Northern Arizona University

Career Day 2008
Gold Axe applications due
Students help local kids
Student forum: university strategic planning
Gift to advance science and engineering programs
Important dates
Athletics update

ARD building in the latest 'Inside NAU' TV show
Learn what makes the Applied Research and Development building one of the greenest in the world in the latest edition of Inside NAU the television show.
Watch the episode now.

Been there, dung that: NAU scientist gets the scoop on poop and climate change
When scientists around the world think of dung, they think of Jim Mead. Mead, a researcher at Northern Arizona University, is one of the world's foremost authorities on animal dung, and he's got the poop to prove it. Read more...

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“Winter Festival of Choirs” Sun., Feb. 24, 3 p.m.
Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A,
Tickets $10–13;
NAU students free with ID.
928-523-2642

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Fri., Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
Prochnow Auditorium (bldg. 3)
Advance tickets: $24.50–$36.50
928-523-5661

French Film Festival
Sat., Feb. 23:
3 p.m., Fauteuils D'orchestre
5 p.m., Chats Perchés
7 p.m., Paris, Je T 'aime

Sun., Feb. 24:
1 p.m., Le Petit Lieutenant
3 p.m., Les Amants Réguliers

Cline Library Assembly Hall (bldg. 28), free.

The NAU School of Music Horizons Concert Series:  Bannino-De Lisi-Saracino Trio "one piano, six hands...no kidding!"
Sun., Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A)
Tickets: $10–15,
NAU students free with ID
523-5661

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Northern Arizona University
Parents' Association
(928) 523-6267
Parent.Association@nau.edu
home.nau.edu/parents

   

Spring 2008 Career and Graduate School Fair
is coming
Let your student know the spring Career Day and Graduate School Fair, featuring more than 100 employers and graduate schools, will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the University Union Fieldhouse.

Students intending to graduate in May or August are encouraged to bring their resume and mingle with potential employers. Many companies are seeking candidates for on-campus interviews which will be held Thursday, March 13 in the Gateway Student Success Center.

For more information, click here. You can also contact the Gateway Center at (928) 523-4772 or e-mail: gateway@nau.edu.
 

Gold Axe applications due March 13
Encourage your outstanding graduating senior to apply for the Gold Axe Award by 5 p.m. March 13. The Gold Axe Award is presented each semester to seniors who have made outstanding contributions to the university in academic performance, service and extracurricular activities. Read more...
 

Students help local kids reach for the STARS Jessica Binkley believes her choice to become a "Big" with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff was the best decision she ever made because every moment she spends with her "Little" enriches both of their lives. Read more...

Student forum: university strategic planning
The university’s Strategic Planning Council is seeking student feedback on near-term priorities. Encourage your student to provide feedback at a forum scheduled next week on February 20, 6 p.m. at the University Union, Kaibab Room. Read more…
 

Freeport-McMoRan gift to advance science and engineering programs
A $500,000 gift from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. will boost science and engineering programs at Northern Arizona University and expand efforts to promote interest in math and science among pre-college students. Read more…
 

Important dates for students

Mar–Apr: Housing Reapplication! Choose your room for next year!
Mar 1: Fourth housing and dining payment due for the spring semester
Mar 10: Summer enrollment begins
Mar 12: Career and Graduate School Fair
Mar 17–21: Spring Break (no classes)
Mar 24: Early enrollment for fall '08 classes begins
Apr 12–19: Honors Week
May 2: Instruction ends
May 5–8: Final exams
May 9: Residence halls close for spring semester
May 9 and 10: Commencement

Athletics Update: Women's basketball invites fans to 'Think Pink'
The women's basketball team is one of more than 900 teams nationwide participating in the Women's Basketball Coaches Associations' "Think Pink" initiative this week when the Lumberjacks take on Montana State at 6:35 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, in the Walkup Skydome. Read more...

Student Athlete Spotlight Name:  Orsi Golovics Hometown:  Szentendre, Hungary Sport:  Women’s Tennis Orsi Golovics has been named co-Big Sky Women's Tennis Player of the Week for matches played during the week of Feb. 5-12. Golovics earned her second Player of the Week award in the last three. A native of Szentendre, Hungary, Golovics has set a torrid pace opening the year 9-1 in singles play and 7-3 in doubles with teammate Edit Suhajda. The 5-9 freshman led Northern Arizona to a 2-1 record last week posting wins over UTEP and Utah State and narrowly losing to New Mexico State 4-3. The right-hander totaled three singles wins and one doubles victory in those three matches. Against an undefeated UTEP squad, Golovics bested Marina Deluca 6-4, 6-2 at the No. 2 position. She out-dualed Utah State’s Brianna Harris 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 at the No. 1 spot and also defeated New Mexico State’s Zeljka Juricek 6-3, 7-5 at the No. 2. In the win over the Aggies, Golovics paired with teammate Edit Suhajda to down Brianna Harris and Bridgette Strickland 8-1.