Business, Cultural, Education, Local, News, Youth NAU News — Join us on NAU’s Giving Day: a virtual, 24 by Community Contributor • April 17, 2020 • Comments Off on NAU News — Join us on NAU’s Giving Day: a virtual, 24 Friday, April 17 Join us on NAU’s Giving Day: a virtual, 24-hour Lumberjack commitment to kindness The day will focus on Axe of Kindness—helping people through giving blood, offering service, writing a thank-you note, sewing masks, checking in on a neighbor or ordering take-out or a gift from a locally owned restaurant or other business. Learn how NAU student researchers are having an impact at 2020 Virtual Symposium April 20-24 More than 1,000 student researchers will share their research and creative work online next week. NAU News highlighted four of these students, and community members can engage in the symposium all week long. From coffee barista to CEO: The fantastic journey of NAU alumnus Lorenzo Johnson The recent business graduate wanted to be his own boss from a young age. He credits his NAU education for his post-college success—that, and being in the right place at the right time. • NAU’s COVID-19 updates: Summer academic sessions, student and educator resources • Franke College of Business approved for extension of accreditation by national board • Spotlight: RANKING: Northern Arizona University • Angelé Anderfuren • Kimberley Curtis • Karen Jarratt-Snider and Marianne Nielsen • Olivia Lindly • Erin Grisham • Student Spotlight: Rachael Costello • Math Jack Tutors