Message from the Director:
For some, 10 years is not a big deal. It’s a moment in time in the big scheme of things that matter. For others and for us, 10 years is an important marker of our efforts to bring individuals and communities together to talk, listen, and connect.” As 2021 marks hundreds of Project Humanities past activities, events, and programs, it is also an opportunity to thank our many volunteers, interns, staff, student workers, faculty colleagues, and community partners who have in any way supported us. This journey to demystify humanities and to demonstrate humanities in action has made us a leader in local and national conversations about myriad issues that are important to so many individuals across communities.
As we celebrate our accomplishments and our evolution since 2011, we also take stock of what the next two, five, and ten years might look like for us as a multiple award-winning university initiative. Whatever we have been and whatever we now imagine ourselves to be, we know that our successes reflection all of you in one way or another.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Neal Lester, PhD
Project Humanities Awarded 2021 Diversity Award by City of Tempe
listening
Humanity 101 talkline ↓
"Make up a story. Narrative is radical, creating us at the very moment it is being created.”
--Toni Morrison
We at Project Humanities understand and embrace the power of words and the importance of stories and storytelling. We know that lives are changed, ideas are challenged, and connections are made. As part of Project Humanities’ 10th-year anniversary celebration, we invite you to …
Tell [us] a story--a small story, a true story--a story from your heart, a story from your life. Tell me of a time when you lost something--your keys, your heart, your mind, your mother or father, your way in the world--or tell me about a small joy you had today. Tell me a story--and your telling it will change you--and your telling it will change me--and such stories will move us both closer to the light.” (ASU Professor Emeritus G. Lynn Nelson, 2004)
Please share a story up to 3 minutes about what Project Humanities means to you, how our presence and programming have impacted you, and why and how Project Humanities’ work has relevance for now and the future. Just tell us a story of how and why we matter to you by leaving a voicemail, day or night at (480) 378-7710. Your voicemail can be used to publicly demonstrate how our work over the past 10 years matters to you.
We can’t wait to hear and share your story. We are listening …
Humanity 101 Talkline Entries
memories and testimonials ↓
In commemoration of our 10th year anniversary--2021--we seek to highlight the memories and impact of Project Humanities on those in our growing local, regional, national and even international network.
Below is a questionnaire asking about your positive experiences with Project Humanities over the years. Please share how Project Humanities has impacted you over the years, and if applicable, please also share the ways in which you have witnessed Project Humanities’ growth and evolution.
SurveyTen Years of TLC Testimonials on YouTube
commemorative video ↓
anniversary viewbook ↓
connecting
Celebrating 10 Years of talking listening and connecting ↓
Raise 101 Voices ↓
Founders are individuals and organizations who invest at least $1,000 (tax-deductible) in our Project Humanities programming. In addition to connecting more intimately with the impactful work of Arizona State University and Project Humanities—from our homeless outreach to our annual Hacks or Humanity: Hacking for the Social Good—
- Founders are lifetime members of our organization supporters.
- Founders have via Project Humanities a local and national platform from which to explore topics and critical issues about which they are most passionate.
- Founders participate in our semester and year-long Project Humanities programing.
- Founders are VIP guests to meet and interact with Project Humanities keynote speakers like Nora McInerny who spoke recently on the topic of “toxic positivity,” an event that attracted 800 online participants.
- Founders are publicly acknowledged at Project Humanities events and programs.
- Founders are listed as such on our Project Humanities website and on a physical banner displayed at Project Humanities major public events and activities.
- Founders can serve as mentors, volunteers, potential speakers, workshop facilitators, competition judges, and panelists for Project Humanities events.
- Founders have access to select Project Humanities resources to advance the Project Humanities vision and mission.
Invest Now
Ambassadorships and contests ↓
Humanity 101 High School Contests
Submission Link
https://tinyurl.com/101Contest
Submission Deadline:
12:00pm/noon (MST/AZ) on Wednesday, on 1 September 2021
Eligibility:
Open to anyone currently (as of May 2021) attending high school or enrolled in a GED program in Arizona.
Description:
The winner of each of the four areas will receive $500 and will
be recognized on live video stream in November 2021 during the culminating
10th anniversary Awards celebration event.
Each submission must relate to at least one of Project Humanities’
7 principles of the Humanity 101 pledge: compassion, empathy, forgiveness, integrity, kindness, respect, and self-reflection. We also ask that each entrant sign the Humanity 101 pledge located here:
https:/ projecthumanities.asu.edu/content/humanity-101-pledge
Areas of Entry:
- Personal essay (500-word limit)
- Poem or reflection (250-word limit)
- Multimedia: short video or audio/music recording (3-minute limit)
- Physical art presentation (painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media) that can be represented via a photographic submission
Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form with a caption or short 3-sentence description explaining how the entry connects to the 7 principles of Humanity 101.
Humanity 101 Undergraduate Research Ambassadors
Application Link
https://tinyurl.com/PHAMBASSADORS21
Application Deadline
12:00pm/noon (MST/AZ) on Monday, 20 September 2021
Eligibility
- ASU undergraduate students from all majors and years of study are encouraged to apply
- Applicants must find an ASU faculty
- No GPA requirement
- Applicants must commit to the full 6-month term.
Description:
This Ambassadorship provides an opportunity for students to complete a research-based applied project that considers a social justice issue, under the mentorship of an ASU faculty member. This project will be presented publicly via a Project Humanities event. For more information on what an applied project constitutes as, please see our Project Expectations Guide.
Ambassadors will be expected to meet with their mentor at least twice
/li>Humanity 101 Donations Challenge ↓
Humanity 101 Donations Challenge
In commemoration of our 10-year anniversary, Project Humanities is challenging all supporters to participate in and help spread the word about our monthly donation drives throughout the year. Our goal is to collect 101 items for each drive but we challenge you to help us surpass this goal. Collect 202, 303, 404…
Start Date | Items | Deadline | Results |
February 9, 2021 | Cases of Bottled Water | March 23, 2021 | 227 cases of water |
April 5, 2021 | Disposable Masks & Travel Size Hand Sanitizers | Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 132 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer 3,300 Disposable Masks |
May 3, 2021 | Sunglasses, Sunscreen & Reusable Water Bottles | Saturday, May 29, 2021 | |
June 1, 2021 | Flip Flops, Travel Size Deodorant & Mouthwash | Saturday, June 26, 2021 | |
July 1, 2021 | Bottled Water, Gatorade & Crystal Light Packs | Saturday, July 31, 2021 | |
Aug. 2, 2021 | New Underwear, Toiletries & Refillable Travel-Sized Bottles | Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 | |
Sept. 1, 2021 | Healthy Snacks & Backpacks | Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 | |
Oct. 1, 2021 | Blankets, Beanies, Gloves & Hand Warmers | Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 |
The deadline for drop-offs is the last Saturday of each month. Drive through the ASU Project Humanities Donation site between 10:00am – 12:30pm at: 200 E. Curry Road, Tempe 85281. Or contact one of our committee members near you to arrange a pickup date/time.
Metro/North Phoenix:
Deidra Colvin, deidralynne@gmail.com
South/Southwest Phoenix:
DL White, dwhiteq2@gmail.com
If you would like to donate other items not on this list, please check out the Amazon Wishlist!