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NAU-Yuma celebrating its 20th anniversary
NAU-Yuma will mark its 20th anniversary Feb. 22 by celebrating a successful past and planning for an innovative future.
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Legislature wrestles with budget deficit; Haeger proposes fiscal guidelines
The Arizona Legislature is nearing its recommendation for addressing the state’s $1 billion budget shortfall. President John Haeger notes that the budget process is far from over, but in the meantime has instituted some immediate budget reduction guiding principles. 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

For more community events,
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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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For Athletics schedules and information, click here.

   

Help recruit the next class of Lumberjacks!
We are seeking parents to assist with Future Freshmen Receptions held throughout March and April in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

These receptions, hosted by Undergraduate Admissions, are a great opportunity for future freshmen and their parents to get answers to their questions and to learn the next steps to becoming a freshman in college. For reception details, click here.

If you would like to help us with one or more of these events, please contact Dianna Van Sanford, Parent and Family Programs Coordinator at Dianna.Vansanford@nau.edu or call 928-523-4630.
 

Help introduce campus to the next class of Lumberjacks!
We are seeking parents to assist with upcoming Freshman Orientation events in Flagstaff. Each year, the university hosts approximately 11 two-day orientations beginning in late May and concluding in late August.

For more information on how you can help, please contact Dianna Van Sanford, Parent and Family Programs Coordinator at Dianna.Vansanford@nau.edu or call 928-523-4630.
 

It's time to prepare summer and fall 2008 class schedules
If your student is interested in taking Summer Session classes, enrollment starts March 10. Tuition rates have been posted on the Bursar's Office web site. For the Need to Know Necessities, click here.

Also, advising for fall 2008 classes has begun. Students should contact their advisor now to make an appointment. Early enrollment starts March 26. Summer and fall classes are available on LOUIE.
 

Financial aid tip: scholarships
If your student is looking for financial support for fall 2008, encourage him or her to complete the Scholarship Interest Form. For more information, contact our Financial Aid office at 928-523-4951.
 

Student health tip: National Nutrition Month
In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Campus Dining is working with the Healthy Campus team to provide nutrition facts, tips, and suggestions in the Hot Spot and South Dining to help students make healthier dining choices. Encourage your student to look for this information and take advantage of the vast array of fresh foods and vegetables available as well as other foods that promote a healthy lifestyle. For more healthy dining information, click here.
 

Spring 2008 Career and Graduate School Fair
is coming
Remind your student that 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.
 

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 Session 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

Student Spotlight: Denise Mariscales Hometown: Lukeville, Ariz. Major: Criminal Justice Year: Sophomore High School: Ajo High School Favorite campus activities: Prochnow movies and After Hours comedy nights Favorite campus event: Basketball games Favorite school tradition: Homecoming Parade Favorite place to eat on campus: The Hot Spot in the Union Campus clubs/organizations involved with: MEChA Do you live on or off campus? Why? On, because it easier to get to and from classes/work. Post-graduation plans: Law School Something you would like to tell new students: College is not as hard as you might think....if you go to class and do the readings, you will succeed. Favorite thing about the university: Small classes....I love being able to interact with my fellow classmates! Best place to study on campus: Cline Library Greatest resource for on-campus information: Gateway Student Success Center Best thing to do around Flag with "down-time": Ice skating!