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Lecture: "Mapping the History of Empires in South Asia"
Friday, Oct. 28, 3 to 5:30 p.m. in Liberal Arts room 135
The Asian Studies Program and the Department of History present a lecture by David Ludden, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania
Halloween Extravaganza
Monday, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m., du Bois Ballroom
The Office of Residence Life and Family Housing invite you to grab your favorite ghost or ghoul and trick or treat the night away. This program is set up for the children of NAU to have a fun, warm and safe activity on Halloween.
School of Communication Faculty Show: "Design Progression"
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
A gallery opening where design practitioners from multiple disciplines share insights into the concept and development of their work. Get to know attendees and exhibitors while previewing the latest in design and technology ideas.
Open house: Disability Support Services
Thursday, Oct. 27, 3 to 5 p.m. Ponderosa Building (# 92)
Disability Support Services will showcase assistive technology, adaptive equipment, American Sign Language, student artwork and helpful resources.
M.E.Ch.A. Fundraising Banquet
Saturday, October 29, 2005, 6-11:30 p.m., du Bois Center. Adults: $25, Couples: $45, Table for 8: $160
All Proceeds will go toward funding the 2006 M.E.Ch.A. National Conference. Dinner, silent auction, entertainment, guest speakers, music and dancing. R.S.V.P. (520) 216-0308. Tickets Available through NAU Central Ticketing Office: (928)523-5661 or (888)520-7214.
From the Metate to the Microwave: A Mayan Indian Perspective of the culture and food of Guatemalan People
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. to noon
By Marina Vasquez. Presented by the Department of Applied Indigenous Studies Resident Elder Program.
For these and other events visit events.nau.edu.
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Alumni coming home Nov. 4 and 5
The NAU Alumni Association and Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations invite alumni and friends, students, faculty and staff to celebrate NAU's 81st Homecoming. This year the student body has selected a classical theme, "Return to Olympus," for the annual festivities.
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Education moves from 'Flatland'
to face 'Brave New World'
The changing landscape of higher education is a hot topic for colleges and universities nationwide. The issues are complex—from new technologies to changing demographics—and have significant implications for the future of higher education.
Laura Palmer Noone, president of the University of Phoenix, shared her perspective with about 75 attendees on Monday in Ashurst Auditorium, kicking off the President's Speakers Series. READ MORE... |
U of A President Likins to visit with campus about 'Universities
on Shifting Sands'
Peter Likins, president of the University of Arizona, will be on campus Nov. 3 to participate in a discussion with NAU President John Haeger and the campus community about current issues in higher education.
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Scary stuff: NAU film experts
name
their favorite fright flicks
Inside NAU asked two of NAU's film mavens, Joe Boles and Paul Helford, to send us their picks for some of the greatest fright flicks ever.
Boles chairs the Department of Humanities, Arts and Religion and leads its Tuesday-night free film series, and Helford teaches film and advertising in the School of Communication. They lead audience discussions after the Tuesday-night screenings at Cline Library.
For their complete discussion, READ MORE.
Calling all convertibles for Homecoming parade
NAU's Blue Key chapter, the organization coordinating the Homecoming parade (see related article), is looking for convertibles (and their drivers) to carry the dedicatee, dignitaries, royalty and the grand marshall. If you own a convertible and are interested in participating in the NAU Homecoming Parade, please e-mail Will Brock at wmb5@dana.ucc.nau.edu. In addition to having each driver and their car announced during the parade, participants will get a free car wash.
Three events commemorate end of Holocaust
The College of Arts and Letters is presenting the 60th Anniversary Holocaust Liberation Commemoration Series, consisting of a film, a lecture and a production by NAU Opera.
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NAU helping state address
nursing shortage
A new partnership between Northern Arizona University and Tucson Medical Center is aimed at increasing the supply of nurses throughout the state.
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Human Resources unveils online application system
Classified staff and service professionals who want to apply for jobs at NAU will be able to do so online starting next week, with a new online job application system Human Resources is rolling out. Human Resources will conduct information sessions Nov. 1 - 3 to introduce the new hiring process and demonstrate the system.
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New Campus Supply contract will ease ordering,
save money
Effective Nov. 21, anyone who orders office supplies will have an easier time of it and realize cost savings too, under a new contract with Staples Business Advantage, says Bill Verkest, manager of Campus Supply and Materials.
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Cline Library offering wireless access and laptops
Starting Monday, Oct. 31, students who want wireless access or a loaner laptop can get them at Cline Library.
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Ed. Systems Programming seals deal with Discovery Education
Educational Systems Programming has signed a seven-year contract to provide its Spanish language curriculum Discovery Education's United Streaming website, bringing in revenue and recognition for NAU.
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New accessible bus helps students get around campus
Northern Arizona University's Disability Support Services has received a $48,000 grant from the Arizona Department of Transportation for a new accessible, lift-equipped bus that seats two wheelchair users and eight other passengers.
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Read all about it: Alumni books gain acclaim
Two NAU alumni have been making news lately with their recent books.
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Yuma chapter alumni sponsors
13th annual Golf Classic
The Yuma chapter of the NAU Alumni Association is getting ready to tee off to benefit Yuma chapter scholarship funds. The event takes place Saturday, Nov. 19, with shotgun start at 8 a.m. at Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive, Yuma. For details, including team and individual registration, click here. Or contact: Tom Kelly at (928) 376-0794 or Harry Hengl at (928) 343-2400.
 Conservation pledges continue 'til Oct. 31
More than 330 conservation pledges from the NAU community have been recorded, and it's not too late to pledge. Among the conservation practices from the provost's office is to avoid furnishing extra hard copies of agendas or other documents that have already been sent electronically. For more about the conservation campaign, click here.
He's a cultural bridge
Living a long life is respected in many Native American communities. [NAU's] Applied Indigenous Studies program is no different. At the program, long life experience is cherished in the form of resident elders. Bob Lomadafkie, a Hopi, is one of two resident elders. He tries to establish communication with the Indian students because there are social issues he may be able to help with. "There are a lot of components in the (university's) communities. We want to help (students) feel comfortable without compromising where they come from. That's another thing, is not to give up your identity," he said. NAU is only one of two universities in North America that has resident elders as part of its academic staff.
Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 10/21/2005
KNAU wins national broadcasting award
KNAU-Arizona Public Radio was honored Monday in New York with its first national Edward R. Murrow Award by the Radio-TV News Directors Association. KNAU's story "Trouble at the Grand Canyon" received the award for investigative reporting by a small market radio station. KNAU's story was selected from a field of finalists from the association's 14 regions. Earlier this year, the Flagstaff station swept the Region 3 Murrow Awards for small-market radio, winning accolades in the Continuing Coverage, Feature Reporting, News Series, Sports Reporting, Use of Sound, and Writing categories, in addition to Investigative Reporting.
Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), 10/19/2005
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