NAU update for March 9

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Friday, March 9

Lands that hurt and lands that heal: NAU faculty members recognized for unique art at Flagstaff’s Viola Awards Journalism lecturer Annette McGivney won for her book, “Pure Land,” while psychology professor Ann Collier led the team that created “Hope and Trauma,” an exhibit about the effects of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation. NAU physical therapy students getting hands-on experience through pro bono clinic The doctoral students work under the supervision of a PT faculty member to offer physical therapy to uninsured and underinsured members of the community. Science training made unforgettable: NAU Presidential Scholar organizes field experience for high school students (VIDEO) Over the course of two days, NAU researchers helped the 30 California high school students plant 850 cottonwood saplings at an NAU restoration site along the Little Colorado River. NAU hosts a month for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Programming Following the year of the #MeToo movement, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is dedicating a series of events throughout March to educating the community on the movement and its impact. • ‘Get Out’ actress discusses her Flagstaff beginning in NAU Ted Johnson Lecture Series • NAU professor receives national award for mentoring underrepresented STEM students • NAU Chamber Orchestra performs ‘Spring Classics’ concert on Sunday • NAU SHRM hosts 19th annual golf tournament • Spotlight: Tammy Laird, Anton Ciochetti, Brent Helsel, Joseph Sturm and Francine Dalgai • RANKING: Online Bachelor’s Program in Criminal Justice • Greg Caporaso • RANKING: Northern Arizona University • Ishmael I. Munene •Tobias Kreidl • Student Spotlight: Olivia Lucero • Alissa Roegge, Maggie McAdam, Kristen Bennett and Annika Gustafsson