Founders’ Day: Honoring the past, inventing the future

Honoring the past, inventing the future

Founders’ Day has been an Arizona State University signature event for decades that honors individuals who exemplify the spirit of the founders of the Territorial Normal School of Arizona, ASU’s predecessor institution.

Hosted by the ASU Alumni Association, the event recognizes alumni, faculty and supporters — all leaders of the effort to advance an institution that has become the nation’s largest public research university and holds the unique distinction of being ranked No. 1 in innovation for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

The annual Founders’ Day Awards Dinner is slated for Wednesday, March 20, at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. As part of the celebration, ASU President Michael M. Crow will provide an update on the university.

For more information on Founders’ Day 2019, visit alumni.asu.edu/events/ founders-day.

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

The trust, which supports organizations that enrich health, well-being and opportunity for residents of Maricopa County in Arizona, was honored with the Philanthropist of the Year Award.

Natalie Diaz, MFA

ASU associate professor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Faculty Research and Creativity Achievement Award

Ian Gould, PhD

ASU President’s Professor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Faculty Teaching Achievement Award

Erika Camacho, PhD

ASU associate professor, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Faculty Service Achievement Award

Sky Kurtz, ’04 BS

Founder and CEO, Pure Harvest, Young Alumni Achievement Award

Anne Jones, PhD

ASU associate professor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Faculty Teaching Achievement Award

Denise Resnik, ’82 BS

Founder and CEO, DRA Collective, Alumni Achievement Award