial Union) 7:30 p.m.

Event is free but reservations are required - http://clas.asu.edu/newsevents/publicevents/wadesmith/AWSTickets.aspx

For more information on Darlene Clark Hine, go to https://clas.asu.edu/newsevents/publicevents/wadesmith/default.htm

Support the A. Wade Smith Memorial Lecture

ASU seeks to increase the lecture series endowment to a level that will sustain it in perpetuity. To support the lecture with an individual or corporate donation, you can make a contribution online through the CLAS Giving page. Please be sure to select the department as "CLAS Dean's Office" and the "A. Wade Smith Memorial Lecture Endowment" account.

Additionally, you can email marla.giarratano@asu.edu or send this Gift and Pledge Card to the attention of Marla Giarratano, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, P.O. Box 876405, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287-6405.

PAT'S RUN ~ APRIL 7, 2007

The alumni chapter of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be volunteering at the one-mile water station for Pat’s Run, a 4.2 mile run held in memory of ASU football great Pat Tillman.

We are currently recruiting for 30 energetic volunteers to work the Mile 1 Aid Station for Pat’s Run on April 7, 2007.  Anyone who is 18 years or older and is interested in representing CLAS or ASU as an alumni, student, or volunteer (or friends and family of the same) are invited to attend. 

Some of our CLAS Cares volunteers were fellow classmates of Pat Tillman and we are thrilled to have members of CLAS Cares who can share experiences that represent incredible memories of Pat.  To join us as a volunteer, please visit our registration site at http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/ASU/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2089637

8th Annual International Wine & Beer Festival ~ April 21, 2007

Enjoy an evening with ASU alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends at the 8th Annual International Wine and Beer Festival hosted on the lawn of ASU’s historic Old Main.

Guests to the event will sample a variety of excellent international wines and beer, enjoy great music while sampling delicious hors d’oeuvres, provided by Malee's Thai Bistro, The Melting Pot, SKYE Fine Dining, Grilled Expedition, P.F. Changs, 56 East, Mary Coyle Ice Cream and Cookies from Home! Be a part of an exciting collection of silent auction items, including a "DJ For a Day" package courtesy of Clear Channel Radio, a beach-front vacation rental in Rocky Point, Sparky at Your Party, autographed sports memorabilia from teams such as the Denver Broncos, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Miami Dolphins, and more!

This exclusive event, held once a year, was created to fund international scholarships for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Two scholarships will be announced this year, and the goal is to raise enough funds to fully fund the endowment at a level which will allow the scholarships to be awarded each year thereafter. Proceeds from the event will also support a first-generation scholarship endowment.

Register online for tickets - $50 per person. Please contact Joyce Olive at 480-965-8151 or jmolive@asu.edu for more information or other payment options.

If you or your company are interested in participating in our silent auction, contact Milissa Koehler, milissa@asu.edu or Allison Gee, allison@artappraisalsbyallison.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for HOMECOMING 2007!

There are many different ways you can stay connected with your alma mater. You can volunteer with our CLAS Alumni Chapter, become a regional contact for alums in your area, become a CLASWorks Contact, or simply share your accomplishments with other alumni in future issues of CLAS News by entering your Class Note on our alumni update form.

Take a moment today to invest in the future by becoming an ASU Alumni Association member. The annual dues of $45 offer an affordable way to support what is becoming one of the top ranked universities in North America.

Visit http://www.asu.edu/alumni/membership/join.shtml or call 1-800-ALUMNUS.