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Vol. 3 No. 47 | Nov. 29, 2006

Joy to the campus!
It's the annual holiday
get-together
The President's Holiday Reception is a great place to have some fun while spreading some joy, beginning at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in the du Bois Center.

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Ancient cultures inspire modern archiving

University News

Parking garage to open Friday
The central campus parking garage will open Friday evening.

'Inside NAU' has starring role on web, cable

'Inside NAU' has starring role
on web, cable

Inside NAU, your source for information from Northern Arizona University, already can be found in your inbox and in print, but now look on your TV or computer.

For many, United Way has personal meaning

For many, United Way has
personal meaning

The chair of this year's NAU United Way campaign urges employees to reflect on how they, or others they know, have been helped by an agency supported by the United Way.

Meet the police chief candidates
The campus community is invited to meet the candidates for the new chief of NAU's Police Department.

Old Main ornaments benefit scholarship fund

Old Main ornaments
benefit scholarship fund

Add a touch of NAU to your holidays and help a student at the same time.

NAU and CCC presidents
co-host summit

The Arizona Universities and Community Colleges Presidential Summit 2006 takes place Nov. 29 in Tucson.

Orazio Giusti, faculty emeritus in
Modern Languages, dies at 85

Giusti, who retired in 1983, taught French, Italian, Spanish and Russian at NAU for 23 years.


Foreign exchange programs not just for students
Faculty looking to spice up their teaching repertoire might consider a short-term teaching experience overseas.


Recognition

SPOTLIGHT: Kudos to these faculty, staff and students for their recent accomplishments:

Departmental News

NAU Bookstore hosting storewide sale this week
The NAU Bookstore is hosting a storewide sale through Nov. 30 as it prepares to transition operations to Follett Higher Education Group, effective Dec. 4.

NAUPD earns reaccreditation
The Northern Arizona University Police Department once again has been re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

If snail mail is too taxing, choose electronic W-2
NAU employees can now choose to have W-2s sent electronically.

Get a move on with NAU's spring PE classes
A number of classes are being offered to help you have fun, get you in shape, reduce your stress or just get out your aggressions.

Weight management program
looking for participants

NAU's Health Psychology Center and Department of Psychology are seeking 40 men and women to participate in a 10-week weight management program.


Seniors win Gold Axe Awards, President's Prizes
Dozens of graduating seniors were recognized for their exemplary leadership, academic excellence and service to the NAU community.

Jason Murrietta selected finalist for Payton Award

Jason Murrietta selected finalist
for Payton Award

The senior quarterback is one of three national finalists for the award presented annually to the top player in Division I-AA football.


Events and Happenings

Seasons greetings abound on NAU campus

Seasons greetings abound
on NAU campus

'Tis the season to be jolly about holiday festivities on campus.

Reception planned Dec. 6
for Cruz-Uribe

Kathy Cruz-Uribe, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is leaving NAU after 17 years.

Student art shows weave unusual elements
Wearable art is one of many creative exhibits to be found at the upcoming Bachelor of Fine Arts Student Exhibitions.


NAU in the News

Joint enrollment plan for colleges will help students
Yuma Daily Sun (Nov. 28, 2006)

Two's a Crowd
Washington Post (Nov. 25, 2006)

NAU adds possibilities with distance learning
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 21, 2006)

NAU this week
R.C. Gorman and family honored at exhibit's opening reception
New San Francisco St. pedway connects NAU, community