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West Campus Activities
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 | 1–6 p.m.
Culture/Language
Gumbo Demo
Special Hours: 2-5pm
Gumbo, a traditional stew originating in Louisiana amongst African Americans, means Okra, a must for any variety of good tasting, strongly flavored dishes. Usually a mixture of meat, chicken or seafood with vegetables, there are as many recipes as there are great cooks in the kitchen. Join Dr. Duku Anokye as she demonstrates making her award-winning recipe in celebration of Black History Month. Come to see the ingredients, smell the aromas, and stay to enjoy the taste!
Zone C: West • Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCW) | First Floor | Testing Kitchen
Business
Lets Get Down To Business with Spark Tank!
Come visit the W. P. Carey School of Business activity to learn how to create a business, then pitch it to the Spark Tank panel! Real W. P. Carey students will help guide your ideas in the creation of a business. Join us and foster your entrepreneurial spirit!
Zone B: West • Fletcher Lawn Outdoors | Northeast corner of Fletcher Lawn
Student Life
Barrett Bound
Learn about Barrett, The Honors College on the West campus. This is a great opportunity to begin planning a path to college. Presentations about Barrett and suite tours will be provided.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 125
Engineering
Maze Masters
In this STEM challenge for kids, children will create a paper plate maze game inspired by pinball machines using just a few common craft supplies.
Zone C: West • Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCW) | First Floor | Area in front of stairwell
Social Science
Fooling the Brain and the Art of Visual Illusions
The Cognitive and Vision Science Lab will demonstrate their research on Psychology and Visual Illusions. Stop by and be mesmerized by their findings!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 101
Natural Science
Talkin' Toxicology
Demonstration of items from Toxicology Course
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Third Floor | Lobby
Health & Wellness
Meet Sammy the Simulation Manikin
Meet Sammy the simulation manikin and experience how nursing students use simulation technology to recognize heart and breath sounds and respond to patients’ needs. Choose from a wide array of props and take pictures with Sammy to share with your friends.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 135
Natural Science
Forensic Science Frenzy
Discover the real science behind "forensic science" & see how forensics assists law enforcement in criminal investigations!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Lower Level | L1-54
Student Life
ASU Admission 101
This session will guide you through the steps of your college search process and offer helpful advice to find the right fit. You will receive information about the admission process, scholarship programs and financial aid. Our experienced admission representatives will provide tips on navigating the college search process. Additionally, you will learn about the ASU student experience. This must-attend session will help guide you on the right path to attending college.
Schedule: 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Zone A: West • University Center (UCB) | Second Floor | 265
Natural Science
Cyber Sleuthing
Come visit the new Cyber Security lab and see how we teach our students how to catch the bad guys!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Second Floor | 206
Health & Wellness
Bio-Dots
Participants will receive a Bio-dot, which monitors a person's stress level throughout the day.
Zone C: West • Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCW) | First Floor | Lobby
Art/Design
Face Painting and Balloon Animals
Come and have your face or hands painted with diverse subjects such as animals, cute symbols and ASU logos. You can also get various forms of balloon animals such as, a dog, sword, flower and ASU pitch fork! This activity to you by the Office of Student Engagement in collaboration with our West student organization: The Faithful City.
Zone A: West • Verde Dining Pavilion (VRDE) Outdoors | The activity will take place near Verde Dining Pavilion outside the Changemaker Central space
Art/Design
Make A Robot!
Join the fun and excitement of the ASU maker community by learning how to make a simple and tiny robot called a BristleBot! ASU Library is just one of many maker communities all over the world that provides creative space for people, ideas and tools to come together – a place where fun and learning go hand in hand. You will also get the chance to race your robot and see a 3D printer up close and in action!
Zone C: West • Fletcher Library (FLHLB) | First Floor | Collaborative Study Zone - West of Starbucks
Natural Science
Math Shapes
Participants will use paper plates to construct a polyhedron that they can take home.
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Second Floor | West Atrium
Student Life
ASU Army ROTC Pull-Up Contest and Face Painting
The Sun Devil Battalion at ASU is one of the premier Army Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) programs in the country. We will be showcasing all of the exciting opportunities that our Cadets take advantage of on the road to becoming outstanding Army officers. Children can enjoy face painting, a pull-up competition and much more. High school students and their parents can learn about scholarship opportunities, extracurricular activities, officer career choices, and cultural programs that are available to our Cadets. Stop by our display to find out more!
Zone B: West • The Quad Outdoors | The Quad
Humanities
Valentine's Cards Service Project
Join Changemaker Central as we create Valentine's Day cards for children with pediatric feeding issues. Cards will be donated to Feeding Matters.
Zone A: West • Verde Dining Pavilion (VRDE) | First Floor | This activity will take place in the Changemaker Central/Devil's Den space.
Student Life
University Housing Open House and Tours
Ever wonder how our Freshmen live on campus? Join us for a look inside our First-Year Residence Hall! Get a behind-the-scenes guided tour including our Housing Show-Room, Computer Lab, Community Kitchen, Classroom, and more!
Zone B: West • Casa De Oro ( CDOR ) | First Floor | Front Lobby
Social Science
Arizona Army National Guard - Obstacle Course
The Arizona Army National Guard will be showcasing the exciting opportunities that are available to eligible men and women to serve their country. Soldiers learn skills that translate into civilian jobs and gain experience that can't be taught in a classroom. Children can enjoy an obstacle course to test their coordination and fitness. Stop by our display to find out more!
Zone B: West • The Quad Outdoors | The Quad
Health & Wellness
SDFC Backyard Games
Check out the Sun Devil Fitness Center and play small backyard games such as Giant Jenga, Giant Chess/Checkers, Giant Connect4, Cornhole, Ping Pong, and CanJam Frisbee Toss.
Zone C: West • Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCW) | First Floor | Lobby
Health & Wellness
Operation Game
Health Services will help children understand their bodies by letting them play the Operation game.
Zone C: West • Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCW) | First Floor | SDFC
Business
Lets Get Down To Business with a Balloon Artist!
Come visit the W. P. Carey School of Business balloon twister artist. They will amaze you with your very own balloon creation!
Zone B: West • Fletcher Lawn Outdoors | Northeast corner of Fletcher Lawn
Student Life
Student Organizations Zone
Whatever your talents and interests, you'll find opportunities through ASU West student organizations. Come and engage with West student club representatives through interactive and informative activities!
Zone C: West • Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCW) Outdoors | Near entrance and hallway
Student Life
Access ASU, me3, College and Career Exploration
Please join us at the Access ASU table for information on college readiness. Visitors will get the opportunity to take me3, an online interactive major and career quiz, spin our prize wheel for a chance to win one of our amazing giveaways, and find out more about how to get prepared for college.
Zone C: West • Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCW) | First Floor | Lobby
Business
Lets Get Down to Business Logistics Lab
Come check out the logistics lab! You'll have an opportunity to meet with professors and they can answer your questions about all things logistics.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 113
Student Life
Minute to Win It
Come join Barrett honors students in competing to become the Minute to Win It champion. Various stations will be set up to challenge your skills. Compete against our honors students, or against someone in your group.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 125
Business
Let's Get Down To Business with Knight-Swift Transportation!
Come visit W. P. Carey School of Business and Knight-Swift Transportation. They are now the industry's largest full truckload company; operating with an extensive fleet of roughly 23,000 tractors, 77,000 trailers, and employing 28,000 people. We will have one of their semi-tractors (semi cab) on campus to view.
Zone C: West • Fletcher Library (FLHLB) Outdoors | West of Fletcher Library
Natural Science
Secrets of Handwriting
Come check out the psychological interpretation behind your handwriting.
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Third Floor | Lobby
Health & Wellness
Wheel of Trivia: Sun Devil Edition
How much do you know about Arizona State University? Spin the wheel and test your ASU knowledge to win a prize. Questions range from easy, medium to hard so the game is fun for all ages.
Zone B: West • Sands Courtyard | First Floor | 135
Social Science
Bringing Education to Life
Join Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College as we celebrate the bicentennial of Mary Shelley’s timeless 19th-century novel, “Frankenstein.” We’ll reflect on this novel’s message about creation, science and what it means to be human. Together, we’ll explore the pros and cons of innovative technologies and examine what can go wrong or right in the process of creation. We’ll bring life to concepts of design thinking, creativity, and problem-solving as you participate in activities that will allow you to imagine future contributions. Each participant will create a creature — using unorthodox materials — and help us craft a collaborative story.
Zone B: West • Fletcher Lawn Outdoors | Lawn
Social Science
Neuroscience of Chocolate
The Cognitive and Vision Science Lab will offer demonstrations on the effects of chocolate consumption on brain function. Be sure to stop by if you have a craving!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 101