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ASU College of Public Programs Inspiring story about Phoenix artist Luis Gutierrez, whose work has been featured at University Center. (from Corey Schubert)
Phoenix News - Paint on a Happy Face: Local Artist Luis Gutierrez Is on the Cusp of Making It in the
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ASU College of Public Programs Sunset Magazine features a profile on our policy analyst Yuri Artibise's great work in promoting the vibrancy of downtown Phoenix by organizing Jane's Walk and other efforts. (from Corey Schubert)
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What started with a Twitter conversation with an incredulous magazine editor (you mean people actually WALK in Phoenix?!?) six months ago has become a reality.
ASU College of Public Programs There are four weeks left until the deadline for the College's Spirit of Service Scholars video contest that offers winners a share of $5,000 in rewards! (from Corey Schubert)
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Contestants can win a share of $5,000 in rewards
ASU College of Public Programs Bill Hart of the Morrison Institute discusses new report that finds Arizonans lag in volunteerism. (from Corey Schubert)
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Policy analyst: Arizonans lag in volunteerism, Bill Hart, senior policy analyst with the Morrison Institute, was the guest last week on Live Talk, discussing a new report on civic engagement in Arizona. Here are excerpts from the interview.
ASU College of Public Programs The Canadian Press has highlighted Prof. Scott Decker's research showing that crime rates fall during the Olympics. (from Corey Schubert)
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As hundreds of thousands of well-heeled visitors pour into Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games, common wisdom has it that along with them will come thieves, prostitutes, scam artists and other crooks.
ASU College of Public Programs This new Arizona Republic article examines the core issue which the College's Spirit of Service Scholars program aims to solve: The loss of talent and expertise in our cities could jeapordize our quality of life. (from Corey Schubert)
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Cities lose expertise, talent in workforce downsizing, Experts say the loss of institutional knowledge and talent could jeopardize quality of life for residents. {bnl} Ariz. in race with others to grow, recruit new jobs
ASU College of Public Programs Please come and join us at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus on Saturday, January 16, 2010 for a community screening of Garbage Dreams, airing on the critically-acclaimed PBS series Independent Lens. The event is free and it's held at the Downtown Phoenix Civic Space (from Malissa Geer, Community Engagement Liaison)
ASU College of Public Programs The Spirit of Service Scholars group on LInked in now has over 20 members. If you are on LInkedIn join other on-line professionals in the Spirit of Service Scholars Group. (from Tim Lorang)
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ASU College of Public Programs Dean Debra Friedman was quoted in an article this weekend about the loss of municipal workers in Scottsdale. This is an issue COPP and the Spirit of Service Scholars program is trying to address. What do you think?
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Loss of municipal workforce could hurt Scottsdale, In the past year, the city lost 10 of its top managers.
ASU College of Public Programs We now have a dozen supporters for teh Spirit of Service Scholars Cause. Pretty good for the frist weekend. Check it out and see how you can support the Colllege of Prublic Programs and the Spirit of Service Scholars program. (from Tim Lorang)
ASU College of Public Programs CONGRATULATIONS to graduates of the Class of 2009! See the link below for profiles on several outstanding students -- from a blind social worker who aims to help others with vision loss, to students who are alleviating poverty, improving Native American communities, and counseling veterans and families. (from Corey Schubert)
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Service Scholars Cause. Show your support for the COPP by joining the Spirit of Service Scholars Cause. (From Tim Lorang)
Six ASU American Humanics students have been awarded Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program scholarships, helping ASU lead the nation in earning NextGen scholarships. read more
ASU College of Public Programs Morrison Institute says state residents have work to do to become better citizens. See story in Arizona Republic... (from Corey Schubert)
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Arizona rates low for civic activity, A Phoenix think tank says Arizonans generally like their neighbors and their neighborhoods but fall short when it comes to such basics of civic engagement as donating to charity and voting.
