Phoenix looks to partner with ASU program to turn library into entrepreneurial space
Phoenix is trying to partner with ASU and the Alexandria Network to further promote the city's burgeoning start-up culture. Burton Barr Central Library would provide the spot for the Network's signature EUREKA spaces, co-working spaces that combine resources from the libraries, ASU and Phoenix. The Alexandria Network is already located in Scottsdale and plans to expand to seven other states, Canada and Amsterdam.
ASU alumnus speaks about humor therapy in health care at Project Humanities event
ASU alumnus David M. Jacobson founded Humor Horizons after seeing the power of laughter positively impact his personal health and his ability as a social worker. He returned to ASU to spread his message and the power of humor therapy for a Project Humanities presentation.
Neighborhood College educates Phoenix residents about online media, leadership
City of Phoenix courses open to residents educates people on topics including social media at the Burton Barr Central Library.
School of Public Affairs adds faculty, strengthens vision for community
ASU's College of Public Programs hired multiple new faculty members including Karen Mossberger, the new director of the School of Public Affairs. Mossberger was head of the department of public administration at the University of Illinois.
Historic Grand Ave. building seeing renovation, new tenants after Phoenix grant
Heckler Design plans to move into the renovated O.S. Stapley building near Grand and Seventh avenues after a $300,000 grant from the city of Phoenix.
Artists, friends gather to give a final farewell
Artists, friends and local art buyers in Phoenix gathered at The Firehouse Gallery to give a final farewell to deceased artist, Craig Koch. Various pieces of Koch's artwork were gathered for the occasion.
Valley residents gather to discuss personal experiences with racism and prejudice
Community members gathered on Monday at the Phoenix Center for the Arts to discuss race in a safe environment. Julia Fournier created the event to have an open discussion on racism and prejudice.
Female journalists from Turkey, Pakistan, discuss dangers of their work overseas
A panel of female Humphrey Fellows spoke about the struggles of foreign journalists at this week's Must See Mondays event on Sept. 17.
“Latino Americans” documentary series to air Tuesdays in Civic Space A.E. England Building
The City of Phoenix’s Latino Institute and Eight, Arizona PBS will screen the PBS documentary series “Latino Americans” in Civic Space Park for the community to learn of the past, present and future of Latinos in the United States beginning Sept. 17.
Hispanic humorist to attend lecture about self
Project Humanities asked columnist Gustavo Arellano for a photo to accompany advertisements for a lecture about him, but he offered a better plan -- his attendance.