10th Year Anniversary
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
Media Coverage
| S.No. | Media | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celebrating the past 10 years of Project Humanities at ASU | November 9, 2021 |
| 2 | ASU’s Project Humanities celebrates tenth anniversary | November 9, 2021 |
| 3 | Dr. Neal Lester on The McQuaid Mission Episode 15: The Importance of Community Outreach | August 19, 2021 |
| 4 | A Conversation with Dr. Neal Lester of Project Humanities | July 26, 2021 |
| 5 | ASU Project Humanities Plans 10th Anniversary Celebration | July 3, 2021 |
listening
"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 …
Ten Years of TLC Testimonials on YouTube
connecting
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.
To become a Founder now, you can make your tax-deductible contribution by clicking the below button. Such an investment can also take the form of a pledge of installments.
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 | 436 cases of water |
| April 5, 2021 | Disposable Masks & Travel Size Hand Sanitizers | Saturday, April 24, 2021 |
244 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer 3,500 Disposable Masks |
| May 3, 2021 | Sunglasses, Sunscreen & Reusable Water Bottles | Saturday, May 29, 2021 |
388 Sunglasses 466 Sunscreen 930 Reusable Water Bottles |
| June 1, 2021 |
Flip Flops, Travel Size Deodorant & Mouthwash |
Saturday, June 26, 2021 |
296 Flip Flops 379 Travel Size Deodorant 423 Mouthwash |
| July 1, 2021 | Bottled Water, Gatorade & Crystal Light Packs | Saturday, July 31, 2021 | 1650 Crystal Light Packs |
| Aug. 2, 2021 | New Underwear, Toiletries & Refillable Travel-Sized Bottles | Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 |
792 Underwear (328 women’s, 464 men’s) 98 Refillable Travel-Sized Bottles |
| 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, [email protected]
South/Southwest Phoenix:
DL White, [email protected]
If you would like to donate other items not on this list, please check out the Amazon Wishlist!