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Vol. 3 No. 49 | Dec. 13, 2006

Congratulations December graduates!

Follett ensures bookstore
is ready for upcoming semesters

The Follett Higher Education Group has completed a smooth transition to managing the NAU Bookstore.

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University News

NAU strengthening partnership
with Yavapai College

President John Haeger has approved two NAU appointments to Yavapai College with the objective of strengthening NAU's partnership with Yavapai. The two institutions have also signed a dual admissions agreement.

Temporary traffic changes on tap
for commencement

With thousands of graduates, families and guests attending commencement ceremonies at the Skydome on Friday, some temporary traffic changes will go into effect for the day.

Snowed in? Tune in for NAU information

Snowed in? Tune in for NAU information
It's snowing outside, and you're wondering if you have to go to work. Well, probably.

Welcome new hires
Northern Arizona University welcomed 18 new employees during November.

United Way campaign ends Friday

United Way campaign ends Friday
The campuswide United Way campaign is wrapping up, and employees are being asked to make a donation toward the university's goal of raising $70,000 by Dec. 15.

Haeger to appear on KAET's 'Horizon' program
NAU President John Haeger will be a guest on the PBS Horizon program Dec. 20.


Recognition

Governor appoints NAU prof to new early education board

Governor appoints NAU prof to new early education board
Pam Powell, an assistant professor from the College of Education, has been appointed to a newly created board to strengthen early childhood education throughout the state.

Flagstaff fixes place on Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap
Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap includes a Flagstaff signpost with the recent establishment of the Northern Arizona Bioscience Steering Committee.


Departmental News

New semester brings extended hours
Several NAU offices will remain open for extended business hours to accommodate students for the spring semester.


Events and Happenings

Free basketball tickets await faculty and staff

Free basketball tickets
await faculty and staff

The Athletics Department has designated three basketball games in December as NAU Faculty and Staff Appreciation Nights, and four free tickets are as close as your ID.

Reception planned for Patrick Martin
A farewell reception will be held Jan. 3 for Patrick Martin, who is leaving NAU after 12 years as the university's Registrar. The reception will be from 3-5 p.m. in the University Union Havasupai Rooms.


NAU in the News

Roads program aims to protect animals
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ), Dec. 12, 2006

Radioactive homeland Navajos' desert cleanup is a mirage
Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM), Dec. 10, 2006

It bleeds. It breathes. It's SimMan
Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ), Dec. 10, 2006

NAU this week
Mountain Campus Transit lights up downtown Flagstaff
Survey shows overall satisfaction with NAU experience