Northern Arizona University

Living on campus
Parent generosity supports students
Student engineers help build future of Mexico
Spring break tips
Important dates
Athletics update

Renewable energy, distance learning and more on 'Inside NAU' the TV show
Learn how Northern Arizona University is supporting the region's use of renewable energy, on the latest episode of Inside NAU the television show.
Watch the episode now.

Continuing program supports research on diversity, equity
The Office of the President hopes to increase the number of scholars contributing to research related to academic diversity and equity by providing summer research support.
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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

The Flagstaff Home and
Garden Show
Fri. and Sat., Mar. 28 and 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun., Mar. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walkup Skydome,
McConnell Circle and San Francisco St.
Tickets: $8 (age 16 and under free)

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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

NAU OPERA presents
Serse (Xerxes) by Handel
Thurs., Apr. 3, 8 p.m. 
Sat., Apr. 5, 8 p.m. 
Sun., Apr. 6, 2 p.m.
Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A)
Tickets: $8–$22.50

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

   

Vol. 4 No.28 March 14, 2008

 

The BackPack is taking a spring break and will not publish a regular issue on March 21. We will return as scheduled on March 28.

The benefits of living on campus
You can't blame students for wanting to live independently. Before your student acts on the impulse to live off campus, he or she should take stock of the very real advantages of on-campus living. If your student already lives on campus, let him or her know that campus housing reapplication for fall 2008 starts March 25! 

Living on campus is a great intermediary step between living at home and living alone. While living in a residence hall, your student's basic needs are met, allowing him or her to focus on succeeding in the classroom. Some other advantages include: convenience, affordability, academic success and resources, social ties, community and diversity. Read more...

Campus Dining takes care of food shopping, cooking and cleanup. Eating on campus also provides your student with healthy, balanced meal options that microwaves can't deliver.
 

Your student won't be hauling clothes back and forth to the Laundromat. Every residence hall provides laundry facilities located near your student's room.
 

You won't have to worry about your student's safety either. There are locked and monitored entries, and  Resident Assistants are on duty nightly.
 

Parent generosity supports students
Last week in the BackPack we were able to congratulate the latest recipients of the Parents' Association scholarships. Starting after spring break current students will be calling to ask for your support of this program for next year. We hope that you will join us in supporting this important program. We appreciate your generosity and we look forward to helping additional students in the future.
 

Student engineers help build the future of Mexico research project
While most Northern Arizona University students are taking it easy during spring break, geology professor Jim Mead, his students and colleagues will return to the Mexican desert for an annual expedition to unearth ancient fossils. Read more...
 

Spring break tips
Spring break is next week. As your student prepares to leave campus, remind him or her to 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.
 

Regents approve residence hall and meal plan rates
The Arizona Board of Regents approved residence hall rates for Northern Arizona University along with a guarantee of no increases for freshmen for two years at its March 6-7 meeting in Tempe.
Read more...  
 

Important dates for students

Mar 17–21: Spring Break (no classes)
Mar 24: Early enrollment for fall '08 classes begins
Mar 25–Apr 17: Housing Reapplication! Choose your room for next year!
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
Four divers from the NAU swim and dive team will represent the Lumberjacks at the 2008 NCAA Zone E Regional Diving Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla., from March 13-15. NAU’s two senior divers, Danielle Borth and Natalie Hughes, will be looking at a legitimate shot of earning a spot at the NCAA Championships.

Borth and Hughes will be joined by freshmen teammates Megan Collier and Taryn Harris. All four qualified with scores from early on in the season, not even needing their recent strong performances from the conference meet. At the zone meet, the four will compete on the 1-meter Thursday, the 3-meter Friday and the platform Saturday.
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