Postal workers hold rally downtown
Postal workers rallied near the Downtown campus Tuesday in support of a federal bill that would lower a portion of the U.S. Postal Service’s budget and save employee jobs.
Hundreds will gather at Nonprofit Leadership Forum to discuss future cooperation
Around 280 decision-makers from Arizona businesses, nonprofits and other sectors, including Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. and the Phoenix Philanthropy Group, will participate in the inaugural Nonprofit Leadership Forum Wednesday at Eight Arizona PBS studios in the Cronkite Building.
Downtown Devil Discussions launches this Thursday
The Downtown Devil is hosting the first of a monthly series for a community-driven conversation about the downtown Phoenix campus and its place within the city.
Roller derby teams skate, collide toward championship
The Arizona Derby Dames Championship, held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 24, pitted the Runaway Brides against the Coffin Draggers for the sixth season title.
Mobile-clinic doctor urges students to chase dreams, passions
With a message of hope and inspiration, local doctor Randy Christensen imparted his personal wisdom on aspiring medical students Thursday at the Walter Cronkite School's First Amendment Forum and entreated them to chase their dreams, not simply career goals.
Broadcast legend Hugh Downs discusses changes in media at downtown luncheon
Hugh Downs, a long-time broadcaster with a career in television spanning 60 years, spoke about changes in media Thursday at the 2011 Arizona Town Hall Fall Luncheon at the Wyndham Phoenix Downtown Hotel.
Court verdict rejects activist’s appeal citing negative effects of parking lot
A court verdict on Monday reaffirmed the city’s decision to build a temporary parking lot adjacent to Taylor Place, rejecting an appeal filed by a downtown Phoenix resident and community activist.
Design for recreation center on Downtown campus faces hurdles from ASU students
The designs for the Downtown Student Recreation Center were presented to the Facilities Fee Board and the presidents of all ASU campuses, meeting concerns from several members Wednesday.
Bus-clinic doctor to speak about his experiences, impacting community
Randy Christensen, a Phoenix-based doctor who has garnered national recognition for his efforts to provide health-care services to homeless and at-risk youth via bus clinic in the Valley, is speaking Thursday at the Downtown campus about his experiences and how to make a difference in one’s community.
Buzz Bus promotes health and wellness downtown
The Buzz Bus Tour, a nationwide journey to promote healthy, balanced lifestyles, rolled into Phoenix Tuesday and will stay until Thursday.