PBS hosts lecture to promote Latino film
The documentary tells the story of Latinos in the United States and their history, culture and experiences. It covers the European conquest of the Southwest, various waves of immigration to the United States, the Latino presence in global wars and the Latino civil rights movement.
Year-long study to determine viability of Adams Street pedestrian mall
The city of Phoenix is moving forward with a study that would determine the effectiveness of a pedestrian mall on Adams Street between Second Street and Central Avenue. The city council has allocated $73,060 for one year of consulting with the architectural firm Gensler for the Adams Street Activation Study.
Peritoneum designers to study rare public art form during month trip to eastern Europe
ASU alumni and Peritoneum designers Kyle Fiano and Courtney Larsen will spend a month in eastern Europe this summer to study Spomeniks, a form of public art designed to commemorate historic events.
Urban Choices, Districts 4 and 8 candidates discuss the future of Phoenix
Urban Choices hosted conversations with City Council candidates from Districts 4 and 8 in on Wednesday and Thursday. The candidates discussed a variety of issues, proposed to the candidates by members of the community and Urban Choices.
Bioscience High School students receive $250,000 scholarships
The scholars program provides academic opportunities to remarkable minority students with financial need like Jennifer Price-Smith, Gerardo Calderon and Elizabeth Palos.
Business startup creates fulfilling snacks for malnourished kids
After spending six years in Africa, Glenn Simmons was inspired to create Invictus Nourishment, a therapeutic snack, to help children who suffer from malnourishment. Simmons said about 1,100 pounds of the cookies are made and donated to different churches and organizations to distribute.
Smoking ban’s enforcement left to students, staff
Arizona State University is taking a “soft approach” of community enforcement against the use of tobacco on campus and secondhand smoke. The ban, effective Aug. 1, will use community enforcement rather than police enforcement.
Phoenix Public Market Cafe opens, aims to become a hub for downtown community
The Phoenix Public Market Cafe, which celebrated its official opening day Wednesday, is the creation of Valley chef Aaron Chamberlin and is altogether a restaurant, rotisserie, bakery, coffee shop and bar.
White House awards College of Public Programs alumnus for community involvement
ASU alumnus Ian Danley received an award last week from the White House honoring him as a “Champion of Change.”
Students form new club to encourage entrepreneurial health projects
The Health and Wellness Entrepreneurs Club is looking to introduce students of all majors to the idea of creating a business or nonprofit that specializes in promoting healthy lifestyles.