Attend the ASU Graduate Student Town Hall on Thursday, February 4

The Graduate College is pleased to announce the second Graduate Student Town Hall, which will take place on Thursday, February 4 at 5:30 p.m. 

It’s your chance to engage virtually with leaders from the Graduate College and Dean of Students, see them answer student questions submitted in January and ask your own questions live. 

During the event, ASU leaders will provide an update on the outcomes of the previous town hall and will answer questions submitted by registrants and take questions live, during the event.  

The panelist for this Town Hall will be:

  • Elizabeth Wentz, vice provost and dean of the Graduate College,

  • Cassandra Aska, deputy vice president and dean of students at Tempe

  • Tamara Underiner, associate dean of the Graduate College

  • Enrique Vivoni, associate dean of the Graduate College

The Graduate College is dedicated to enriching and advancing the graduate school experience for all students. 

All graduate students who wish to attend can register here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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