Special Events and CFE Hours

Interested in Special Events? Want to earn some CFE hours while learning about Special Events? Monday November 23rd from 1pm-3pm there will be a Professional Workshop held in UCENT in room 822A. This workshop will cover Event Planning Design and Décor and also contracts.

This is a great workshop for those interested in Special Events and also for any Tourism students who are also interested in the Special Events field. This is just one way to get some expert advice about this field, learn some more about Special Events, and also earn a few CFE hours if you need some! Be sure to check this event out, I’m sure it’ll be awesome! Have a Wonderful Day!!!



Lonni Summers

Registration for Classes and My Frustration

Registration for classes can be a very fun experience for many, but for some it is anything but enjoyable. I’m usually one of those students that love signing up for classes and getting ready for a new and exciting semester. That was until I experienced getting a late registration date. Like many sophomores, I got a late registration date (Nov 11 to be exact). Not thinking much of it, I honestly thought I would get into all the classes I needed for the Spring semester. WRONG! When I hopped on my laptop and got all ready to sign up for my classes two of the five classes I needed were completely filled with no more room for little old me. Now mind you, I actually need these classes for my major. They weren’t electives, they were actually required courses (the courses are TDM 325 and TDM 415). Not going to lie, I was a little upset because I was really looking forward to taking these particular classes. Thinking that maybe I could change this, I went up to see an advisor to see if there was some way I could possibly get into these classes. I was put on a waiting list and told that I would be informed later on in the day if they had opened up more seats. This was on Thursday; it is now Monday and still no word. I am assuming that no seats have been opened so I will probably have to make my way back to see an advisor and inquire about these two classes. I know I can take these classes in the Fall, but honestly I was really hoping to take them this Spring.

This whole late registration appointment is somewhat of a downer for us sophomores and I wish the University had a different way for us to get into our classes. I have talked to many other students from the Tempe and Downtown campus and those with late registration dates were not too happy about it. I’m sure there is some particular reason we have the system the way it is, but either way, I am still a frustrated student that couldn’t get into certain classes due to a late registration appointment. I guess we’ll see if ASU can work some magic and get me into these classes! Other than that, I hope the semester is going well for you all and don’t worry, Winter Break is just around the corner! Have an Awesome Day!!!



Lonni Summers

Historic Tempe

Today in my Geography lab we did a lab on re-photography lab. This is where we look at old photos of a site then take another photo and compare the differences. Today we got to take a little field trip and compare old photos of Old Main, then we traveled down to Mill Ave and looked at a couple of different historic buildings. It was pretty cool looking at the old photos and then comparing them to what the building now looks like. One of the buildings is called the Laird & Dines Building which is now a Hooters. Other buildings we examined were the Tempe National Bank building and the Andre Building which is now Rula Bula. It was fun learning the history behind each building and comparing the picture to what it looks like today. If you ever get a chance, visit http://www.tempebeach.com/museum/ and learn more about awesome Tempe and all the history the city has that you never realized! Have a fantastic day!




Lonni Summers

Hotel Deal in Sedona!

Once again azcentral.com to the rescue! Today I found the deal of the week in their Travel section and it just so happens to be in Sedona, AZ! The hotel is called the Kokopelli Suites and this particular hotel is running a few awesome deals for Arizona Republic readers! If you book your stay online and enter in the promo code AZ when looking for availability, you should come across some of the fabulous deals they are running.

The hotel also has some current specials that are available to you! One is a 50% off special, and it is from November 1st - January 31, 2009. Enjoy 50% Rack rate on our Sugarloaf Suites ($179 per night to $89.50) on any stay! Pricing is based on single or double occupancy. Please use Promo Code 50 when checking availability. *(Sunday - Thursday stays only, excluding Nov. 24-28 & Dec. 24th - Jan. 2, 2009)

The next deal is the Santa Express. This great Christmas getaway for you and the kids includes a one night stay in our newly renovated Sugarloaf Suite with two queen beds. Your stay will also include a complimentary breakfast, wireless internet access, and use of our outdoor heated pool and whirlpool. Make it a festive occasion on the Verde Valley Railway’s Santa Express- fun for kids of all ages! Join Santa and Mrs. Claus on their adventure through the Verde Canyon. Everyone will join the fun singing Christmas carols, drinking hot chocolate, eating Christmas cookies, and candy canes. Kids will also have the chance to make their Christmas wish list and sit on Santa’s lap. If you are really lucky you may even see an elf or two! $245 for 2 Adult Coach class tickets and 1 Child Coach Ticket. The Santa Express runs every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday December 2nd- December 23rd with a 1pm Train Departure.

The last special is the Sedona at Sunset Romantic Vacation Special. Enjoy a relaxing stay in one of our single King suites and an amazing sunset ride through the western canyons of Sedona. Your accommodations with us will include deluxe continental breakfast, high speed wireless internet, luxurious bedding, friendly service and many other amenities. Start your sunset tour with a stop at Page Springs Winery on Oak Creek for a tasting session and a $15 credit towards one of their fine wines; then set off to explore breathtaking landscape of Sedona's outback country. As you ride along your guide will share his knowledge of an area once home to the Apaches and Sinagua. Price: $329 plus tax

I hope some of these awesome hotel deals caught your interest and now maybe you can start planning a little getaway after finals are done! Yay! We have about a month left of school so keep on trudging! You’re almost done!!! Have an amazing day and enjoy your Wednesday off!



Lonni Summers

Registration for Spring 2010

The Fall semester is coming to an end and you know what that means! It’s time to sign up for the Spring Semester! For many of you, registering for classes is a breeze but for those of you having some trouble, don’t fear, help is here! If you log on to your myasu and look at your list of classes (this should be listed under “My Classes”) you should see a tab that says “Spring 10”. Click on this tab and then click on “Registration” on the bottom left hand corner. After that you are free to roam and add whatever classes you need for the spring semester!

If you are interested in something new and exciting there is a new course being offered in the Spring. It is PRM 494/REC 598 cross listed as REL 494/REL 598: Place and Meaning. Students will read and discuss theoretical literature on “place” in a variety of fields (philosophy, anthropology, natural resource social sciences, and humanities). This is offered to graduate students and upper undergraduate students. If this sounds interesting to you, sign up for it! Hope this semester is treating you all well, and don’t worry we’re more than half way done with the Fall!



Lonni Summers

Creative Ways to Get Rid of Your Pumpkin

While pondering an interesting blog topic, my fellow StAR Eddie, gave me a great idea. He proposed that I blog about fun and different ways to get rid of your Halloween pumpkin. This lead to us doing some serious research on YouTube and finding the most different and out there ways to get rid of a pumpkin and still have some fun with it! Some of these ideas include a trebuchet, dropping it down on a bus, explosion (safety first and a permit is probably required), and last but not least lighting the pumpkin on fire then launching it. Now Eddie and I realize that most of these ideas are a bit crazy and most we probably would not be able to do, the videos however were a ton of fun to laugh at. I hope you have just as much fun watching the videos as Eddie and I did. Enjoy!


Lonni Summers

A Vampire Tale

For my birthday my dad bought me tickets to “A Vampire Tale”, a performance put on by Scorpius Dance. Being a dancer myself and a fan of the performing arts, I am so Excited for this performance. I have read nothing but awesome reviews about this show and I can’t wait! This performance will be at The Phoenix Little Theatre, located on 100 E. McDowell Road. This show is running till November 7th, so get your tickets while you can! This should be a spectacular event and is sure to entertain. If you would like more information you can visit The Phoenix Little Theatre website or the Scorpius Dance website. With Halloween just around the corner, how awesome would it be to see a vampire dance show?! I say, pretty darn awesome! With that being said I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween this Saturday and also come out and enjoy the Homecoming activities on Saturday and support our Sun Devil Football Team! Happy Halloween and Go Devils!!!!!

Lonni Summers