Happenings

Nov. 8, 2018

The School of Music invites the community to celebrate 100 years of American composer, conductor, pianist, educator and humanitarian Leonard Bernstein. As part of the Horizons Concert Series, the Bernstein Birthday Bash featuring the NAU Faculty Chamber Players will bring to life some of Bernstein’s greatest works both vocally and instrumentally. The event takes place 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Ardrey Memorial Auditorium.

Attendees will hear selections from Bernstein’s more famous musicals and large-scale… Read more

Nov. 8, 2018

The Department of Sociology and the Society of Student Sociologists is bringing Abby Ferber to Flagstaff to give her presentation “Cyber-Harassment and Hate Speech” at Northern Arizona University. Ferber is a professor from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and specializes in the dynamics of privilege, oppression and hate crime.

Besides being a professor, she is the co-organizer of the national White Privilege Conference and the Knapsack Institute. She also is on the board of the nonprofit organization… Read more

Northern Arizona University is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with various activities throughout November to commemorate the traditions and culture of indigenous people.

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed November as National American Indian Heritage Month, providing Native Americans the chance to educate the public on issues surrounding tribes, share culture and traditions and collaborate in assisting tribal communities.

With a mission to become the nation’s leading university serving Native Americans, NAU attracts more than 1,500 indigenous students from 127 tribal nations… Read more

Ever lost a work glove and wonder where it went? Well, there is a chance that Flagstaff artists Eric O’Connell or Shawn Skabelund might have it.

“Remnants: Drawing & Photographs of Found Gloves,” a new art display at Northern Arizona University, features fine art photography and sketches of found work gloves.

The College of Arts and Letters will hold the opening reception for the art display from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Riles Gallery. This event will give the… Read more

Jingle your way into the holiday season by enjoying dinner and a show at the 44^th annual Northern Arizona Holiday Dinner. This merry event runs from Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 at the duBois South Dining Ballroom.

More than 250 NAU students will perform well-known holiday tunes throughout the evening. Musicians range from vocal jazz ensembles, soloists, brass, percussion, organ and the seven choirs: Shrine of the Ages Choir, Women’s Chorale, University Singers, Men’s Chorale, Northern Voices, High Altitude and… Read more