Campus & Community

At Northern Arizona University, Aug. 26 not only brings the start of classes for the Fall 2019 semester, but also the Second Annual Community Welcome—an event to foster a sense of community amongst students and long-term Flagstaff residents.

Volunteer teams made up of NAU students, faculty and staff, city employees and Flagstaff and NAU police go door-to-door visiting homes in neighborhoods close to campus, and distribute valuable educational materials on being a good neighbor and city ordinances, and spend time getting to know and hearing… Read more

Aug. 23, 2019

With school starting Monday, the new class of Lumberjacks moved in this week, with some help from a few familiar faces. Student leaders, our Welcome Back Jacks and Louie the Lumberjack joined President Rita Cheng to pitch in as the Class of 2023 arrived on campus.

Welcome Week: Aug. 22-31

NAU Social is launching a biweekly… Read more

Aug. 22, 2019

President Rita Cheng and other administrators will don aprons and serve lunch at a free picnic for students, faculty and staff as part of Welcome Week.

The picnic is planned for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the central quad area between Aspen Crossing and Wilson Hall. Stop by for a free hamburger, hot dog or veggie burger with all the trimmings.

When you’ve finished, look nearby for the Alumni Association’s ice cream giveaway.

Welcome Week is a great… Read more

Aug. 15, 2019

Each spring, Northern Arizona University students have the opportunity to develop skills and experience the legislative process firsthand while working alongside professionals at the state capitol through the Arizona State Legislative Internship Program.

Interns practice research, writing and public speaking, while participating in the democratic process during the legislative session. The program is open to students of all majors, and previous knowledge of the legislative process is not required to apply.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to remind students about this opportunity as the… Read more