New student Orientation kicks off May 27
Tell us what you think: take the BackPack readership survey
NAU participates in nationwide public accountability report
Photo gallery: scenes from commencement
NAU has strong connections in Flagstaff election results
Important dates
Athletics update
University publication now available
University accomplishments and endeavors during the past year are highlighted in a special newspaper section that appeared recently in the Arizona Daily Sun. Read more…
'Inside NAU' TV show focuses on accreditation
NAU garnered the highest praise for its reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn why in the latest Inside NAU, the television show. Read more...
Scenic Skyride Opening
Sat., May 24
Daily operations
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
through Labor Day weekend. Tickets: $4–$6;
children under age 7, free.
928-779-1951
For more community events,
click here.
Art exhibit: Contemporary Artists of Japan
Through July 11, noon–5 p.m. NAU Art Museum
Old Main (bldg. 10)
Free, but donations are appreciated.
928-523-3471
For more campus events,
click here.
For Athletics schedules and information, click here.
New student Orientation kicks off May 27
Nearly 6,500 new students and their families are expected to come to campus in the next month for Orientation. The new Lumberjacks will be hosted by a team of 33 enthusiastic Orientation Leaders. If you're planning to attend, remember Flagstaff weather can be changeable. For a sample agenda, information on what to bring, or to sign up for a session, click here.
Tell us what you think: take the BackPack readership survey
Please take five minutes to tell us what you think about the BackPack. Does the BackPack meet your needs? Is there something missing? To give us your feedback, click here.
NAU participates in nationwide public accountability report
Northern Arizona University has joined a new initiative to help prospective college students, their families, and other stakeholders compare public colleges and universities. Read more…
Photo gallery: scenes from commencement
There were smiles all around as 2,650 graduates celebrated at last week's commencement ceremonies. To view photos, click here.
NAU has strong connections in Flagstaff election results
In the Flagstaff election for mayor and city council, Northern Arizona University emerged as a top vote-getter.
Flagstaff's new mayor—Sara Presler-Hoefle—does legal work for students on campus and serves as an adjunct instructor in The W.A. Franke College of Business. Karla Brewster, newly elected to serve on Flagstaff's city council, is an administrative assistant in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies. Read more...
Important dates for students 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
Soccer team getting its kicks in Europe
Forward Sarah Neatherton is keeping an e-journal as the Lumberjacks travel to Europe on 10-day trip to play in four exhibition matches. Keep up with the journey online.
Two blue: Track and field wins second straight Big Sky outdoor title
Men's track and field won its second straight outdoor Big Sky Conference championship over the weekend with freshman distance standout David McNeill named Track Athlete of the Meet. The Lumberjack women's team finished second.
Student-athlete to attend Olympic leadership conference
Sophomore sprinter Tanyshia Ridley has been selected to attend the 2008 conference sponsored by U.S. Olympic FLAME, a program dedicated to inspiring minority college students to succeed. 
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