September 2013 volume 17 number 1 THE FUTURE IS FLEXIBLE Researchers advance visual technology Residence Life builds learning communities ASU leads health care shift from disease to wellness Digital sculpture expands artistic horizons Spend a night on the town, upgrade to first class, or donate to your favorite charity…whatever moves you most. As an ASU alum, you could save up to $427.96* on your auto insurance with Liberty Mutual. You could also enjoy valuable discounts tailored to the way you live today and save even more by insuring your home as well. Responsibility. What’s your policy? CONTACT US TODAY TO START SAVING CALL 1-888-674-5644 Client # 9697 CLICK LibertyMutual.com/asualumni COME IN to your local offi ce This organization receives financial support for allowing Liberty Mutual to offer this auto and home insurance program. *Discounts are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. 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While the choice Robert Cao-Ba of selecting or renewing a license plate might seem routine, opting to purchase a Sparky plate has a number of real-world impacts that every SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER ASU alumnus/a or supporter should consider. Kelly Christiansen First and foremost, your purchase of a Sparky license plate in Arizona GRAPHIC DESIGNER ASSISTANT provides a powerful display of Sun Devil pride everywhere you go. Erin Melde Few of us can advocate for the university we love all day, every day; SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR however, the collegiate plate does that every time you pull out of your Robin Hawkins garage. I’m pleased to report that you will find nearly 15,000 plates on Arizona roads today, and each one reinforces the message that ASU ADVERTISING SALES, supporters are everywhere. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS RELATIONS Rhonda McClintock Another very important component of the Sparky license plate program (480) 965-5051 is the Medallion Scholarship Program, which is funded by sales of the license plates. Seventeen dollars out of every $25 plate goes directly to PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY the scholarship, which is also a comprehensive scholarship program that Tom Story Tim Trumble incorporates components of leadership, scholarship and service. Last year, more than 100 Medallion Scholars received a total of $300,000 in financial support. For Sun Devils living in Texas or Maryland, you also can choose a Sparky license plate for your vehicle. We’re also working to establish a ASU Magazine is printed on paper that is certified Sparky license plate in the state of Pennsylvania as well. To learn more to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Standards. about purchasing a Sparky plate in these states, and to see our new online video about the Arizona Sparky license plate program and the Medallion Scholars who benefit from this initiative, visit SparkyPlates.com. We hope you enjoy this issue, which contains a feature story about the manner in which ASU has revamped its residential experience for students to help them learn, live and study better. These changes at the residence halls allow students within a given degree program to study together, access academic and support services more easily, and increase the likelihood they will stay in school and graduate. Other features in this issue include a report on how ASU researchers are shifting America’s health paradigm from curing illness to attaining health, and a story on the ASU Magazine advancements in flexible display technology that have come from work PO Box 873702 done at Arizona State University. 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To access information offered through a QR code, you’ll need a mobile phone with a QR code reader application. 20 The future is flexible Flexible displays – ultra-thin devices that transmit TV-like images and can be rolled up and tucked away – aren’t science fiction. The Flexible Display and Electronics Center, which will celebrate a decade of research this year, has solved many issues that have previously stood in the way of commercial and military applications. This report explores the potential and pitfalls of this emerging technology. 34 Excellence in residence College achievement depends on more than just studying hard and seeking out the best academic resources available. Integrating a student’s academic and residential life can help them connect with his or her degree program and encourages greater rates of student success. This story takes an inside look at ASU’s new living- learning communities. ASU Social Stream: Facebook Foursquare: socialmedia.asu.edu ASU: facebook.com/arizonastateuniversity foursquare.com/asu Alumni: facebook.com/asualumni ASU Alumni Events: Athletics: facebook.com/arizonastatesundevils iTunes: alumni.asu.edu/events itunes.asu.edu ASU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 President’s Letter BOARD AND NATIONAL Christine Wilkinson discusses the role of ASU COUNCIL 2013–2014 collegiate Sparky license plates in promoting Sun Devil pride and student success. 4 University News OFFICERS Barrett, The Honors Colege at ASU publishes CHAIR “alumni to watch” list; Manzanita Hall re-opens; Theresa Esparza ’94 M.Tax. Bob Schieffer to recieve Walter Cronkite Award. CHAIR-ELECT Bob Boschee ’83 B.S., ’85 M.B.A. 14 Sports TREASURER Road trips for ASU’s athletic teams require planning and teamwork to produce a winning Todd Siffren ’91 B.S. experience; Craig Nicholson takes the reins PAST CHAIR as head softball coach; plus sports updates on Barbara Clark ’84 M.Ed. football, soccer, softball, men’s basketball and PRESIDENT more. Christine Wilkinson ’66 B.A.E., ’76 Ph.D. 42 Arts & Culture Advancements in digital technology are BOARD OF DIRECTORS* providing a new set of options for sculptors trained at ASU, with applications beyond the Ryan Abbott ‘01 B.S., ‘08 M.B.A. arts. Plus, new books by alumni, staff and Steven Balthazor ‘91 B.S.E. faculty in Shelf Improvement. Michelle Bolton ‘93 B.A. Bob Boscamp ‘69 B.A.E Alumni News Malissia Clinton ‘90 B.A. 48 A recap of recent alumni events, including Sun Brian La Corte ‘85 B.S. Devil Send-Offs, Movie Mania Day, Whitewash Dan Mullen ‘66 B.S. the A, career mixers, and more. Jeff van Raaphorst ‘87 B.S. Anthony Valencia ‘91 B.S., ‘13 M.B.A. 52 Sun Devil Network Kathleene Duffy Ybarra ‘81 B.A. Reports from around the Sun Devil nation. 56 Class Notes NATIONAL ALUMNI COUNCIL* Alumni news, notes and milestones. Yesenia Barraza ‘08 B.S. Dave Benner ‘02 B.S. 64 Sun Devil Snapshot Dave Covert ‘78 B.S. Home away from home: For more than 40 years, Christine Devine ‘87 B.A. The Varsity Inn served as an unofficial campus Dick Foreman ‘76 B.A., ‘79 M.P.A. hangout for students at ASU’s tempe campus. Curtis Frasier ‘77 B.A.E. Michelle Gettinger ‘90 B.S. Bret Giles ‘87 B.S. Michael Grosso ‘97 B.S. Andy Hanshaw ‘87 B.S. 28 Kristine Kassel ‘91 B.S. Ounces of prevention Danelle Kelling ‘00 B.A., ‘04 J.D.