ASU News Briefs

The National Tragedy Brought Us Together
Classes were cancelled at 11:30 a.m. on September 11, and many who remained on campus sought out televisions and other means of getting news. Large screens were set up in Hardy Hall and in Washington Hall where military historian Hubert van Tuyll answered questions raised by viewers and reporters from three local television station. In the weeks following the attacks, more questions were being raised and additional faculty were called on to provide commentary. In addition to several more interviews with van Tuyll about terrorism, television reporters obtained expert commentary on other related topics. The event's effect on different aspects of the economy was addressed by WRDW, WJBL, or WAGT in interviews with Jurgen Brauer, Don Howard, Jonathan Leightner, Todd Schlutz, and Joseph Greene, College of Education, and Julie Goley, Career Center. William Wellnitz, biology, spoke with WRDW about biological warfare. Because many people saved the newspapers that covered the tragedy, Diane Black, Reese Library, talked with WRDW about preserving newspapers.

Following the national tragedy that occurred September 11, students, faculty, and staff gathered at the university's flagpole for a remembrance ceremony. Those in attendance were given the opportunity to share their feelings and thoughts. Several local ministers and counselors from ASU's Counseling and Testing Center were also available to talk with individuals who sought counsel. The event was organized by ASU students and coordinated by the Dean of Students Joyce Jones.

Phi Kappa Phi Forum Reflects on Terrorism
A Phi Kappa Phi forum on September 19 drew more than 200 people to hear faculty experts discuss different aspects of terrorism. Participating in the Reflecting on Terrorism forum were Jurgen Brauer, economics, Ray Whiting, political science; Hubert van Tuyll, military history; and Michael Bishku, history and the Middle East. Lee Ann Caldwell, history, moderated the event. A video of the program is available for check-out in Media Services.

Start Up Center Hosts Connect Fest
Connect Fest, a new event being held to connect students with advisors, is being held October 31 from 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. in Washington Hall. Students will be able to meet with department representatives, update their student records, and get details about priority registration. Participants are being encouraged to sport costumes relevant to their fields of study. The event is being hosted by the Start Up Center.