Northern Arizona University

Students unite in fight against cancer
NSF funding puts researchers at the head of the class
Undergraduate researcher welcomes Goldwater scholarship
Writing prize goes to three undergraduates
Financial boost is coming for student researchers
Important dates
Athletics update

Parents, coming soon
An opportunity that is more satisfying than bringing cupcakes to a school birthday party or more rewarding than selling chocolate or wrapping paper to co-worker, less stressful than coaching a child’s athletic team, or even more gratifying than chaperoning a field trip or school dance.
Watch for our upcoming series: “Enhancing the Classroom Experience–Making a Difference That Matters”

NAU presents annual Spring Festival of Choirs
Northern Arizona University's Choral Studies will present its annual Spring Festival of Choirs, an afternoon concert featuring four ensembles.
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Photojournalist to share visual tour of Grand Canyon viewpoints
Pulitzer-prize winning environmental photographer Jack Dykinga will recount his experiences photographing the majesty and wonder of the Grand Canyon during a free public lecture at 7 p.m. May 14, in Cline Library Assembly Hall.
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Arbor Day Celebration at
The Arboretum
Sat., Apr. 26, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Free. 928-774-1442

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Commencement Ceremonies
Fri., May 9, 10 a.m.
College of Health and
Human Services
The W. A. Franke College
of Business
Fri., May 9, 2 p.m.
College of Education

Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. College of Arts and Letters, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences
School of Forestry
Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m.
College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences
Graduate College's
Master of Administration

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

   

Students unite in fight against cancer
For one night last week, cancer didn't stand a chance—at least not in the eyes of nearly 800 students who raised more than $45,000 toward efforts they hope will one day eliminate the disease.

The students were participating in the American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life, an all-night gathering where participants come together to raise money to support cancer research, education, and advocacy, while celebrating cancer survivors and remembering those who have lost their lives to the disease. Read more… 
 

NSF funding puts researchers at the head of
the class
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a five-year, $2.9 million grant to the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences to support graduate students as they pursue innovative research and share their knowledge with younger students along the way.

Grant recipients will receive support for their research and will spend 10 hours a week collaborating with teachers in local K-12 classrooms to improve the instruction of science, technology, engineering, and math. Read more…

Undergraduate researcher welcomes Goldwater scholarship Brad Douglas Felicetti once lacked career direction, but now the Northern Arizona University student has received an award for his steadfast stride on a path to help cure cancer. Felicetti, a sophomore in the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, received a $7,500 annual scholarship for two years, from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. Read more…

Financial boost for undergraduate researchers
Northern Arizona University recently learned it is one of 15 universities nationwide designated to receive 2008 Beckman Scholars Program undergraduate awards from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation. "Looking at the list of universities that are getting awards, we are in good company," said Edwin Lewis, a chemistry professor and associate dean for Research in NAU's College of Engineering and Natural Sciences. Read more...
 

Writing prize goes to three undergraduates
Three students from the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences have won this year's Louis Agassiz Prize for Writing Excellence. Michael Collins, a biology major, won first prize of $1,500. Abraham Feinberg, a physiology major won second prize, $1,000, and environmental science major Ben Williams won third prize, $500. The three were selected from more than 40 essays submitted from across campus. Read more...
 

Important dates for students

May 2: Instruction ends
May 5–8: Final exams
May 8: Native American and Hispanic student convocations
May 9: Residence halls close for spring semester
May 9 and 10: Commencement
May 27: New Student Orientation begins
June 2–July 1: Summer Session I
July 7–August 5: Summer Session II

August 1: Tuition payment due for pre-registered students

Athletics Update: Tennis Teams Ready for Big Sky Championships Northern Arizona tennis enters the postseason with the Big Sky Championships this weekend in Sacramento, Calif. NAU women’s tennis, the No. 2 seed, will play Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. versus the winner of No. 3 Montana State and No. 6 Northern Colorado. NAU men’s tennis, the No. 5 seed, is in action Friday, April 25 at 2 p.m., a quarterfinal match against No. 4 Montana State. Read more...