Located in northwest Phoenix, ASU’s West campus is home to nearly 9,000 students pursuing degrees in business, education, and interdisciplinary arts and science programs. Patterned after the University of Oxford, the campus architecture is designed to create a close-knit learning community.
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This fountain is part of the Classroom/Lab/Computer Building, which contains general purpose and computer classrooms; science laboratories; studios for art, dance and music and the University Technology Office.
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Seniors traditionally ring the University Bell after they finish their last final exam.
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West campus students like the smaller, midwestern feel of the campus.
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The Verde Mall has a fountain and the "Reading" sculpture by Muriel Castanis. Fletcher Library is in background.
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The main entrance for the West campus is located at 47th Avenue and Thunderbird Road in Glendale.
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Freshmen enter through the University Gates designed by the artist Albert Paley, also called the Paley Gates, on their first day of classes. They do not pass through them again until they graduate.
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The campus features many open courtyards with tables and benches designed to promote group studying and collaboration.
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Robin Lane, a senior in forensics prepares and examines samples of pollens he’s collected, as part of his research using pollens and spores in forensics. The presence or absence of area pollens can help crime investigators.
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The Sun Devil Fitness Complex has state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment, a running track, fitness studios, an outdoor pool, two competition play fields, outdoor basketball courts and sand volleyball courts, indoor racquetball courts, and a two-court gymnasium.
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Fletcher Library's collection includes more than 400,000 volumes, supports the West campus curriculum and features an extensive media collection. Group study rooms equipped with computers, projectors, individual study space, and a copy center are also available. The three-story library is open seven days a week during semester sessions.
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The Fletcher Library was dedicated in 1988 and was the first building completed on campus. Soon after, the library received an Honor Award, the top recognition of design excellence from the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
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Professor Kimberly Kobojec uses an ultraviolet light to fluoresce certain biological fluids in the forensic lab on the West campus. Blood, however, does not glow under ultraviolet light. Kobojec’s lab focuses on reconstructing an incident through discovery and forensic science.
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This sculpture title "Reading" by Muriel Castanis is centrally located in the lawn in front of Fletcher Library.
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One of many fountains on the West campus, this one is located near the Kiva Lecture Hall.
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The openness of the West campus promotes social interaction.
Courtney Pedroza/ASU Now
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This fountain is part of the Classroom/Lab/Computer Building, which contains general purpose and computer classrooms; science laboratories; studios for art, dance and music and the University Technology Office.
Courtney Pedroza/ASU Now
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Seniors traditionally ring the University Bell after they finish their last final exam.
Charlie Leight/ASU Now
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West campus students like the smaller, midwestern feel of the campus.
Courtney Pedroza/ASU Now
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The Verde Mall has a fountain and the "Reading" sculpture by Muriel Castanis. Fletcher Library is in background.
Courtney Pedroza/ASU Now
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The main entrance for the West campus is located at 47th Avenue and Thunderbird Road in Glendale.
Charlie Leight/ASU Now
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Freshmen enter through the University Gates designed by the artist Albert Paley, also called the Paley Gates, on their first day of classes. They do not pass through them again until they graduate.
Charlie Leight/ASU Now
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The campus features many open courtyards with tables and benches designed to promote group studying and collaboration.
Courtney Pedroza/ASU Now
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Robin Lane, a senior in forensics prepares and examines samples of pollens he’s collected, as part of his research using pollens and spores in forensics. The presence or absence of area pollens can help crime investigators.
Charlie Leight/ASU Now
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