NAU update for Jan. 26

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Friday, Jan. 26

NAU paleoecologist discovering secrets of Northern Norway’s history in lake mud Scott Anderson is part of a team studying thousand-year-old biomarkers preserved in lake bottoms that tell the story of human activity in Lofoten. Science on Tap: Community lecture series provides platform for NAU scientists to present on important issues Coordinated by NAU graduate students, the series is open to the public and gives NAU scientists a chance to lecture on topics that range from local wildlife concerns to recent discoveries in space. How NAU is encouraging boys to dance, one video at a time Traditionally, girls grow up playing with Barbie and participating in gymnastics. Boys battle Transformers and play football. Project B, a worldwide initiative focused on inspiring boys and young men to dance, hopes to change those societal norms. • NAU’s Hungate named vice chair of DOE advisory committee • President’s Distinguished Speaker Series kicks off today with corporate diversity leader • Past and Present at NAU: Holocaust and Yazidi genocide lecture • NAU Passport Day makes traveling more affordable • Know what to do with flu and how to avoid it • Spotlight: Mark Beeman and Frederick Gooding Jr • Joanne Keene and Theresa Bierer • Nora Dunbar, Meliksah Demir and alumna Shelby Burton •Annette McGivney and the School of Music • Student Spotlight: Tasauna LaShae Brown and James Sweetman • Nathan Smith •Chiara Tomasetti • Northern Arizona University student-athletes • Alumni Spotlight: Vanessa Delgado • Emily Lawhead • Seamus Dever • Brock Lefferts •Greg Adams • Quentin Oliver Lee