Beginning in the 1950’s, over 40 local and regional Jewish historical societies have been organized. These groups play diverse roles within the Jewish and general communities. Little has been written about these institutions and their contribution to the formation and transmission of important aspects of American Jewish history and the competing demands that shape their activities. This lecture explores the history of these societies and the forces that both sustain and threaten their survival.
Explore the lived experiences of youth in postwar Jewish summer camps, sites of intergenerational negotiation in the making of American Jewish culture. This lecture considers how postwar American Jewish leaders representing a diverse range of ideological commitments, including Zionism, Yiddishism and liberal Judaism used summer camps to expose children to their ideologies and attempted to transform them according to their visions of authentic Jewishness.
The Beyond Annual Lecture is our premier public event of the year. We ask a scientist or philosopher of international standing to offer a reflective account of their work and interests, and invite them to speculate a little bit "beyond" their normal comfort zone.
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"
Diane Guerrero is a Colombian American actress and author. She is known for her roles as inmate Maritza Ramos on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and Lina on Jane the Virgin.
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.
Stadium Golf Tour premiers at Sun Devil Stadium this March! Book a tee time for you and your buddies to play nine holes inside your favorite iconic stadium.
Show your Sun Devil Spirit at discounted Sun Devil Athletics events this Spring! Join the ASU Family team at select games.