Community Activities

The W. P. Carey School of Business provides a variety of engaging and interesting activities throughout the year.  We encourage our students to take advantage of all opportunities to continue to develop their leadership and professional skills.

Some of the annual traditions and activities include:

Fall Welcome
Fall Welcome offers first-year students the opportunity to get acquainted with the ASU campus, learn ASU and W. P. Carey traditions and become familiar with the school’s services and resources. At Fall Welcome students and their families interact with one another and meet W. P. Carey faculty and staff by taking advantage of the day’s many activities. Fall Welcome consists of programs for new students, family members and guests.

Camp Carey
Camp Carey is an intensive and exciting weekend retreat for incoming W. P. Carey freshmen held in northern Arizona at the beginning of the fall semester. It gives students the opportunity to connect with fellow students, faculty, staff and alumni through a variety of interactive and fun activities.

Involvement Week
This is an opportunity for all undergraduate business organizations to create awareness about their organization and recruit new members.  The event is held during the second week of each semester (fall & spring) on the Dean’s Patio where all students can easily see, interact, and participate in Involvement Week.

Executive Luncheon Series
The Business School Council sponsors the Executive Luncheon Series several times throughout the academic year.  This series brings in a variety of business professionals to campus speak with students in a casual atmosphere.  The setting allows students to discuss current business topics and ask questions of the experienced guest. Lunch is provided for students who RSVP.  Past speakers have included Doug Parker, CEO, US Airways, Jim Armstrong, President, JDA Software, Michael Levin, Kauffman Foundation, Dan Cathy, President, Chick-Fil-A, Brad Casper, President & CEO, The Dial Corporation.

Academic Bowl
Each fall, W. P. Carey hosts a team in the annual Arizona State University Academic Bowl.  Teams from different colleges battle it out on topics of science, history, sports, business, and literature.  Prize money is awarded to the top teams.

Family Weekend
Family Weekend is a great time for families to come back for a campus visit. Family Weekend 2009 will begin on Friday, October 16th and conclude on Sunday, October 18th. Featured activities include families attending class with students, talking with ASU faculty and staff, enjoying the Family Weekend Tailgate, and watching Sun Devil football at Sun Devil Stadium.

Homecoming
Celebrate ASU’s homecoming with a full week of fun events.  Be sure to hike A Mountain for the lantern walk, help a business organization build a float for the parade, enjoy the festivities at the block party, and cheer the Sun Devils on to victory at the football game.

Student Showcase
As part of the Homecoming Festivities the W. P. Carey School of Business likes to honor those past and present who have had a significant impact on the school and community.  The W. P. Carey Hall of Fame event honors recipients by inducting them into the business hall of fame.  Students are also honored through the Student Showcase award.  The award is given to applicants who have demonstrated a positive impact on their major, school, and community.  Students are recognized at the Hall of Fame event and awarded a scholarship.

Spring to Success
The annual business-only career fair sponsored by the Business Career Center and the Business School Council helps connect high achieving business students with highly sought after companies.  Up to 95 national and local companies attend the recruitment event in pursuit of full-time employees as well as interns.

Devils in Disguise
ASU’s annual community service project is supported through a number of volunteers and student organizations.  The Business School Council gathers a team every year to help give back to the community. 

Orientation
Every fall, W. P. Carey School of Business welcomes new students to Arizona State University and the business school through an intense orientation workshop.  At orientation, students and families meet the dean, staff, and students of the W. P. Carey School of Business.  Student attendees also register for their initial classes and learn more about the student services offered to W. P. Carey students.

Graduation
Celebrate completion of your degree with family and friends at the ASU graduation and the W. P. Carey Convocation.  Go Devils!