Northern Arizona University

MLK Day
NAU ranks in top for conservation biology research
Student recognized as state's top Army ROTC cadet
Researcher seeks clues to disease evolution
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Winter Session enrollment jumps
Enrollment in the university's 2007 Winter Session jumped higher for the sixth consecutive year. Winter Session enrollment increased 16.9 percent, from 706 in 2006 to 825 in 2007. Overall enrollment has grown more than 68 percent since the program started in 2002.
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Haeger meets with legislative leaders, foresees continued momentum
The message from President John Haeger's office lately has been "keep NAU's positive momentum."
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Winter Recreation: Ski, sled and play in the snow at:
The Arizona Snowbowl
Flagstaff Nordic Center
Wing Mountain Snowplay Area

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra presents
Calo Flamenco,
Ballet de Martin Gaxiola
Fri., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A)
Tickets: $13-$26
928-523-5661

Comedian Nick Swardson
Sat., Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.,
Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A)
May not be suitable for under 17
Tickets: $15-$25
928-523-5661

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'Movies that Changed Movies' Film Series
Every Tuesday throughout the semester, 7 p.m.,
Cline Library Assembly Hall (bldg. 28)
Free. For the full schedule,
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The NAU School of Music's Horizons Concert Series Featuring David Korevaar, piano
Mon., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A)
Tickets: $10-$15,
NAU students free with ID
(ticket required)
928-523-5661

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MLK Day to be celebrated on campus
The university community will honor the life and civil rights work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during its  21st annual MLK march and celebration on Monday. Read more…

NAU ranks in top 40 for conservation biology research
Northern Arizona University ranks in the top 40 of academic institutions in the United States and Canada for research productivity in the field of conservation biology. The ranking, which compared 315 universities and colleges from 2000-2005, appeared in the October issue of Conservation Biology. Read more…
 

Student recognized as state's top Army ROTC cadet
Kevin Sweet, a senior history major in Northern Arizona University's Army ROTC program, was named Arizona's top cadet by the Arizona Territorial Chapter of the Association of the United States Army. Read more…
 

Researcher seeks clues to disease evolution in songbird
A native Hawaiian bird that has developed a resistance to disease has captured the attention of university scientist Jeff Foster. Foster, a research associate in the Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics at Northern Arizona University, is studying the amakihi, a Hawaiian songbird, for clues to why some of the species have evolved to resist avian malaria while others continue to develop it.
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Handbook highlight: changing a class schedule
It is common for students to sign up for more classes than they intend to take.  The idea is to try the classes and then choose the ones that work out best.  If your student is thinking about adding or dropping a class, there are some important deadlines to keep in mind. 

Encourage your student to add classes by January 25, the last day to add a class with no penalties.  If a student needs to drop a class, it should be done by February 8, the last day to Drop/Delete without the class appearing on the student's transcripts. The complete enrollment calendar is available here. For more information on academics, visit the Parent Handbook.  

Student spotlight:  Erica Sanford “What matters to me is having endless opportunities to contribute to campus and getting involved in important events such as MLK Day.” Year: Senior Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. Major: Community Health Why did you choose your major? There's a need for more health education to reduce the incidences of illness. I like people and like to see them happy and healthy. If you're healthy you can live life. Favorite campus activities? Homecoming, Black Student Union activities, carnival night, and Prochnow movies on campus. Favorite campus hangouts? Timber Inn on north campus. I'm a Resident Assistant in Morton Hall and it's a really close community up there. Which campus organizations are you involved with? I'm vice president of the Black Student Union and currently coordinating volunteers for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day program; finding performers and speakers, and coming up with ideas to make this year's program a little different with more student participation. Your best achievement so far? I became a Resident Assistant last semester and I was worried about how I would balance my job with my academics. I got four As and one B, and am really proud of that. Career aspirations? I want to be a health educator working with children who are obese or have diabetes. How do your parents support you in your education? My parents are paying for my education, but they also help with ideas for reports and study tips. I talk to my Mom three to four times a day, just to check in.

 

Important dates for students
Jan. 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
Jan. 25: Last day to add a class without penalties
Feb 1: Third rent payment due for the spring semester
Feb 8: Last day to drop a class
Mar–Apr: Housing Reapplication! Choose your room for next year!
Mar 1: Fourth rent payment due for the spring semester
Mar 17–21: Spring Break (no classes)
May 2: Instruction ends
May 5–8: Final exams
May 9: Residence halls close for spring semester
May 9 and 10: Commencement