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The NAU Review — What’s killing our aspens, the importance of being kind and our favorite dwarf planet

by Community Contributor • February 17, 2022 • Comments Off

Feb. 17, 2022

The NAU Review. The official news source for Northern Arizona University.

Aspen’ the question: What’s killing the trees?

What happens when an invasive insect starts killing Flagstaff’s fall staple and, more importantly, how can we stop it? These are questions a team of School of Forestry professors and graduate students are asking alongside the U.S. Forest Service as a plague of sap-sucking insects threatens northern Arizona’s aspens.

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The importance of being kind

In this Views from NAU, sociology professor Janine Schipper shares how even the smallest acts can have a powerful impact. In honor of National Random Acts of Kindness Day, find out how you can positively impact someone’s day.

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Girl holds up "Be Kind" note in front of face

Notes from the President. José Luis Cruz Rivera.

Week in review

With an exciting week that started with approval of NAU’s pilot program to shift admissions requirements and the announcement of $81 million in funding secured, the president shares highlights from this last week, including cheering on NAU’s basketball teams to victory, enjoying a local play, celebrating Valentine’s Day and Statehood Day, visiting the IHD and meeting with local and regional partners.

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Hey, let’s talk about Pluto!

Did you know Pluto was discovered right here in Flagstaff? On Feb. 18, 1930, at Lowell Observatory, Clyde Tombaugh found the dwarf planet in the sky. Since that day, we have learned an extraordinary amount about the farthest planet (or not? It’s complicated.) in the Solar System. In honor of the 92nd anniversary of the discovery date, astronomy Ph.D. student Shae Raposa shares 10 fun facts.