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Publisher: John D. Haeger,
President
Editor: Mary Lemma—Office of
Public Affairs
Contributing writers: Tom Bauer,
Lisa Nelson—Office of Public
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Electronic design: Tracie
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Student writer: Jeff Peterson— Office of Public Affairs
Printed design: Vernon
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Season finale features Shrine choir
Friday, April 8, 7:30 p.m.; Ardrey Auditorium
NAU's premier choir, the Shrine of the Ages Choir, joins the Flagstaff Master Chorale in Carmina Burana under the direction of NAU's Edith Copley. The choral masterpiece follows Schubert's Symphony #8 (Unfinished). Tickets: Central Ticket Office, (928) 523-5661
2005 Annual Meeting of the American Musicological Society Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Society for Ethnomusicology Southwest Chapter
April 8-9
Devotees of George Gershwin can learn about the politics of his music when noted musicologist Richard Crawford presents "Gershwin's Political Operettas (1927-1933)" on Saturday, April 9, at 1:30 in Cline Library Assembly Hall.
Northern Arizona Book Festival
April 15-17
NAU professor of creative writing Ann Cummins is a featured reader in the festival, joining Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx (The Shipping News) and other literary figures. Cummins' short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Antioch Review and other literary magazines, and have been anthologized in The Best American Short Stories, Prentice Hall Anthology of Women's Literature, The Best of the West and Walking the Twilight, Women Writers of the Southwest.
For these and other events visit events.nau.edu.
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New parking fees take effect in August
Northern Arizona University's new parking fees, postponed a year ago by President John Haeger, will go into effect in August, increasing the cost for most employees by $30. The new full-year parking fee will be $132. READ MORE...
Monica Brown wins children's
literature award
Monica Brown, associate professor of English and co-chair of the Commission for Ethnic Diversity, has been awarded the Américas Books Award for Children's Literature for her picture book, My Name Is Celia/Me Llamo Celia, illustrated by Rafael López. READ MORE...
Virgil Masayesva Memorial Service: 'In Celebration and Memory'
A memorial service will be held for Virgil Masayesva, director and co-founder of the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at NAU's Clifford White Theater, building 37.
A reception will be held immediately following the service.
ITEP requests that those who plan to attend RSVP online. Visit the ITEP web site for details.
Self-study team inviting participation
in task forces
The steering committee preparing for Northern Arizona University's comprehensive review for accreditation renewal is inviting staff, faculty, students and community members to communicate their interest in serving on one of five self-study task forces. The task forces will be formed within the next month and the self-study work will begin in earnest in August, continuing through fall 2006. READ MORE...
Retiring faculty, staff honored April 14
Faculty and staff who are leaving NAU to begin a new chapter will be recognized Thursday, April 14, at a dinner with President Haeger. READ MORE...
NAU charters two-year alumni honor chapter
NAU has chartered the Northern Arizona University Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association, the international honor society of two-year colleges. READ MORE...
Advertising major wins national award
NAU advertising major Regina Almaraz has been named among the American Advertising Federation's Most Promising Minority Students. READ MORE...
Yard sale planned for scholarship fund
The Commission on the Status of Women is hosting a yard sale Saturday, April 16, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 211 W. Elm Ave. to raise money for CSW scholarships. Items such as books, furniture or appliances are welcome, as are monetary donations. READ MORE...
EAW offers April programs
A new topic, Syndrome X, is among Employee Assistance and Wellness Office's April offerings. READ MORE...
College of Education seeking compassionate leave for staff member
The College of Education is asking for compassionate leave donations for Heidi Blair, who has used all her vacation and sick leave to assist her mother, who is in hospice in North Carolina. To donate vacation time, click here, complete the Compassionate Transfer of Leave Donor Form and submit it to Human Resources. Even a few hours of vacation time would be appreciated.
Professor Les Hunt retiring
The Department of Psychology invites the university community to a reception Wednesday, April 13, from 3 to 5 p.m., at The Inn at NAU in honor of professor Les Hunt, who is retiring at the end of this academic year. Hunt joined the psychology faculty in 1967 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Peer Mentors needed for FYE101
Freshmen Academic Programs is looking for students who would make good peer mentors to first-year students in fall 2005. READ MORE...
NAU fraternity to benefit YouthAids
with golf tourney
Sigma Phi Epsilon is inviting faculty and staff to participate in its first annual golf tournament to benefit YouthAIDS, an organization working in 70 countries to educate children about and protect them from HIV/AIDS. READ MORE...
Time to say "thanks" to student workers
National Student Employment Awareness Week is April 10 -16, and the Student Employment office encourages departments to recognize their student employees. For a list of no-cost or low-cost ways to say "great job," go here and click on Ideas for Recognizing a Job Well Done.
NAU in the News
- NAU is listed among a dozen universities that offer something the Ivy Leagues don't.
—Los Angeles Times, March 29, 2005
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- Anthropology professor Kelly Hays-Gilpin, recently honored by the Society of American Archeology for her new book, Ambiguous Images: Gender and Rock Art, can be heard on KNAU.
- Media interest in chemistry students' research is having a lasting effect.
— MSNBC Interview
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