Algebra Days at Arizona State

• Trevor Arrigoni, University of Kansas

• Richard Bartels, Syracuse University

• Trung Chau, University of Utah

• John Cobb, University of Wisconsin

• Sudipta Das, Arizona State University

• Daniel Erman, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

• Karthik Ganapathy, University of Michigan

• Jack Jeffries, University of Nebraska

• Arvind Kumar, New Mexico State University

• Nikola Kuzmanovski, University of Nebraska

• Adam LaClair, Purdue University

• Emmy Lewis, Cornell University

• Jiamin Li, University of Illinois-Chicago

• Des Martin, Syracuse University

• Emanuela Marangone, University of Notre Dame

• Matthew Mastroeni, Iowa State University

• Daniel McCormick, University of Utah

• Cheng Meng, Purdue University

• Taylor Murray, University of Nebraska

• Thanh Thai Nguyen, McMaster University

• Vaibhav Pandey, Purdue University

• Sarah Poiani, University of New Mexico

• Hunter Simper, University of Utah

• Andrew Soto Levins, University of Nebraska

• Prashanth Sridhar, Auburn University

• Olivia Strahan, University of Michigan

• Le Tran, New Mexico State University

• Matthew Weaver, University of Notre Dame

• Ahi Poke - Poke Bowls and Salads, fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian 

• Phoenicia Café – Mediterranean, local

• Pita Jungle – Mediterranean, local mini-chain owned by ASU grads

• Haji Baba – Mediterranean cuisine and market

• Shawarma Factory – Mediterranean, local family-operated

• Shawarma Paradise – Mediterranean (no website)

• Nocawich – sandwiches and salads, takeout only, small patio (only open M-F 9:30am-3pm)

• Original ChopShop – healthy and yummy salads, sandwiches, protein bowls, nice patio

• Snooze – breakfast and lunch (pancake flights are yummy), nice patio

• First Watch – breakfast and lunch, patio

• Sacks sandwiches – creative hot and cold sandwiches, daily specials

• The Hudson – sandwiches

• Thai Basil - Delicious Thai restaurant

• Cornish Pasty Co. – traditional British baked pasty with variety of fillings

• Postino Annex – bruschetta boards, great patio, local (run by ASU alums, expanding nationally)

• Perfect Pair Bistro – local family-owned, modern American cuisine, craft beers and wine

• The Chuckbox – local legend, open mesquite fire cooked hamburgers, cash only

• Taco Boys – Mexican food cooked over an open fire of mesquite charcoal - tacos, burritos, and quesadillas with drinks such as Jaritos and homemade horchata, beer

• Rusty Taco - local mini-chain serving a variety of street tacos, breakfast fare, beer & margaritas

• Otto Pizza and Pastry – NYC style pizza and French sandwiches

• Mellow Mushroom – pizzeria on Mill Ave

• Café Lalibela – Ethiopian cuisine, local family-owned

• Delhi Palace – Indian cuisine

• The Dhaba – Indian cuisine

• Shady Park – indoor-outdoor hangout featuring sushi & ramen, plus beer, wine, sake & live music ($10 cup noodle special is a quart of delicious house made ramen, a pint of kirin, and a small carafe of warm sake)

• Khai Hoan – Vietnamese

• Pho Nhat – Vietnamese (no website)

• Chou’s Kitchen - authentic northeastern Chinese cuisine

• Culinary Dropout – casual eatery, fun atmosphere with games, large bar area

• Casey Moore’s Oyster House – Irish local bar serving seafood, pub grub, draft beer and whiskey in a cozy, memorabilia-filled setting, large patio

• Four Peaks Brewery – working brewery features a sizable eatery with patio seating, burgers and pizza

• Snakes and Lattes - cafe with a huge collection of board & card games, plus sandwiches, salads & drinks.

• Caffe Boa – local high-end Italian, patio

TEMPE

• Desert Botanical Garden – Discover the tranquil vibrancy of desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes. Special event Nov 4 & 5: Día de Muertos

• Phoenix Zoo – largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States

• Papago Park – offers exceptional hiking and a wide array of recreational facilities. Comprised primarily of sandstone, the range is known for its massive buttes that rise and fall throughout the park. The trails that interlace the area are generally easy treks. The smooth footing and low elevation gain make it a popular place for running and mountain biking.

• Hole in the Rock - a natural geological formation in Papago Park, great hiking trail

• Tempe Town Lake – more than 2-mile long lake was created by damming a portion of the dry Salt River and adding water, map of amenities includes boat rentals

• “A” Mountain at ASU – Explore this 0.7-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running.

• Tempe Public Art - Tempe's diverse collection of permanent and temporary public art complements the natural and built environment through innovative place-making, installations and infrastructure enhancements

• ASU Campus Tour – Explore ASU’s Tempe campus through a self-guided walking tour.

PHOENIX

• Heard Museum – is recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, exhibitions, educational programming and festivals. The Heard presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, and offers exhibitions that showcase traditional and contemporary art. You can ride the Valley Metro light rail to the museum from ASU.

• Musical Instrument Museum – The MIM tunes you into thousands of instrument sounds with a headset that syncs seamlessly as you move through its galleries. Take a world tour of cultural instruments and pop culture artists, and return for a live music experience at MIM Music Theater, a year-round concert series hosting more than 200 international acts.

• Phoenix Art Museum - The Southwest's largest fine art museum features a collection of contemporary work and global masterpieces. You can ride the Valley Metro light rail to the museum from ASU.

• Taliesin West – Tours of Taliesin West , Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, offer insight on how the masterful architect was inspired by the desert surroundings. Visitors walk through rooms, gardens, walkways and Wright's entertainment pavilion on the grounds while learning about his organic architecture. Taliesin West was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 7, 2019, after being submitted for nomination by the National Park Service in November 2018. Find out more here.

• South Mountain Park and Preserve – At more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and Preserve is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. The park includes 51 miles of scenic desert trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking leading to breathtaking views. Trails can be found at 48th Street and Guadalupe or from Central Avenue.

• Camelback Mountain - The panoramic view from the "hump" of this iconic landmark, named for its resemblance to a kneeling camel, is worth scaling its two tricky trails, Echo Canyon and Cholla.