ASU California Center in Downtown Los Angeles
Address
1111 S Broadway Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
The Herald Examiner Building in downtown Los Angeles stands out as a cultural landmark in a modern city. As the new home of ASU in Los Angeles, the ASU California Center at the Herald Examiner Building represents ASU’s growing evolution as a university of global impact.
The ASU California Center provides students from all of ASU’s campuses the opportunity to make connections within Los Angeles and engage industries through jobs and internships. The new location also helps expand access to higher education for California students and life-long learners through undergraduate and graduate degree programs, executive education, workshops and seminars.
Through academic, research and public programs, ASU will collaborate with the City of Los Angeles, local institutions and area businesses to address educational and societal issues.
Getting There
Metro
The ASU California Center is located about half a mile from the Pico Station stop on both the A and E Lines.
Please visit https://www.metro.net/ to find the best route.
Bus
There are numerous Metro Local and DASH bus routes that stop within reach of the ASU California Center.
Please visit https://www.metro.net/ to find the best bus route.
Uber/Lyft/Taxi
Taxi cabs and rideshare options are readily available in Downtown Los Angeles.
Parking
Visitor parking:
There are several public parking garages and surface lots nearby that offer hourly and daily parking. Click here for details.
Nearby Hotels
Hotel Indigo LA Downtown (0.8 miles away)
899 Francisco St Los Angeles, CA 90017
50% off daily parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi
15% off all Food/Beverage
$10.00 upgrade to premium room
The Hoxton, Downtown LA (350 ft away - other side of intersection)
1060 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015
Destination fee is waived
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel (330 ft away - across the street)
1100 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015
Amenity fee is waived
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Faculty and Staff Directory
- Director, Strategic Marketing and Communications, ASU Local
- iti@asu.edu
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- Sung.Ahn@asu.edu
- Virtual Artist-in-Residence, School of Transborder Studies
- laloalcaraz@yahoo.com
- Executive Vice President, Learning Enterprise
- Maria.Anguiano.1@asu.edu
- Clinical Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management
- Greg.Autry@thunderbird.asu.edu
- Lecturer, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- tbarrat@mainex1.asu.edu
- Director, Transfer Operations, Academic Alliances
- Renee.Beauchamp@asu.edu
- Events Manager
Executive Administration - Caitlin.Benson@asu.edu
- Special Events Coordinator, ASU FilmSpark
- bbogovic@mainex1.asu.edu
- Editor-At-Large, Zócalo Public Square
- Eryn.Brown@asu.edu
- Manager of Film Spark, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
- jen.burke@asu.edu
- Program Manager, ASU Local
- Olivia.Chui@asu.edu
- Director and Professor of Practice, ASU FilmSpark
- Adam.Collis@asu.edu
- ASU Ambassador and Driver
Executive Administration
- Facilities & Operational Support Manager
Business and Finance Support Services - MelissaCortez@asu.edu
- Program Director and Professor of Practice, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
- Anna.Maria.de.la.Pena@asu.edu
- Senior Director of California Advancement, ASU Foundation
- Eddie.DeVall@asu.edu
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- Adriana.R.Estrada@asu.edu
- Student Success Coach, ASU Local
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- Richard.Frische@asu.edu
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- MariaFernanda.GomezGonzalez@asu.edu
- Specialist to the Film Spark Director CA, ASU Film Spark
- bgross5@mainex1.asu.edu
- Systems Support Analyst SR (IT)
University Technology Office
- Student Success Coach, ASU Local
- Jessica.Guzman.2@asu.edu
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- Amelia.Harrar@asu.edu
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- Chester.Henderson@asu.edu
- Student Success Coach, ASU Local
- marleigh.hurlburt@asu.edu
- Associate Editor, Zócalo Public Square
- Head of ASU Local, ASU Local
- Martha.Juarez.1@asu.edu
- Student Success Coach, ASU Local
- Stefan.Kennerly@asu.edu
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- Andrew.D.LaFrance@asu.edu
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- lala.lassiter@asu.edu
- Consultant, University Affairs
- elevy5@asu.edu
- Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Alliances
- Rasmus.Lynnerup@asu.edu
- California Transfer Services Program Manager, Admission Services
- Fidel.Mahangel@asu.edu
- Events Coordinator, Zócalo Public Square
- naledi@zocalopublicsquare.org
- Systems Support Analyst (IT)
University Technology Office
- Senior Editor, Zócalo Public Square
- Jacqueline.Mansky@asu.edu
- California & Innovation Editor, Zócalo Public Square
co-president, Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy - Joseph.M.Mathews@asu.edu
- joe@zocalopublicsquare.org
- Systems Support Principal (IT), University Technology Office
- Julian.Mejia@asu.edu
- Visitor and Community Experience Manager, Executive Administration
- Jasmin.Mejia@asu.edu
- Assistant Director, Program Operations
Executive Administration - Kevin.Ngai@asu.edu
- Coordinator, Admission Services
- Jennifer.Pelton@asu.edu
- Associate Director, Recruitment and Enrollment, ASU Local
- taylor.pineda@asu.edu
- Sr. Dir. Advance & Dev. West Coast, ASU Foundation
- Shawn.Richards@asu.edu
- Programming & Operations Assistant, Zócalo Public Square
- adlee16@mainex1.asu.edu
- Editor-In-Chief, Zócalo Public Square
- Sarah.Rothbard.1@asu.edu
- Site Director, ASU Local
- Danielle.Shipley@asu.edu
- Executive Director, Zócalo Public Square
- Moira.Shourie@asu.edu
- Moira@zocalopublicsquare.org
- Director of Prevention and National Security, McCain Institute for International Leadership
- Brette.Steele@asu.edu
- Programming & Operations Manager, Zócalo Public Square
- sara.suarez@asu.edu
- Videographer, ASU FilmSpark
- Daniel.Tantalean@asu.edu
- Director + Professor of Practice, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Shaya.in.LA@asu.edu
- Program Director and Professor of Practice, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
- andres.torres.vives@asu.edu
- Director, Office of University Affairs
- Dulce.Vasquez@asu.edu
- Sr Director of Strategy, Enterprise Strategy & Planning
- zmwang@asu.edu
- Executive Director
Learning Enterprise
- Specialist, ASU Film Spark
- cweinma1@mainex1.asu.edu
- Executive Director and Professor of Practice FSC, College of Law
- Ehsan.Zaffar@asu.edu
Alumni Leaders
ASU Alumni Association Chapter leaders are your go-to for connecting with your local California chapters in Los Angeles, Northern California, Orange County and San Diego.
- ASU Alumni Association
Los Angeles Chapter - devall@aol.com
- ASU Alumni Association
San Diego Chapter - jasonheckendorn@gmail.com
- ASU Alumni Association
Orange County Chapter - xsundvl@sbcglobal.net
- ASU Alumni Association
Northern California Chapter - norcaldevils@gmail.com
Resources and Services for Faculty and Staff
Workspace for visiting faculty and staff
Hoteling workspace is available for ASU faculty and staff visiting the greater Los Angeles area.
Hoteling workstations offer Wi-Fi, access to printers and copiers and access to basic office supplies and meeting space.
For more information about hoteling workspace, please contact:
Kevin Ngai
Assistant Director, Program Operations
Kevin.Ngai@asu.edu
(424) 229-9473
For more information, please see the guide for reserving hoteling workspace here.
Meeting and Event Space
Meeting and event space is available to all ASU faculty and staff for ASU meetings and events.
Conference rooms can accommodate groups ranging from 6-20 guests and feature video conferencing (including compatibility with Zoom, Skype, and Vidyo), audio conferencing, internet and cable TV capabilities.
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Event Center, the largest event space, can accommodate up to 144 guests seated at round tables, 150 guests in a theater half-circle (with stage) or 325 guests with a standing reception.
Audio-visual and desk-side technology support is available onsite through the University Technology Office.
For more information on room capacities, photos of the facility and catering recommendations, please contact:
Kevin Ngai
Assistant Director, Program Operations
Kevin.Ngai@asu.edu
Event Planning
Meeting and event-planning assistance is available for faculty and staff seeking to host functions in the downtown Los Angeles area. Planning assistance may include:
- Venue identification
- Vendor acquisition and management, including catering, audio/visual, transportation, photography, videography, stage décor and signage.
- On-site staffing, including registration and stage management
For event planning assistance, please contact:
Kevin Ngai
Assistant Director, Program Operations
Kevin.Ngai@asu.edu
Filming on Campus
Filming (which includes photo, motion picture, video recording, or written or spoken statements) requires advance approval by ASU and must comply with the ASU’s filming policy, unless the filming is for personal, noncommercial use.
More information about filming on campus can be found here.
Contact Us
For general inquiries about the ASU California Center:
Kevin Ngai
Assistant Director, Program Operations
Kevin.Ngai@asu.edu
(424) 229-9473
Student Resources
As an ASU student in Los Angeles, CA, university resources are available to you. Below is a list of key resources for your reference. Please identify yourself as an ASU Los Angeles student when calling.
Student Advocacy and Assistance
Student Advocacy and Assistance guides students in resolving educational, personal and other campus impediments toward successful completion of your academic goals.
deanofstudents@asu.edu
(480) 965-6547
The Dean of Students serves to advance the vision of the New American University through design and delivery of programs and services that enhance the student experience and overall quality of student life. Student Advocacy and Assistance links students with appropriate university and community resources, agencies, and individuals, collaborates with faculty and staff in the best interest of the students, and follows through to bring efficient closure to student concerns. We work closely with many other campus departments and programs to ensure appropriate referrals and resources are made available to all students regardless of their geographic location.
deanofstudents@asu.edu
(480) 965-6547
ASU Counseling Services offers confidential time-limited professional counseling and crisis services for students experiencing emotional concerns, problems in adjusting, and other factors that affect their ability to achieve their academic and personal goals. We will talk to you, help you identify solutions or support, and connect you with those services at ASU or in the community.
Counselor on Duty
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST, Monday thru Friday
(480) 965-6146
After Hours
EMPACT (480) 921-1006
Counseling support is also available for Sun Devils 24/7 at no cost. ASU Counseling Services now offers Open Call and Open Chat services and telehealth appointments for you at anytime, anywhere across the world. This service offers brief individual tele-therapy at both traditional and non-traditional times of day.
To learn more, visit Open Call and Open Chat and Where to Start.
Your major is just one piece of the puzzle. Discover career opportunities based upon your skills, interests and passions. Career and Professional Development Services has made it easier than ever to discover a career path that is right for you.
Career Services
(480) 965-2350
ASU Health Services is dedicated to the well-being and educational success of each individual student by providing high quality health care that is accessible, affordable, and compassionate.
Nurse triage line
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MST
(480) 965-3349
After Hours
(800) 901-4763
Sun Card printing is available onsite at the ASU California Center. Students may order their Sun Card online and pick it up at the California Center. To order a Sun Card, submit an approved photo online and identify yourself as a Los Angeles student. When you receive email notification that your photo is approved, please contact Melissa Cortez, Facilities and Operational Support Manager, to pick up your Sun Card.
Public Transit
Students may purchase a U-Pass for unlimited rides on all LA Metro services. Purchase a U-Pass in your ASU Transportation Account. After purchase, please contact Melissa Cortez, Facilities and Operational Support Manager, to pick up your U-Pass sticker to attach to your ASU ID card (aka Sun Card).
Sexual and Relationship Violence Resources
Student Financial Assistance
ASU is committed to offering you a top quality education that provides the most value for your investment and prepares you for a lifetime of success. Financial Aid and Scholarship Services can assist via a network of resources
Student Financial Assistance
(480) 965-3355
University Registrar
Connect with University Registrar Services to help with enrollment and academic records.
University Registrar
(480) 965-3124
ASU’s Live Well Community is dedicated to supporting you in your health and wellbeing journey.
Resources for ASU Online students