Campus & Community

Jan. 29, 2018

The Northern Arizona University physical therapy clinic provides rehabilitation for strains, sprains, aches and pains. Offering three free visits, the clinic helps people who are uninsured, underinsured or financially challenged.

During the first visit, a physical therapy doctoral student and a clinician team member will meet with the patient to discuss medical history and conduct a physical exam. Once the exam is completed, different treatment options are shared with the patient.

The next two visits are spent working on… Read more

Linda Braswell twiddled her thumbs as she anxiously sat at a small table by herself, surrounded by others sitting alone at tables who were as visibly nervous. All were waiting for someone, anyone to be escorted to them.

She could see students enter the large room who were greeted by friendly “librarians” at a welcome desk. Behind the librarians were dozens of book jackets. After the student selected which book they would like to “read,” they were led to the corresponding… Read more

Jan. 23, 2019

The traditional tiered lecture hall: graduated seats and static furniture, all positioned toward the front of the room while a professor shares knowledge with a class of eager scholars. The image evokes a feeling of the classic collegiate experience. While the standard layout may serve its function for lecture-based courses, the learning process is evolving and with it, so is the need for more flexible classroom designs.

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Jan. 17, 2019

Northern Arizona University remembers the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of celebration and service on Monday, Jan. 21. Though the university is officially closed for the holiday, the campus will be busy with a number of activities for Lumberjacks and the local community that honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of equality and unity.

The day begins with the President’s MLK Community Breakfast featuring guest speaker Javon Johnson, UNLV professor… Read more