Alexis Smith

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Phoenix widower uses craft-beer nonprofit to advance brain-cancer research and grieve loss

This is a story about Louis Dolgoff’s grief, and how he channeled it to help others and heal himself. Shortly after Laurie’s diagnosis in 2009, Dolgoff created a nonprofit, craft beer-related, brain cancer foundation that funnels dollars into brain-cancer research

Public-relations lab to offer new capstone program in fall

The Walter Cronkite School will implement a new capstone program for public-relations students that will allow them to develop real campaigns for real clients starting in the fall 2011 semester.

Student organizations to host blood drive on campus

Arizona State University’s Programming and Activities Board is partnering with the Barrett Leadership and Service Team Downtown to host a blood drive on the Downtown campus Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit United Blood Services of Arizona.

Documentary screening raises awareness of Ugandan genocide

Invisible Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about genocide in Uganda, showed a documentary in the Cronkite Theater on ASU's Downtown Campus.

New hot dog vendor hopes to connect with Downtown students

Hot dog vendor Ray White of “Big Ray’s Hot Dogs” might be new on the block, but he has been in the business for 14 years. White recently decided to take up business on the southeast corner of North Second and East Taylor streets on the Downtown campus.

Announced changes to ASU’s academic calendar unknown to some students

ASU recently announced dynamic changes to its academic calendar that will take effect during the spring 2012 semester, a move that will allow students to opt for condensed classes, but some students remain unaware any changes are set to take place.