Kalvina Lee Belin, a graduate of the master of public health program with an emphasis on Indigenous health, created the online training to offer strategies and tools to help faculty and staff create spaces where Native American students feel they belong and are motivated in the learning process.
The virtual ceremony will be available at 11 a.m. Friday, though the link will be available anytime during the summer. Viewers in the first 24 hours can post using #naugrad and be featured on the commencement feed.
From learning English to Arabic, this NAU grad has worked hard to expand her knowledge and understanding of different cultures to enhance her ability to connect on a deeper level.
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…
Click here for more NAU NEWS Friday, March 13 What you need to know about NAU’s COVID-19 response Effective Monday, March 23, NAU will move to online instruction. The NAU mountain campus will remain open and operational, and NAU…
FLAGSTAFF — Estimado/a/s colegas, Latin American Studies presents two speakers about about different aspects of the Amazon Rain Forest! On Tuesday Feb 11 at 4:30 pm, in the International Pavilion Melissa A. Liebert, Assistant Professor of Anthropology will present, “Culture Change…
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University are teaming up for the second annual Community Welcome event. The Community Welcome is designed to help foster a sense of community and build positive connections between NAU students and Flagstaff…
Click here for more NAU NEWS Friday, July 12 President Cheng signs agreement to bring MPA program to China AIEI students of Shenzhen can enroll in NAU’s master of public administration program and earn a degree from NAU while…
[slideshow_deploy id=’19744′] Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of NAU students and their families filled the Ardrey Memorial Auditorium during the 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Convocation on May 9 The 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Convocation is a celebration…
FLAGSTAFF — Students from NAU’S Spanish 322 will present five one-act plays in Spanish at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, 11 W. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. “The plays are from Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico and Spain,” said Robert Neustadt,…
FLAGSTAFF — The panel presentation of “Immigration and Exploration” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts, Room 136. The event includes a panel discussion with community leaders working directly with migrants and…
Most County Offices close through the weekend in response COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a State of Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, Feb. 26. due to the major snow storm that started late…
FLAGSTAFF — With significant snow forecast for northern Arizona in the coming days, the city of Flagstaff would like to remind the public of our snow delay or cancellation notifications and a few snow operations updates. In the event of…
By NAU News A team of astronomers, including Northern Arizona University scientist Chad Trujillo, earlier this week announced their discovery of an object at about 120 astronomical units (AU) from Earth—the farthest observed object in the solar system. One AU…
Friday, Nov. 16 NAU one of 130 universities to help launch national effort to increase college access, equity, postsecondary attainment The Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success program, which APLU started, represents the largest collaborative effort of its kind and…
FLAGTAFF — NAU graduate students and seniors can now apply for the Spring 2019 course ANT 548: Anthropology of Development — ‘How the world got this way & what can we do about it,” 12:40 to 3:10 p.m. Mondays, at…
Friday, Aug. 31 NAU and the city offer warm welcome to neighbors surrounding campus (VIDEO) President Cheng and city officials went door to door to talk with residents, encourage neighbors to build positive relationships and distribute information. NAU’s Honors Residential…
Friday, Aug. 24 Jacks are back! A look at the facts and stats of the incoming class, and campus move in (PHOTOS/VIDEO) NAU athletes, members of student organizations, sororities and fraternities all joined President Cheng in helping thousands of new…
Friday, Aug. 17 Making conversation: NAU linguist studies how perceptions of accents affects communication Okim Kang, who spoke about her research on NPR podcast Code Switch, has found effective communication requires both clear speakers and unbiased, responsive listeners. Warmer temperatures…
The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University are teaming up for a “Community Welcome” event to help foster a sense of community and build positive connections between NAU students and Flagstaff residents living near campus. Click on image for…
Friday, Aug. 3 Think twice before moving to Mars—NAU planetary scientist refutes terraforming in NASA study Christopher Edwards and his team found that making Mars more like Earth, so astronauts can explore without spacesuits, is unlikely to be successful even…
Friday, July 20 Citizen-scientist study results find ticks capable of carrying lyme disease in 83 new U.S. counties As part of the study, people across the country sent in more than 16,000 ticks to NAU researchers who tested them for…
Friday, July 6 NAU team receives $2.6 million grant to train, mentor Native American students in STEM disciplines NAU RISE for Native Americans will provide two years of research training to undergraduates and master’s level students across STEM disciplines—from biology…
Friday, June 22 Studying Mars on Earth: NAU scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert Christopher Edwards was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA to understand the habitability of Mars by studying extreme, Mars-like environments on Earth. Online…
Friday, June 8 President Cheng highlights NAU’s efforts in reducing degree gap in remarks to Phoenix-area civic leaders The president discussed online programs, the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and partnerships with community colleges in Maricopa County. Life on Mars? NAU astronomy…
Friday, May 25 NAU scientists publish first estimate of carbon emissions from 2014 mega-fires in Canada’s boreal forests Xanthe Walker, Michelle Mack and Ted Schuur of Ecoss collaborated with Scott Goetz from SICCS for the study, which quantifies how much…
Click here for the latest NAU news Thursday, May 10 NAU Fulbright student scholars awarded opportunities in Greece, Laos Alexandra Huff will study geology in Greece, while Margaret Wood will teach English in Laos. Both plan to use their Fulbright experiences…
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, May the 4th be with you NAU student awarded prestigious Udall scholarship Danielle Curley is the second NAU student in a row to earn a Udall scholarship for her leadership, public service…
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, April 27 NAU zooarchaeologist studies animal-human interaction from American West to Central America (VIDEO) Anthropology lecturer Chrissina Burke studies animal bones found at archaeological sites to study the relationships between animals and…
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, April 20 NAU Class of 2018 President’s Prize, Gold Axe, Distinguished Senior winners honored for their service, dedication President Rita Cheng highlighted the students’ passion and commitment to their education and community at…
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, April 13 President Cheng issues statement on recent DACA ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court “Like many of our faculty, staff and students, I am concerned this recent ruling prevents DACA students…
Click here for the latest KNAU news Friday, April 6 NAU makes history with three students chosen as Goldwater Scholars Biology students Austin Dikeman and Shelby Hutton and mechanical engineering student Dan Rivera were among the 211 students nationwide selected…
FLAGSTAFF — Students from SPA 322 will present a series of one-act Latin American plays from Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba and Mexico (in Spanish!) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, May 4 in the Clifford E. White…
Click here for the latest KNAU news Friday, March 30 President Cheng, delegation visit NAU’s strategic partner institution in China President Cheng and Chairman Guan of Huaquiao University in Quanzhou discussed various aspects of academic collaboration between NAU and HQU.…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, March 16 NAU presents 2018-19 tuition proposal, maintains Pledge program An interactive tuition hearing will be held in conjunction with the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University and the University of…
Click here for the latest NAU News 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…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, March 2 Northern Arizona University Receives 10-Year Reaccreditation Northern Arizona University received numerous accolades and a strong recommendation for continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Breaking records and winning trophies: A…
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Community & University Public Inquiry will present the discussion “Dreamers Losing In-State Tuition — Stories from Dreamers” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at NAU’s International Pavilion, Room 101A. On April 9th, 2018 the Arizona Supreme…
FLAGSTAFF — “Politics and Postmemory in Southern Cone Documentary,” 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 12 in LA 204. Part of the Literary and Textual Analysis Research Colloquium Series Spring 2018. Abstract: The military dictatorships of the 1970s and 1980s in Argentina…
FLAGSTAFF — A Latinx students, Alumni networking mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at the duBois Center, NAU. Refreshments provided. Register at nau.edu/networkingLatinx
FLAGSTAFF — Join Northern Arizona University and the City of Flagstaff Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar-Chase Auditorium for a community conversation on the impacts of growth at NAU and in…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 23 President Cheng highlights ways NAU is nationally recognized and locally vital during Campus Forum The president emphasized the importance of NAU’s research and development and focus on student success in…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 16 Underneath the lion: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional lion dance performances NAU senior Colleen McDowell struggled with high-functioning autism and depression, then she enrolled in PES100, a Chinese…
FLAGSTAFF — Tuesday Feb 20 at 7 pm in LA 136. Film screening of Purgatorio (Dir. Rodrigo Reyes). An NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series Event (STAC). Click here for a trailer of the movie. Other upcoming Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths and SPA…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 9 NAU receives $325K grant from Keck Foundation to increase access to informatics education The grant will fund a project that has the potential to establish NAU as a leader in…
By Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at NAU Are you an undergraduate student interested in building a more inclusive conservation movement? The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at Northern Arizona University is a trans-disciplinary program that creates a community of…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Feb. 2 NAU community invited to join Black History Month celebration In addition to the “Flagstaff: South of the Tracks” exhibit, ethnic foods will be served and a variety of performances will…
FLAGSTAFF — The Academy Team has EXTENDED the deadline date for 13-plus Summer Leader positions to February 2nd! The Academy (Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science) is a five-week residential and academic program that helps high school students, grades 9-11, to…
FLAGSTAFF — On Monday Feb 5 at 4 pm in LA 136 Dr. Derek Burdette, Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Oregon will present, “Facts within Fictions: Monumental History Painting and the Re-imagination of the Conquest of…
Click here for the latest NAU News 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…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Jan. 19 New NAU study of vertebrate genomes, phenomes, populations to predict response to climate change Loren Buck received a $540,000 grant from the NSF to study the relationship between an organism’s DNA…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Jan. 12 NAU celebrating Martin Luther King Day with march, community service Students are volunteering at organizations throughout the community, and at 1 p.m. there will be a march from the DuBois…
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have selected Valeria Chase for the position of Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison. Throughout the hiring process, Chase displayed the characteristics and work experience to make this position successful…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Dec. 8 NAU researchers join Department of Energy to study the soil microbiome and its effect on carbon persistence Scientists from NAU recently joined a large new initiative to study the role…
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FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) are recruiting for the Program Manager – Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position and will hold an open house on Dec. 13, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the Murdoch…
Click here for the latest NAU News Thursday, Nov. 9 Former comptroller general, GAO head speaks at NAU’s 42nd Economic Outlook Conference David Walker, now an adviser at a multinational professional services firm, spoke to hundreds of attendees about changes…
FLAGSTAFF — Folk singer Charlie King and Candace Cassin will present “The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at LA 136, Northern Arizona University. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of a dramatic and…
FLAGSTAFF — A series of Day of Dead / Día de los Muertos celebrations will take place on Thursday, Nov. 2 at NAU, downtown Flagstaff. The annual Day of the Dead Procession and Community Ofrenda with Emma Gardner will begin with…
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Oct. 27 NAU Homecoming festivities continue The Flagstaff community and Lumberjacks of all ages are invited to continue the homecoming celebration by watching the annual parade, tailgating and cheering on the NAU…
