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April 17, 2019

The Lumberjack family is invited to come together in honor of the life of John Wettaw, former Northern Arizona University professor and Arizona state legislator. The ceremony will be at 1 p.m. April 27 in the Wettaw building (88) on north campus and will celebrate his commitment to education and service.

Wettaw was known for his impact both in his field and the classroom. A chemistry professor and longtime state legislator, Wettaw retired from NAU after 47 years of service and the legislature after 28 years of service, having served in both the House and Senate. Former colleagues and students describe him as a mentor, leader and friend, bringing humor and passion to his every day work. Wettaw died on Dec. 16, 2018. He was 79 years old.

 

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April 4, 2019

Northern Arizona University Athletics announced a new tradition: the celebration of its inaugural NAU Champions Week beginning April 8. This week recognizes each of NAU’s championship teams from the preceding fall and spring semesters.

The celebratory week will include social media recognition for all of the recent Lumberjack championship-winning programs and culminate with the Champions Reception at 3 p.m. April 11 in the DuBois Center. The reception is free and open to the public; guest parking permits for the reception can be accessed online.

NAU Athletics racked up a total of seven Big Sky titles, regular and postseason combined, as well as adding a Western Athletic Conference championship in swimming and diving. Big Sky champions included women’s tennis, men’s and women’s outdoor track, men’s cross country, women’s volleyball and men’s indoor track.

NAU cheerleading won the University World Cup Cheerleading Championship in the Premiere All-Girl Division last January in Orlando.

Three-time NCAA National Champion men’s cross country team will be honored during a special dinner event on April 14 at Whisk & Whisky. The team captured their third straight NCAA national championship, and student-athletes Andy Trouard and Geordie Beamish will be spotlighted as individual NCAA national champions for their performances at the indoor and outdoor events. For more information regarding the men’s cross country dinner event, contact Katie Colombini at katie.colombini@nau.edu or (928) 523-6151.

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NAU Champions Week social media schedule

April 8

  • Women’s Tennis (Big Sky regular season)
  • Cheerleading (UCA College Nationals)

April 9

  • Men’s Outdoor Track (Big Sky postseason)
  • Women’s Outdoor Track (Big Sky postseason)
  • Andy Trouard (NCAA National Champion, 3000 meters)

April 10

  • Men’s Cross Country (Big Sky postseason and NCAA National Champions)

April 11

  • Volleyball (Big Sky regular season and postseason)

April 12

  • Swim & Dive (WAC postseason)

April 13

  • Men’s Indoor Track (Big Sky postseason)
  • Geordie Beamish (NCAA National Champion, mile)

 

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Eight Northern Arizona University employees were recognized for their dedication to both their professional roles and the overall mission, goals and values of NAU as recipients of the President’s Achievement Award.

Considered the highest staff recognition by the university, the President’s Achievement Award recognizes those in the NAU community who help promote a positive workplace and exceed in their positions. Recipients were nominated by either peers or supervisors and awarded with $1,000 and recognition from President Rita Cheng.

Congratulations to the following award winners:

  • Shannon Bailey, insurance & collections specialist, Campus Health Services
  • Christy Nations, administrative assistant, ONAI – Institute for Tribal Professionals
  • Joseph Harting, associate director, Campus Services and Activities
  • Precilla Cox, academic advisor, Gateway Student Success Center
  • Maria DeCabooter, social media manager, NAU Communications
  • Melissa Armstrong, associate director, Center for International Education
  • Cheryl Miller, manager, Centennial Forest, School of Forestry
  • Matt Kaplinski, senior research associate, School of Earth and Sustainability

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April 3, 2019

The Center for International Education at Northern Arizona University invites the NAU community to join in on the music, food and fun that International Week 2019 is sure to bring.

From April 2-12, CIE will be hosting the annual event in celebration of the range of cultures found across the globe and at NAU. Flavors from around the world will be featured in the Union and DuBois Center all week long, while each day welcomes new festivities, such as the Parade of Nations and Passport Day.

A schedule for the week’s happenings can be seen below. A complete list and more information can be found online at nau.edu/cie.

Weeklong events

  • International Food, The Union and DuBois Center
  • International Art Exhibit, International Pavilion

Saturday, April 6

  • International Food Festival, 6:30-8 p.m., DuBois Ballroom

Monday, April 8

  • Parade of Nations, 12:30 p.m., Blome Hall
  • Worldbeats, 7:15 p.m., International Pavilion

Tuesday, April 9

  • A Global Climate in Crisis Guest Speaker: Phil Radford, 5 p.m., International Pavilion

Thursday, April 11

  • Passport Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blome Hall

Friday, April 12

  • International Festival, 2:30-5 p.m., International Pavilion
  • International Prom, 8-11 p.m., International Pavilion

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Northern Arizona University’s School of Music Horizon Concert Series returns with a show of instrumental and vocal compositions, all inspired by the world of dance. NAU faculty chamber players take the stage to perform “Dialogue of the Dance” at 7:30 p.m March 30 in Kitt Recital Hall.

Including works by composers Rob Deemer, Manuel M. Ponce, Johannes Brahms, Claude Debussy and Nino Rota, the Horizons Concert Series challenges its listeners with shows featuring progressive repertoire and performance styles.

Faculty scheduled to perform in “Dialogue of the Dance” are:

  • The Elden Brass Quintet with Stephen Dunn, trumpet; Cindy Gould, trumpet; Nancy Sullivan, horn; David Vining, trombone; and Benjamin Ordaz, tuba
  • Tom Sheeley, guitar
  • Christine Graham, soprano; Judith Cloud, mezzo-soprano; Jose Ricardo Pereira, tenor; Robert Allen Saunders, bass; and Rita Borden, piano
  • Emily Hoppe, flute
  • Cris Inguanti, clarinet; Mary Ann Ramos, cello; and Borden, piano

“We are blessed with many stellar faculty musicians and are happy to showcase their performances,” said School of Music Director Todd Sullivan.

Entry to the Horizon Concert Series is $22.50 for adults and $15 for seniors and NAU employees. Admission is free for children and NAU students with ID. To purchase tickets, visit the Central Ticket Office in the University Union, go to nau.edu/cto or call (928) 523-5661. A $2 CTO fee will be added to tickets purchased at the door.

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March 28, 2019

The Environmental Caucus at Northern Arizona University works to promote conservation education, innovative research and sustainable operations in relation to their commitment to a green campus. Each year, individuals who have made tremendous efforts toward their own green initiatives are recognized through the Sustainable Leadership Awards—and someone you know could be the next recipient!

The deadline for nominations for the Sustainable Leadership Awards is April 3. Categories include NAU Graduate Student, NAU Undergraduate Student, NAU Project/Organization, NAU Faculty, NAU Staff, NAU Leadership Award and Flagstaff Community Project/Organization.

Nominations are open to anyone of the NAU or Flagstaff community, though nominees should have undertaken actions that result in a positive impact toward the local community and recognize the objective of the Environmental Caucus mission: enhance the stability, resilience and diversity of our intertwined natural, social, economic and cultural systems.

To find the online nomination form or for more information on the Sustainable Leadership Awards, visit nau.edu/environmental-caucus/sustainability-leadership-awards. Any questions should be directed to green@nau.edu.