ASU welcomes football fans to the Valley, along with the opportunity to host an inspirational dialogue for middle and high school students to hear firsthand from current and former athletes, professional leaders and community advocates. The Black Changemaker Speaker Series: Youth Town Hall event will take place on ASU’s West Campus and demonstrate what a changemaker is and how to take advantage of opportunities in life surrounding personal and professional development.
Brooklyn Rider, ASU’s Visiting Quartet in Residence for 2022/23, performs three unique programs centered around the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. These programs are a musical expression that brings awareness to the beauty of our world, while reminding us of current challenges regarding climate and sustainability.
Earth:
Ruth Crawford Seeger - selected folk songs collected by Seeger, arr. Colin Jacobsen
Dan Trueman - "Under My Feet"
You’re invited to a virtual conversation with Lindy Elkins-Tanton about her book, “Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman,” a memoir about her life as a scientist.
Bring a blanket, sit on the grass and enjoy your favorite films on the big screen under the stars. Events are open to ASU and the community.
Join the community before the show to listen to a moderated panel discussion focussed on Afrofuturism as part of Space2Inspire Weekend.
Panelists include:
Did key ideas in religious thought ultimately prove critical to the birth of science? Could recognizing the religious roots of modern science promote better engagement of religion and science today?
Session 1: Sacred Texts as Guides for Our Sacred Journey
Session 1 of 3 Part Series: Living Longer, Living Better: How Jewish Texts and Traditions Can Help Navigate the Revolution in Longevity
#AimHigher with #Space2Inspire for Black History Month.
Join Arizona State University, ASU 365 Community Union, SPACE for a Better World and Space2inspire to witness the unveiling of a giant Black History Month inspired art mosaic on the field of Sun Devil Stadium that will be photographed from a satellite in outer space!
Living Longer, Living Better: How Jewish Texts and Traditions Can Help Navigate the Revolution in Longevity
In this final session, we will examine the explosion of creative rituals and prayers that speak to new stages of life that have been created as a result of longevity. We will look at new and re-interpreted prayers and rituals that speak to such issues as older adult co-habitation without marriage, the removal of a wedding ring after mourning, signing your advance directive, and the re-definition of adultery in light of Alzheimer's and dementia.
An inspiring exploration of the inextinguishable human spirit
See and hear one man's story of finding hope and love in an all-Jewish orchestra in Nazi Germany.
We Pray for Health and Wellness with Rabbi Richard Address
Session 2 of 3 Part Series: Living Longer, Living Better: How Jewish Texts and Traditions Can Help Navigate the Revolution in Longevity
There is a rich tradition in Judaism regarding the focus on health and wellness. In this session, we will look at some texts that form a foundation for an emphasis on physical health. Likewise, we will take a look at the approach our tradition has taken regarding mental health issues with texts drawn from the Tanach and Talmud.