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The NAU Review — Breaking borders, gearing up for success and online learning day

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2021 • Comments Off

Group photo of men in the desert in military fatigues

Breaking borders from Tijuana to Flagstaff

Carlos Zavala, a student veteran majoring in finance, joined the army as a way to help him achieve his educational goals. “I came to NAU because of the Veteran Success Center. They were really helpful when I was trying to set up my benefits and made me feel really comfortable. That is the environment I wanted to be in,” he said. Through the VSC, Zavala was able to enroll in a class in which other veterans shared their stories of success, inspiring him to dream bigger than he thought possible.

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Fit it in a Minute
with Jaime Awe

Flagstaff’s Festival of Science kicks off tomorrow! In this video, Jaime Awe, the festival’s keynote speaker, shares about his research in Belize. Can he fit it in a minute? Join Awe at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium or online for his presentation, “When Stones Speak: Decoding the Messages Embedded in Ancient Maya Monuments.” Register for the free event.

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Gears demonstrating different topics for college success

Gearing up for success

One of the best ways to help students succeed in college is to give them tools to be successful well before they set foot on a college campus. Arizona GEAR UP is focused on doing just that. GEAR UP, which NAU has led for more than 20 years, fosters partnerships with high schools in underserved communities and organizations throughout the state that are committed to enhancing education in Arizona.

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Image of President Cruz Rivera that says Notes from the President: José Luis Cruz Rivera

Week in review

President Cruz Rivera shares details from his busy and productive few weeks since his last update. In that time, NAU launched a Strategic Roadmap process and a provisional brand campaign and has been filled with many meetings and activities in support of these and other initiatives.

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Lumberjack Lifestyles:
Myth-busting, online learning style

To celebrate National Online Learning Day on Sept. 15, NAU Online student Tabitha Frable breaks down misconceptions about learning online and how it allowed her the flexibility to continue her studies while working full-time and raising two kids.

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Student Resource Guide
from Student Affairs

Access this reference point for academic support, involvement opportunities, health and wellness tips and financial assistance. Unique guides are available to students in Flagstaff, on statewide campuses and online.

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