Campus & Community

April 30, 2019

Molly Carney is not your typical foodie.

The Northern Arizona University senior, who graduates in May with a degree in environmental studies and sustainability, discovered purple carrots, the emotional and cultural connections food creates and the importance of sharing good food with others during her four years in Flagstaff. Her interest in food, though, doesn’t stem from trying new restaurants or sampling new dishes. It’s all about food access, food insecurity and ensuring people in her community get enough to eat.

Once she discovered this drive,… Read more

April 26, 2019

President Rita Cheng has been honored as one of 100 notable alumni by her alma mater, Temple University’s Fox School of Business, as part of its centennial celebration.

Cheng, who received her Ph.D. in business management from the Philadelphia university in 1988, came to Northern Arizona University five years ago with a goal of making a college education accessible and affordable for any student who wanted to receive one. She cited her early experiences—being the first in her family of Wisconsin dairy farmers to go… Read more

April 24, 2019

The Colorado Plateau Museum of Arthropod Biodiversity at Northern Arizona University is hosting the 13^th annual Summer Bug Camp in June and July. Children ages six to 10 (exceptions possible for older children who love bugs) will learn about insect history and biodiversity through activities such as collecting insects, building their own bugs and preparing and sharing insect cuisine with invited family and friends. Two weeklong sessions will be held at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center… Read more

NAU is holding its inaugural Giving Day on May 1—the anniversary of the day Arizona State College officially became Northern Arizona University.

The campaign is an opportunity for Lumberjacks in Flagstaff and throughout the world to celebrate their university. Students, alumni and family are encouraged to wear their Lumberjack gear, donate to their favorite NAU area and share their Lumberjack love on social media with #NAUGivingDay.

“On NAU’s inaugural Giving Day, the Lumberjack family will come together in a 24-hour celebration of the Lumberjack spirit of generosity,” said Rickey… Read more