Copper Giant Gives $500,000 to NAU for Science, Engineering
Copper mining giant Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. has donated $500,000 to Northern Arizona University to help boost science and engineering programs and promote interest in math and science among pre-college students.
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Research building gets
LEED platinum status
Northern Arizona University is home to one of the three greenest facilities in the world after receiving a "platinum" rating for its Applied Research and Development building. The ARD building earned 60 points out of a possible 69 from the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design building rating system from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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New program encourages seniors to give back
To encourage graduating seniors to help their fellow Lumberjacks make it through that crucial senior year, an innovative scholarship initiative is being launched.
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Clutch
Fri., Mar. 14, 7 p.m.
The Orpheum Theater,
15 W Aspen Ave.
Tickets $23–$26
928-774-5535
Grand Canyon Guitar Society Presents Duo
Caputo-Pompilio
Sat., Mar. 29, 7 p.m.
Coconino Center for the Arts
2300 N. Fort Valley Road
Tickets: $18–$20
928-213-0752
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The NAU School of Music Horizons Concert Series featuring Eileen Strempel, soprano, with Sylvie Beaudette, piano
Sat., Mar. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A)
Tickets: $10–$15,
NAU Students FREE with ID
928-523-5661
Master Chorale of Flagstaff presents "Do I Hear a Waltz, or Is That a Polka?"
Mon., Mar. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A)
Tickets: $8–15
928-523-5661
NAU Theatre presents
You're a Good Man
Charlie Brown
Tues.–Sun., Apr. 1–6, 8 p.m.
Sun., Apr. 6, 2 p.m.
Studio Theatre (bldg. 37)
Tickets: $8–$11
928-523-5661
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Association members support students
Each year the Parents' Association awards 25 $1,000 scholarships. The program is designed to help returning students continue their studies at Northern Arizona University. The program is made possible by the generous support of parents like you. Those students who will receive the award for the 2008-2009 academic year are:
Nicholas Boulanger, Mequon, Wis.
Alexis Campbell, Tucson, Ariz.
Zachary Cardosi, St Anne, Ill.
Natasha Goodman, Edina, Minn.
Rosalyn Gubish, Tucson, Ariz.
Brian Jenkins, Tucson, Ariz.
Gabriel Jenkins, Flagstaff, Ariz.
Lindsey Johnson, Phoenix, Ariz.
Dennis Kan, Flagstaff, Ariz.
Marissa Luck, Phoenix, Ariz.
Cole Mayfield, Tucson, Ariz.
Austin Mohler, Phoenix, Ariz.
Alyssa Nelson, Las Vegas, Nev.
Jeffrey Norcross, The Woodlands, Tex.
Nhi Pham, Parsippany, N.J.
Cheryl Robinson, Irvine, Calif.
Kara Saaty, Tempe, Ariz.
Andrew Sarracino, Window Rock, Ariz.
Amber Snelling, Black Canyon City, Ariz.
Karlee Steward, Oro Valley, Ariz.
Danielle Taylor, Golden Valley, Ariz.
Elizabeth Tripp, Mesa, Ariz.
Jenna Williams, Mesa, Ariz.
Michael Williams, Phoenix, Ariz.
Wyatt Willinger, Phoenix, Ariz.
Congratulations from the Parents' Association.
Doris Duke Foundation rewards future
conservation leaders
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is setting its sights on Northern Arizona University for the next generation of environmental leaders. The foundation recently identified five students who are working toward a master of science in environmental sciences and policy as Doris Duke Conservation Fellows, an honor that not only targets them as future conservation leaders, but also offers research opportunities, tuition funding and a paid internship. Read more...
Students explore sustainable construction
in competition
A group of construction management students at Northern Arizona University is learning how to construct projects with sustainability in mind. The students were part of a team that participated in a recent competition where they applied Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design construction practices—more commonly referred to as LEED—to a real-life scenario. Read more...
Student safety tip: spring break
With spring break just a week away, this is a good time to talk to your student about safety. As he or she prepares to leave campus for a week, keep basic safety in mind such as locking doors and windows, closing blinds, turning lights off, and taking valuables home for the break. For more campus safety tips, click here.
For tips on being safe while on break, click here.
Spring 2008 Career Day is next Wednesday
Students have an opportunity to jump start their futures by attending next week's Career and Graduate School Fair. Students are encouraged to make the most of this event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the University Union Fieldhouse. Read more...
Important dates for students Mar–Apr: Housing Reapplication! Choose your room for next year! Student Athlete Spotlight Senior Sophia Choi carded a two-over-par 74 to finish second overall at the Red Rocks Invitational at Oak Creek Country Club Sunday. Choi finished one stroke back of Catherine Fortin of Eastern Michigan, who finished with rounds of 73 and 77 for a two-day total of 150. Choi led the Lumberjacks to a 318 team score for a 632 two-day total, six strokes off the pace set by Eastern Michigan. NAU finished third behind EMU and Western Michigan. Choi, the two-time Big Sky Player of the Year, enjoyed another brilliant fall, in addition to the Red Rock Invitational this past weekend. Sophia is a seven-time Big Sky Conference Golfer of the Week winner and a three-time All-Big Sky selection during her tenure at NAU.
Mar 10: Summer Sessions 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: Men's basketball headed for
Big Sky Conference Tournament
Northern Arizona University Television Services will pickup the Altitude Sports broadcast of the Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinals with the Lumberjacks playing the highest remaining seed Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. The game will be shown on Flagstaff cable channels 4 and 59, as well as the Universityhouse station (Dish Network 9411) and Fox College Sports Pacific (Digital Cable Channel 172 in Phoenix and Channel 146 in Flagstaff). The Big Sky Conference Tournament finals will be available nationally on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. Read more...
Name: Sophia Choi
Hometown: Chandler, Ariz.
Sport: Women’s Golf
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