ASU CGF professional education 2023 impact snapshot
During calendar year 2023, the College of Global Futures Executive and Professional Education team contributed significantly to the professional sustainability education landscape through our diverse project portfolio including open custom
Hot topics in the hot sun
Under the bright glow of the afternoon sun, our motorcade of student-filled SUVs arrived at Nature Betteravia Farms in Yuma, AZ, for the second stop of the day. Our conversation with Mike Pasquinelli, a 3rd generation farmer and Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association President, revealed a peek into the challenges facing many farmers in this region.
R and D Entrepreneurship and Outsourcing Center plc: Redefining Ethiopia
“I believe all of our work will be able to help create decent jobs for many Ethiopians/Africans without them having to move from place to place. And innovative professionals are
Call for abstracts for UCRC Poster Event now open
The Urban Climate Research Center is delighted to announce the Call for ABSTRACTS for the 2024 UCRC Annual Poster Event. Learners and researchers from high school to higher education faculty
Rooted in learning: Hands-on agricultural experiences for K-12
During the winter break of 2023, I had the opportunity to visit my hometown, Rio Rico, Arizona, and explore the agricultural program at my former high school. Located just north of the US-Mexico border, the town plays a crucial role in receiving and distributing agricultural products through international ports, contributing to the broader supply chain in the United States.
Redefining land management from ownership to stewardship
Amidst the partisan bickering about how to use agriculture to address environmental challenges sits a voice of reason: Yadi Wang, General Manager of Oatman Flats Ranch, owned by Dax Hansen, 30 miles west of Gila Bend, Arizona. Armed with a revolutionary approach to land management, he led our group on the first tour of the 2023 Arizona Farm Immersive.
ASU advances to develop a Quality Green Jobs Agenda for Arizona
The ASU College of Global Futures has been selected among 10 local partners to advance in JFF’s regional challenge to develop training strategies for placing workers in quality green jobs.
From entry level to entrepreneur with The Biz Nation
"We sell online courses focused on education that can help our students change their lives, break their poverty cycle, advance in their professional careers, and generate more income, whether it
Vines and values: A visit to Alcantara Vineyard
Where the Verde River and Oak Creek converge lies Alcantara Vineyard, a "family-owned, sustainably-farmed, and passionately tended vineyard in the heart of Arizona wine country." Ron and Chris have been managing the 13-acre, 22,000 vines since 2018, transitioning from conventional practices to sustainable ones.
Updates in Amyloidosis Conference and CME (2/3/24)
Updates in Amyloidosis Annual Conference and CME 2/3/24, 8:30a-5:30p
MADCash: Lending a little, giving a lot
“One of the challenges that we see is the fact that women hold themselves back. We need to inculcate the mindset that as a woman, one can be rich, one
Meet Swette Center staff member, Kate Otto
In this series, we’re meeting with Swette Center team members to explore their background in food systems, what they are currently working on, and their vision of food systems transformation. Read on for an interview with Kate Otto, Administrative Assistant.