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NAU Shrine of the Ages Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:42:03 +0000

The Northern Arizona University Shrine of the Ages Choir and Master Chorale of Flagstaff will be performing with the New York City Chamber Orchestra and Festival Choruses at Carnegie Hall at 8:30 p.m Sunday, March 11.

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Smile! World Happy Day is coming

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:42:00 +0000

In celebration of World Happy Day, NAU’s Honors program will host the Flagstaff screening of the film ‘Happy’ beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Liberal Arts building, room 120 in building 18.

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Maricopa Community Colleges to host Connection Days featuring NAU partnerships

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:41:57 +0000

Learn how to earn a Northern Arizona University bachelor’s degree in Maricopa County without having to put life on hold.

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Training session offered in SPEAK series

Administrator — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:40:51 +0000

Human Resources is offering an upcoming training session that will assist employees who must regularly access university data as part of their job duties.

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Study of feeding behaviors points to challenges for native fish

Administrator — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:40:52 +0000

A study detailing the feeding behaviors of four species of fish found in the Colorado River and its tributaries uncovered a few surprises and opened new insights to the challenges faced by native fish species in the Southwest.

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Study of feeding behaviors points to challenges for native fish

Scientific journals urged to redact deadly avian flu research

Administrator — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:40:46 +0000

An international debate involving NAU Regents’ Professor Paul Keim is churning over releasing research results detailing the mutation of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, making it more transmissible between animals and humans.

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‘Excited’ Lumberjack greets Obama in Phoenix

Administrator — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:40:40 +0000

Northern Arizona women’s basketball junior guard Amy Patton got an opportunity to meet and shake hands with President Barack Obama last week when the President visited Arizona.

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Bookstore hosting book-signing with local chef

Administrator — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:40:36 +0000

Local restaurant owner and chef Frank Branham will visit the NAU Bookstore to sign copies of his new cookbook Cottage Place Flavors from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.

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Obituary: David J. Prior, former dean, Arts and Sciences

Administrator — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:40:33 +0000

David J. Prior, former dean at Northern Arizona University, died Thursday in Wise, Va. He was 68.

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NAU Theater dancing to ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’

Administrator — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:40:41 +0000

The drama, ‘Dancing at Lughnasa,’ will be staged Feb. 24 to March 4 at the Studio Theater on the NAU campus.

Athletics hosting faculty-staff appreciation night

Administrator — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:40:52 +0000

NAU faculty and staff can enjoy two-for-one tickets at the Feb. 9 men’s basketball game against Weber State at the Rolle Activity Center. Tip-off is at 6:35 p.m.

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Boost your tech skills with ITS training

Administrator — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:40:35 +0000

NAU’s Information Technology Services has a fresh lineup of in-person training classes that will help you get your web and computer skills in shape for the new year.

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Plan ahead with online payment system

Administrator — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:40:31 +0000

A new system allows individuals to schedule a payment and sign up for text messaging reminders of automatic payments. Students also will receive email notification when a payment has been scheduled or posted to their account.

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Teach for America event builds closer partnership with NAU

Administrator — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:41:11 +0000

As part of a drive to recruit more Native American students into the field of education, representatives from Teach for America visited the Northern Arizona University campus Tuesday for an event titled “Closing the Achievement Gap.”

NAU alumni among Arizona’s exemplary principals

Administrator — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:40:57 +0000

Six Northern Arizona University graduates were among ten individuals chosen as Rodel’s Exemplary Principals for 2012.

Cabinet Highlights: Jan. 24, 2012

Administrator — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:40:42 +0000

Math emporium in HLC; budget aids student success plans

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NAU student-athletes break semester GPA record

Administrator — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:40:57 +0000

The Northern Arizona University athletics department recorded a semester grade point average of 3.12 among its more than 300 student-athletes at the completion of the fall semester, the best mark since grade records began in 1997.

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Athletics announces 2012 National Signing Day event

Administrator — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:40:55 +0000

NAU Athletics is hosting its 2012 National Signing Day event on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Granny’s Closet. Doors open at 5 p.m. as fans get a unique opportunity to meet student athletes and learn about the newest members of the Lumberjack family.

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Arizona anniversary brings author, alumna back to NAU

Administrator — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:40:54 +0000

Northern Arizona University will welcome NAU alumna and author Lisa Schenbly Heidinger to speak in honor of Arizona’s centennial celebration next month.

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Flagstaff Fandango celebrates state centennial, features local flavor

Administrator — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:40:50 +0000

Celebrate Arizona’s 100 years of statehood and get down to the sounds of a local bluegrass band at the Northern Arizona Centennial Fandango from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel in Flagstaff.

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Employee giving campaign starts up again

Administrator — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:40:43 +0000

University Advancement will launch its fourth annual NAU Employee Giving Campaign this month, encouraging university employees to contribute their support for NAU programs, departments and scholarships.

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Get your health goals on track with NAUfit

Administrator — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:41:04 +0000

A new wellness program will kickoff next month to help employees and students improve overall health.

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Shuttle service launches Rapid Ride

Administrator — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:41:08 +0000

Parking and Shuttle Services has launched a new express route shuttle traveling between north and south on the Flagstaff campus.

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Webinar to address digital textbook trend

Administrator — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:40:40 +0000

The role of colleges and universities in the shift from print to digital textbooks, also called eTexts, is the topic of a free Educause Live! webinar, hosted by NAU’s eLearning Center at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, both in person and online.

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NAU redefining itself, president tells state Legislature

Administrator — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:40:48 +0000

Severe budget reductions compelled Northern Arizona University to redefine itself at all levels, which led to a stronger focus on student success and fruitful partnerships, NAU President John Haeger told legislators on Wednesday.

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Lecture to discuss education as a human right

Administrator — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:40:51 +0000

Princeton University professor Cornel West will visit NAU to deliver a public lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in Ardrey Memorial Auditorium.

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Arizona author, entertainer to visit NAU

Administrator — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:40:47 +0000

Arizona author, activist and folksinger Katie Lee will visit NAU for a book signing, reading and performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 in the Cline Library Assembly Hall.

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Chris Gunn retiring

Administrator — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:43:34 +0000

Chris Gunn is retiring as director of Counseling Services for Northern Arizona University, and the university community is invited to a reception in his honor from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Health and Learning Center, building 25, third floor.

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Obituary: Christie Mae Bailey, graduate student

Administrator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:40:56 +0000

Christie Mae Bailey, a graduate student taking courses in the College of Education, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, in Safford, Ariz. She was 42.

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Community college partnerships draw growing number of students

Administrator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:40:52 +0000

Enrollment is growing rapidly in an innovative program that clears the path to a college degree for students at community colleges and in rural areas of Arizona.

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