Some interesting facts about last night’s storm:

Midtown Phoenix (defined as Central Avenue E/W 2 miles from the Deck Park to Camelback Road) got hit the hardest. Over Midtown, there were three distinct storms that passed. The first was from 9.42-10pm, the second from 11-11.20pm, the third from 11.30-11.45pm. For each of the three storms, the strongest period of activity was in the trailing edge of each storm as it moved west.

National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated winds at 1,500 feet above ground to be in excess of 95 miles per hour on the first storm and slightly under that for the second storm. No winds data is available for the third storm. (The same radar indicated the strongest winds to be over 100mph just west of Sky Harbor International Airport at 9.45pm.)

By the media coverage, the hardest hit urban area was centered at the intersection of Central Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. Parts of the roof and windows from the 22-story Regency House condominium tower broke off and landed on Central Avenue, most notably on the overhead catenary wires that will power METRO when it opens 27 December 2008. Scores of east-facing windows in the Tapestry on Central condominium complex were blown out with glass shards from these windows traveling distances of over 500 feet to the west. Many roof-mounted air conditioning units on the Tapestry complex’s roof were damaged or destroyed. Power lines on 3rd Avenue and 7th Street were blown over causing widespread power outages.

At this hour (9.20pm 29 August 2008), power is off in the Willo Historic District, the Encanto-Palmcroft Historic District, and other adjacent neighborhoods. Power was largely lost during the second storm that blew a transformer at 7th Street and McDowell Road.

A more scientific discussion with detailed Doppler radar images can be found from the National Weather Service’s Phoenix office webpage, online at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/psr/pns/2008/August/28thStorms.php.

Cheers-
Edward Jensen

If you want to catch more of a glimpse into our program or what we do on a daily basis, check out our profile in ASU News at http://asunews.asu.edu/20080814_StAR.

And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail or or call us on (602) 496-StAR!

Cheers-
Edward Jensen

The Fall 2008 ASU Downtown Phoenix/Tempe intercampus shuttle schedule is out! New this semester is extended operation (to midnight Mondays-Thursdays and to 2:00am Fridays-Saturdays), Saturday operation, and even Sunday operation!

The schedules are online at http://uabf.asu.edu/parking_commuter_shuttle_downtown for your information.

Cheers!
Edward Jensen

Note: Students do not need to register but nonprofit organizations must. For more information, contact ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus Career Services at dpccareerservices@asu.edu or by telephone on (602) 496-1213.

Non-Profit Volunteer & Internship Fair
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 11 am to 2 pm
FREE!

ASU Downtown Phoenix campus
Outdoors at the Taylor Place Shade Garden
120 E. Taylor Place, Phoenix

Presented by: Student Engagement, College of Public Programs and Career Services

Showcase your organization’s opportunities with students seeking internships, volunteer hours or Professional Leadership Experiences (PLEs). Nonprofit, government & recreational agencies in the Phoenix area are especially encouraged to attend. No fee to attend – limited spaces! Register TODAY!

Nonprofits: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and consists of 2 EASY STEPS:
1. Create your organization’s profile on Sun Devil CareerLink. Visit Sun Devil CareerLink to create a profile online here and click the REGISTER FOR ASU SUN DEVIL CAREERLINK button.

NOTE: In the ‘Services’ section, be sure to select Career Fair by placing a check mark in the box. Feel free to select other services, but at a minimum Career Fair must be selected.

Please be aware that it will take 24 hours for your profile to be accepted in the Sun Devil CareerLink system, so create your profile ASAP if you have not done so to date. A confirmation email will be sent to you upon acceptance. Please remember your username (email address) and password for Step 2.

2. On Monday, August 4, registration will open. Organizations may register for the event and post available positions by logging into Sun Devil CareerLink at
https://asu-csm.symplicity.com/employers/. Enter your Username (email address) and Password (from previously created profile). From your Home Page, select Non-Profit Volunteer & Internship Fair at the Downtown Phoenix campus under Quick Links – Events (right side of Home Page). Complete the required sections. You will receive a system generated email acknowledging the receipt of your registration. Within 48 hours a confirmation email will be sent regarding your organization’s registration and event logistics.

The East Valley Tribune reported earlier this month about eight buildings on the ASU Tempe campus that are going to get much-needed renovations. They are:

• The Cowden Family Resources building (COWDN), located north of Hayden Library
• Durham Languages & Literature building (LL), adjacent to Old Main
• Physical Sciences Center, H wing (PS-H), adjacent to University Drive
• Physical Sciences Center, F wing (PS-F), located south of PS-H
• Schwada Classroom Office Building (SCOB), located south of Noble Science Library
• Murdock Lecture Hall (MUR), located northeast of the Memorial Union
• Physical Education Building West (PEBW), located east of the Memorial Union
• Physical Education Building East (PEBE), located east of the ASU Bookstore

Read more at http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/122223.

Cheers-
Edward Jensen