SHPRS at ASU

Thank you to everyone who donated to SHPRS for #SunDevilGiving Day! Your support enables us to achieve the highest standards of excellence, access and impact on a local, national and global scale. We are grateful for your investment in making the world a better place. 💛✨

Why do you support ASU? 🔱 This #SunDevilGiving Day, SHPRS is highlighting just a few of the initiatives and programs made possible through generous donations to our school. 🌟 Learn more about how you can make a difference: shprs.asu.edu/give

How much of what we think we know about the past is shaped by myth? A new course for Fall 2026, Mythical History explores how myths do more than just accompany history — they actively shape it. Learn more and register: #detailsOpen=85757-106123" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">catalog.apps.asu.edu/catalog/classe… #ASUHumanities #Fall2026

Save the date – Sun Devil Giving Day is one week away! Sun Devil Giving Day marks ASU’s biggest philanthropic event of the year. A donation to SHPRS supports student scholarships, faculty research and school programs. shprs.asu.edu/give #ASUHumanities #SunDevilGiving

What distinguishes democracy from populism? Paul Kahn says this begins with understanding how elections fit into the idea of democracy. A worthwhile democracy, he says, is one that puts its faith in the rule of law over elections. Learn more and RSVP: ow.ly/iFfa50Yt0Ht

What drives society’s fascination with cults? In this new course, students will explore cults and new religious movements from social scientific viewpoints, analyzing documentaries and asking who joins these groups and why. Learn more and register now: ow.ly/x7zZ50YpXPa

📣Applications are OPEN for Fall 2026 Undergraduate Research Experiences! 📣 UREs place undergraduate students into research assistant opportunities to aid in faculty projects. Applications for Fall 2026 are due March 27 – learn more and apply today: shprs.asu.edu/undergradresea…

Happy Lunar New Year, Sun Devils! The year of the Fire Horse brings forward momentum – encouraging growth, clarity and an emphasis on community. 🔥🐎 Take this time to move boldly toward your goals, leaving behind what no longer serves you. ✨

Happy Valentine's Day from the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies! 💕

Join us at the @ASUBRIDGS Initiative Symposium, “The Gun Debate You Don’t Know: Hidden Stories of Guns in Society,” for a keynote address by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, “We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance.” Time: February 27th, 2026 6:00-7:30 PM ⏰ Location: Innovation Auditorium, Health North 550 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Thank you to our sponsors Arizona State University - The Humanities Institute (@HumIt_ASU) Arizona State University - School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at ASU (@ASU_SHPRS) Register: eventbrite.com/e/bridgs-keyno…

From desert retreats to sacred landmarks, travelers around the world seek meaning in nature. Elijiah Siegler will join us to discuss the problematic relationship between New Age spirituality, group tourism and the natural landscape. Learn more: ow.ly/cnMj50Y9sEF

Join SHPRS and @ASUPublicHist for a discussion and Q&A with Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable and CEO of Grand Canyon Conservancy Elizabeth Silkes. 🗓️ Monday, February 23 ⏰ 2–3:30 p.m. 📍Mirabella, Lifelong Learning Auditorium RSVP today: ow.ly/1vJE50Y5x9g

Help us support our community with the @ASUStaffCouncill Fashion Forward ASU clothing drive! 👗👖👞 Practice sustainable fashion choices and provide free clothes to our ASU community. Donations are accepted until February 27, 2026 – learn more here: ow.ly/k4RN50Y4t16

Scrapbooking can be a creative avenue for recording memories, but did you know it can also help us understand the past? 🔍 Join us for Pieced Together: Scrapbooks, Imperial Archives, and the Many Lives of Mermanjan with Alexandra Lindgren-Gibson. RSVP: ow.ly/oXBM50XYauG

A simple idea that began in The College, with support from the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, rooted in Principled Innovation — learn sustainability by living it 🌱 Now, ASU Farm is growing food and future leaders. @ASU_SHPRS ow.ly/ZIZY50XWmNh

Happy first day of classes, Sun Devils! ☀️😈 Welcome to Spring 2026 — another semester of inquiry, growth and new opportunities. ✨ What are you most looking forward to this semester? Let us know in the comments below!👇 #ASUHumanities #ASUCommunity #Spring2026

Congratulations to SHPRS’ Fall 2025 Dean’s Medalist, Richard Lingua! 🎓✨ Learn more about this #ASUGrad here: ow.ly/kX9P50XH2gL #ASUHumanities #Classof2025

Good luck on your finals this week, Sun Devils! 💻📚 Take a breath, stay focused and finish the semester strong! Winter break is right around the corner. ❄️✨ #FinishStrong #FinalsWeek #SunDevils

Final papers due soon? There’s still time to make an appointment with the SHPRS Writing Studio! Our writing tutor, Ellie, can help you strengthen your work and approach your assignments with confidence. Make an appointment today: ow.ly/rxy750XBrA9

Happy Thanksgiving from the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. 🍁 We at SHPRS are thankful for the students, faculty, staff and friends who make up our vibrant academic community. Wishing you all a wonderful and restful holiday. 💛